'A disabled South Park character from 24 years ago is getting me harassed today'

I have felt the shadow of Timmy since childhood - but never imagined the name would be hurled at me by strangers in my 30s.

The Berlin Wall came down 35 years ago today

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War, paving the way for German reunification in 1990 and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Do you feel safer today than you did 4 years ago?

A recent Gallup poll found that 40 percent of Americans are afraid to walk alone at night within a mile of their home, and many Americans feel less safe due to increased crime, anti-Semitic ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

24 more monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab are recovered unharmed

Authorities say more than half of the monkeys bred for medical research that escaped from a compound in South Carolina have been recovered unharmed

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

24-year-old hiker's body found in Texas' Big Bend National Park, officials say

Searchers found the body of a 24-year-old hiker on a rugged trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas Monday, the National Park Service says. The person's identity wasn't released.

‘This election season has worn me out’: I love this country, but I’m no better off financially than I was 10 years ago. Why vote?

“I’m in my mid-40s, female, single, and working a nine-to-five job.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

24 more monkeys found after 43 escape from South Carolina research facility

An additional 24 monkeys believed to be among 43 that escaped a South Carolina research facility last week have been recovered, and eyes are on a "sizable group" nearby, police said Sunday.

A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Will Cost $5 Next Year, but You Can Get the Same (Real) Payout for Free, Starting Today

What the lottery sells is the power of hope–which you can start embracing right now, without spending a dime.

Business - Inc. - October 23

D.C. Ellipse park where Harris is speaking has Trump connection

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver her closing argument before the 2024 election in Washington, D.C., Tuesday where she will speak from the Ellipse, the park south of the White House where ...

Hunt: Showdown Gets Its First Crossover Character With This Legendary Horror Villain

We've seen Ghost Face in a number of video games already, namely Dead By Daylight , Among Us , and Call of Duty: Warzone . Now, the iconic killer first seen in Wes Craven's 1996 genre-defying ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now

A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself to the public began long before she came to Washington.

Most say they are worse off than four years ago: Gallup

As Election Day inches closer, many Americans in a new survey suggested that they are worse off than they were four years ago. The Gallup poll, released Friday, found that 52 percent of Americans ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Revealed: face of a Sudanese princess entombed in Egypt 2,500 years ago

New exhibition shows how Perth museum traced Ta-Kr-Hb mummy’s origin to Kingdom of Kush – modern day Sudan. An ancient Egyptian sarcophagus has been a prized object in Perth Museum since it was ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Tens of thousands gather to celebrate fall of Berlin Wall 35 years ago

Posters line 4km stretch of former wall in Germany’s capital, while musicians perform and visitors sing along. Tens of thousands of people have gathered to celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

How a Diver Found a Ring Lost 50 Years Ago Near Barbados

A dive instructor found the well-preserved ring with a metal detector, and then used clues on the ring to try and track down its owner.

World - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Meet Zara Lachlan – the 21-year-old rowing solo from Europe to South America

“I am rowing solo and unsupported from mainland Europe to mainland South America, minimum rowing 15 hours a day, and it is expected to take me just under 90 days.”

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

From Joker to Terrifier to It: why killer clown characters are on the rise

The great clown panic of 2016 may have passed – but in Hollywood, these curious circus folk are multiplying. Name: Killer clowns.. Age: 100. Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Trump’s Use of Profanity Was Already Growing Before the MSG Rally

In former President Donald J. Trump’s third campaign for the White House, his speeches have grown coarser and coarser.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

A picture of violence: The 24 women killed in four years

In at least 20 of the 24 deaths, the killers - or the suspects in their killings - were well-known to the women.

Naby Keïta: ‘Even today, wherever I meet Liverpool fans, they show me love’

Sidelined in Bremen’s under-23s, the midfielder talks about Anfield regrets and discipline controversy at his club. Naby Keïta’s memories are inevitably tinged with regret when he looks back on his ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Sony Noise-Canceling Gaming Earbuds Get Big Discount Today Only

Sony Inzone Buds - Wireless Noise-Canceling Gaming Earbuds $170 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Stellar Blade Gets Rare Discount, But This PS5 Exclusive Is Only On Sale Today

If you own a PS5 and enjoy character-action games like Bayonetta and Devil May Cry, Stellar Blade is an exclusive you should definitely try. Developed by Shift Up and published for PlayStation 5 by ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Yelp disables comments on the McDonald's that hosted Trump after influx of one-star reviews

After ex-President Donald Trump visited a Pennsylvania McDonald's, Yelp put an "unusual activity alert" on the location's page due to dozens of unusual reviews.

Business - CNBC - October 22

24-year-old was laid off from her 6-figure tech job—now she shucks oysters for parties: 'I do feel very happy'

Hannah Chea started a part-time job shucking oysters for parties to break up the routine of her day job in tech.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Universal Studios to Open Fourth Theme Park Next Year

Universal Epic Universe will open to visitors on May 22 and up its competition with Disney.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Ann Patchett: The Decision I Made 30 Years Ago That I Still Regret

What was email but the chance for more friends, more love, more work?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

How Tennessee built a historically-stingy defense that harkens back to championship teams of 25 years ago

No. 11 Tennessee ranks in the top 5 nationally in most defensive categories and is unexpectedly carrying the Vols as their offense struggles to score ahead of a showdown with No. 7 Alabama.

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

A brown dwarf discovered 30 years ago is actually twins circling each other

Scientists say a celestial object discovered decades ago is actually twins orbiting each other

Tech - ABC News - October 16

Is swing state business in better shape than it was four years ago? Here’s what the data says

Was the Biden or Trump administration better for the business climate in swing states? Here's what the data from CNBC's annual Top States study says.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Zimbabwe to compensate white farmers who lost land in seizures 20 years ago

Zimbabwe says it will compensate local and foreign white farmers who lost land and property more than 20 years ago in farm seizures meant to redress some of the wrongs of colonialism

World - ABC News - October 16

Saints match Cowboys' NFL record for futility that was originally set 59 years ago

The Saints haven't been marching lately

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Ariana Grande apologizes to Elvira over photo snub 7 years ago, blames anxiety attack

Ariana Grande apologized to actor Cassandra Peterson — better known as horror movie host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — after Peterson described feeling snubbed after meeting Grande years ago.

DNA testing reveals skull found in a wall belonged to teen who died 150 years ago

DNA testing has revealed that a skull found decades ago in the wall of an Illinois house belonged to an 18-year-old woman who died just after the American Civil War.

Target unveils Thanksgiving dinner offer priced at $20 for four people — $5 less than a year ago

Target joined the list of retailers offering a cheaper Thanksgiving meal than last year with an offering that includes turkey, stuffing and five side dishes costing $5 less than in it did 2023.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Traders expect calm response to U.K. budget after event caused turmoil two years ago

The bar is set very high for calamitous British budgets

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Trump called Megyn Kelly 'nasty' 9 years ago. She just helped deliver his closing message

Conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly delivered a fiery speech supporting Donald Trump before he gave what was billed as his “closing message."

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

Tens of thousands celebrate fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago with concerts and art installations

Tens of thousands have celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago in Germany's capital

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

LOOK: Texans' John Metchie III scores first career NFL TD after leukemia diagnosis two years ago

A night to remember for the third-year WR

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

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