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OpenAI agents accessed government websites, as review of rogue AI expands The SEC, the Census Bureau, and the Department of Education were among the sites reached, as independent researchers identified additional incidents

What you probably don’t know about Costco’s free samples Discover a few things that shoppers may not realize, from how often you can come back for seconds to what the job is really like

The 10 best sports documentaries you can stream in 2026 These films go well beyond the highlight reel, and most are worth watching even if you've never followed the sport

7 reality TV shows actually worth watching in 2026 From high-stakes competitions to messy social experiments, these are the reality series that earn the binge

3 countries where expats are happiest in 2026 — and 3 where they're not From Panama's third straight win to Norway's record loneliness, here's what separates 2026's happiest expats from its unhappiest

The 10 best U.S. amusement parks that aren't Disney or Universal, ranked From record-breaking roller coasters to century-old wooden classics, these parks deliver serious thrills without the megaresort price tag

The 8 best West Coast road trip routes, from Big Sur to the Olympic Peninsula The Pacific coast has no shortage of scenic highway, but these are the stretches worth building an entire trip around

8 pies that define American dessert menus right now From Blue Duck Tavern's apple pie built for two to Frontera Grill's boozy chocolate pecan slice, eight classic pies show how far one dessert can stretch across the country

6 coziest Vermont towns for a fall getaway From quiet Barnard to classic Woodstock, eight travel professionals map out the Vermont towns worth chasing for foliage, fireplaces, and a slower fall pace

Volkswagen is recalling 2.86 million vehicles over a steering screw that could fail Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority flagged the defect, which affects VW and Audi models built as far back as 2013