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Teen who vanished 26 years ago rescued from neighbor's cellar
Local media reported that the victim said he had been unable to call out for help "because of a spell that his captor had cast on him."CBS News - World -
Black holes observed colliding when universe was only 740m years old
Glimpse of galactic merger, via James Webb telescope, may explain presence of monster black holes. A pair of black holes has been observed colliding in the ancient universe for the first time. The observations, by the James Webb Space Telescope, ...The Guardian - World -
‘I stopped counting birthdays decades ago.’ This 65-year-old is financially independent and has no urge to retire.
Financial freedom allows him to focus on the pleasures of his job and hobbies.MarketWatch - Business -
20 years ago, same-sex marriage in Massachusetts opened a door for LGBTQ rights nationwide
Mary Bonauto, the lead attorney in the case that made Massachusetts the first state to grant same-sex couples the right to marry, talked to NBC News about that historic decision and the continued fights for LGBTQ rights.NBC News - Top stories -
Cold Case Investigations: Solving Britain’s Sex Crimes review – how victims from 50 years ago are finally getting justice
This remarkable documentary goes behind the scenes at a new major crime unit digging into dormant cases – and getting closure for brave survivors who’ve been waiting for decades. Cold Case Investigations: Solving Britain’s Sex Crimes initially ...The Guardian - World -
From Deep Positional Recap: Jordan Poole not only one of the biggest misses at SG, but the whole fantasy year
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus continues his positional exit interviews with the shooting guards.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dead or alive? Parents of children gone in Sri Lanka's civil war have spent 15 years seeking answers
It has been 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka's civil war, which pitted government forces against Tamil Tiger separatistsABC News - World -
Auto incentives are back — but high interest rates weaken deals for buyers
Incentives are coming back to the auto market, but interest rates remain high, corroding the benefits for buyers. Here are three things shoppers can do.CNBC - Business -
Brazil floods: On board a rescue helicopter
The BBC's Ione Wells joins emergency services in Rio Grande do Sul, which has seen its worst ever floods.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
As Japan's yakuza weakens, police focus shifts to unorganized crime hired via social media
Police in Japan who were busy tracking thousands of yakuza members just a few years ago have set their eyes on a new threat: unorganized and loosely connected groups they believe are behind a series of crimes once dominated by yakuzaABC News - World -
Nashville fires Smith, only coach in team history
Nashville SC has fired Gary Smith, the only head coach in franchise history.ESPN - Sports - Tennessee -
We can’t be a republic only when it’s convenient
The Constitution wasn’t designed to make everything easy for the government.The Hill - Politics -
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Brazil named 2027 Women's World Cup hosts
Brazil are voted hosts of the 2027 Women's World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany at Fifa's congress.BBC News - Top stories - World Cup -
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Hunt to claim only Tories will cut UK tax burden after the election
Chancellor to attack Labour in keynote speech after canvassing tech bosses’ views on growth measuresFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
'I can only eat once a day to make my medication last'
Paul Elcombe takes Creon three times a day after having part of his pancreas removed.BBC News - Top stories -
Enviable Men's Watches Under $600 (Psst: One Is Only $16)
Here are six good-looking, great-value designs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukraine fears new Russian offensive is only ‘the first wave’ in a brutal summer
President Volodymr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia's new offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region could be just the first wave while U.S. aid delays hurt Kyiv.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Jürgen Klopp brought not only victories but a fan’s passion for the game | Kenan Malik
The Liverpool manager, who bows out today after nine years, knew football was ‘the most important of least important things’. . ‘It’s not so important what people think when you come in,” Jürgen Klopp observed on being unveiled as Liverpool ...The Guardian - World -
Voters Look Back Only So Far When It Comes to Inflation
Good thing for President Biden.The Wall Street Journal - World -
I’m happily remarried, but am haunted by my ex’s long-ago betrayal | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Your first husband robbed you of a lot, and you have some mourning to do. But there seems to be a part of you that thinks you don’t deserve happiness. • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a family-related problem sent in by a reader. I met my ...The Guardian - World -
LOOK: UFC fighter Michel Pereira rescues dogs from floods in Brazil
Pereira also is seeking donations to help flood victimsCBS Sports - Sports - UFC -
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FIFA vote awards Brazil 2027 Women's World Cup
Brazil has been confirmed as host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after the voting from 211 federations at the 74th FIFA Congress celebrated in Bangkok on Friday.ESPN - Sports - World Cup -
Heavy flooding in southern Brazil kills 150 and displaces 600,000
More than 2mn people are affected with $2bn economic losses in agriculture rich state after three weeks of rainsFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
Backlash to Anitta’s Music Video Evokes a Painful History in Brazil
Outrage over the pop star’s new music video brought Brazil’s struggle with religious intolerance into view.The New York Times - World - Brazil -
Brazil's Cavalhadas festival celebrates victory of Iberian Christian knights over the Moors
People in the heartland Brazilian city of Pirenopolis are taking to the streets in a procession of the Cavalhadas festivalABC News - World -
U.K. Inflation to Settle Below 2% Target
Inflation in the U.K. could soon be “too low,” beneath Bank of England forecasts that expect it to rebound after a fall in April, Capital Economics’ chief U.K. economist Paul Dales says.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
The Next Grand Theft Auto Is a Lucrative Moving Target
Take-Two’s shifting forecasts have spawned a long waiting game, but a big payoff still likely.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Virgin Trains targets West Coast in return to rail
Virgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019.BBC News - Top stories -
Liberal Democrats target 3 types of seats
High on the list are constituencies where the party has previously defeated its Conservative opponentsFinancial Times - World -
Democratic group targets Republicans over IVF in Arizona
A Democratic super PAC is targeting Republicans over the issue of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the battleground state of Arizona as Democrats ramp up their attacks on reproductive access ahead of the 2024 election. Progress Action Fund, which ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
Learning to mind the gaps in multigenerational workplaces
Executive courses are tackling tensions in workforces often spanning boomers and Gen ZFinancial Times - Business -
Target lowering prices on 5,000 frequently bought items
Target said Monday it will lower prices on approximately 5,000 frequently bought items as it seeks to stay competitive amid signs consumers are experiencing price fatigue.NBC News - Top stories -
In education, some targets are better than others
Focusing on fewer goals may drive excellence more effectively than pursuing a lot of themFinancial Times - Business -
An Often Unseen Setting Reappears
High jewelry designers are bringing metals back into view so the work is not just about the gemstone.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Ed Dwight, the first Black man to train to be an astronaut decades ago, made his first space flight aboard a Blue Origin rocket at the age of 90.
Ed Dwight, the first Black man to train to be an astronaut decades ago, made his first space flight aboard a Blue Origin rocket at the age of 90.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukraine war briefing: Russia’s Kharkiv offensive may only be the ‘first wave’, Zelenskiy warns
Ukrainian president admits his army lacks enough troops and has only 25% of the air defences it needs as Russia advances in the north-east. What we know on day 815. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has warned that Russia’s offensive in ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine