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I held power of attorney for my late brother. Can I withdraw money from his bank account to give to his favorite charity?
‘He honestly believed the power of attorney was also the beneficiary of this account, so a beneficiary was not listed’MarketWatch - 4h -
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over ...ABC News - 3d -
COLLEGE SOFTBALL: OC sweeps Frank Phillips College
Apr. 12—BORGER — The Odessa College softball team had no trouble in completing its sweep of Frank Phillips College, winning by scores of 16-0 and 27-0 Saturday on the road. The Lady Wranglers ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'Resilient' Stockton strengthens UGA QB1 status
Gunner Stockton, set to take over as Georgia's starting quarterback, played in the Bulldogs' spring game on Saturday, with coach Kirby Smart saying afterward that his biggest improvement is in ...ESPN - 20h -
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis crushes Eimantas Stanionis to unify welterweight titles
Ennis unifies IBF, WBA titles with sixth-round TKO Philadelphian improves to 34-0 with 30 knockouts Jaron Ennis promised a moment. On Saturday night, he delivered one that could reshape a weight ...The Guardian - 20h -
Marshall wins twice, Valtman stays unbeaten in singles but Newton boys fall to Indians
Apr. 13—INDIANOLA — Ethan Valtman improved to 3-0 in singles and Kaden Marshall won both of his matches for the night, but the Newton boys tennis team fell 7-4 to Indianola on Thursday night. The ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights, close parks
High winds and the threat of sandstorms have prompted China's capital Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks to avoid injuriesABC News - 1d -
'Dazed and Confused' actor Nicky Katt dies at 54
Actor Nicky Katt, best known for roles in popular indie film “Dazed and Confused” and show “Boston Public,” has died at 54.NBC News - 7h -
Fever coach Stephanie White is guest speaker at 2024-25 Indiana High School Sports Awards
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White will be the guest speaker at the 2024-25 Indiana High School Sports Awards show. The event is free to the public.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Nicky Katt, Actor Known For ‘Dazed And Confused,’ Dies at 54
He began his career as a child actor and later played tough guys and henchmen. He was best known for “Boston Public” and “Dazed and Confused.”The New York Times - 4h -
US Tariffs Could Make Smartphones Dumber
Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to make tech manufacturers more risk averse—which could stymie innovation in favor of keeping costs down.Wired - 2d -
China Secretly (and Weirdly) Admits It Hacked US Infrastructure
Plus: The Department of Homeland Security begins surveilling immigrants' social media, President Donald Trump targets former CISA director who refuted his claims of 2020 election fraud, and more.Wired - 1d -
Florida art dealer and another man charged in scheme to sell fake Andy Warhol artworks
Authorities say a South Florida art dealer and another man face charges involving the sale of fake Andy Warhol artworksABC News - 3d -
Italy sends rejected migrants to detention centers in Albania
Italian authorities say 40 migrants with no permission to remain on Italian soil are being transferred from Italy to AlbaniaABC News - 2d -
WATCH: Quick-thinking wife saves husband from alligator attack in retirement community
A South Carolina wife-turned-warrior fought off an alligator that had attacked her husband in their backyard, authorities said.ABC News - 2d -
A song critical of Nigeria's president is barred from airwaves
Authorities in Nigeria have barred radio stations from playing a song critical of President Bola Tinubu and his administration’s policiesABC News - 2d -
A roadside bomb kills 8 bus passengers in northeast Nigeria
Authorities in Nigeria say eight bus passengers were killed and more than a dozen others wounded in a roadside bomb explosionABC News - 12h -
4/12: Saturday Morning
President Donald Trump authorizes seizure of federal land along the border; A band released a new album - then lost everything.CBS News - 11h -
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Family Evacuated After Arson at Pennsylvania Residence
The man jumped a fence early Sunday, evaded state troopers and set fire to the residence in Harrisburg, the authorities said.The New York Times - 13m -
10 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.Wired - 2d -
Unification deal no closer as PGA Tour ponders bid for Ryder Cup stake
With $1.5bn ploughed in by SSG, Jay Monahan and co have plenty of money and no need to agree a deal with LIV . The Ryder Cup could become the next piece to move in the apparently never-ending game ...The Guardian - 17h -
