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National Interest
Trump Pledges $5K Checks To All Americans In Latest Payment Promise
President Donald Trump is touting $5,000 payments to every adult US citizen if Republicans keep control of Congress in the upcoming midterms, a dubious proposal that could cost more than $1 trillion. Trump announced the so-called "Trump dividend" during a nearly two-hour speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The payments would depend on Republicans winning both the House and Senate in November's midterm elections, which many pollsters say is unlikely. The proposed payments are estimated to cost more than $1 trillion, CNBC reported. "Here is my pr…
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Krispy Kreme Adds New Fall Favorites With Limited-Time Deal
Krispy Kreme is adding new treats to celebrate the return of two fall staples: apples and football. The doughnut chain announced the new Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut and Fall & Football Dozen in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Both will be available beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, at participating locations. The new Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut is made with apple cider dough, spiced with cinnamon, and finished with Krispy Kreme's signature glaze. Customers can buy a dozen Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnuts for $5 with the purchase of any regularly priced doze…
National Interest
Newly Discovered Bugs Named After Taylor Swift: How They Mirror Her 'Iconic Look'
Taylor Swift's latest honor has six legs and eats plants. The superstar singer is now the namesake of a newly discovered genus of plant-feeding insects from Australia, the University of California, Riverside announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The bugs were among 12 new species described in a paper published in the journal Insect Systematics and Evolution. The names of the four new species are inspired by Swift and her music: Swiftiephylus taylorae, Swiftiephylus amator, Swiftiephylus intrepidus, and Swiftiephylus poetorum. The names are Latin versions of Taylor, lover, fea…
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Get Football Season's Worth Of Wingstop For $27.99: Here's How
Wingstop is celebrating the National Football League's return with a special game-day offer for some lucky fans. The restaurant chain announced its first-ever Wing Pass in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The $27.99 pass includes up to 18 Watch Party Bundles, one for every week of the NFL's 18-week regular season. Only 100 passes will be available. Sales begin for Club Wingstop members at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, exclusively at wingshop.com. Each Watch Party Bundle includes 20 classic wings in up to four flavors, a large fry, and a large ranch dip. Passholders will receive a new …
National Interest
Major 'SNL' Contributor Leaving Ahead Of Season 52 Premiere: Reports
Martin Herlihy is leaving "Saturday Night Live" after five seasons as a writer and performer, according to reports. Herlihy will not return for Season 52, LateNighter first reported on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The 27-year-old joined "SNL" as a writer in 2021 alongside Ben Marshall and John Higgins as members of the New York City-based comedy group Please Don't Destroy. A native of Ridgefield, Connecticut, Herlihy appeared in 42 sketches during his five seasons, including 34 Please Don't Destroy shorts. The group's prerecorded sketches usually featured the week's host or music…
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Snoop Dogg Will Pay You $30K To Eat Ice Cream: Here's How
If eating ice cream around the world sounds like a dream job, Snoop Dogg is hiring someone to do exactly that. Dr. Bombay is looking for an "International Ice Cream Taster" for a three-month contract paying $10,000 per month, according to a LinkedIn job posting. The person hired will travel, sample frozen desserts, track new flavor trends, and report discoveries back to Snoop Dogg and the Dr. Bombay team. The job includes uncovering unusual dessert trends, trying different flavors around the world, creating social media content, and helping develop new tastes. "Your mission? Taste. Tr…
National Interest
'South Park' Changes Name To Mock Trump Before New Season
"South Park" is taunting President Donald Trump again by giving itself a new name. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8, that the series is changing its name to "South America" ahead of its 29th season. The announcement came one day after the Comedy Central show won the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program. The joke appears to reference Trump, who signed executive orders directing federal agencies to call Lake Ontario "Lake America" and the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America." Trump also called for New Mexico to be renamed "New America" in a rec…
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Girl Scouts Adds New Cookies, Including First-Ever Dog Treat
Two new Girl Scout Cookies are joining the lineup for the 2027 season, including one made just for dogs. Girl Scouts of the USA unveiled Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Both will be available exclusively online for direct shipping beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027, when the national Girl Scout Cookie season begins. Patch Pals are the organization's first cookies created for dogs. Developed with BARK, the soft-baked treats are blueberry muffin-flavored and feature one of four patch designs representing Girl Scout experiences. Girl Scout Sparkables are the first alle…
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Major Airline Tests New Way To Get Food, Essentials Before Boarding: How It Works
United Airlines is testing a new service that allows travelers to order food and other essentials without leaving their gate. The airline launched the pilot program at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The service is available on some flights departing from or connecting through up to nine designated gates in Terminal C. Customers can order food, drinks, and travel essentials through the United app and pick up their items at the gate. Travelers receive a push notification through the United app or an email before departure. Travelers can choose from foo…
National Interest
Workers Feel Most, Least Secure In These Careers: New Study
A new ranking reveals which careers make workers feel the most and least secure about keeping their jobs. Career website Zety released its 2026 Job Security Index on Monday, Aug. 31. The study analyzed millions of employee-reported job security ratings and worker sentiment metrics to compare how secure people feel across industries. The job security scores ranged from 2.25 to 3.89 on a 5-point scale. The rankings included jobs with at least 5,000 employee reviews, grouped into 50 categories and compared using data from the Department of Labor-sponsored Occupational Information Net…
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