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DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) -- From forgotten bank accounts to long-lost memorabilia, the State Treasurer of Iowa's Office returned a record-breaking $38.2 million in unclaimed property to Iowans during Fiscal Year 2026, with officials saying more people are discovering money and valuables they never knew they had.In FY26, the state processed 53,194 claims, which is an increase of 8,302 from the previous year. The total value of the claims beat previous records by more than $8.4 million."Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is about more than dollars and cents," said Roby Smith, the s

Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt

‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave

Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz

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Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in the death of a Kentucky teen in historic verdict

A ghost gun company has been ordered to pay more than $100 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who had purchased the company's pistol-building kit online. The verdict — believed to be the largest-ever against a gun dealer — was awarded by a jury Wednesday following a trial focused on whether the vendor, Husky Armory LLC, skirted federal regulations barring the sale of the gun-assembly kits to those under 21. ___ EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and

Trump's Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation

Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

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Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds that it's a national security risk since late last year. It halted work on major projects, and it's buying back leases, citing national security concerns. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says a classified report from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proves offshore wind is a national security threat. This comes against the backdrop of the Republican president's hatred of wind turbines and desire to boost fossil fuels for “energy dominance” in the globa

U.S. networks face dilemma over whether to air Trump's election security speech

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Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran

Geopolitical tensions are rippling through America’s housing market, adding to the financial strain on homebuyers.This week, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.55% — its highest level in nearly a year — after renewed strikes in Iran rattled financial markets.The increase all but extinguishes the optimism that defined the start of the spring homebuying season, when many economists expected falling mortgage rates to help thaw the housing market.In February, the average mortgage rate briefly fell below 6% for the first time in three and a half years. But fighting that

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Canadian wildfire smoke turns air hazardous in the US Midwest. Officials say stay inside

Heavy, pungent smoke from Canadian wildfires darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous. Officials in many cities urged residents to stay inside or wear masks outside as air quality reached unhealthy to hazardous levels, meaning it's unhealthy for anyone, regardless of health conditions. “It’s scary,” Omar Mitchell, 50, said as he looked he looked to the sky. He wore a mask while walking to his restaurant in Detroit. “Yo

Key GOP senator says Todd Blanche needs to meet with Epstein victims before winning his support

Man breaches security at 30 Rock, approaches ‘Today’ co-host Craig Melvin

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With midterms on deck, Trump to deliver prime-time speech on election security

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to deliver a prime-time speech on Thursday focused on election security, bringing renewed attention to his long-running complaints about voting systems and election administration as Republicans face challenging midterm elections in November.The White House was deciding whether the president's remarks would include the disclosure of sensitive intelligence related to China's intention or ability to interfere in the 2020 U.S. election, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing four sources. Some Trump officials worried the information could be misleading, sources s

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Advisers debate Trump’s primetime election speech amid fears of continued campaign to sow mistrust

President Donald Trump is expected to use his primetime address Thursday to press what he will frame as new information on foreign efforts to influence US elections – the latest in what election observers have warned is a campaign to sow mistrust and try to undercut his 2020 loss.The substance of Trump’s speech has been closely held, and advisers have intensely debated what should be included, according to people familiar with the plans.Alongside Trump’s speech, the White House has been weighing whether to release a cache of documents related to, among other topics, China and its role in

Retail sales last month rose less than expected

At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says

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Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC chief prosecutor. He denies the allegations

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is under intense scrutiny as member countries prepare to vote this month on whether to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.For months, the United Nations watchdog has investigated claims made by a female ICC employee who worked as a direct assistant to Khan. According to a confidential, leaked copy of a UN investigative report that CNN obtained, she alleged that he sexually harassed her and repeatedly subjected her to non-consensual sexual acts, including groping, attempted kissing and digita

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Everything you need to know about the World Cup final

Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.What a semifinal we saw yesterday. Utter heartbreak for England, but total elation for Argentina as it pulled off yet another late comeback to secure its place in the World Cup final.In truth, England will be left regretting its tactics in the second half, which gave the defending champion all the encouragement it needed, and Lionel Messi once again proved to be the difference.But now, after 102 matches, we know which two teams will battle it out in Sunday

Gas is nearly $4 again and diesel just topped $5. It’s not what you think

I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means

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Two more of Brad Pitt’s kids want to ditch his surname

Two more of Brad Pitt’s children have applied to legally drop his surname.The star’s daughter Zahara, 21, and son Maddox, 24, are both seeking to remove Pitt from their legal names, according to court documents filed in California. They cited personal reasons for requesting the change.This is the latest development in the high-profile breakdown of Pitt’s marriage to fellow A-lister Angelina Jolie. The former Hollywood power couple have been locked in disputes since they split a decade ago. They finally settled their divorce at the end of 2024 but continue to be embroiled in a legal battl

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Putin’s false claim of the capture of one Ukrainian town exposes the slow pace of Russia’s bloody advance

It is the fate of just one town, over a year, but provides a rare insight into Russia’s ill-fated war of choice.The slow and costly infiltration of Kostyantynivka, key to Moscow’s advance in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas and claimed as occupied by the Russian defense ministry on July 3, lays bare the persistence of the Kremlin’s forces and the devastating casualties they will tolerate to obtain even the smallest of goals.On July 3, the Ministry of Defense posted a series of videos of Russian troops at various points inside the town’s center, waving Russian flags, to bolster its assertion

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Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains

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Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure

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Hong Kong police arrest five over 'seditious' books

Hong Kong's national security police arrested five booksellers on suspected charges of "doing an act with seditious intention", the government said in a statement late

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Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

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More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

More than half of House Democrats have voted to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel

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Exclusive: Congress discussing affidavits from Epstein survivors about Lesley Groff as survivors told CNN she lied

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US announces new 25% tariffs on Brazil for ‘unfair’ trade practices

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An empty middle seat is the latest perk United Airlines will offer on some flights

United Airlines is trying to attract flyers with another luxury: an empty middle seat

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Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway

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From LA to Scottsdale: The Founder Behind AdDynamix Is Building the Bridge Between AI and Business Tools

An LA digital advertising veteran of 28 years has moved to Scottsdale and is building what he calls the missing piece between business software and the AI assistants people now use every day. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. When Benoit Pecqueur talks about his latest company, he sounds less like a founder pitching a product and more like an operator who got tired of watching the same problem repeat itself. “Most small business owners are watching the AI revolution from the sidelines,” he says. “Not because they don’t want it. Because their tools don’t talk to ChatGPT or Claude. Their accountant still pulls