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It is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.

Trump Indicted in Classified Documents Case in a Historic First for a Former President

On air quality maps, purple signifies the worst of it. In reality, it's a thick, hazardous haze that’s disrupting daily life for millions of people across the U.S. and Canada, blotting out skylines and turning skies orange.

Air Quality Alerts Extend for Third Day as Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Pushes South

From de Niro's key to the city to a podcast under house arrest, here's what's going on in entertainment.

In Entertainment: De Niro's New Key, Fake Heiress Podcast & Tony Award Preps

Stocks are drifting Thursday, continuing this week’s lull as Wall Street waits for several big events next week.

Stock Market Today: Bulls Run Again on Wall Street as S&P 500 Climbs 20% Above October Low

Featured Stories

Dust off your Peloton and get ready for this week's picks: Cycling on screen, a mother goes to the extreme, soccer teens in the extremes, and a podcast that goes way back in the past.

What to Stream: Spin Your Heart Out, Mother's Love, Cannibal Teens & War for Decades

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda hopes to increase diversity on Broadway and in theaters across the country with a new initiative announced Thursday.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Launches R.I.S.E. Network to Improve Diversity on Broadway

With wedding season underway, couples can get overwhelmed with finances and planning. Guests also feel stressed, especially when being invited to several weddings. Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst with Bankrate.com, joined Cheddar News to discuss setting up a budget if attending multiple ceremonies.

Stretching Your Dollar: Budget-Friendly Ideas for Wedding Guests

Highlights

This edition of Stretching Your Dollar provides an in-depth look at "cash stuffing," which is the practice of putting money in envelopes to stay on budget and curb overspending. 

Stretching Your Dollar: What Is 'Cash Stuffing' and How Does it Work

Tom Brady Talks Broadcasting Career at Fox Spots and Growing Popularity Online Betting

Tom Brady Talks Broadcasting Career at Fox Sports and Growing Popularity Online Betting

The daughters of Cheddar's own Shannon LaNier had a chance to interview Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. 

Sitting Down With 'The Little Mermaid' Star Halle Bailey 

Cheddar News correspondent Chloe Aiello goes on a Walk and Talk with Erin Longin, general manager at run/train business unit at PUMA Group, to discuss career advancement for women, climbing the career ladder, and trends in the running and training space. 

Walk and Talk: Erin Longin of PUMA on Trends in the Running Space

Business

Kelly Ann Winget, founder of private equity firm Alternative Wealth Partners and author of 'Pitch the Bitch,' a financial guide for those often left out of the male-dominated investment world, spoke to Cheddar News about her experience as an LGBTQ+ manager in the industry.

Celebrating Pride: The LGBTQ+ Experience on Wall Street

Tracking Consumer Spending Trends With Tanger Outlets CEO Stephen Yalof

Culture

Actors Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina Talk 'Based on A True Story'

Actors Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina Talk 'Based On A True Story'

Actor Kevin Cahoon on Receiving His First Tony Award Nomination

On A Positive Note: Brooklyn Girl Gets Second White House Invite for Continued Acts of Kindness 

Artechouse, a digital art studio in New York City, has a new exhibition that lets visitors experience never-before-seen images that the James Webb space telescope captured. Cheddar News takes a peek inside the newest immersive experience.

Artechouse's Newest Exhibition Uses Latest NASA Images

Technology

Cheddar's own Chloe Aiello takes a tour of the ARTECHOUSE to see its latest exhibit "Beyond the Light," which features images from the James Webb Space Telescope. 

See Through the Eyes of a Mars Rover at ARTECHOUSE

U.S. and British cybersecurity officials warned Wednesday that a Russian cyber-extortion gang's hack of a file-transfer program popular with corporations could have widespread global impact. Initial data-theft victims include the BBC, British Airways and Nova Scotia's government.

BBC, British Airways, Novia Scotia Among Victims in Global Supply-Chain Hack

Apple recently acquired augmented reality company Mira following its launch of the Vision Pro headset. Cheddar News explains how Apple is looking to tap into the AR market long dominated by Meta.

Apple Buys AR Headset Company Mira After Vision Pro Launch

Politics

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced Thursday that the U.S. is investing more than $100 million in the Caribbean region to crack down on weapons trafficking, help alleviate Haiti’s humanitarian crisis and support climate change initiatives.

VP Harris Announces $100 Million to Help Caribbean

At Cleveland's Urban Kutz Barbershop, customers can flip through magazines as they wait, or help themselves to drug screening tests left out in a box on a table with a somber message: “Your drugs could contain fentanyl. Please take free test strips.”

Lifesaving Fentanyl Test Strips Still Illegal in Some States Under '70s-Era War on Drugs Law

President Joe Biden on Thursday condemned a wave of “cruel” and “callous” state legislation curbing the rights, visibility and health care access of LGBTQ+ people, while causing the community to feel under attack for being who they are.

Biden Condemns Wave of State Legislation to Restrict LGBTQ+ Rights, Says 'These Are Our Kids'

Science

With large swaths of the East Coast blanketed with smog, many are worried about their health. Mangala Narasimhan, director of critical care services at Northwell Health, offers some peace of mind with a handful of expert tips for coping with poor air quality. 

Health Expert Offers Tips for Coping with Poor Air Quality

Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting on Wednesday after a three-month pause, displaying spectacular fountains of mesmerizing, glowing lava that's a safe distance from people and structures in a national park on the Big Island.

Hawaii's Kilauea Begins Erupting After 3-Month Pause

Sports

Lionel Messi says he is coming to Inter Miami and joining Major League Soccer.

Lionel Messi Says He's Joining Major League Soccer's Inter Miami After Exit From Paris Saint-Germain

Be Well: How to Incorporate Boxing Moves Into Your Outdoor Fitness Routine

Be Well: How to Incorporate Boxing Techniques Into Your Fitness Routine

The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia's golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world.