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He was rushed to a hospital emergency room and then discharged to the care of his son, Brandon Bracciale, who lives inland. Stephen Bracciale and Brandon Bracciale. NBC NewsBack at the house, Stephen Bracciale’s 72-year-old wife, Debra, is stranded, too — with no running water. The couple’s car is submerged in floodwaters, Stephen Bracciale said, so driving to any place that sells water isn’t an option. Despite everything he’s been through, Bracciale said he’s in good spirits.

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VALDOSTA, Ga. — Fear lingers in this hard-hit city, where trees toppled onto houses and several downtown buildings were destroyed. Anxious families worry their community could be without power for weeks in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Bythwood said that after Hurricane Idalia last August, he and his wife lost power at their home for five days. We’ve got a lot, a lot of damage,” he said. “A lot of houses torn up.”Rosana Baluss, 35, was living in a hotel with no power.

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Lisa Goodman, the founding president of Equality Delaware, a statewide LGBTQ organization, worked at the same law firm as McBride’s father. “I said, ‘This changes everything,’” Goodman recalled, regarding McBride’s ability to help lobby for state legislation that would help trans people. “I also said, ‘Sarah is going to do more as Sarah than you ever imagined.’”Both statements proved true. The best example of that, they said, was her work to pass paid family leave in Delaware. McBride was elected to the state Senate in November 2020, making her the country’s first openly trans state senator.

Persons: Lisa Goodman, McBride, Dave, Sally, Goodman, “, ’ ” Goodman, ‘ Sarah, Obama, ’ McBride, Andrew Cray, Cray, ”, ” McBride, I’ve, ” Andrew Cray messaged McBride, ” Jana Williams, NBC News McBride, Ted Lasso Organizations: Equality, Center for American Progress, Human Rights, Democratic National Convention, Facebook, NBC News, White, Delaware Families Locations: Equality Delaware, Delaware

Israel announced on Saturday that its forces have killed Hassan Nasrallah, the powerful leader of the Lebanese militant and political group, Hezbollah, in what would mark a major escalation amid mounting hostilities at its northern border with Lebanon. An Iranian woman hold a poster of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah, with text in Arabic reading: "At your service Nasrallah" during an anti-Israeli rally in Tehran, Iran, on Friday. Vahid Salemi / APEarlier on Friday, a Hezbollah spokesman had said Nasrallah, who was seldom seen in public, was not in one of the buildings struck by Israeli forces and was "fine." Hezbollah has vowed to continue its campaign against Israel until it ends its nearly yearlong offensive in Gaza. “Israel no longer seems to fear clashing head-on with Iran,” Hussain said, adding, “Israel will not fear entering a larger operation."

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☆ Mark Cuban says he'll keep working 'until I drop'—'there's no retirement in my book'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When Mark Cuban was in his 20s, his goal was to retire at age 35. These days, the 66-year-old billionaire entrepreneur and investor says he has no imminent plans to stop working. Rather, Cuban says he plans to shift the majority of his working hours toward running his direct-to-consumer online pharmacy, Cost Plus Drugs. Cuban initially invested $250,000 into Cost Plus Drugs after its founder and CEO, Alex Oshmyansky, cold-pitched him on the idea in 2018. Over the following two years, Cuban invested more and more until he eventually owned the company.

Persons: Mark Cuban, I'm, He's, Rather, Alex Oshmyansky, he's, it's Organizations: CNBC, NBA's Dallas Mavericks, Cuban

☆ Iran weighs its next move as its closest ally takes a hit in Lebanon
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Abbas Al Lawati | Mostafa Salem | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

As Tehran watches its most prized non-state ally take a beating, questions are mounting about how it may respond. Israel then began an air assault that killed several Hezbollah commanders and led to the highest number of casualties in Lebanon in almost two decades. The Israeli military has claimed that Nasrallah has been killed, but Hezbollah is yet to comment on the matter. But it’s not an easy option as they will (become) targets, and they don’t understand Lebanon.”Under what circumstances would Iran intervene? This week however, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that his country would not remain “indifferent” if a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah erupted in Lebanon.

