I’m wife No. 4. My husband’s first wife is owed 50% of his federal pension when he dies. Where does that leave me
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MarketWatch - Business
‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible for her debt?
“Can they take our house?”1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Federal Trade Commission accuses three drug middlemen of inflating insulin prices
The Federal Trade Commission said Friday that it is suing three drug middlemen, accusing them of inflating insulin prices.2 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Bureau of Prisons says it's adding staff and making fixes at jail where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is held
The Bureau of Prisons has increased staffing at the federal jail in New York City where Sean “Diddy” Combs is incarcerated amid criticism of poor conditions and violence2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed rate cut scared me. Where should I invest my $127,000 in savings now?
This reader wonders whether CD rates, high-yield savings accounts and bond ladders are still smart moves, even if interest rates keep dropping.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ESPN - Sports
Ohtani breaks 50/50 barrier with 'greatest' game
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani became the first player in baseball history to reach the 50/50 club by stealing two bases and hitting three home runs in a 6-for-6 performance against the Marlins.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Shohei Ohtani, the first to ever achieve 50/50, is the 352nd highest-paid player in MLB this season
That’s in part because most of his $700 million contract is deferred. Still, his stats this season are worth over $50 million to his team.5 hours ago - MLB -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I have zero regrets’: I’m 84 and estranged from my two adult sons. My 48-year-old wife will get my seven-figure estate. Is that selfish?
“My will and trust will exclude everyone that carries my family name.”5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I had 3 offers over 11 months’: With the Fed’s 50-basis-point cut, will I finally be able to sell my house?
“It’s a momentous moment. Interest rates are finally declining.”5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Putin's conceptual error: A language does not a nation make
Russian President Vladimir Putin's belief that Russians and Ukrainians are one people is based on a highly inaccurate reconstruction of Russian and Ukrainian history, and the shared language of the ...6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m wife No. 4. My husband’s first wife is owed 50% of his federal pension when he dies. Where does that leave me?
“Going through some old paperwork, I found the divorce decree from his first wife.”6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He forced me to take Social Security at 62’: My husband inherited millions, but never gave me a penny. If I divorce him, would I get any of it?
“We have five rental properties — two of them were inherited — and the rental money goes into a joint checking account.”7 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Arundhati Roy's first memoir, 'Mother Mary Comes to Me,' to be published in September 2025
Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy’s first memoir is coming out next fall, a book inspired by the death of her mother7 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Watch as Zlatan Ibrahimovic gets brought to his knees on 'Hot Ones' by spicy wings: 'Bro, you killed me'
Not even opposing defenders could humble Ibrahimovic like this7 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 54 and have terminal cancer. I have a wife, 47, and 8-year-old child. How do I split my $1.2 million retirement and life insurance between them?
“In short, who should get the retirement accounts and who should get the life insurance?”7 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Trump Media plummets to new low on the first trading day the former president can sell his shares
Shares of Trump Media have slumped to new lows on the first trading day that its biggest shareholder, former President Donald Trump, is free to sell his stake in the company behind the Truth Social ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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'Why Does The NHL Not Do 99s?': Connor McDavid Reacts To His New NHL 25 Rating
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid had a fitting and humourous reaction to his NHL 25 rating.8 hours ago - NHL -
ABC News - Sports
Japan celebrates as Ohtani becomes the first major leaguer to reach 50-50 milestone
Shohei Ohtani's feat of becoming the first major leaguer with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season was met with extra editions of newspapers for fans to read on their way to work8 hours ago - Japan -
ABC News - World
Japan celebrates as Ohtani becomes the first major leaguer to reach 50-50 milestone
Shohei Ohtani's feat of becoming the first major leaguer with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season was met with extra editions of newspapers for fans to read on their way to work8 hours ago - Japan -
The New York Times - Health
John A. Clements Dies at 101; His Research Saved Thousands of Babies
He identified the cause of a respiratory condition that was killing 10,000 infants a year in the United States. Then he helped design a drug that slashed those mortality rates.8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Revealed: where property underquoting is rife in Australia – and when buyers are most likely to get stung
Our analysis suggests buyers are better off checking an automated price estimate than going by the real estate agent’s guide. Full Story podcast: the super profits behind selling Australian ...9 hours ago -
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How Does Seider's New Deal Compare to High-End Defense Market?
Putting Moritz Seider's new deal into the context via contract comparables with other elite NHL defenseman11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘My first impression was this person’s a genius’: the life and legacy of producer pioneer Sophie
The musician, who died in 2021, shaped much of the sound of modern pop, from Madonna to Charli xcx. As her posthumous second album is released, her family and collaborators share memories of a ...12 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots
Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in a superb homecoming performance, New York’s defense was dominant and the Jets rolled to a 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots12 hours ago - NFL -
The Guardian - World
Pat Barker: ‘When I first read Pride and Prejudice, I hated it’
The author on reimagining Homer, the sexiness of John Donne’s sonnets, and what she’s learned from Margaret Atwood. My earliest reading memory Four years old, teaching myself to read with a ...15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
You be the judge: should my wife stop waiting until the last minute to board the plane?
Raheem says it’s stressful and their cabin bags end up 10 rows back. Nia thinks queuing is a waste of time. You decide who gets the final call on their behaviour. Find out how to get a ...17 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sir Alex Ferguson on how he keeps his own mind sharp as he helps dementia cause
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson talks to BBC Breakfast about helping families affected by dementia. He was speaking as part of National Playlist Day,17 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Undercover as a home care worker in France: 'The family count on me. The emotional strain makes me cry' | Saša Uhlová
In Marseille, I find agency bosses desperate to fill shifts, families desperate to secure care for loved ones and a system that places no value on the work. Who keeps Europe’s wealthy west going? ...18 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Three big investment questions I’m asking now — and so should you
As the fourth quarter looms, portfolio risk, US equities and China are all that matters20 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
My biggest productivity mistake
I often write about how to get things done but that doesn’t mean I always succeed20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘He could be here more’: Clacton split over Nigel Farage’s first months as MP
Many remain positive about their high-profile politician but others complain that he ‘got his seat and disappeared’. It happened sometime on Monday morning, locals think, though no one seems to ...20 hours ago -
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Oscar Robertson recounts time he got a telegram from KKK saying if he played 'they’re going to shoot me'
He played in the collegiate Dixie Classic but faced incredible abuse on the court and a death threat off it.21 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Ohtani has 3 homers, 10 RBIs and becomes first 50-50 player as Dodgers rout Marlins, clinch playoffs
Shohei Ohtani became the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season when he homered three times and stole two bases to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a ...21 hours ago - MLB -
CBS Sports - Sports
Eagles' Darius Slay on ex-Saint C.J. Gardner-Johnson facing former team: He's got 'big chip on his shoulder'
Gardner-Johnson is returning to New Orleans for first time since he was traded22 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits historic 50-50 mark with night for the ages
In a season in which he's not pitching, the Dodgers star delivers one of the best performances in MLB history.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
History made as Shohei Ohtani becomes first MLB player to enter 50-50 club
Two-way star hits three HR and steals two bases in win No player had ever logged 50 HR and 50 SB in same year Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to exceed 50 home runs and 50 ...Yesterday - MLB -
ABC News - Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits his 49th homer, moving within 1 of first 50-homer, 50-steal season in major league history
Shohei Ohtani hits his 49th homer, moving within 1 of first 50-homer, 50-steal season in major league historyYesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Michael Madsen files for divorce from DeAna Madsen, wife of 26 years
Michael Madsen files for divorce: The 'Reservoir Dogs' actor says that irreconcilable differences 'does not adequately describe' their contentious split.Yesterday