‘Reality hit: I was about to give birth to a dead man’s child’: I became a widow and single mother aged 26
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Man charged after giving a child fireworks that set 2 homes on fire, police say
A New York man was charged with arson after giving an 11-year-old child fireworks that set a shed and two homes on fire on Independence Day -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How Can I Tell My Elderly Mother That She Can’t Live With Me?
A reader still picking up the pieces after a recent divorce is wrestling with guilt for not wanting to take his mother in, knowing she wouldn’t hesitate to help him. -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Vanessa Hudgens confirms birth of child, slams photo leak: 'Disrespected and exploited'
Vanessa Hudgens said her family's privacy was invaded after paparazzi images were circulated online of her leaving the hospital with her newborn baby. -
The Guardian - World
Earplugs as fashion items? I gave Loop’s hit accessories a festival test
Various models promise to tone down decibels or help you focus on a friend. But the experience may not suit you. When something is a must-have accessory for Taylor Swift fans, it’s faster to say everyone’s got some: within a certain age range, ... -
The Guardian - World
‘I wish my parents were alive so I could tell them I’m a concept’: Tilda Swinton and Julio Torres on elves, slaps and giving dignity to toilets
Comedy auteur Torres’s surreal new opus, Problemista, is also the basis for a friendship with arthouse queen Swinton. Cinema’s oddest new couple talk South Park scatology, mortifying restaurant behaviour and cutting-edge queerness. Dressed in ... -
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Vanessa Hudgens says her family’s privacy was ‘disrespected’ while confirming the birth of 1st child
Vanessa Hudgens and her husband, professional baseball player Cole Tucker, have welcomed their first child. -
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Laid off from a high-paying job, this 61-year-old drives for delivery apps: 'I don't get a day off'
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. -
The Guardian - World
This Fourth of July, it’s hard to feel optimistic about the US. But I have hope | Margaret Sullivan
Let’s remember that we’ve come a long way – and the journey isn’t yet complete. If you’ve been paying even the slightest bit of attention, you know that the American Experiment took some gut punches over the last week.. Joe Biden – long considered ... -
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‘Our children have varying degrees of success’: My husband and I are in our 80s and have $300,000 to leave our 3 kids. Do we give more to our underemployed son?
“At 56, he has few prospects for his future.” -
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Christian Walker's 2-run single in the 10th gives the Diamondbacks a 7-5 win against the Padres
Christian Walker’s two-run single with no outs highlighted Arizona's three-run 10th and the Diamondbacks won 7-5 against the San Diego Padres, who scored once in the bottom of the inning and then left the bases loadedMLB -
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23 years after baby was found dead on side of Fort Worth road, mother is charged
A woman has been charged with manslaughter in a 23-year-old cold case in Texas involving a baby who was found dead on the side of a road. -
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Biden says he’s best qualified to beat Trump, brushes off low polling and denies cognitive issues – live
President says in occasionally tense ABC interview he is not dropping out and believes he’s the best candidate to win. Full story: Biden calls Trump debate a ‘bad episode’Joe Biden has cancelled his upcoming Sunday address to the National ...Joe Biden -
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‘This is my big chance to secure my future’: I’m about to inherit $600,000. What should I do with all this lovely cash?
“Should I go for a high-yield account or a money-market for savings? I already have 401(k), IRA, and brokerage accounts, and laddered CDs.” -
MarketWatch - Business
My spouse and I are 60 and receive $145,000 a year in pensions. Do we need to worry about inflation killing our retirement plans?
“Our annual expenses are $105,000 and that includes travel, entertainment and maintenance.” -
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The Kidnapping I Can’t Escape
Fifty years ago, my father’s friend was taken at gunpoint on Long Island. Then he went on with his life — and that’s the part that haunts me. -
ABC News - Health
The questions about Biden's age and fitness are reminiscent of another campaign: Reagan's in 1984
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan answered the age question with a clever joke that reset his campaign from a stumbling debate performance to a 49-state landslide and a second termJoe Biden -
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Sunak - 'I take responsibility for the loss'
In a fairly short speech, Rishi Sunak concedes defeat after holding his seat in Richmond, Yorkshire. -
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'If I can't enjoy this then it's a waste of time'
Gareth Southgate says "if I can't enjoy this moment then it's a waste of time" after England reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals. -
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'I love my daughter but I didn't enjoy being a mum when I was younger'
Rhian Elizabeth cannot forgive herself for being a disengaged parent after becoming pregnant at 16. -
The Guardian - World
For years I was my parents’ reluctant carer. Then I was told I was making things worse
I was there through their infirmity, incontinence, our cohabitation - and suddenly I was fired . Like an organised criminal, my mother no longer communicates by phone. Visiting her can be convoluted, but it beats the days when I thought I might ... -
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Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz hit RBI singles in 10th that lift Pirates past Cardinals 5-4
Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz hit run-scoring singles on consecutive pitches in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4MLB -
The Guardian - World
Only one man in charge: how Pickford became England’s penalty hero
Others may have gone missing, but the goalkeeper has been Southgate’s most reliable player in Germany. Perhaps the most striking part of England’s quarter-final victory against Switzerland in Düsseldorf was the sense of contrast. For large parts ... -
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Children's hospital hit and 20 dead in Russian attack on Ukraine
Kyiv's mayor said there had been fatalities at the Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital, with children evacuated.Ukraine -
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Who can I vote for in the general election?
Find out which constituency you are in, who you can vote for and where you can vote using our postcode search. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How to Dress for a Heat Wave: Tips for Staying Cool
As temperatures rise, a reader wonders how to dress for sweaty summers while maintaining a sense of style. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Hard Financial Lessons I Learned as a New Freelancer
The first few months of being on my own were exhilarating—and scary. I needed to understand that I had to run my new business like a business. -
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Can I take children or pets to a polling station?
The rules on everything from dogs, children, ID and selfies, to voting while drunk. -
The Guardian - World
Experience: I survived a plane crash without a scratch
I didn’t hear the others screaming. I felt as if I was in a bubble . One weekend in June two years ago, my friends Le’Annka, Nia and I were set to fly from Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, to Long Island, just over 200 miles away. But our ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Do I Know You?' Review: Trouble With Faces
We’re so obsessed with faces, we often see them where there are none. Meanwhile, the author mistook a stranger for her husband. -
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I thought it was never going to happen again - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has had to wait for it, but he finally has his moment of redemption at the British Grand Prix. -
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‘I was scammed out of £200 by a fake Kevin Costner'
Eileen Leeks, 63, is speaking out in a bid to warn other fans of the Hollywood star. -
MarketWatch - Business
This new S&P 500 buy signal gives you another reason to stay bullish about stocks
NYSE new highs overtake new lows, and there’s activity in Akamai and Walgreens shares. -
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11-year-old sets two Long Island houses on fire in July 4th mishap, adult who provided fireworks arrested
Two homes on Long Island suffered extensive damage after a 33-year-old man allegedly gave an 11-year-old fireworks and told the child to ignite them, authorities said Friday. -
The Guardian - World
How we met: ‘I sensed she wasn’t keen on me. I can come on a bit strong’
Frances and Laine, both 39, met while working at a primary school in New Jersey in 2009. They did not immediately hit it off. When Laine moved to New Jersey a few years after leaving college, she was looking for a new experience. “I’m from ...