By Paula Hancocks, CNN Abu Dhabi (CNN) — The conflict in the Middle East is shaping up to be yet another US war with a toxic legacy.Bombs and missiles have released heavy metals and harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. US-Israeli and Iranian strikes have hit oil facilities, igniting fires that covered Tehran in thick black
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By Lauren Kent, Kosta Gak, Adam Cancryn, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that Elon Musk had restored Ukraine’s access to a military-grade version of his Starlink internet service, called Starshield, but Ukrainian officials have said restrictions remain in place that are complicating Kyiv’s war effort.Trump asked Musk in
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By Jeremy Diamond, Oren Liebermann, Dana Karni, Kara Fox and Farida Elsebai, CNN Israel began demolishing buildings and forcing residents to evacuate a neighborhood in the occupied West Bank on Friday, hours after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on an Israeli military checkpoint, killing two soldiers.Three more soldiers were lightly wounded in the attack in
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When the holiday season arrives, corporate gifting can oftentimes feel impersonal: a basic water bottle with the company logo splashed on it or the twisty pen that sometimes works. What many folks in HR don’t know is that intentional gifting is the most overlooked retention tool in businesses. Here’s why. According to a Holiday gifting
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Laser hair removal can involve more than the price of an initial treatment. For consumers comparing professional clinic appointments with at-home hair removal devices, the long-term cost depends on treatment frequency, maintenance needs, the areas being treated and the suitability of each technology. At-home devices offer convenience and the potential to reduce recurring provider fees.
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Fall is here, which means that your favorite cardigan has emerged from storage, your coffee order has hints of cinnamon, and long walks no longer sound like a bad idea. Neighborhood walks among crunchy leaves and a cozy apartment waiting at the end of it are the makings of a perfect fall. So, the best cities
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The annual holiday shopping season typically gives retailers an opportunity to increase sales. Or for some businesses, earn the majority of their annual revenue. But the end-of-year shopping months also come with more risks for any business, including crowded stores, increased deliveries, technology bottlenecks and small teams stretched thin. Is your retail business or online
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It’s that time of year. Fall in the air, and pumpkin everything is happening. Plans are being made for the big night, and costume brainstorming is starting to creep into more and more conversations at home. But the temptation is also ramping up. The candy aisle at the drugstore is calling to you with specials
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Say you’re a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan living in Southern California. The kickoff of the NFL season means it’s time to start figuring out how you’re going to watch every Birds game from almost 3,000 miles away. The team’s recent run of success has earned them more prime-time slots and national broadcasts. Even so, you’re
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Let’s say a customer named “Kate” visited your auto repair shop nine months ago and raved online about your efficient and meticulous service. With such a great review, leaving a reply was a no-brainer. You thanked her for the review, inviting her to drop by the next time she has trouble with her car. She
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If you were to ask which states were the most globally curious, you may think of the traditional gateway states. However, the Global Curiosity Index, a new study by EveryMarket, an online platform that sells international beauty, home, and food products, reveals a different reality. The Index researchers based the scoring on a combination of
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Ten of the largest advertisers spent a combined $41.1 million in September 2026, according to Podcast News Daily, which means spend was up a whopping 20.9% from August. Floodlight, a programmatic ad solutions provider, dives into how podcast advertising has changed since early spring. In terms of spend, this past September was the strongest month
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You’ve just stepped out of the shower, feeling fresh and clean, only to be greeted by dry, itchy skin. AXE, the deodorant brand for guys, shares easy how-tos to keep your skin hydrated and happy, even after the sweatiest workout or the longest day. First off, let’s get to the root of the problem.
