Freed hostage shares struggles as husband remains in captivity

Bidders line up for struggling Thames Water

The water firm has received multiple bids as it faces running out of money next year.

BBC News - 5d

Lori Vallow Daybell can be tried in the death of estranged husband

A woman who conspired to kill her two children is competent to stand trial in the Arizona death of her estranged husband as well.

CBS News - 6d

One woman's struggle to find food in Gaza

Every morning, Jamalat Wadi heads out in search of food for her family, which numbers more than a dozen. In northern Gaza, Israel has allowed virtually no aid in for two months, turning down 82 of ...

CBS News - 6d

Older Americans struggle to afford health care compared with other nations

Even those enrolled in Medicare have a harder time paying for treatment compared with older adults in other countries.

CBS News - 6d

Marine Le Pen Is Holding France Hostage

The government’s fall shows the strength of the far right.

The New York Times - 6d

Trounced by 41, reeling Lakers share in blame

Lakers coach JJ Redick said there "has to be some ownership" after Wednesday's 134-93 loss to the Heat, which marked the team's sixth loss in eight games.

ESPN - 6d

Hamilton has struggled to 'handle emotions' in 2024

Lewis Hamilton is preparing for his last weekend with Mercedes and says his final year at the team has been "very emotional".

BBC News - 6d

WATCH: Toddler shares sweet bedtime routine

She does this every night and we swear we're not crying!

ABC News - 6d

Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.

Israel says 96 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Trump picks former Development Finance Corp. CEO Adam Boehler as special envoy for hostage affairs

Adam Boehler was on the team that negotiated the Abraham Accords, a significant foreign policy achievement of Donald Trump's first term.

CNBC - 6d

Colorado outpaces California in EV market share

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The Hill - Dec. 4

Israel’s Military Says Hostages Were Likely Killed by Hamas as Airstrike Hit

The six hostages, whose bodies were found in Gaza over the summer, were probably shot in February by their captors as an Israeli strike hit close to the tunnel where they were held, the military said.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Trump appoints former Middle East negotiator as hostage affairs envoy

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in his second term. While the position holds the rank of an ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Israel says body of hostage Itay Svirsky recovered from Gaza

The military says he was murdered by Hamas, which has claimed he was killed by an Israeli strike.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Israeli Airstrike Likely Tied to Deaths of Six Hostages in Gaza, Military Says

February strike shows potential risks of military operations for remaining captives.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Why ‘Dollar’ Discount Chains Struggle to Lure Penny-Pinching Shoppers

Despite offering inflation-weary consumers low prices and good value, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar are losing customers to big-box rivals with better mobile shopping options.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Sleep expert shares strategies for better rest

A new Gallup poll shows that over half of Americans don't get enough sleep. Sleep psychologist Michael Breus joins "CBS Mornings" to share tips from his new book, "Sleep. Drink. Breathe."

CBS News - Dec. 4

'A bittersweet ending but the achievements remain indelible'

Lewis Hamilton will race for Mercedes for the final time on Sunday as driver and team part after "12 incredible years".

BBC News - Dec. 4

North Carolina residents struggle with Hurricane Helene recovery amid cold weather

Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

2 months on, North Carolina residents still struggling to recover from Helene

December has delivered snow and biting cold, a different type of storm from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged western North Carolina in late September. Hundreds of people whose homes were destroyed ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Auckland Airport share trading halted as Auckland Council moves to sell remaining stake

"Auckland Future Fund Trustee Limited has invited a relatively large group of brokers to submit offers for a parcel of 163,231,446 shares in Auckland Airport," the company said in a filing to the ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Jamie Lee Curtis' Husband Christopher Guest Called Her to Ask, 'Do You Like Diamonds?' Before Proposing

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Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Trump’s rhetoric on Gaza hostage deal ‘reinforces’ what Biden is trying to do: fmr. Mideast envoy

In a post on Truth Social, President-elect Trump demanded the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza by Inauguration Day. Former U.S. Envoy to the Middle East Dennis Ross discusses the continued ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Ashley Benefield, ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband, is sentenced to 20 years

A former ballerina who was convicted of manslaughter in what she claimed was the self-defense killing of her estranged husband was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband gets 20 years in "Black Swan" case

The case drew national attention, with some comparing Ashley Benefield to the protagonist of the 2010 film "Black Swan."

CBS News - Dec. 3

'I worry every second': Mother of only British hostage in Gaza fears for her life

Mandy Damari tells the BBC she is increasingly concerned for her daughter Emily, who has been held for more than 400 days.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Husband of UK royal took own life after ‘adverse effects of medication’

Coroner says evidence suggests Thomas Kingston, who was married to Lady Gabriella, had a ‘lack of suicidal intent’. The son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent killed himself after ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here’s why

Slowing sales and company-specific struggles have put pressure on Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which will report quarterly earnings this week.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here's why

As shoppers look for value, dollar stores might seem to be logical destinations.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Constellation Brands to sell Svedka vodka to Sazerac as wine and spirits segment struggles

Constellation Brands will sell its Svedka vodka brand to alcoholic beverage company Sazerac in the coming months.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Netanyahu Welcomes Trump’s Demand to Free Hostages Before Inauguration

The Israeli leader’s comments came after President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to take unspecified action unless the hostages held in Gaza are released by Jan. 20.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Trump appears to threaten Hamas with 'all hell to pay' over hostages

The US president-elect vows a response if captives in Gaza are not released by the time he returns to the White House.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Trump demands hostages be released from Gaza before he takes office

Hamas recently released a propaganda video featuring U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held since the Oct. 7 massacre. It comes as President-elect Donald Trump demands the release ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?

“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

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