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‘My mother-in-law has done some shady stuff’: She wants to sell air rights to her home and cheated her grandchildren out of their inheritance
“She also was supposed to give each grandchild $5,000 when her father died and another $5,000 when her mom passed. That didn’t happen.”MarketWatch - 1h -
In the most untouched, pristine parts of the Amazon, birds are dying. Scientists may finally know why
Populations have been falling for decades, even in tracts of forest undamaged by humans. Experts have spent two decades trying to understand what is going on. Something was happening to the birds ...The Guardian - 16h -
Why "Medical Aid in Dying" has drawn some opposition
Ten states in the U.S. allow terminally ill patients to take medicine to end their lives, what is known as "Medical Aid in Dying," or MAID, and eight other states are contemplating similar laws. ...CBS News - 22h -
Some Of GTA 6's Map Has Been Brought Into GTA 5 By A Superfan
It's been over a decade since the last main Grand Theft Auto installment, and fans have been keeping busy passing the time before GTA 6 's release. Players have been modding previous games for ...GameSpot - 1d -
‘Africa is where I’m from’: why some Black Brazilians are moving to Benin
West African country is offering citizenship to descendants of enslaved persons taken from the continent, sparking huge interest in Brazil. João Diamante was gripped by a sense of belonging as he ...The Guardian - 1d -
A look at terminal patients turning to medical aid in dying
At 83 years old, Barbara Goodfriend was diagnosed with ALS and told she might not live through the fall. So she decided to turn to medical aid in dying, or MAID, which is now legal in 10 states and ...CBS News - 1d -
Republicans largely back Trump's attempted federal aid freeze — with some notes of caution
Elected Republicans in Washington and around the country were largely supportive of the Trump administration's attempted move to freeze federal aid programs.NBC News - 1d -
Watch: Why the Chinese model has caused shockwaves
The Chinese-based large language model is disrupting the AI industry and the stock market.BBC News - 2d -
Net worth of millennials has quadrupled: Why some call it 'phantom wealth'
Millennials have come a long way since their days of being called lazy or entitled.NBC News - 3d -
Why the CIA has "low confidence" in its COVID origin assessment
The CIA has "low confidence" it its assessment that the COVID-19 virus more likely came from a lab rather than natural transmission. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder reports.CBS News - 3d -
Net worth of millennials has quadrupled: Why some call it 'phantom wealth'
Even as millennials became wealthier, inflation and instability have left many feeling financially insecure.CNBC - 3d -
Scotland's dying art of traditional nicknames
A practice handed down through generations in Gaelic-speaking communities could be at risk of being lost.BBC News - 4d -
Ukraine war briefing: US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
Comments follow an announcement from newly inaugurated US secretary of state Marco Rubio that he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days. What we know on day 1,068. See all our Ukraine ...The Guardian - 4d -
U.S. has not halted military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.CBS News - 5d -
US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. has not stopped military aid to Ukraine after newly sworn in U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants ...ABC News - 5d -
Trump questions if concerns over TikTok are 'that important.' Some aides say they are
Donald Trump is downplaying the potential threat that TikTok poses to national security -- but numerous aides and allies are squarely at odds with the president.ABC News - 6d -
Senate votes to advance Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary despite some Republican opposition – live
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins have come out in opposition to the former Fox host running the Pentagon. Key Republican senators to vote against Hegseth for US defense secretary ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Why some Instagram users are suddenly following Trump, Vance
Meta on Wednesday pushed back against claims its platforms were automatically forcing users to follow the Instagram accounts of President Trump and Vice President Vance following Inauguration Day. ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Mookie Betts has advice for Shohei Ohtani: Get some sleep now before the 'baby comes'
Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting their first childABC News - Jan. 21 -
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The Great Wave: why has this become the defining image of our era?
Almost two centuries after its creation, Hokusai’s print is more popular than ever, featuring on everything from nail art to Lego to socks. What is its appeal?. You are never far from a great wave. ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Why some homes remain standing next to ones destroyed by fires
Many experts say luck does play a part — but they also say there are many ways that homes can be made less vulnerable to fire.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Mortgage rates are at the highest level in nearly 8 months. So why are some people refinancing?
The 30-year mortgage rate has inched up to the highest level since early last summer. Refinances are unexpectedly going up.MarketWatch - Jan. 20 -
Why some women are ditching the pill and willing to risk getting pregnant
Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli government approves ceasefire and hostage deal despite opposition from some hardliners
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said agreement ratified after meeting that lasted more than six hours amid bitter opposition by some cabinet hardliners. Full report: Israeli cabinet ratifies ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Why Some Believe The Switch 2 May Not Launch Until June
The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been announced , but Nintendo's reveal trailer didn't confirm a release date for the console beyond sometime in 2025. However, some believe they've worked out ...GameSpot - Jan. 16 -
Patients dying in corridors at overwhelmed hospitals, say nurses
The Royal College of Nursing details harrowing cases from more than 5,000 nurses across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Marie Winn, Who Chronicled New York Wildlife---and the People Drawn to It---Dies at 88
Her most-famous subject: Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who inspired protests after his nest was moved from a Fifth Avenue luxury apartment building.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
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Comoros holds a parliamentary election boycotted by some opposition parties
Comoros is holding a parliamentary election that some opposition leaders have pledged to boycottABC News - Jan. 12 -
Uruguay's iconic ex-President Jose Mujica says his cancer has spread and that he's dying
Uruguay’s former guerilla-turned-president, José Mujica, has announced that the cancer in his esophagus had spread to his liver, and that he had chosen to forgo further treatmentABC News - Jan. 9 -
The sad beige aesthetic: why has the world suddenly turned taupe?
Whether it’s oat, bone, sand or fawn, this colour palette has a strong anaesthetising effect – and it has become the leading fashion and interiors style of our era. It’s not that 39-year-old Mina ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Why Saquon Barkley's first Philly season has been a rousing success
He did not break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record, but Barkley has eyes on a bigger prize.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas
Self-exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s presidential election, says that his son-in-law has been kidnapped in ...ABC News - Jan. 7 -
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U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Why the Justin Trudeau era has come to an end now
A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Why some Republicans remain skeptical of House Speaker Mike Johnson
Some Republicans remain hesitant as they prepare to vote for House speaker. This comes as Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson seeks to retain the gavel. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Inequality hasn’t risen. Here’s why it feels like it has
What appears on the surface to be a flat trend masks churn beneathFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results
Letting them take some responsibility for their choices is what prepares them for adult life.The New York Times - Jan. 2
