‘He wanted a better life’: the man who fell from a plane in search of a new start – and the brother who retraced his journey 20 years later
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ESPN - Sports
Yanks, 'better' than a year ago, return to playoffs
After spending last year sitting at home when the postseason arrived, the Yankees wrapped up their place in the playoffs with a 2-1 win over the Mariners in 10 innings.58 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
My 80-year-old dad is unrealistic about his future. Why can’t he move into a retirement village? | Leading questions
It is difficult for adult children to navigate these changes, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . But it is difficult for your father too. Read more Leading questions I have ...1 hour ago -
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Denmark's Queen Margrethe who abdicated earlier this year has been hospitalized
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who abdicated earlier this year, has been admitted to a hospital after falling in her home1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Sports
Behind the White Sox’s Disaster Is an Owner Who ‘Thinks He Knows Everything’
As Chicago approaches a modern record for losses, dozens of current and former employees of the franchise point their fingers at Jerry Reinsdorf.2 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
MMA trades we want to see: UFC, Bellator and PFL stars who need to make moves
MMA needs more transactions. Here are a few trades -- and a Conor McGregor move -- that should happen across UFC, PFL and ONE.2 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
28 Years Later: Danny Boyle’s New Zombie Flick Was Shot on an iPhone 15
Next summer’s horror blockbuster is the biggest release yet to be shot with iPhones—and not even Apple’s latest model.5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Why Gen Z is willing to trade lower pay for a better work-life balance
Gen Z’s need for “stability, sustainability and safety” in the workplace is due in part to the fact that it started working during the COVID-19 era5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Harris has closed the gap with Trump on who would handle the economy better, new report says
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has caught up to Republican rival Donald Trump on the question of which of them is more trusted when it comes to handling the U.S. economy, according ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
The shapeshifter: who is the real Giorgia Meloni?
She’s been called a neo-fascist and a danger to Italy. But she has won over many heads of Europe, including the UK prime minister. Should we be worried?. In mid-June, Giorgia Meloni was in an ...12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Swedish children to start school a year earlier in move away from play
Compulsory preschool year for six-year-olds to be replaced with extra year in primary school from 2028. Children in Sweden are to start school at six years old from 2028, a year earlier than at ...12 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
“Her own benefits are lower than what she would get under my benefits.”14 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Agatha All Along Review - A Great Start For This Witchy Journey
In early 2021, the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicked off its post-Endgame era with WandaVision, a series that started out amusing and became less so as it descended into incoherence the way almost ...15 hours ago -
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Nebraska man who posed as high schooler sentenced to at least 85 years for sex crimes
A 27-year-old Nebraska man who posed as someone a decade younger and attended high school for more than 50 days was sentenced to at least 85 years in prison in connection with sex crimes charges, ...16 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
FIFA, WHO launch new concussion initiative
Football's governing body FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday launched a global concussion awareness initiative developed with brain health experts.19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
The Quarterback, Now 84, Who Was the Patrick Mahomes of His Era
More than 63 years after his N.F.L. debut, Fran Tarkenton is still scrambling. These days, it’s in the business world.19 hours ago -
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Florida man removes 20 Burmese pythons from Everglades, winning contest
The annual Florida Python Challenge has slithered to its conclusion, with professionally categorized python purger Ronald Kiger crowned its victor after he removed 20 Burmese pythons from the ...20 hours ago - Florida -
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JD Souther, who helped write ‘New Kid in Town,’ ‘Heartache Tonight’ and other Eagles hits, has died
John David “JD” Souther has died20 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Manchester City vs. Inter starting XI, lineups: Where to watch Champions League live stream online, prediction
The two sides will meet on Wednesday in the first game of their Champions League campaign21 hours ago - UEFA Champions League -
ABC News - Health
Man who sold fentanyl-laced pill liable for $5.8 million in death of young female customer
A drug dealer who sold a fentanyl-laced pill is liable for $5.8 million in the death of the woman to whom he sold it23 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Woj bomb: Adrian Wojnarowski retiring from ESPN to become GM of his beloved St. Bonaventure
