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Brian Thompson’s death has elicited little sympathy. I don’t need to spell out why | Arwa Mahdawi
UnitedHealthcare is egregious among US insurers for charging enormous premiums, then denying care. If you spotted the person who shot Brian Thompson, would you a) turn them in to the police or b) ...The Guardian - 4d -
I left Texas for Spain and have helped thousands of Americans move abroad: 'There’s never been a better time to make the leap'
"I wondered if it was too late to start over at 35, but I took the plunge," says the founder of She Hit Refresh, which helps U.S. women aged 30+ relocate.CNBC - 4d -
Thousands without power and trains cancelled as Storm Darragh hits Britain
An emergency alert came into effect at 1am on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'We're having to investigate our grandson's death'
The family of Tyler Kerry say they are disgusted by the police investigation.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'We're having to investigate our grandson's death'
The family of Tyler Kerry say they are disgusted by the police investigation.BBC News - 5d -
Insurance CEO shooter's meticulous planning has helped him evade police so far, experts say
The gunman being sought in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has not made it easy for the New York Police Department to find him, but he did leave behind some confounding clues ...NBC News - 5d -
Younger people at greater risk of heat-related deaths this century – study
New research estimates a 32% increase in deaths of people under 35 if greenhouse gases not radically cut. Extreme heat fueled by the climate crisis is often viewed as primarily a problem for ...The Guardian - 5d -
A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating
The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest CongoABC News - 5d -
A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating
The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest CongoABC News - 5d -
Man jailed for death of woman at "slapping therapy" workshop
Hongchi Xiao was convicted of manslaughter for failing to get medical help for Danielle Carr-Gomm as she howled in pain and frothed at the mouth during a workshop in 2016.CBS News - 5d -
PM and FM have 'helpful' talks over two-child cap
The prime minister met with John Swinney and other heads of government in Edinburgh.BBC News - 5d -
Alternative healer gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop
An alternative healer who advocated “slapping therapy” to treat a range of maladies has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of a 71-year-old diabetic woman who stopped taking insulin ...ABC News - 5d -
Slapping therapist jailed after woman's death
Hongchi Xiao was charged after the death of Danielle Carr-Gomm at a workshop in 2016.BBC News - 5d -
Farewell, then, Justin Welby. Good to see that you have already forgiven yourself | Marina Hyde
The archbishop of Banterbury could have used his speech to express remorse to victims of abuse. But then there wouldn’t have been any room for lolz. I imagine the outgoing archbishop of Canterbury ...The Guardian - 5d -
Indonesia agrees to repatriate Filipino woman who spent years on death row over drug trafficking
Indonesia and the Philippines signed a deal on Friday to repatriate a Filipino death-row drug convict, as the new administration of President Prabowo Subianto seeks to shore up diplomatic ties with ...ABC News - 5d -
Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark
Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players’ visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.Wired - 5d -
A fisher of people: the Kashmiri man who has saved hundreds from drowning
Abdul Salaam Dar fishes for a living, but he is also regularly called upon to help rescue people – dead and alive – from the region’s waters. Abdul Salaam Dar has been fishing for most of his life. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman has ankle surgery, is expected to be ready for spring training
Freeman won World Series MVP while hampered with the ankle injuryCBS Sports - 6d -
Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help
For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help.CNBC - 6d -
The Most Stylish People of 2024
Our Styles desk sees “style” more broadly than the way people dress. It’s your mannerisms, the way you conduct yourself, the way you move through the world. Anthony Rotunno, a fashion news editor ...The New York Times - 6d -
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I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo - now I help others like me
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Rescuers search for Pennsylvania woman thought to have fallen into sinkhole
Searchers in Pennsylvania turned their effort to find a grandmother whom authorities believe fell into a sinkhole from a rescue effort to a recovery operation. NBC News' Priya Sridhar reports.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
MicroStrategy’s bitcoin bet has made its stock a big winner. Will other companies soon follow suit?
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Eagles win streak: 8 statistics that demonstrate how good Philadelphia has been in 8-game unbeaten stretch
The Eagles are arguably playing better than any team in footballCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Mysterious illness in Congo has killed dozens of people, health authorities report
A mysterious disease with flu-like symptoms has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to health officials.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
A rival weight loss drug to Wegovy helped people shed more pounds, study shows
People who took Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, shed more pounds than those on Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in a clinical trial, Lilly said in a release Wednesday.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Sage Toda-Nation: ‘Be with people you love and eat loads of good food’
For the clothing designer, a good Christmas is one where the pressure is off and the gifts are meaningfulFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Woman Looking for Cat May Have Fallen Into Sinkhole, Authorities Say
The authorities in Pennsylvania said they had been searching the sinkhole for the 64-year-old woman, and would continue until she is found.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Missing woman looking for cat may have fallen into sinkhole, police fear
Family of Elizabeth Pollard, 64, of Marguerite, Pennsylvania, say she has not been seen since Monday. Authorities fear a grandmother who disappeared while looking for her cat may have been ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Rescue effort underway for woman who may have fallen into sinkhole searching for cat
A search-and-rescue effort was underway in Pennsylvania on Tuesday after a grandmother searching for her cat appears to have plunged into a sinkhole that authorities said was at least 30 feet deep.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
U.S. woman accused of fatally stabbing man who she says groped her at German train station
An American woman is accused of fatally stabbing a man at a train station in southwest Germany, over 60 miles south of Frankfurt.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Do you have a lost 401(k)? A new federal database will help you track it down.
How to know if you have a “lost” or forgotten retirement account — and how to get it back if you do.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Village People singer: 'YMCA' has 'benefited greatly' from Trump's use
A singer and co-writer on the Village People megahit "Y.M.C.A." says the 1978 tune has "benefited greatly" from being a favorite on President-elect Trump's playlist. In a Monday post on Facebook, ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Bowman to Biden: 'Pardon the 40 people who are on death row'
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) is urging President Biden to issue clemency to inmates on death row after the president signed a pardon for his son, Hunter, over the weekend. “Don‘t stop at Hunter ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
I retired at 30 with $540,000 in the bank and 'I don't have any regrets'—3 moves that helped me get there
After feeling disappointed by her dream job, one millennial decided to retire early. She's happy with her choice: "I'm very good at doing nothing and relaxing."CNBC - Dec. 3 -
It Can’t Be Assumed That Higher Turnout Would Have Helped Harris
Voting records suggest Democrats who stayed home were less likely to support her, with no equivalent drop-off in Trump support among Republicans.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
MicroStrategy has kept buying bitcoin as prices have pulled back
The software company has spent nearly $7 billion buying bitcoin in the past two weeks as prices have pulled back.MarketWatch - Dec. 2
