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School-leaver at 11, domestic slave at 12, gang member at 15: how a missing birth certificate derailed a life
Unable to access her documentation, Esther* found herself trapped in a spiral of abuse typical of Kenya’s child labour problem. As a preteen, Esther * , now 20, says she could not wait for the ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind
He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.Top stories - BBC News - 20 hours ago -
College football winners, losers in Week 10: Ole Miss sizzles in win, Nebraska still can't break through
The Rebels' offense finally hit high gear against an SEC foe in a 63-21 demolition of ArkansasSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
Cow has four calves in 'one-in-11 million' birth
Four healthy calves being born by a single cow are "unheard of", farm staff say.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Chris Kaba shot man in club and was alleged core member of London gang
Judge rules details of Kaba’s criminal past can be reported after police officer who shot him was cleared of murder. Chris Kaba, the unarmed man killed by a police firearms officer, was pictured on ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
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Israeli shelling of Gaza school kills at least 22
Gaza's Hamas-run Civil Defence Agency said the site was struck by a volley of artillery on Sunday.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Swapped at birth: Two women discovered they weren’t who they thought they were
It was only a home DNA test but its unexpected results rocked two families to their core.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Black motorist fatally shot by London police officer in 2022 was a member of a violent gang
Court records show that a Black motorist killed by a London police marksman who was acquitted of murder was a member of a violent gang who allegedly shot a rival a week earlierWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
At least a dozen gang members drown near Haiti while ferrying ammunition: Official
Gangs in Haiti have opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter, forcing it to land in Port-au-Prince in the latest attack in the country's capital as violence surges once againWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Catfishing victim, 12, took own life over abuser's demands
Alexander McCartney pleaded guilty to manslaughter earlier this year and admitted 185 other charges.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Navy jet crashes in Washington state; crew members missing
A search is ongoing for a Navy aircraft and two crew members who crashed east of Mount Rainier in Washington state Tuesday, according to the Navy. The EA-18G Growler, based out of Naval Air Station ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court to resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul
Eight justices of Mexico’s Supreme Court have said they will leave the court rather than stand for election as required by a controversial judicial overhaul passed last monthWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court say they will resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul
8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court say they will resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaulWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL
Even the makers of the Guardian Cap admit it looks silly. But for a sport facing an existential brain-injury crisis, once unthinkable solutions have now become almost normal.Tech - Wired - October 17 -
12:30 Report — T-minus 15 days: Trump-Harris forecast shifts
🍟 Plus: Trump takes a shift at McDonald's {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. My social media feeds are absolutely filled with Eras Tour footage as Taylor Swift kicks off the final leg of her tour ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Texas Tech stuns No. 11 Iowa State, throwing wrench into race for a spot in Big 12 Championship Game
Iowa State lost some ground in the Big 12 Championship Game race with Saturday's lossSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
Teen given life sentence over school hammer attack
Two pupils and a housemaster at Blundell's School in Tiverton suffered serious injuries.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Hawaii pushes Mountain West over minimum threshold for FBS conference status as school becomes full member
Hawaii has been a football-only member of the conference since 2012Sports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
Trump-backed crypto coin misses $300 million sales target, raises less than $12 million
Trump-backed token sale misses project targets one day into launch.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Braves reliever Joe Jimenez to miss 8-12 months after left knee surgery
The Braves lose a big part of their bullpen, possibly for the entire 2025 season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 10 hours ago -
How Do You Say Goodbye to an Abusive Family Member?
How do you cope when an abusive family member becomes terminally ill?Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
Latino Cabinet members discuss how heritage influences their work
Alejandro Mayorkas, Miguel Cardona, Xavier Becerra and Isabel Guzman talked about bringing their culture to the Biden administration for National Hispanic Heritage Month.Top stories - ABC News - October 16 -
How much money do U.S. House members make?
Members of Congress haven't given themselves a raise since 2009, but House lawmakers still earn six figures.Top stories - CBS News - 2 hours ago -
How cities are breathing new life into their urban rivers
Of the 3.5 million miles of rivers in the U.S., 50% are too polluted for fishing, boating or swimming, according to American Rivers.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life
On Oct. 7, an Israeli college student opened her phone. What she did next landed her in prison.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Listeria recall grows to 12M pounds of meat, poultry; some sent to US schools
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million poundsHealth - ABC News - October 16 -
Listeria recall expands to nearly 12 million pounds of meat, hits US schools
BrucePac has recalled additional products and production dates.Top stories - ABC News - October 16 -
Listeria Recall Grows to 12 Million Pounds of Meat and Poultry, Some Sent to Schools
Food processor BrucePac is recalling ready-to-eat prepared salads, burritos and other foods shipped to schools and sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe’s, Target, Walmart and Kroger.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Gaza Health Ministry says an Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in northern Gaza has killed 15
Gaza Health Ministry says an Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in northern Gaza has killed 15World - ABC News - October 17 -
Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
The Israeli military says it has killed Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar during a battle in GazaWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
How is Javier Milei performing after nearly 11 months in office?
Whether or not Argentina’s president can transform the country’s fortunes, he may have permanently reshaped its politicsWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Examining the election challenge and certification process
Voting will be complete a week from Tuesday, but the 2024 election will not be over. State elections could be contested and some officials could try to deny certification. CBS News congressional ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recovery
On a recent Friday, Ari Cohen and three friends — all seniors at Asheville High School — gathered to play UNO inside his house, next to a pile of bottled water in his living room.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
The secret life of a careworker – ‘I was blown away by how meaningful and interesting it is’
When anxiety forced Kathryn Faulke to give up her NHS job and became a care worker, she never thought she would enjoy it. Now, she has written a ‘love story’ of a book about the profession. Care ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
How Steve Ballmer brought the Clippers' Intuit Dome to life
Ballmer's $2B investment makes its NBA debut as the Clippers open the regular season at the Intuit Dome.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
New Halo: Flashpoint Video Shows How The Tabletop Game Came To Life
In a new behind-the-scenes video, Mantic Games has shared more details on tabletop game Halo: Flashpoint ahead of its US release date of November 16, and the lengths the studio went to so that it ...Tech - GameSpot - October 23 -
The big idea: how games can change your life
To get the most out of play, we should embrace it for what it is, not as way to hone skills or train our brains . A 93-year-old woman sits in a hospital bed. Facing her is a figure in a full hazmat ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
How Venture Capital Helped This Founder Secure a ‘Life-Changing Exit’
Moonshots Capital portfolio company eTailPet scaled up and attracted a buyer in just three years.Business - Inc. - October 28