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‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible?

“Can they take our house?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Here in Michigan, we know the Democrats have failed on Gaza – and they’ll pay dearly for it | Mona Mawari

My community is a hub of Arab and Muslim America. Kamala Harris’s stance on the Middle East has left us hurt and angry. We speak to voters in the states that will decide the US election about the ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

'We have to compete': U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, tells NBC News

The U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, told NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer in Beijing that, "We have to be clear eyed by the dangers and the threat that China poses to the U.S."

‘We just have to keep fighting’: a shocking new film on the danger of US abortion laws

In the Hilary Clinton and Jennifer Lawrence-produced documentary Zurawski v Texas, women whose lives have been brutally upended have their say. In August 2022, Amanda and Josh Zurawski were 18 ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Vance says 'we have to stop getting so offended' when asked about racist jokes at Trump rally

Sen. JD Vance said that while he hadn't heard the racist jokes made by a comedian at his running mate's New York City rally the previous night, he thinks Americans need to "stop getting so offended."

Politics - NBC News - October 29

'Never in a million years did we think our baby could have a stroke'

A family from Londonderry speak of their fear after their newborn daughter had a stroke.

Fantasy Football storylines to watch in Week 9: Houston, we have a problem (without Stefon Diggs)

What should fantasy football managers know heading into Week 9?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

New Women's Pro Baseball League to launch in 2026: 'We have been waiting over 70 years'

The league, created by trailblazing coach Justine Siegal, says the WPBL aims to begin play in 2026 in the U.S.

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

‘We built Brazil’: how descendants of enslaved Africans have helped shape the country

A new book explores the way Black people are playing a transformative role in the fight for equality despite centuries of enslavement and continued neglect. “A cook for a small family is needed. ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Andrea Bocelli: ‘I don’t like lies. They always have short legs, especially the ones we tell ourselves’

The opera singer on getting advice from Pavarotti, singing as a superpower, and what happens when we die. Born in Tuscany, Italy, Andrea Bocelli, 66, became blind at the age of 12. Discovered by ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Badenoch's win and Labour's big Budget mean we now have sharper left-right divide

With the government announcing big spending and tax, the differences between the two main parties feel sharper, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

We have $1.2 million for retirement, but my husband won’t let me spend it

Which one of us needs to change?

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

‘We will make you have Arab babies’: fears of genocide amid rape and torture in Sudan’s Darfur

UN report indicates militia fighters are attempting to wipe out non-Arab ethnic groups in the region. Militia fighters who raped and attacked minority groups in Darfur threatened to force them to ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?

American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next week

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

We're saying there's a chance: These 1- and 2-loss teams are still in CFP picture

A regular-season loss used to be ruinous. Now, with the expanded 12-team CFP, these 20 teams are still very much alive.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Roster chaos born of NIL money and the transfer portal have turned college hoops upside-down

The way college basketball teams have been constructed for generations is over

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

‘There are certain things that we don’t allow to be sold’: why vote buying in the US is illegal

Richard Hasen, a professor specializing in election law, on groceries, Elon Musk’s petition and Cards Against Humanity. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk offered a $47 payment to people who refer ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

J.J. Redick's complaint out of Lakers' opener: Why are we playing with brand new basketballs?

NBA shooters like Redick prefer a broken-in ball, and the ones being used in the Lakers' opening night win were brand new.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

We reiterate our 1 rating on Microsoft despite its softer guidance — here's why

The numbers look different this quarter due the company re-segmenting a few businesses, but overall there's not much to complain about.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

US election live: Trump holds rally in Atlanta after Georgia sees record first day of early voting

More than 250,000 voters cast ballots on day one of in-person early voting. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Joe Biden is in his home ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Ranking Juan Soto's landing spots: Do Mets or Yankees have a better shot? Plus surprise old team high on list

The 26-year-old slugger is the offseason's most highly coveted free agent

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

‘I have the father-in-law from hell’: He stole my late husband’s savings — and took ownership of our home. What can I do?

“Law enforcement says they can’t prove that he forged signatures, so no charges can be filed.”

Business - MarketWatch - 14 hours ago

Oregon-Ohio State is a reminder why College Football Playoff expansion is a good thing

Saturday’s back-and-forth result was an example of why the expansion of the playoff this year — to 12 teams — could endure as a good thing. For exactly 60 minutes, both teams looked to be among the ...

College football games, Week 8: Why Georgia would still be in favorable CFP position with loss to Texas

We also take a look at the undefeated service academies and hand out some midseason awards heading into Week 8

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

A decade ago, my father suffered alone and in misery. Why do dementia sufferers still face the same fate? | Nicci Gerrard

Launched in the Observer, John’s Campaign aims to give frail people the right to be accompanied by those who love them. Everyone has their own special way of grieving. Mine turned my life upside ...