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Many people crave the freedom of the open road, waking up somewhere new each morning and campfire memories under a sky full of stars. If this sounds like your kind of adventure, you’re not alone — 16.9 million households in the U.S. are dreaming of RV ownership, too. However, the RV market is huge, with so many
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RSV and the flu are both contagious respiratory infections that tend to circulate heavily during the fall and winter months. They can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe, especially in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Despite some overlap in symptoms, these viruses are caused by different pathogens and require
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The warnings are everywhere these days. Don’t click this. Don’t open that. Don’t scan this. Don’t download that. These messages of caution, however well-intended, are so ubiquitous and constant that it should come as no surprise that people—some people anyway—have started to ignore them. How many people? About one in three, according to a recent
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Protein is no longer primarily a conversation about steaks, eggs, shakes, and gym routines. It has become a broader nutrition priority. In the International Food Information Council’s 2025 survey, 70% of Americans said they were trying to consume protein, while a high-protein diet was the most commonly followed eating pattern. But the next phase of the
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Every closed deal comes with a detailed history that includes pipeline stage changes, meeting notes, follow-ups, and more. It includes data you’ll want to reference across the customer life cycle. So, making sure that deal history moves over unscathed when you migrate your data from one CRM to another is vital. This Nutshell guide outlines an
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Commercial truck crash cases have become more costly over the past decade, particularly when a collision causes death, permanent disability, or years of medical care. But there is no reliable national database showing the average truck crash settlement or how that figure has changed year by year. That is partly because most civil cases end
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As AI models become more capable and organizations increase their investments in agentic AI, the bottleneck for ROI is shifting from pilot quality to a need for enterprise-wide data readiness. A new report from autonomous knowledge platform Teradata that surveyed 1,000 senior technology and data leaders in March and April shows that although 90% of respondents expect
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In July 2026, Hugging Face disclosed a security incident with an unusual feature: No human ran it. AI agents being tested on a cybersecurity benchmark escaped their test environment, reached the open internet, and spent days working through the company’s production systems. Nobody picked the targets or decided the next move. The agents appear to have
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This fall, designers are embracing richer colors, natural textures, and a softer approach to seasonal decorating. Deep jewel tones, layered fabrics, and warm ambient lighting are replacing overly coordinated seasonal displays. As highlighted in Vogue’s Fall 2026 décor trend report, richer palettes and tactile materials are bringing a fresh perspective to seasonal interiors. From chocolate
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When navigating the dietary supplement market, it might be tricky to really know that you’re getting good value out of your go-to multivitamin. There are lots of factors to consider, after all: Do I need all of these ingredients, and are they doing their job to support my health? Are there any ingredients I don’t
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The end of a Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium and the final whistle at a Rams game at SoFi Stadium create the same familiar rush: tens of thousands of people heading toward parking lots, ramps, transit stops, and neighborhood streets. The scene repeats in baseball and football cities across the country, from Philadelphia to Kansas
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Autumn is an evocative name that ranks 88th among girls’ names. More than 2,800 babies were given the name in 2025. October, on the other hand, hardly gets any attention, and only 49 babies were given the name last year. Both are seasonal names, but Social Security Administration data reveals that there is a significant
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You’ve probably heard the term conversational commerce floating around. It’s catchy, sure, but what does it actually mean, and why is it getting so much attention? Here are a few conversational commerce examples in real life: Consumers are shopping and completing transactions within a messaging conversation. Brands help consumers shop by finding a store location or online
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It’s mid-October. Holiday orders are in with a dozen suppliers, each with different payment terms. The first invoices are arriving, with more in November, but most of the holiday revenue won’t come in until December. That’s an accounts payable squeeze: You owe suppliers for goods that haven’t sold yet. For most retailers, that means inventory
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Halloween is a fan-favorite holiday in the U.S. You get to dress up in fun costumes and gorge on delicious treats. What’s not to love? It’s an evening millions look forward to every year. All that celebration comes with a price tag. The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend just about $13.5 billion on
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AI video allows a new crop of founder-led studios to embrace a different approach to brand campaigns. They begin with the creative idea, and see how far AI can carry it, rethinking how brands tell stories about athletes, entertainers and the intellectual property attached to them. Launching a new brand usually takes a long list
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You probably started planning your dog’s costume back in August. Between the matching outfits, the trial runs to see how long they’ll tolerate a miniature cowboy hat, and the endless photo shoots, your dedication to celebrating with your pup is unmatched. But as fun as spooky season is for humans, Halloween night can overwhelm dogs.
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