Persons: CNN —, Israel, Hassan Nasrallah, Nasrallah, “, ”, Hanin Ghaddar, Amal Saad, Saad, … it’s, it’s, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Trita Parsi, Mohamed Azakir, Farzin, Nadimi, ” Saad, ” Parsi, Parsi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Javad Zarif, Donald Trump, Mike Segar, Pezeshkian, CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Zarif, Ismail Haniyeh, Abbas Araghchi Organizations: CNN, Washington Institute, AFP, Cardiff University, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, ”, Washington DC, Quincy Institute, American University of, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Islamic, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly, UN, Reuters, Israel, West, Assembly, UN Security Locations: Israel, Tehran, Gaza, Lebanon, Beirut, Wales, Tel Aviv, Lebanese, Iran, American University of Beirut, Damascus, United States, “, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Islamic Republic, New York

☆ When a millennial moved to Detroit from SF, he bought a home and opened a coffee shop. He said that would have been impossible on the West Coast.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( John Towfighi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

David Valdez, 35, moved to Detroit from San Francisco in 2018. Valdez moved to Detroit for better job opportunities and to be with his partner, Juna Durrant, who is from Michigan. In San Francisco, Valdez said he worked two jobs and lived with roommates just to get by. At the time, Valdez worked at various cafés in Detroit, including Astro, a coffee shop in the historic Corktown neighborhood. "If I stayed in San Francisco, I wouldn't even begin to try to open a coffee shop," Valdez said.

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☆ The basic income myth: cash discourages work
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Critics of guaranteed basic income often suggest that cash payments discourage work. Guaranteed basic income programs are gaining momentum across the US as an approach to poverty reduction. Related storiesBasic income critics say cash discourages workBillionaires, politicians, and financial leaders have criticized basic income programs, saying that cash payments could encourage laziness among participants. AdvertisementStill, guaranteed basic income programs reflect short-term results. Harper began teaching shortly after enrolling in a Georgia-based guaranteed basic income program, In Her Hands.

Persons: —, Taniquewa Brewster, Brewster, America's, John Gillette, Sam Altman, Samra, aren't, Cepia Harper, Harper, I've, Asya Howlette, Howlette, Brewster — Organizations: Service, Texans, Business, Austin, Rep, Mayors, Orleans Mayor's, Youth Locations: Arizona, Illinois, Texas, Stockton and Baltimore, Denver, Georgia, Orleans

☆ I visited a century-old New York mansion that was modeled after a medieval French castle. Take a closer look.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Falaise is one of three 100-year-old mansions open to tour at Sands Point Preserve on Long Island. Falaise was built by Harry Guggenheim in 1923 and was modeled on a 13th-century French manor. Inside Sands Point, there are four mansions. In September, I visited Sands Point to see Falaise, the most mysterious of the three — tours are only available on weekends and you can only get there via Sands Point's transportation. Here's what it was like to visit Harry Guggenheim's summer home.

Persons: Harry Guggenheim, Guggenheim, —, Scott Fitzgerald's, Nick, Gatsby, Jordan, Daisy, Gould, Harry Guggenheim's Organizations: Service, Guggenheim, Hempstead House Locations: Falaise, Sands, Long, Nassau County, Shore, West Egg, Sands Point, Hempstead, Mille Fleurs

☆ I tried every popular workout but nothing stuck. Orange Theory helped me finally become a fitness lover.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Jessica Tzikas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I discovered Orange Theory through a friend, and I just completed my 250th class. My best friend had recently started Orange Theory classes and was trying to get me to join. I finally tried Orange TheoryAfter months of my friend wearing me down, and slightly out of desperation, I signed up for a trial class. AdvertisementI now love working outIt has now been over a year since I first walked into Orange Theory. In the past, I worked out and attended fitness classes to lose weight.

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☆ Infertility has taken a toll on my marriage. IVF hasn't brought us a baby, but it has helped me fall more in love with my husband.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Lexi Weber | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Infertility has taken a toll on my husband and me — emotionally, physically, and mentally. My husband, thankfully, has supported me every step of the way during my IVF journey. AdvertisementOver a year ago, my husband and I learned that we would need to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have a biological child. To say that infertility has taken a toll on my husband and me emotionally, physically, and mentally is an understatement. But after every failed IVF cycle, my husband continues to reassure me that the beautiful life we already had was enough for him.

