‘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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27-year-old 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, ...1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed starts rate-cutting cycle with a bang — but wants it to be the only one
The Federal Reserve cut its policy interest rate by half of a percentage point on Wednesday, a more aggressive move than many economists expected.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He has never paid rent or utilities:’ Do I have the legal and moral authority to charge my brother rent to live in our family home?
‘My brother has been living there while my father was alive — and still is. He did not pay any rent or utilities’2 hours ago -
CBS News - Politics
Trump wants to eliminate the $10,000 SALT deduction cap he created
Donald Trump is proposing to reverse a key element of his signature 2017 tax law that affected millions of homeowners. Here's what to know.3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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.4 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.5 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 ...5 hours ago - Florida -
ABC News - Entertainment
JD Souther, who helped write ‘New Kid in Town,’ ‘Heartache Tonight’ and other Eagles hits, has died
John David “JD” Souther has died5 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 campaign7 hours ago - UEFA Champions League -
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Who is Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's top adviser?
The prime minister's chief staff is one of the most experienced operators in Whitehall.8 hours ago -
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 it8 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Woj leaves ESPN for his dream job; it doesn't get better than that
Adrian Wojnarowksi has been at the forefront of reporting all kinds of breaking news around the NBA for decades as a reporter and columnist for Yahoo and ESPN, known for his so-called "Woj Bombs" ...10 hours ago -
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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 ...11 hours ago -
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.12 hours ago -
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.12 hours ago - 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.13 hours ago - Apple -
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'Schillaci's story will burn forever in memory of all who experienced it'
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty looks back on the life of Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci and the moments that made him an unlikely superstar.14 hours ago -
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 ...14 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Different gravy' - the Londoner who won gold with Dupont
Aaron Grandidier Nkanang was born and raised in London, but his rugby life has taken a twisting route to Olympic rugby gold with France.19 hours ago -
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 ...19 hours ago -
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?”19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sisters tell of years searching for health answers
Annika and Sarah say they spent years navigating different appointments before getting a diagnosis.20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Expert who coined presenteeism term says employers who force staff back are dinosaurs
Sir Cary Cooper says ‘micromanagers’ risk driving away talent, damaging wellbeing and harming productivity. Employers who force staff to return to the office five days a week have been called the ...21 hours ago -
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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.23 hours ago -
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.23 hours ago -
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 -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security benefits early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
“Her own benefits are lower than what she would get under my benefits.”Yesterday -
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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 -
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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 -
CBS News - Top stories
Widow of man killed in Baltimore bridge collapse speaks out, calls for better safety protections
It's been nearly half a year since a cargo ship slammed into Baltimore's Key Bridge, causing its collapse and the deaths of six workers on the bridge. As some of the victims' families announce a ...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.Yesterday - NFL -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Eric Roberts has no use for fame anymore. He just wants to work
Eric Roberts' memoir isn't a Hollywood reclamation job designed to kick-start a once-buzzy career. Roberts knows all too well that his erratic behavior damaged his relationships with friends and ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Starvation in war-hit Sudan 'almost everywhere' - WHO
The head of the UN health agency says the world's attention to Sudan is "really low" and race is a factor.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Secret Service Did Not Search Trump Golf Course Perimeter Before Gunman’s Arrest
The agency’s acting director, Ronald L. Rowe Jr., praised his agents’ actions but conceded that there was no sweep of the course at Donald Trump’s club that a gunman had staked out.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