A Dartmoor village is paying Prince William £1.5m-a-year for an abandoned prison - and former inmates say it gave them cancer
As ex-prisoners sue over claims that high levels of radon gas have led to serious illnesses, taxpayers continue to foot the rental bill. The village of Princetown sits surrounded by the desolate ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump: Russia-Ukraine talks 'going OK,' but point at which 'you have to put up or shut up'
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE -- President Trump told reporters Saturday that negotiations for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine were "going fine," but indicated there needs to be a resolution soon. "I ...The Hill - 22h -
There’s ‘enough smoke’ for Congress to investigate possible insider trading on tariffs, Booker says
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) tells Meet the Press that Congress should look into whether insider trading took place after President Trump told supporters to buy stock before announcing a change of ...NBC News - 10h -
Source: Utd's Onana dropped for Newcastle clash
André Onana has been left out of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Newcastle on Sunday, a source has told ESPN, following heavy criticism of performance against Lyon.ESPN - 3h -
2025 QB Gavin Markey a dual-threat addition for Gus Malzahn offense
2025 QB Gavin Markey first visited Florida State back when he was in the 8th grade. Now, years later, Markey will be walking-on at Florida State this summer. "I told my parents first and they ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Sources: León gets 2-game ban over Caracas row
Barcelona's Mapi León has received a two-match ban, sources have told ESPN, after Espanyol said she "violated the intimacy" of defender Daniela Caracas.ESPN - 3h -
The challenge of mining Greenland's natural resources
The Trump administration is eager to acquire Greenland and mine zinc, copper and rare earth metals. But geologist Minik Rosing and Amaroq Minerals CEO Eldur Ólafsson told 60 Minutes the territory ...CBS News - 37m -
Where Were Big Tech’s CEOs on Tariffs?
Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and other tech leaders refrained from making public statements while their companies collectively lost trillions. Their silence was both deafening and strategic.Wired - 2d -
Trump administration vows release of RFK assassination files within days
The Trump administration could release files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy — the U.S. health secretary's father — within days, after decades of public fascination about the killing.CBS News - 1d -
White House Releases Results of Trump’s Annual Physical Exam
The report is the first public accounting of the president’s health since January, when he became the oldest man ever sworn into his office. His previous medical disclosures have drawn scrutiny.The New York Times - 4h -
Military schools offer test case for Trump education reforms
Military academies could increasingly show what President Trump wants to see from public schools and colleges. While K-12 districts and universities are fighting back against book removals; ...The Hill - 3h -
Trump plans to stockpile deep-sea critical metals to counter China
US drafting order to collect ‘nodules’ from Pacific seabed for minerals used in battery supply chainsFinancial Times - 1d -
Central Europe foot-and-mouth disease outbreak leads to animal culls, border closures
Authorities across Central Europe are working to contain a major foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the first in over 50 years for Hungary and SlovakiaABC News - 1d -
At Least One Dead After Private Plane Crashes in Upstate New York
The plane, a Mitsubishi MU-2B carrying two passengers, went down Saturday in the town of Copake close to the Massachusetts border, according to the authorities.The New York Times - 1d -
I covered Duterte’s Rise. His victims’ families feared he was untouchable.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Philippine authorities and flown to The Hague for his arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for his responsibility in the crime ...The Hill - 7h -
Trump’s Tariff Fight With China Poses New Threat to US Farmers
Soybean producers warn that farms could go under as the Trump administration hits China with new tariffs of 145 percent.The New York Times - 2d -
Coach, Cut, or Coddle: Using Decisive Leadership With Difficult Employees
How to make the right call when facing workplace insubordination.Inc. - 2d -
China’s exporters defy US ‘paper tiger’ as Beijing invokes Mao
Stoic defiance in ‘trinket town’ echoes Beijing’s insistence that nation can prevail against Donald Trump’s tariff blitzFinancial Times - 2d