Persons: —, that's, I've, prepping, We've Organizations: Service, bloodwork

☆ Medical bills are more negotiable than you think
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Some Americans have seen success when negotiating for a lower medical bills. AdvertisementHowever, healthcare experts told BI that trying to negotiate medical bills — while far from a guaranteed strategy — is worth a shot. "We don't normally think about medical bills as something that you can negotiate, but it seems that sometimes you can," Duffy said. How to negotiate a medical billBefore anyone tries to negotiate a medical bill, Kelmar said they should do everything they can to ensure it's accurate. Why some people don't negotiate their medical billsDuffy and Kelmar have a few theories about why some people don't bother trying to negotiate their medical bills.

Persons: —, Erin Duffy, Duffy, they'd, didn't, It's, Patricia Kelmar, Kelmar, — Kelmar Organizations: Service, University of Southern, USC, Business, Healthcare Locations: University of Southern California

☆ Presidents Cup: USA gets swept 5-0 as International Team fights back on Day 2
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The International Team stormed back into contention on Day 2 of the Presidents Cup in some style, sweeping the USA 5-0 during Friday’s foursomes. Heading into the second day of competition, Team USA was in complete control of the matchup against the Internationals. Mike Weir, the International Team captain, said he was proud of his team after a brilliant Day 2 for his players. We can expect that same 1st tee experience that we saw today.”After the first day, International star Tom Kim said the crowd was too quiet. Just they played a huge factor in our win today.”The crowd was lively throughout the day as the International Team battled back to level the scores.

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☆ I'm a Californian who moved to Texas for a shot at the American dream. I moved back after 2 ½ years, but I miss Texas.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Kimberly Wilkerson is a lifelong Californian who moved to Austin in 2022. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kimberly Wilkerson, a 46-year-old self-published author and entrepreneur who moved from Oakley, California, to Austin in 2022. Kimberly Wilkerson and her son moved to Austin, Texas in 2022. Austin, Texas. I'm waiting for the next right thing, which ideally would be if I'm getting married.

Persons: Kimberly Wilkerson, Wilkerson, —, Austin, Peter Tsai, It's Organizations: Service, Texans, California . Locations: Austin, Texas, California, Oakley , California, Northern California, East, I'm, Austin , Texas, California . Austin , Texas

☆ Why Will Ferrell wanted a doc about his friendship with a trans woman to release before the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Will Ferrell is excited about his candid and enlightening new documentary “Will & Harper,” and has hopes that it can spark compassion and conversation. The project – about a decades-long friendship between Ferrell and former “Saturday Night Live” head writer Harper Steele, who comes out to him as trans, which spurs the pair to go on a road trip together – is currently streaming on Netflix. “When we sat down with Netflix we made it clear that we wanted this out before the election,” Ferrell told Variety at the film’s recent Los Angeles premiere. “Will & Harper” explores Steele’s transition later in life and the questions Ferrell has to better understand her experience. Nothing is left off the table during their cross-country road trip, as the pair share both heartwarming and challenging moments during their travels in the documentary.

Persons: Will Ferrell, Harper, ”, Ferrell, Harper Steele, –, ” Ferrell, Variety, “, Harper ”, “ We’ve Organizations: CNN, Netflix Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Arrowheads carried by Bronze Age warriors reveal who fought on Europe’s oldest battlefield
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

But to archaeologists, the Tollense Valley is considered Europe’s oldest battlefield. The biggest mysteries that researchers aim to uncover are why the battle occurred and who fought in it. A long time agoYears of excavations in the Tollense Valley have uncovered evidence that the site was the scene of Europe's oldest battlefield 3,250 years ago. S. SauerDozens of bronze and flint arrowheads recovered from the Tollense Valley are revealing details about the able-bodied warriors who fought in the Bronze Age battle. The research team analyzed and compared the arrowheads, some of which were still embedded in the remains of the fallen.

Persons: Sauer, Al Hadid, ”, Martijn Oei, carolinus, Grearson, Ashley Strickland, Katie Hunt Organizations: CNN —, United Arab Emirates, ., California Institute of Technology, Grearson Harvard, Stanford, CNN Space, Science Locations: Germany, Bavaria, Moravia, Dubai, United Arab, China —, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Falkland, Antarctica

☆ Israel says Hezbollah leader Nasrallah is dead
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The IDF said on Saturday that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is dead. Nasrallah was targeted in the strike. AdvertisementThe Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had been killed. In a post on X, the IDF said: "Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world." The strike targeted Nasrallah, who had led the Lebanese militant group for more than three decades, per multiple reports, citing both Israeli and US officials.

