FAIR Plan secrets: Why California's insurer of last resort is so secretive (and why it could cost you)

California FAIR Plan secrets: Why the state's insurer of last resort is so secretive

Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's ...

CBS News - 1d

Postcard from Switzerland: the lure of the ghost resort

Super St-Bernard closed in 2010 — so why are skiers still flocking there?

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Why Stories, Not Metrics, Turn Investors Into Advocates

From pitch meeting to board meeting, a strong story is an entrepreneur’s secret weapon.

Inc. - 3d

Bryan Mbeumo: Why this attacking wrecking ball could be a game-changer for Manchester United

It’s no secret that Manchester United will be looking to strengthen their squad this summer. While signing a striker remains the top priority, adding depth to Ruben Amorim’s right-side attacking o...

Yahoo Sports - 9h

‘Stolen off a donkey’: why is The White Lotus so obsessed with graphic penis footage?

From Jason Isaacs’ shocking flash to Theo James wearing a prosthetic he described as ‘ginormous’, the luxury resort drama is packed with male nudity. Why are so many men going full frontal?. Lucius ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

While Trump slashes jobs, his golf trips are costing taxpayers millions | Mohamad Bazzi

The US president is condemning ‘waste’ and firing workers – while cashing in by traveling to his own resorts. It’s no secret that Donald Trump loves to golf, especially at his own resorts. But ...

The Guardian - 2d

The 49ers have been a model of success. So why are they putting on a fire sale?

San Francisco have been in four of the last six NFC championships. But every NFL team must rebuild at some point for a future that could take a while to arrive . As unpalatable as it may be to ...

The Guardian - 1d

Larry Buendorf, Secret Service Agent Who Saved President Ford, Dies at 87

By grabbing a loaded handgun from Squeaky Fromme in 1975, Mr. Buendorf, as part of a Secret Service detail, thwarted a would-be assassin in California’s capital.

The New York Times - 5d

Why you should open a $5,000 long-term CD now that inflation's falling again

Inflation fell in February for the first time since September. Here's why a $5,000 long-term CD could be worth opening now.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Americans are using this strategy to save money on home insurance. Is it a good idea?

Homeowners frustrated with rising homeowners-insurance premiums are switching plans and opting for higher deductibles to manage their costs.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

The ‘secret’ agents of super-prime property

In the rarefied world of the most expensive homes, where discretion is everything and sales can be a magnet to opportunists, a clutch of under-the-radar agents is oh-so-quietly operating

Financial Times - 5d

‘Everybody does it’: Why we all love a good gossip, from The White Lotus, to books and podcasts

Sharing secrets is a natural human instinct – and the boom in audio is providing new platforms for the juiciest stories. In the latest series of The White Lotus , childhood best friends Laurie, ...

The Guardian - 3d

Newcastle celebrations are not over the top – this is why it means so much

If you do not understand what winning the Carabao Cup final means to Newcastle United, if you cannot appreciate what this moment has unleashed in a football obsessed city, maybe this is not the ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Live like you're on 'The White Lotus' at this luxury resort — but it will cost you

The latest installment of HBO’s “The White Lotus” has viewers wishing they were also poolside, soaking in the tropical scenery.

NBC News - 2d

Selection committee head explains why Notre Dame dropped to No. 3 seed

Does it make sense to you why Notre Dame was seeded where it was?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Secret Service shoots man near White House

United States Secret Service personnel shot a man near the White House on Sunday following an “armed confrontation with law enforcement,” a spokesperson said in a statement. Secret Service ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

REAL ID: What is it, and why do you need one in May?

Planning any summer trips? You'll want to make sure you're REAL ID-ready first.

The Hill - 3d

“Wanted to be so fast”- Fabrizio Romano reveals why Chelsea acted quickly on Quenda deal

Chelsea completed a shock move for Geovany Quenda on Friday and Fabrizio Romano has revealed why they acted so fast.The Blues agreed a deal worth around £40m for the 17-year-old Sporting Lisbon ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Why You Should Sign Up for an I.R.S. Identity Protection PIN

With employees from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency poking around in agency systems, faith in data security isn’t what it once was. The tool, an identity protection PIN, can help.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Why Fanatics' Rookie Debut Patch cards could become the biggest in sports

Fanatics plans to create Debut Patch Cards for football and basketball players to follow up on its success in baseball.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Google plans to buy cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion. Here’s why the startup is so valuable.

Wiz was founded only five years ago but offers an increasingly important cloud-security service as cyber risks grow.

MarketWatch - 16h

Secret Service shoots man 'brandishing' firearm near White House

The man was taken to an area hospital, where his condition "is unknown,” the Secret Service said in a statement.

ABC News - Mar. 9

Secret Service shoot man carrying gun near White House

A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Secret Service shoot man they say was waving gun near White House

The Secret Service shot a man who it says was waving a gun near the White House. His condition was not known as of Sunday night.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public

Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.

BBC News - 5d

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden

The president extended Secret Service protection for his own children before he left office in 2021.

CBS News - 1d

Jedd Fisch's secret weapon at Washington is paying off in recruiting

Washington coach Jedd Fisch made a unique, outside-the-box hire and so far it is paying off.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Why a gold investment makes sense (even with inflation dropping)

Inflation dropped in February, according to a new report. Here's why a gold investment could be worth it anyway.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Why are HELOC rates so much lower than home equity loans now? Experts weigh in

HELOC interest rates are near two-year lows, making them significantly cheaper than home equity loans. Here's why.

CBS News - 1d

Why Michigan football OC Chip Lindsey likes Alabama transfer RB Justice Haynes

The new Michigan football offensive coordinator shared why the Alabama transfer is so special.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump is ending Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden

President Donald Trump is ending U.S. Secret Service protection for former President Joe Biden's adult children, Hunter and Ashley Biden.

ABC News - 1d

Live like you're on 'The White Lotus' at this luxury resort—but it will cost you: Take a look inside the experience

The Four Seasons Private Jet experience will take guests to filming locations in all three seasons.

CNBC - 2d

A new car costs nearly $50,000 on average: Here’s how much you'd pay per month

The cost of a new car could set you back $1,000 per month—here’s how to lower costs.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Why hasn't Geno Auriemma retired at UConn? His answer might surprise you

Geno Auriemma was thoughtful when asked why he's still coaching UConn. Left unsaid: He can win his 12th national championship.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The Hidden Cost of Trump’s Trade War on China

Progress on battling fentanyl trafficking could be lost, and so could American lives.

The New York Times - 1d

‘It’s so exciting to be in on this’: why Chelsea owners bought into the Hundred

Jonathan Goldstein, who with Todd Boehly spent £40m to buy half of Trent Rockets, says English cricket has been ‘significantly underexploited’ until now. As a man who has negotiated with Roman ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Why Trump’s war on DEI is so diabolical

Trump and his allies have flaunted their support for far-right movements at home and abroad. We cannot allow them to succeed.

The Hill - Mar. 9

Why is Donnarumma so good at saving penalties?

Gianluigi Donnarumma saved two of the three penalties he faced during Paris St-Germain's shootout win against Liverpool.

BBC News - Mar. 12

'So unfortunate' - why Alvarez's penalty was ruled out

MOTD pundits analyse Julian Alvarez's "unfortunate" double-touch penalty that was disallowed for Atletico Madrid in their dramatic penalty shootout loss to rivals Real in the Champions League.

BBC News - 6d

FAIR Plan secrets: Why California's insurer of last resort is so secretive (and why it could cost you)

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