Woman with sickle cell disease celebrates 80th birthday, defying life expectancy odds by decades
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World - The New York Times
What to Know About the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
In Rwanda, 11 deaths have been reported from this rare but deadly disease. Two people tested negative in Germany this week.5 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday is a stark reminder that most Americans can’t afford to live that long
More of us will be living to 100, and we’re not ready.5 hours ago -
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Documentary explores the life of "Superman" icon Christopher Reeve
"Super/Man" explores the real-life heroism of Christopher Reeve using interviews and home videos.7 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
French Judge in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Trial Allows Video Evidence to Be Shown in Court
Gisèle Pelicot fought for the graphic videos made by her husband to be shown publicly in court, insisting they were essential evidence in a rape case against him and 50 other men.8 hours ago - France -
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The Troubling Quiet of North Carolina’s Cell Service Outages
Service has been restored in some areas after Hurricane Helene, but many people are still unable to communicate by phone, which has hampered relief efforts, worried loved ones and complicated daily ...10 hours ago -
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Woman's dementia misdiagnosed as menopause
Tracey Lane is now urging others not to ignore the signs that something is wrong.15 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Freeman expected for G1: Ankle's 'good enough'
Freddie Freeman was still favoring his tender ankle Friday, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, "I don't doubt that he'll be ready to go" for Saturday's Game 1 against the Padres.16 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
UK workers’ right reforms not expected until 2026
Plans to pass a ‘make work pay’ package may take years to take effect, warn those close to government talks17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Friend of Murdered Transgender Woman Says Seeking Justice Was Painful
Rasheen Everett strangled Amanda Gonzalez-Andujar in her Queens apartment in 2010. His first conviction was thrown out because of a judge’s error.20 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Heavy Israeli Airstrikes Target Likely Successor to Hezbollah Leader in Beirut
Israel aimed at Hashim Safieddine, a cousin of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, as the war in Lebanon expands.23 hours ago - Israel -
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Arts District, Decades in the Making, in Ruins After Helene
The hurricane damaged an estimated 80 percent of the buildings in the River Arts District of Asheville, N.C., and upended the lives of artists who had recast the city as a cultural force.Yesterday -
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Jobs report blows away expectations
The September jobs report blew away expectations from economists after a slowdown in hiring in earlier data prompted the Federal Reserve's rate cut. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger looks ...Yesterday -
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"Golden owl" treasure hunt launched decades ago has finally ended
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Police officer charged after death of woman, 81, in collision with royal escort
Helen Holland killed last year in collision with motorcycle that was part of escort for Duchess of Edinburgh. A police officer has been charged over the death of an 81-year-old woman who was killed ...Yesterday -
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U.S. Hiring Surges, Surpassing Expectations
The labor market bounced back in September, adding 254,000 jobs, a sign that economic growth remains solid. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
What is Marburg virus? Outbreak of Ebola-like disease detected in yet another country
Health officials in Rwanda are dealing with the country’s first outbreak of the Marburg virus, an Ebola-like disease which, if left untreated, has a fatality rate of up to 88%.Yesterday -
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Met officer charged over royal escort crash death
Helen Holland, 81, was hit by a motorcycle that was part of an escort for the Duchess of Edinburgh.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Medtronic voluntarily recalls insulin pumps due to risk of shortened battery life
Company says a single drop, bump, or physical impact can affect batteries by damaging internal electronicsYesterday -
World - Financial Times
Only five MPs disclosed clothing gifts in past decade
Register of interests indicates garment gifting not historically widespreadYesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
A Welcome Break on ‘One of the Hardest Days’ of Her Life
Mary Kathryn Burke was ready for a drink after her mother was admitted to the hospital. Jonathan King messaged her at the right time.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Peru celebrates 2 decades of a fast-growing breed of guinea pigs eaten as a delicacy
Peru is celebrating two decades since the creation of a genetically modified breed of guinea pig, a rodent whose meat has formed a part of the diet of people in the Andean nation for thousands of ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
The S.S. United States May Soon Find New Life on the Florida Seafloor
The S.S. United States, one of the fastest ships to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean, may be sunk off the coast and turned into a habitat to marine life as the world’s largest artificial reef.Yesterday - Florida -
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Woman's husband was standing on the porch when their house floated away
The last time anyone saw Jerry Hunter, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, he was standing on the porch of his home as it floated away in the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene.Yesterday -
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The Papers: 'PM defies US to cede Chagos' and 'oil price scare'
Several papers highlight Israel's potential next move against Iran, with widespread speculation its oil infrastructure could be targeted.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
How the port strike could impact daily life
Port workers are striking from Maine down to Texas, costing the U.S. economy as much as $5 billion per day but raising questions about how the strike will directly impact consumers. Despite a run ...2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
On the road: Plenty of NBA teams mixing the grind of training camp with resort life
The Cleveland Cavaliers were hitting golf balls into a lake and some people couldn’t figure out why2 days ago - NBA -
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Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS in Iraq escapes from Gaza a decade later
An Israeli official says a Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS in Iraq has escaped a decade later from Gaza.2 days ago -
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Yazidi woman rescued from Gaza after decade in captivity
The woman had been kidnapped from Iraq aged 11 by the Islamic State group and trafficked to Gaza.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Anglo American chief says not ‘inevitable’ buyer will emerge after group slims down
Wanblad plays down prospects of new bid after failed BHP takeover attempt2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Yazidi woman kidnapped by IS freed from Gaza after decade in captivity
Officials say US, Israel, Jordan and Iraq involved in rescue of 21-year-old who had been captured in Iraq. A 21-year-old woman kidnapped by Islamic State militants in Iraq more than a decade ago ...2 days ago -
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Missouri woman found dead 5 months after mysteriously vanishing
A missing woman's remains were discovered in Missouri over the weekend, more than five months after she disappeared.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Another Woman Dies in Childbirth at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn
After the death of a 24-year-old woman, Woodhull Hospital could face questions, for the third time since 2020, about the safety of its labor and delivery floor.2 days ago -
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Treasure hunter finally finds Golden Owl after decades
An owl statuette which was buried 31 years ago as part of a treasure hunt has reportedly been found in France.2 days ago -
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Hurricane Kirk strengthens in the Atlantic, expected to grow rapidly
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Leslie formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and could strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters said.2 days ago -
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Genetic screening of 100,000 newborns for rare diseases begins
The new study uses genome sequencing to detect more diseases earlier, when they can still be treated.2 days ago