Wojnarowski isretiring from sports journalism, walking away from a lucrative and powerful spot at ESPN as the most powerful and famous reporter in the NBA.Yesterday -
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JD Souther, singer who co-wrote Eagles classics like 'New Kid in Town,' dies at 78
JD Souther, the singer, songwriter and actor who co-wrote some of the biggest hits of the Eagles, like “New Kid in Town” and “Best of My Love,” and had a long solo career that included the top 10 ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Nvidia’s stock picks up a new bull who says there’s ‘still room on this train’
A William Blair analyst cheers Nvidia’s moat and margins — while also weighing in positively on Broadcom and Arm shares.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
John Paulson says he’ll dump stocks if Kamala Harris wins — except for this company
John Paulson, the investor who successfully bet against the subprime-mortgage bubble, said he would withdraw his money from the market if Vice President Kamala Harris wins in November.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
CNBC - Business
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has better battery life and great cameras, but Apple Intelligence hasn't arrived
CNBC's iPhone 16 Pro Max review. There are a lot of good upgrades but Apple Intelligence isn't ready yet.Yesterday - Apple -
The Guardian - World
Don’t fear the boomers! How Poland is celebrating its old people – and making life better for every age
While the rest of Europe worries about a ‘silver tsunami’ or ‘demographic bomb’, the cities of Wrocław and Kraków are treating their ageing populations as an opportunity rather than a burden – with ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Who keeps Europe's wealthy west going? Underpaid, invisible migrants from its east – and I went undercover to find them | Saša Uhlová
I took on three of the jobs shunned by western workers. Our mini-series reveals the hidden lives of those with no choice. Undercover as a farm worker in Germany: ‘My hands are numb. No one knows ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He was in the early stages of dementia’: My father put my brother on the deed to his house. His lawyer had a big conflict of interest. What do we do?
“Should we seek a lawyer to work on our behalf?”Yesterday -
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Sisters tell of years searching for health answers
Annika and Sarah say they spent years navigating different appointments before getting a diagnosis.Yesterday -
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2-year-old who walked out of her family home after bedtime killed in car accident
Police in Michigan are investigating after a car hit and killed a toddler who appeared to have left her home after being put to bed on Friday.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Virginia husband indicted in killing of his wife and another man nearly 1 year after au pair is charged
A Virginia man was indicted in the killing last year of his wife and another man, officials said Monday, nearly a year after the couple’s au pair was charged in connection with the double homicide.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
A key employee says the Titan sub tragedy could have been prevented
A key employee who labeled a doomed experimental submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage testified Tuesday that the tragedy could have been prevented if a federal safety agency had ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
America’s Role in the World Is Hard. It Just Got Much Harder.
The explosion of wireless devices across Lebanon casts in sharp relief the challenges of U.S. foreign policy facing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
How one first-time homebuyer spent three years searching for a house
The real estate market is especially tough for first-time homebuyers like Shruti Chauhan, who has been hunting for years.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Here are the 20 most popular businesses on Yelp since it started
Yelp, which is marking its 20th anniversary, says its reviewers' most popular places range from eateries to cultural institutions.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
"Large Scale" Playtests For New Battlefield Will Start Early Next Year
More details about the next entry in the Battlefield franchise have been revealed during a recent EA Investor's presentation , with a "large scale community-driven testing program" for the game ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
After a Teammate Made a Huge Mistake in Last Night's Game, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Gave a Lesson in Leadership
After a heartbreaking loss to the Falcons, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley felt horrible. But Hurts told him exactly what he needed to hear.2 days ago - NFL -
CNBC - Business
New details of Trump family crypto project released, including who can buy in
World Liberty Financial is expected to operate as a crypto banking platform.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Pepe Aguilar on life's cosmic lessons and the new sound he's rocking
In a career often rooted in reinvention, the Grammy-winning Pepe Aguilar talks about challenging life lessons, career moves and the project he owed himself.2 days ago