‘I just wanted to help people!’ How Tanya Smith stole $40m, evaded the FBI and broke out of prison
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The Guardian - World
John Grisham on death row prisoner: ‘Texas is about to execute innocent man’
‘There was no crime,’ says author about Robert Roberson who was convicted of murder based on discredited science. The bestselling writer John Grisham has joined scores of bipartisan politicians, ...1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I don’t want to be unfair’: My mother gave me $150,000 to buy a house. One sibling wants 15% ownership. What now?
“I do not want to be unfair to my siblings, but I also do not want them to own an interest in my house.”1 hour ago -
ESPN - Sports
Kiffin: Wake's game buyout broke 'unwritten rule'
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated "an unwritten rule" by buying its way out of next year's matchup, leaving the No. 5 Rebels, who defeated the Demon Deacons 40-6 Saturday in ...2 hours ago -
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.2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Johnny Marr rubbishes Morrissey’s claim about Smiths trademark
Lawyers for the guitarist say ownership was shared with former frontman, who has not yet signed legal papers. Johnny Marr has rejected the claim made by Morrissey that he had acquired the trademark ...2 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
FBI investigating threatening letters sent to elections officials in several states
The FBI is warning election offices to be on the lookout after threatening letters containing suspicious substances were sent to the offices of multiple secretaries of state throughout the country.2 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
FBI investigating threatening letters sent to elections officials in several states
The FBI is warning election offices to be on the lookout after threatening letters containing suspicious substances were sent to the offices of multiple secretaries of state throughout the country.2 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
'A little edgy, a little testy': How Derek Carr's offseason reset helped the Saints start strong
New Orleans has scored a combined 91 points to start the season. But getting to this point hasn't come easily for the franchise or its quarterback.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
401(k) auto-enrollment and auto-escalation were supposed to help people save for retirement. Here’s what happened instead.
Behavioral finance ‘nudges’ and other helpful features ran into a surprising obstacle3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Prosecutors seeking to keep Sean Combs in prison ahead of trial
Federal prosecutors are urging a Manhattan court to keep defendant Sean “Diddy” Combs in detention ahead of his trial, calling him a flight risk and a “significant risk” to obstruction of justice. ...4 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Cousins, Falcons just 'kept fighting' in Philly
Facing an 0-2 start with his new team, Kirk Cousins orchestrated a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter on Monday night, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia ...5 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
How OUI the People's Founder Holds Onto Longtime Customers
Founder Karen Young separates scaling from retaining community.6 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
How OUI the People's Founder Keeps the Bond Strong With Her Community
Founder Karen Young views her community as intimates.6 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Chargers' Quentin Johnston after game-ball performance: 'It takes some people some time' ... I was one of them
The wide receiver had the best game of his young career in Week 26 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Can AI Companions Help Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
Companion apps promise to make you less lonely. We decided to put them to the test.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘I was really desperate’: Giancarlo Esposito on Gus Fring, Sesame Street – and how he nearly hired a hitman
His Breaking Bad role may have brought him worldwide fame, but at one point the actor nearly paid someone to kill him – so his family could get the insurance money. Giancarlo Esposito is used to ...8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘I love it when things get out of hand’: the return of outrageous 90s rockers the Jesus Lizard
Darkly comedic, frequently naked and with fans in Kurt Cobain and Henry Rollins, the quartet burned a bloodstained trail through the alt-rock scene. They explain how they’re staying dangerous after ...9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘We don’t want golf just to be for retired guys … it’s for everyone’: Nigel Oddy of American Golf
A post-lockdown surge in interest in the sport should help diversify the clientele both on the greens and in golf shops, says the retail veteran. For most chief executives, a round on the golf ...9 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Tesco plans to expand use of AI to personalise how people shop
UK’s biggest supermarket says technology may nudge people to buy healthier products and reduce waste10 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Ron DeSantis says Florida will investigate apparent Trump assassination attempt
Trump described the suspect as a “dangerous person” and praised the Secret Service for their protection.10 hours ago - Florida -
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 ...12 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘This flies in the face of my morals and ethics’: My father cut my sisters out of his six-figure estate. Should I push back?
“Although there is time for him to change his mind, my dad is a stubborn man.”12 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Amazon's CEO Just Declared the Era of Hybrid Work Finally Over
The company is going back to how things were before the pandemic.13 hours ago - Amazon -
NBC News - Politics
DNC launches texting hotline to help potential supporters navigate the voting process
The Democratic National Committee is launching a textline Tuesday to help people with voting questions, aiming to reach voters where they are — on their phones.13 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Arsenal’s Rosa Kafaji: ‘Ronaldinho has been an inspiration. That’s how I try to play’
Swedish prodigy dubbed ‘a proper baller’ by her manager hopes to make mark against old club in Champions League. Arsenal’s new midfielder Rosa Kafaji has a confession. “Something controversial ...15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
I haven’t had sex with my partner since his affair. We still share a bed – but I want more
I deserve a love life, whether it’s with him or someone else. How can I get over the way he’s treated me?. My partner and I have been together for more than 20 years. We loved each other and our ...15 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Freeman's 3-run homer helps Dodgers to 9-0 win, dropping Braves out of playoff position
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer against his former team and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta 9-0, dropping the Braves out of a playoff position16 hours ago - MLB -
The Guardian - World
If Keir Starmer wants to be braver than Tony Blair, this is how: ignore the neanderthal right on crime | Polly Toynbee
The rate of violent offences is plummeting but a hoodwinked public still believes it is rising. Labour needs to be humane and courageous . Of all the landmines planted by the last government, ...17 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime18 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Trump: I heard shots and was grabbed by Secret Service
West Palm Beach residents are stunned the suspect was able to hide undetected at the course for nearly 12 hours.19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - World
China Frees American Pastor, David Lin, After Nearly 20 Years in Prison
David Lin had tried to open a Christian training center in Beijing. The United States considered him one of three Americans “wrongfully detained” by China.19 hours ago - China -
GameSpot - Tech
Get Up To 24 Warhammer 40,000 Books For Just $18 At Humble Bundle
If you're looking for a way to dive head-first into Warhammer 40,000's expansive library of novels, then Humble's new Tales Of The Space Marines Chapters 2024 Book Bundle will get you a massive ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Kenny Bednarek’s Headbands Help Him Stand Out Among Sprinters
Kenny Bednarek isn’t as flashy as some runners, but his Olympic medals, and a vast collection of anime-themed headbands, make him stand out.2 days ago