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Articles from the August 26, 2025 edition


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  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Announce Engagement. Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."

    Ludwig Von Swiftie, Observer STaff Writer|Updated Aug 29, 2025

    **Kansas City, MO – November 3, 2025** – Pop icon Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement on November 2, 2025, in a heartfelt Instagram post that sent fans into a frenzy. The couple, both 35, shared a series of intimate photos from a candlelit garden proposal, captioned with a cheeky reference to their public personas: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher said yes 🧨.” Set to Swift’s song “So High School” from her *The Torture...

  • Support for Nigel Farage's UK Reform Party Could Double Support if Grooming Gang Scandals Continue

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 27, 2025

    London, UK – August 27, 2025, 06:45 PM PDT** – As the United Kingdom grapples with the resurfacing of the grooming gang scandal, political analysts are warning that Nigel Farage's Reform UK party could see its support double in the coming months if public outrage over the issue intensifies. With no general election scheduled until 2029, current polling trends suggest a seismic shift could be brewing, potentially threatening Labour's grip on power and splitting the conservative...

  • Minneapolis Shooter Wednesday was a Transgender 23-Year-Old Man Named Robin Westman

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 27, 2025

    Minneapolis, MN – August 27, 2025, 1:15 PM PDT** – The individual responsible for the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School during morning Mass has been identified as Robin Westman, a 23-year-old man from suburban Minneapolis who legally transitioned to identify as transgender. The attack, which claimed the lives of two children aged 8 and 10 and injured 17 others, including 14 children, has sent shockwaves through the community and prompted a federal inv...

  • DFL Pulls Endorsement from Radical Omar Fateh After Voting Scandal Exposes Leftist Chaos

    Sage Driftwood, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 27, 2025

    Minneapolis, MN – August 27, 2025, 12:39 PM PDT – In a rare moment of accountability, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party has yanked its endorsement from far-left state Sen. Omar Fateh in the Minneapolis mayoral race, exposing the incompetence and potential corruption festering within the progressive machine. The decision, announced August 21, comes after a botched electronic voting system during the July 19 convention handed Fateh a dubious victory-only for the...

  • Median US Home Price Hits $368,751. But in California Cities, it's standard for single-family homes to sell for over $1 million. Why Is That?

    Stacker, Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP for SmartAsset|Updated Aug 26, 2025

    America’s most expensive housing markets in 2025 As of May 2025, the median home sale price in the U.S. hit $368,751. But in some metro areas, it’s standard for single-family homes to sell for over $1 million. In these high-cost areas, price swings may carry major consequences, such as putting existing homeowners at risk of losing equity or potentially pricing out hopeful homebuyers. At the same time, wider trends over the past few years can help both residents and local gov...

  • Feeling off? It might be dehydration

    Stacker, Kim Sheffield-Chang for Blueprint|Updated Aug 26, 2025

    Feeling off? It might be dehydration There’s a reason why you see colorful, trendy water bottles everywhere: Water is good for your body. But did you know it might also be the key to your emotional balance? It’s easy to blame a bad mood on stress, lack of sleep, or having just a “weird day.” But there’s one common culprit that often flies under the radar: dehydration. It can cause irritability, fatigue, anxiety, and even foggy thinking. What’s worse, most of the time, peopl...

  • Los Angeles County Among the Most Dangerous Places to Drive on Labor Day Weekend

    Stacker, Josh Meth for TruckInfo.net|Updated Aug 26, 2025

    The most dangerous roads on Labor Day Weekend If Labor Day weekend is anything like last year, more than half of all Americans will travel over the holiday weekend. Drivers should be diligent when hitting the road, as the holiday is one of the most dangerous days of the year for driving. Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, researchers at TruckInfo.net discovered a few worrying trends for Labor Day drivers. Drunk driving is a major issue over Lab...

  • The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau had previously ruled that medical debt would no longer appear on credit reports

    Stacker, Chris Taylor for Current|Updated Aug 26, 2025

    What you need to know about medical debt and your credit report If you are confused about whether medical debt appears on credit reports, join the club. The truth is, even credit experts are struggling to keep up, as government edicts and judicial decisions bounce the issue back and forth like a tennis ball. So how exactly are consumers supposed to keep up? “Many are confused and worried about how medical debt will affect them,” says Beverly Harzog, author of books like “Co...

  • Falling for pumpkin spice: A fan favorite returns to aisles early this season

    Stacker, Alex Orellana for Instacart|Updated Aug 26, 2025

    Falling for pumpkin spice: A fan favorite returns to aisles early this season While we’re still in the thick of summer, many are already looking forward to what they consider the best time of year: pumpkin spice season. This iconic fall flavor often makes its debut while it’s still technically summer, which inspired Instacart to explore how popular pumpkin spice products are nationwide and when they’re showing up in carts. Pumpkin Spice Seasonality If it feels like pumpk...

  • The best healthy lunches at fast-casual chains, ranked by nutritional data

    Stacker, Olivia Rockeman for Hers|Updated Aug 26, 2025

    The best healthy lunches at fast-casual chains, ranked by nutritional data When you're caught up in a busy workday, a quick and healthy lunch from a nearby fast-casual salad or bowl chain can be a lifesaver. Unlike traditional fast food chains, fast-casual restaurants offer consumers freshly prepared, higher-quality food. They operate in an informal setting, with counter service to keep things speedy for the nine-to-five crowd. While the salads and sandwiches offered at these...

  • Your doctor is probably using AI and you might not even know it

    Stacker, Bill Stump for Hone Health|Updated Aug 26, 2025

    Your doctor is probably using AI and you might not even know it Would you trust AI with your healthcare? Millions of Americans already do—and they may not even realize it. In exam rooms across the country, doctors are now using artificial intelligence to transcribe appointments, summarize patient data, and surface clinical insights. The result? More time looking patients in the eye, less time looking at screens. And in many cases, more focused, more personal care. I...

  • Does a seatbelt ticket affect insurance?

    Stacker, Tito Bucheli for CheapInsurance.com|Updated Aug 26, 2025

    Does a seatbelt ticket affect insurance? Seatbelt laws exist to keep drivers and passengers safe. While wearing a seatbelt is second nature for many, there are still times when people forget, or in rare cases, choose not to buckle up. In most states, failing to wear a seatbelt can result in a ticket. But beyond the fine itself, many drivers wonder if a seatbelt ticket will also raise their car insurance quotes. The answer depends on a few factors, including the type of...

  • $50 a week for 40 weeks: How no-strings cash changed the lives of teens

    Stacker, Neal Morton for The Hechinger Report|Updated Aug 26, 2025

    $50 a week for 40 weeks: How no-strings cash changed the lives of teens NEW ORLEANS — Kapri Clark used the $50 to help pay for her braces. Lyrik Grant saved half of it and used the rest for dance classes. Kevin Jackson said he squandered the cash on wings, ride shares for dates, and some DJ equipment he later tossed. For the past five years, Clark, Grant, Jackson, and hundreds of high schoolers in New Orleans have shopped — or saved — as part of a project to explore what...

  • Understanding electric vehicle financing and loans

    Stacker, Robyn Tellefsen for CarMax|Updated Aug 26, 2025

    Understanding electric vehicle financing and loans If you’re interested in purchasing an electric vehicle and curious about financing options, you’ve come to the right place. CarMax shares answers to your top questions about EV financing and loans so you can make an informed decision when purchasing an electric vehicle. 3 Key Takeaways - EV Loan Basics: Tailored for electric vehicles, EV loans may offer lower rates and longer terms compared to regular car loans. - How EV Fin...