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DoorDash purchase of Instacart will create ‘a behemoth’ delivery service

DoorDash purchase of Instacart will create ‘a behemoth’...

The merger would be the largest acquisition for DoorDash.

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The orange-and-black Halloween taffy everyone ignored is now nearly impossible to buy

The orange-and-black Halloween taffy everyone ignored is...

The iconic Halloween taffy, once a trick-or-treat staple, nearly disappeared entirely...

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Holiday Mathis horoscopes for Oct. 30, 2026: Pick a costume to explore someone you rarely get to be

Holiday Mathis horoscopes for Oct. 30, 2026: Pick a costume...

See Zodiac signs and horoscopes on 10/30/26 for today’s birthday and Aquarius, Pisces,...

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Metal band announces new lead singer: ‘Tremendous respect’

Metal band announces new lead singer: ‘Tremendous respect’

The group has gone through several lead vocalists over the years.

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Pop icon’s song rips Donald Trump on Iran, Epstein files: ‘One day they’ll come out’

Pop icon’s song rips Donald Trump on Iran, Epstein files:...

He obviously isn’t a big fan of the president.

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Forget pumpkin spice — fruity coffee drinks are the next big thing

Forget pumpkin spice — fruity coffee drinks are the next...

Nestlé’s 2027 forecast says younger drinkers are pushing cafés toward more adventurous...

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R&B star who rose to fame in the ’90s dies at 61. Here’s what we know

R&B star who rose to fame in the ’90s dies at 61. Here’s...

A cause of death has not been reported.

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Country singer’s cancer treatment may take away ability to sing: ‘Like swallowing fire’

Country singer’s cancer treatment may take away ability...

The 35-year-old is battling a rare form of cancer.

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Halloween spending is up — and shoppers are starting earlier than you might think

Halloween spending is up — and shoppers are starting earlier...

Shoppers are buying earlier, retailers are stocking shelves in April, and buy now,...

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Rock music world stunned as heavy-metal queen dies at 46: ‘Absolute force of nature’

Rock music world stunned as heavy-metal queen dies at 46:...

She died due to complications from a surgery.

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Beloved country star loses wife of 44 years to cancer: ‘Her suffering is over’

Beloved country star loses wife of 44 years to cancer:...

She was described as a fighter who was determined to remain with her grandchildren.

Life & Culture roundup: October 29, 2026

Today's Life & Culture stories, with links to each publication.

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Fans and Hollywood stars unite to honor Sir Patrick Stewart following emotional family statement

Fans and Hollywood stars unite to honor Sir Patrick Stewart...

Global tributes and emotional statements poured in from Sir Ian McKellen, Star Trek...

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Before Hollywood, Sir Patrick Stewart mastered classical stage roles

Before Hollywood, Sir Patrick Stewart mastered classical...

Sir Patrick Stewart transformed from a classical Royal Shakespeare Company stage...

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Alabama’s oldest restaurant, closed after fire, hopes to bring out food truck

Alabama’s oldest restaurant, closed after fire, hopes to...

The restaurant has been closed since Oct. 7, when an early morning kitchen fire...