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Mom of 2: My husband supercommuted from Minneapolis to NYC for 10 years—how we made it work
"A long-term supercommute isn't for everyone," says Megan Bearce, a therapist whose husband flew weekly for a decade. But "we don't regret our choice."CNBC - Business -
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Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhône returns to Arles for the first time in 136 years
The painting is on loan for an exhibition that opens this weekend in the Provençal city where the painter became obsessed with the night sky and eventually descended into madness. In September 1888, shortly before he descended into the madness ...The Guardian - World -
Never write yourself off! 25 things I’ve learned about getting fit – after almost 60 years of sloth
For three quarters of my life, there was nothing to suggest I would ever get into shape. Then, bit by bit, I began to change. Here is how it happened. There’s no getting away from it: I come across as smug. In March, kicking off what I hope will ...The Guardian - World -
SNP’s Swinney warns general election will be ‘the biggest challenge for years’ – UK politics live
New leader tells activists in Glasgow that they must demonstrate the ‘relevance’ of independence to the cost of living crisis. Sign up for our Election Edition newsletter. Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has said Keir Starmer wants to “act as ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last year
It's not exactly uncommon for a team that gets a championship shot and falls short one year to say that it'll be back the nextABC News - Sports -
Rob Burrow, former Leeds scrum-half, dies at 41, years after MND diagnosis
Friendship with Kevin Sinfield brought MND to wider attentionFormer rugby league player had become ill in the past weekRob Burrow, the former rugby league player who came to national attention after his diagnosis with motor neurone disease, has ...The Guardian - World -
75-year-old John Force races to record 157th NHRA victory at New England Nationals
John Force raced to his record 157th NHRA victory Sunday at age 75, beating teammate Austin Prock in the Funny Car final at the NHRA New England NationalsABC News - Sports -
Tom Thibodeau likely to extend with Knicks for at least $10 million per year, per report
Thibodeau led the Knicks to the second round last seasonCBS Sports - Sports -
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Japan's Saso wins Women's Open for 2nd time
Yuka Saso won the U.S. Women's Open for a second time Sunday. She became the first Filipina to win in 2021, and after switching citizenship before turning 21, she's now the first Japanese golfer to claim the major championship.ESPN - Sports - Japan -
MacIntyre wins Canadian Open with dad as caddie
Robert MacIntyre, with father Dougie at his side as his caddie, held on to win the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title.ESPN - Sports - US Open -
Panthers open as favorites to win Stanley Cup
Florida opened at -125 to win the Stanley Cup, with Edmonton coming in as +105 underdogs, per ESPN BET odds. Connor McDavid is the favorite to win the Conn Smythe at +200.ESPN - Sports - NHL -
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Mets' Darryl Strawberry thanks wife, shows new appreciation for life during jersey retirement ceremony: 'It means more than ever'
Darryl Strawberry turned his number retirement ceremony into a rollicking revival of sorts at Citi Field, celebrating family members, former teammates, and Mets’ fans in the joyous manner of a man with a new appreciation for life itself.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Final round of voting ends in India in election that could give Narendra Modi his third consecutive term in office
Final round of voting ends in India in election that could give Narendra Modi his third consecutive term in officeABC News - World -
Trump supporters try to dox jurors and post violent threats after his conviction
Donald Trump's guilty verdict let his supporters to post threats of violence and attempt to dox jurors in the hush money case.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
As Mets retire his No. 18, Strawberry tells fans 'I’m so sorry for ever leaving'
Darryl Strawberry told New York Mets fans it was a mistake to leave for the Los Angeles Dodgers 34 years agoABC News - Sports -
'She Hooked Me': How an Online Scam Cost a Senior Citizen His Life's Savings
She convinced him she was a rich young Chinese immigrant looking for love. After bleeding him dry, she ghosted him. He still longs for her.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘I’m bringing his music back to life’: the singer whose grandfather was silenced by the Holocaust
Roxanne de Bastion is honouring the memory of her brilliant Hungarian ancestor to keep his legacy alive. My family has a piano. Its keys are weathered from touch. It has tiny marks on the top right corner where my dad used to gnaw at the wood with ...The Guardian - World -
UFC 302 results and analysis: Makhachev beats Poirier in a thriller
Makhachev retains title over Poirier, while Strickland impresses. Here's everything that went down at UFC 302.ESPN - Sports - UFC -
Germany coach blasts public broadcaster for asking if there should be more white players in his team
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann says he is shocked that a public broadcaster asked participants in a survey if they would prefer more white players in the national soccer teamABC News - Sports -
After Verdict, Trump Revels in Embrace of His Most Avid Base: Male Fans
The former president’s appearance at a U.F.C. fight in Newark on Saturday night showcased his hypermasculine appeal, and his defiance.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Hakeem Jeffries defends Biden saying his son Hunter ‘has done nothing wrong'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) defended President Biden for saying last year that his son Hunter Biden did "nothing wrong" in connection to the federal investigation related to tax and gun offenses. Jeffries backed up Biden on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
SE Missouri State's Andy Sawyers bounces his old coach, Arkansas' Dave Van Horn, out of regionals
Andy Sawyers beat his old coach as Southeast Missouri State knocked No. 5 national seed Arkansas out of the NCAA TournamentABC News - Sports -
31-year-old who joined the Air Force at 18 now has $500,000 invested: My No. 1 tip for saving more
Darren Thedieck recommends envisioning your financial goals and working backward to achieve them.CNBC - Business -
‘Is this creepy?’ I want to give my 13-year-old daughter her late grandfather’s iPhone. A refurbished model costs $200.
