52 Year Old Quit His Job, Bought A Failing Snack Company for $250,000—now It Brings in $103 Million A Year
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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, ...57 minutes ago -
The New York Times - World
Trump’s Derision of Haitians Goes Back Years
Former President Donald J. Trump’s false comments about pet-eating Haitian immigrants are the latest in a pattern of attacks against people from the Caribbean nation.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Treasury-bill rates tumble after Fed delivers biggest interest-rate cut in years
Yields on Treasury bills maturing in up to three months tumbled on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut and signaled the likelihood of additional ...3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Led by the South, clean energy sector added more than 150,000 jobs last year
A new report found an uptick in employment in the clean energy industry in 2023, fueled by the Inflation Reduction Act. Job growth in the industry outpaced the national average.4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
23andMe board quits over plans to take DNA testing company private
All seven independent directors of 23andMe’s board resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements over the chief executive’s plan to take the company private. The departures leave just one sitting ...4 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
What's behind Julio Rodríguez's down year (at least by his standards)? Three problems for Mariners slugger
Scott Servais called him 'a young superstar maturing' in spring training. That hasn't quite worked out so far7 hours ago -
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UK soldier buried in Netherlands 80 years after death
Hundreds gather to pay their respects to Pte Henry Moon at the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery.7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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This blind teen hopes his singing will bring joy to others
In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers — not only in America but around the world.8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Mortgage rates plunge to 2-year low: Should you lock a rate now?
With mortgage rates trending downward, it could make sense to lock in a loan rate now. Here's why.8 hours ago - Mortgage -
CNBC - Business
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski will retire from company to take a job in college basketball
ESPN's senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from the company.8 hours ago -
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ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski will retire from the company to take a job in college basketball
ESPN’s star NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from the company, according to a post from his X account Wednesday morning.9 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.9 hours ago -
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Letby hospital didn't show families full report
The mother of twin boys told the Thirlwall Inquiry she had only seen the unredacted version this week.9 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" ...9 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
28-year-old made 15 offers, went $65,000 over asking price and still got rejected: The housing market is ‘a slap in the face’
To afford a home in many American cities, first-time buyers increasingly need to be wealthy or rely on family help, and they are losing hope.10 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Napier's plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren't quite ready to fire him
Florida coach Billy Napier is on the verge of being fired11 hours ago - Florida -
The New York Times - World
Funeral Is Held for 9-Year-Old Girl Killed in Pager Attack in Lebanon
“The enemy killed us using this small device!” mourners chanted at the funeral for Fatima Abdullah, a fourth grader.12 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An 8-Year-Old Ohio Girl Takes a Solo Drive to Target in Family’s SUV
A missing girl and reports of an erratic driver turned out to be related, with police officers in Ohio finding the girl safe, and enjoying a drink.13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump, Hardly New York’s Favorite Son, Brings His Message to Long Island
Donald J. Trump’s rally in Nassau County on Wednesday is another sign of the area’s shift to the right, but some question his choice to spend time in a non-battleground state.18 hours ago - New York -
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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.19 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.22 hours ago -
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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 -
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WWI shipwreck likely found, solving "107-year-old maritime mystery"
An old shipwreck, believed to be the SS Tobol, has been uncovered off the northeast coast of Scotland.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
12-year-old boy stabs and injures six children at a school in Portugal
A 12-year-old boy at a school in Portugal has stabbed and injured six other children in an extremely rare episode of school violence in the countryYesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Juventus 19-year-old Yildiz breaks Del Piero's record with 1st goal of revamped Champions League
Juventus 19-year-old Kenan Yildiz has scored the first goal of the revamped Champions LeagueYesterday - UEFA Champions League -
ABC News - World
12-year-old boy youngest to be sentenced over UK riots
A 12-year-old boy who threw stones at police during rioting outside a mosque has become the youngest person to be sentenced so far over far-right riots that erupted in England this summerYesterday - United Kingdom -
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Florida sheriff releases mug shot of 11-year-old charged with making school shooting threat
A Florida sheriff released the mug shot and video of an 11-year-old child charged with a felony for allegedly making a written threat of a mass shooting.Yesterday - Florida -
MarketWatch - Business
If NFL star Tua Tagovailoa retires, here’s what happens to his $212 million contract
Tagovailoa recently suffered his fourth concussion in the past six years. He is meeting with neurologists to discuss his future in football.Yesterday - NFL -
ABC News - Sports
Panthers QB carousel keeps on spinning as 36-year-old Andy Dalton gets set to start vs. Raiders
The Carolina Panthers had hoped that Bryce Young would put an end to their ever-churning quarterback carousel when they selected him No. 1 overall last yearYesterday - NFL -
Financial Times - Business
FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2024 — the shortlist
Judges of the £30,000 annual prize select the year’s most compelling and enjoyable titleYesterday -
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8-year-old girl takes car on 25-minute joyride to Target
An 8-year-old Ohio girl is home safe after she took her mother’s car and drove to Target 25 minutes away as her family and police searched for her. According to a Bedford Police Department service ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Doctor left bedbound for four years by long Covid
Becky Williams, a doctor from Leeds, says patients like her have been “left to rot”.Yesterday - Covid -
The Wall Street Journal - World
One Million Are Now Dead or Injured in the Russia-Ukraine War
The high losses on both sides are posing problems on the battlefield and accelerating demographic fears.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
The cement company that paid millions to Isis: was Lafarge complicit in crimes against humanity?
The French cement giant started operating in Syria just before the civil war erupted. When Islamic State took over the region, Lafarge paid them protection money so it could keep trading. The ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Revolut prepares for India launch next year
Fintech has not previously offered app or currency cards in country despite having 4,000 staff presentYesterday - India -
ESPN - Sports
Red Wings sign Raymond for 8 years, $64.6 million
The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond, 22, the fourth pick of the 2020 NHL draft who has blossomed into one of the club's best players, to an eight-year contract worth $64.6 million on ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Democracy declined for 8th straight year around the globe, institute finds
An organization promoting democracy says last year had the worst decline in credible elections and parliamentary oversight in almost a half-century2 days ago