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Rescuers hunt for 28 people still missing after a landslide in southwest China; 1 body recovered
Emergency teams in China’s southwestern Sichuan province are battling against time to locate 28 people missing after a rain-triggered landslide that buried their homesABC News - 2d -
Can $400 Million Rescue New York’s Run-Down Capital City?
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed to earmark $400 million to revitalize the capital of New York, where poverty rates are high and the downtown is moribund.The New York Times - 2d -
Austrian prosecutors accuse René Benko of embezzling tens of millions
Former billionaire property tycoon behind collapsed Signa group remains in pre-trial detentionFinancial Times - 2d -
Tsunami alerts cancelled after Caribbean earthquake
Warnings had been issued for a number of countries including Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands.BBC News - 2d -
Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman ...CBS News - 2d -
With Aid Cutoff, Trump Severs a Lifeline for Millions
Shock and grief rippled through the health community as lifelines for care were abruptly severed.The New York Times - 2d -
All 10 people on missing plane that crashed in Alaska confirmed dead
All 10 people aboard a small plane that went missing and was later discovered crashed in Alaska have been confirmed dead, officials said in a statement.NBC News - 2d -
Eighty-five million on alert for winter storms
A major winter storm is barreling across the Midwest and Northeast tonight, with more bad weather on the way in the days ahead. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reportsNBC News - 2d -
Sorry, Lily Collins, but when people outsource childbirth, their motives really count | Martha Gill
Whether it’s infertility, to save a career or pure altruism, is there ever a reason that can morally justify surrogacy? . An online row last week underlines something we all know but which many ...The Guardian - 2d -
Groundbreaking botanical discoveries on Captain Cook voyage were thanks to Indigenous people
New book reveals that Pacific islands inhabitants helped European scientists identify hundreds of plant species. In 1769, nearly nine months after setting sail with Capt James Cook on his first ...The Guardian - 3d -
Opinion: Connor McDavid Is Poised To Become The First $20-Million Man In NHL History
Depending upon how much of the salary cap he's willing to take up, the Oilers' superstar can hit the mark, either in Edmonton or somewhere else. And if not McDavid, Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes are ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Proper care for people who are struggling isn’t ‘soft’ – it saves cash | Phillip Inman
New research suggests that spending on those with the most complex needs can release so much financial benefit that it should be regarded as an investment. One of the reasons Rachel Reeves wants ...The Guardian - 3d -
Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy
A new lawsuit accuses the State Department of freezing document changes for transgender or nonbinary people.ABC News - 3d -
CEO of $28 million company: Here's the best advice I've ever received—I still use it to motivate myself
Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman says a single piece of advice from a mentor helps her get through difficult days at work and home.CNBC - 3d -
Why People Act So Weirdly at Airports
Time and boundaries dissolve in these spaces while people become charged with stress, anxiety, and excitement. Throw in a drink or two, and it’s no wonder people aren’t themselves.Wired - 3d -
Rescuers search for some 30 people after a landslide in southwest China
Chinese rescuers are searching for some 30 people after a landslide in southwestern Sichuan province buried 10 houses The Ministry of Emergency Management deployed hundreds of rescuers including ...ABC News - 3d -
Why Are People Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles?
In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches (and causing some confusion along the way).The New York Times - 3d -
'I know 34 people who have taken their own lives'
Film producer Andrew Jenkins is selling an Aston Martin to fund a film to raise awareness of suicide.BBC News - 3d -
Sonya Massey's family reaches $10 million settlement with Sangamon County
Massey was shot and killed in her home near Springfield last July. Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson is charged with her murder.CBS News - 3d -
All 10 people aboard Alaska plane that crashed died, says US Coast Guard
Authorities found the plane, which was carrying passengers across Norton Sound, about 34 miles south-east of Nome . A small commuter plane carrying 10 people across Alaska’s Norton Sound that ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China
President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages arriving from ChinaABC News - 3d -
Illinois County reaches $10 million settlement over fatal police shooting
Officials in Sangamon County, Illinois, reached a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey on Friday. The 36-year-old woman was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy in her home last ...CBS News - 3d -
311-year-old violin sells for over $11 million at auction
The sale of a one-of-a-kind violin has sold for $11.3 million during an auction at Sotheby's in New York. The money will finance student scholarships at Boston's New England Conservatory, the ...CBS News - 3d -
RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.CNBC - 3d -
The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds this year. Here’s the average payment
The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds in 2025, as of Jan. 31. Here's the average payment.CNBC - 3d -
A 311-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Sells for $11.25 Million at Sotheby’s
The money from the sale of the violin, which was once owned by the 19th-century virtuoso Joseph Joachim, will benefit a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory.The New York Times - 3d -
These Eagles players have a $4.5 million side hustle: Recording Christmas albums—and donating the proceeds
Current and former Philadelphia Eagles players Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson and Jason Kelce have recorded three Christmas albums — and donated the proceeds to local charities.CNBC - 3d -
Even at $8 million per Super Bowl commercial, ad executives say it's still bang for your buck
Some advertisers are shelling out up to $8 million for a 30-second spot on this year's Super Bowl. Industry experts say the high price tag is still worth it.CNBC - 3d -
Chappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here’s why health coverage is still out of reach for some artists
Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to call out record labels for not providing better protections for artists struggling to afford health care.CNBC - 3d -
$62,000 for the Super Bowl. $1 Million for Formula 1. How Much Would You Pay for a Sporting Event?
Private and customizable “ultraluxe” packages are increasingly in demand. Here’s what (a lot of) money can buy at upcoming events.The New York Times - 3d -
How Emotionally Intelligent People Turn Failure Into Progress and Despair Into Happiness, Backed by Science
The stories you tell yourself affect you mentally, emotionally, and even physically. Here’s how to tell yourself the right stories.Inc. - 4d -
'Land we paid for is being sold for millions - but we don't see any of the money'
Ex-miners say money from the sale of social welfare sites is not being re-invested in the community.BBC News - 4d -
NWSL’s $5 million fund for players is a ‘necessary step toward accountability’ after abuse scandal
On Wednesday, a chapter of the National Women’s Soccer League’s past was finally closed as the league agreed to a historic settlement with the attorneys general of D.C., New York and Illinois over ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.The New York Times - 5d -
LinkedIn Is Testing an AI Tool That Could Transform How People Search for Jobs
The company says artificial intelligence could help surface jobs that remain hidden from typical search queries.Wired - 6d
