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Vinegar is having a moment: Cooks use it to balance rich Thanksgiving dishes

Vinegar is having a moment. Whole Foods Market's Trends Council named it one of its top food trends for 2026, citing vinegar's modern renaissance, as shoppers seek out high-quality, small-batch varieties. It's part of a trend to include sour flavors on American menus, where chefs use acidity to cut richness and wake up familiar dishes.

Midterms may bring in wave of historic firsts for some states and the country

Featuring one of the most diverse slates of both Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years, this midterm election has set up a possible wave of historic leadership firsts across the country.

Pick a gun, any gun: Idaho voters advise lawmakers on six state firearm options

Idaho voters are weighing in on a state gun.

Tennessee murderer who broke out of prison captured in Missouri

The convicted murderer who escaped last week from a Tennessee prison has been captured in Missouri, authorities said Tuesday.

Sweden, Norway join Finland in boycott against Russia in hockey tourney

Next year's world ice hockey tournament may look different. On Tuesday, Sweden and Norway joined Finland in refusing to play Russia in the event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation.

Oklahoma man charged with mailing white powder to officials ahead of elections

An Oklahoma man is facing charges after he sent hundreds of pieces of mail containing a white powder to officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections, according to the FBI.

Printing snafu causes Westchester County, N.Y., ballot scanners to reject paper ballots

A printing error by the Westchester County, New York's Board of Elections put a single town's mayoral race on every countywide ballot, causing scanners to reject ballots across the county on Election Day.

Google to turn off search engine for schools that ban its AI

Google announced that by early next year, it will turn off artificial intelligence tools in schools with K-12 students at a school's request, and schools that eschew AI entirely will lose access to Google search.

Jury deliberation begins in Russell Brand's rape trial in London

Jurors began deliberations Tuesday in Britain to determine whether actor and comedian Russell Brand is guilty of rape and sexual assault.

Supreme Court poised to favor Catholic schools in clash over gay, religious rights

The Supreme Court waded back into the realm of religious liberty Tuesday as the justices heard a case testing whether states can ban religiously faithful Catholic schools from a universal preschool program because they can exclude families that don't adhere to the church's teachings on homosexuality.

DJs bring party atmosphere to Las Vegas voting

Election Day took on the atmosphere of a block party Tuesday in Las Vegas as disc jockeys brought music, dancing and a festive spirit to the city.

Disney expected to lay off thousands

The Walt Disney Co. is planning to fire thousands of employees, according to a report from Bloomberg News.