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‘I feel we’ve failed’: My son wants me to take out a $150,000 student loan so he can attend an out-of-state college. Is that fair?

“We are not eligible for any need-based aid.”

Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago

The moment I knew: after their first meeting, my young son hugged him goodbye – and didn’t want to let go

Jen Smith was a single mum with a one-year-old when she matched with Andre on a dating app. Their first date was short and sweet – by their second she knew he was the one. Find more stories from ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

How the media is failing us

I include myself in the under-reporting of the most consequential global stories

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Mum's 'nightmare' after deaths of son and daughter just months apart

Ten years on from the end of British combat operations in Afghanistan, a mother tells of her loss.

Did the US election polls fail?

Polls predicted a tight race - then Donald Trump won a commanding victory. So what went wrong?

'Minutes after texting me, my son was murdered'

Fiona Namusoke recalls the day her son was stabbed as he waited to be picked up from college.

Son charged with murdering renowned British war photographer father

British photojournalist Paul Lowe was found fatally stabbed on a hiking trail in California.

Son’s swimming pool death ‘a living horror story’

Christopher Rogers was 20 when he died after being found at the bottom of a pool.

Ngannou wins PFL title; dedicates fight to son

Francis Ngannou stopped Renan Ferreira in the first round to win the PFL Heavyweight Superfight Championship in his return to MMA.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

The Scandal of the Indonesian Leader’s Son and the Private Jet

It was a major blow to the Everyman image cultivated by President Joko Widodo, who stepped down on Sunday.

World - The New York Times - October 20

'Irish database of stillbirths means our son will not be forgotten'

An Irish mother whose eldest boy was stillborn hails the importance of a new public record of loss.

Monty Williams to coach sons at Texas prep school

Former NBA Coach of the Year Monty Williams will take his skill set to the high school level as coach of TMI Episcopal prep school in San Antonio, where he will coach his sons, Elijah and Micah, ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims

Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.

LeBron James and son Bronny make NBA history

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his son Bronny make history after becoming the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA game.

Parents told us of suicide plan at Christmas due to lack of assisted dying law

Tom Marshall's parents took their own lives, but he says a law change may have helped them.

Walz votes early with his wife and son in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz cast his ballot early in Minnesota with his wife, Gwen, and his son, Gus, who is a first-time voter.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

New appeal for mum and son missing for eight years

Sarah Sisson's brother, David, says the pair "continue to be on our minds every single day".

Michael Parkinson's son defends new AI podcast

An AI version of the chat show host, who died last year, will interview guests in an eight-part series.

Son of Lord Lucan nanny searches for her killer

Fifty years after his mother's death, Neil Berriman embarks on a search for murderer Lord Lucan.

Why the UK is failing to catch up with fraudsters

The UK must equip law enforcement to tackle increasingly sophisticated criminals and give victims confidence to report

World - Financial Times - October 14

Lucy Letby failed nurse placement for being 'cold'

The nurse was described as "lacking the natural warmth" and empathy needed to care for children.

Plan to build houses next to Premier Inn fails

The hotel giant said it would have helped in “a modest way” to provide new houses in West Berkshire.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Mega-mileage campervan fails to meet his maker

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts

Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Boeing to Bring New Offer in Attempt to End Strike

Boeing’s machinist strike is nearing its second month.

Business - Inc. - October 19

‘Kindness’ Content, Gifting Cash for Clicks, Draws Criticism as Performative

Critics say recording and sharing video of an unwitting stranger to gain social media clout is problematic.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Mail Carriers, USPS Strike Tentative Contract for Raises, Upgraded Trucks

Postal workers have been working without a contract since May 2023.

Business - Inc. - October 19

KC Chiefs Tight End and Taylor Swift Boyfriend Travis Kelce Just Taught a Valuable Lesson in How to Build a Following

Fans love you more if you let them get to know your story, Kelce says.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Instantly Identify Bad Leadership with These 7 Warning Signs

What does it take to be a good leader? Avoid these common mistakes at all cost.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Chick-fil-A Just Made a Very Smart Announcement, and These 5 Words Mattered Most

“Our unique approach, with locally owned and operated restaurants, will also allow us to better connect with people in Singapore.”

Business - Inc. - October 20

5 Keys to Fostering a Mindset of Accountability In Your Team

You don’t get team accountability without a caring culture and a leader role model.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Jets fail to spark as Rodgers admits energy 'flat'

The addition of Davante Adams was supposed to provide a spark and galvanize the Jets offense. Instead, they managed only two touchdowns and were shut out in the second half of a 37-15 loss to ...

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Tesla Earnings Call Could Mean Tough Robotaxi Questions for Musk

Investors will likely grill the mercurial CEO over the company’s major strategic shifts, including self-driving software and sales in China and the U.S.

Business - Inc. - October 21

The Aaron Rodgers-Jets Experiment Has Failed

The 40-year-old quarterback is on pace for one of the worst seasons of his career, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Cyber security companies are thriving — even when they fail

This may be the ultimate industry for providing very lucrative but ineffective solutions

World - Financial Times - October 31

Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan

A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.

Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails

A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Effort to add abortion rights to Florida's Constitution fails

Florida voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.

3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access

Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.

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