“It could be something to remember him by, as they were close.”MarketWatch - Business -
2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final bracket, schedule: Oilers defeat Stars in Game 6 to reach first final in 18 years
Edmonton Oilers will face Florida Panthers in Stanley Cup FinalCBS Sports - Sports - NHL -
UFC 302: Michal Oleksiejczuk refuses to tap out on arm bar, even after Kevin Holland appears to injure his arm
Michal Oleksiejczuk doesn't quit easily. Possibly to his detriment.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UFC -
My father ‘deliberately and hurtfully’ cut my late sister’s two kids out of his will. How can I ensure they get their fair share?
“How can I best do this in such a way that nobody is penalized from gift taxes and other costs?”MarketWatch - Business -
Medvedev marches into fourth round as Zverev edges French Open thriller
Daniil Medvedev beats Tomas Machac 7-6 (4), 7-5, 1-6, 6-4Alexander Zverev edges five-setter against Tallon GriekspoorIn Daniil Medvedev’s eight career appearances at the French Open, his performances have ranged from catastrophic to impressive ...The Guardian - World - French Open -
Minjee Lee with 66 forges a 3-way tie in the US Women's Open
There's a three-way tie for the lead going into the final round of the U.S. Women's OpenABC News - Sports - US Open -
Djokovic beats Musetti after 3am in latest ever French Open finish
Novak Djokovic added yet another record to his never-ending collection as he scored the latest-ever victory at Roland Garros, concluding an early-morning night session by eventually defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti at 3.07am.Yahoo Sports - Sports - French Open -
Co-hosts USA beat Canada in T20 World Cup opener
Aaron Jones hits an unbeaten 94 as T20 World Cup co-hosts USA beat Canada by seven wickets in a pulsating tournament opener in Texas.BBC News - Top stories - World Cup -
French Open: Jabeur in action as Alcaraz, Gauff and Swiatek all win – as it happened
Carlos Alcaraz sweeps past Félix Auger-Aliassime and Iga Swiatek beats Anastasia Potapova 6-0, 6-0 with Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeur also progressing . Oh yes! A gorgeous lob from deep in the backhand corner ...The Guardian - World -
No marathons as Swiatek and Gauff sprint into the French Open quarterfinals. Sinner and Alcaraz win
Defending champion Iga Swiatek swept into the quarterfinals at Roland Garros in just 40 minutes with a 6-0, 6-0 win against Anastasia PotapovaABC News - Sports - French Open -
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 2, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Robert Costa and Jan Crawford in the aftermath of the historic guilty verdict in New York for former President Donald Trump. Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Preet Bharara ...CBS News - Top stories -
Alcaraz and Tsitsipas set up French Open quarter-final
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz sweeps past Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up a French Open quarter-final against 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas.BBC News - Top stories - French Open -
Yuka Saso wins 2024 US Women’s Open – as it happened
Yuka Saso wins second US Open title at Lancaster Country ClubHinako Shibuno completes Japanese one-twoOfficial leaderboardAn unforced error by the leader Minjee Lee on 3. From the first cut to the left of the fairway, just 50 yards out, she carves ...The Guardian - World - US Open -
Alcaraz and Tsitsipas set up French Open quarter-final
Carlos Alcaraz sets up a French Open quarter-final against Stefanos Tsitsipas, while Jannik Sinner will face Grigor Dimitrov.Yahoo Sports - Sports - French Open