Woman with sickle cell disease celebrates 80th birthday, defying life expectancy odds by decades
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Dani’s Queer Bar opens in Boston, giving Beantown its first lesbian bar in decades
Dani’s Queer Bar opened its doors to Boston’s LGBTQ community last month, giving the city its first lesbian bar in decades.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Here's everything to expect when the September jobs report is released Friday
Nonfarm payrolls are projected to show growth of 150,000, form 142,000 the month before, with a steady unemployment rate of 4.2%.Yesterday -
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Woman who accused Lewandowski of assault says his lawyers tried to buy her silence
The ex-wife of a wealthy GOP donor reported Lewandowski to the police for allegedly assaulting and stalking her at a Las Vegas charity event.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘Time stopped here on 7 October’: life in kibbutz that endured unimaginable loss one year ago
Nir Oz, a ‘paradise’ now inhabited by just two people, sustained the most damage and bloodshed per capita in Hamas attack. Post is no longer delivered to Nir Oz kibbutz; the lights in the mailroom ...Yesterday -
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Life after care: 'I fear owning too much stuff in case I have to move'
The number of young care leavers facing homelessness is a "failure of society", says one charity.Yesterday -
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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Woman gets 40 years for giving husband lethal dose of tranquilizer in attack captured on dashcam
An Ohio woman was sentenced to 40 years in prison this week for injecting her estranged husband with an animal tranquilizer — and then burying his body — in an attack that was partly captured on a ...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
GOP rep: Pence's life 'wasn't really in peril' when Trump said 'So what?'
Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) said former Vice President Mike Pence’s life “wasn’t really in peril” when former President Trump allegedly said “So what?” on Jan. 6, 2021, in response to an aide alerting ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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 whyYesterday - 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.Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
The Orioles Had World Series Expectations. Then ‘It All Came Crashing Down.’
Baltimore will spend a long time unpacking all the reasons it came up short, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday - MLB -
Politics - The Hill
Trump attorney Alina Habba expects to be hit with 'onslaught of litigation' before election
Trump lawyer Alina Habba said in an interview Thursday that she expects to be hit with an "onslaught of litigation" with less than 35 days until the presidential election. Habba made the remarks in ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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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 -
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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 -
Tech - GameSpot
New Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Lets You Reap Souls, Plan Funerals, And Unmask The Grim Reaper
Just in time for spooky season, players of The Sims 4 got their first in-depth look at the popular life sim's macabre new Life & Death expansion pack via a trailer released by EA. While every ...2 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 -
Business - The New York Times
Europe Expected to Approve Higher Tariffs on Electric Cars From China
The European Union is expected to support wielding tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, seeking to prevent unfair competition.2 days ago - China -
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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 -
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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 -
Tech - GameSpot
Don't Expect A Remake Of The First Metal Gear Solid Anytime Soon
Remakes and remasters of classic games are nothing new, but definitely becoming more and more common, with games like Final Fantasy 7, Resident Evil 2 and 4, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 ...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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‘I haven’t come back’: Freed from Hamas, former hostages cope with life after Oct. 7
During its attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, members of Hamas and other militant groups kidnapped around 250 hostages. Among them were Aviva Siegel, Moran Stela Yanai, Ilana Gritzewsky and ...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 -
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‘It’s Not Just One Guy’: With Expectations High, Devils Provide Hischier Leadership Support
Knowing how much he puts on himself, it has been a good lesson for Nico Hischier to learn that asking for help and having support is okay.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour donor expects honour after backing party, wife claims
Lawyers for Kate Vince tell court that Dale Vince is trying to finalise divorce in ‘haste’ to prevent her acquiring title2 days ago