Persons: Hassan Nasrallah, Israel, Nasrallah, — Organizations: Hezbollah's, Service, Israel Defense Forces Locations: Beirut, Lebanese, Israel

This week — the week of September 29 through October 5 — is the best time to buy a home, according to Realtor.com. Mortgage rates are the lowest they've been in two yearsMortgage rates have dropped rapidly in the last few months. Average 30-year mortgage rates are now down to 6.08%, according to Freddie Mac — the lowest they've been since September 2022. Should you buy during the 'best week to buy'? So, should you take advantage of the best week to buy?

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☆ I've had 4 jobs in 4 years. I mastered the pivot regardless of the circumstances, and now I've found success on my own.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

After being fired from her last job, she started her own business and is set to earn more than ever. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . When I switched to my second job out of college, I received a salary increase of about 20% and I felt like the possibilities were endless. I would say job pivoting has not only paid off in terms of my earnings increasing, but also my mental wellbeing. I now report to no one but myself, and I finally get to make a living on my own terms.

Persons: Megan Lieu, Lieu, —, I've, who's Organizations: Service

☆ Apple's surprising new AirPods hearing aid feature might actually be a success
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 now feature FDA-approved hearing aid capabilities. The Hearing Aid feature in Apple's AirPods Pro 2 is designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss, and Apple said it can amplify voices, phone calls, and media sounds. So I sought out an expert in the hearing loss community to get a better understanding of whether we should expect Apple's hearing aids to be a hit or miss. The Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 made it legal for the FDA to regulate the sale of hearing aids that don't require a prescription or a trip to the audiologist. As the daughter of a woman who suffers from hearing loss, I've witnessed my mother's denial of her struggles.

Persons: Apple's, —, Apple, Katherine Bouton, Bouton, Bose, I've Organizations: FDA, AirPods, Service, Food and Drug Administration, of America, Apple, Costco, Walmart, Bureau of Labor Statistics

☆ 5 signs you have eldest-daughter syndrome, from a therapist who was the oldest of 6 kids
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Eldest-daughter syndrome" is not an official diagnosis, but it can describe how first daughters feel. As the oldest of her six siblings, she said she related to eldest-daughter syndrome. The term "eldest-daughter syndrome" describes common feelings of pressure and perfectionism that oldest daughters deal with as adults. Advertisement"I 100% relate to almost everything," she said of the traits associated with eldest-daughter syndrome. AdvertisementOn the surface, it can seem like a great thing: eldest-daughter syndrome is often associated with "type-A" personalities and fantastic organizational skills.

Persons: —, Annie Wright, it's, It's, Wright, overachievement Organizations: Service Locations: California, caregiving

☆ China's missile arsenal may soon rival the US. Here are the leading missiles it's stockpiling for a big fight.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Lauren Frias | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

China's missile arsenal is rapidly growing and represents a clear threat to the US military. Here are the major missiles in China's arsenal that pose a threat to adversaries near and far. AdvertisementA reminder of China's growing might streaked across much of the Pacific on Wednedsay. While China hasn't revealed the size of its nuclear arsenal, the country's nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country. Here are the major known missiles in China's arsenal that the country is stockpiling amid heightened tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

Persons: —, China hasn't Organizations: Beijing's Rocket Force, Service, Force, Pentagon Locations: China

☆ My kids cage-dived with sharks on vacation. People may judge my parenting, but I don't want my children to live in fear.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Monet shares two daughters with her husband James Hambrick: Jordyn, who is 10, and Kennedy, who is 8. When we had kids, everyone was like, "Oh, you're never going to be able to travel anymore now that you have kids." I let my kids do adventurous activities I wouldn't dare tryI am definitely the person who plans our trips. People can judge, but I don't want my kids to share my fearsIn certain situations, my fear has hindered me from having some amazing experiences because I'm terrified. The last thing I wanted to do was instill fear in my kids just because I'm scared of something.

Persons: Monet Hambrick, Kennedy, She's, —, Monet, James Hambrick, Monet doesn't, we'll, I've, That's Organizations: Service, University of Florida, Cape Town Locations: Florida, Botswana, Delta, Costa Rica, South Africa, Cape, Orlando

☆ Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' obeys a scientific law that was invented 52 years later. It reveals the painter's keen observations of nature.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" seems to follow a mathematical theory describing fluids in nature. Researchers found van Gogh's swirls fit patterns seen in clouds, water, and other natural objects. AdvertisementThe physics of van Gogh's brushstrokesThe swirls in van Gogh's "The Starry Night" seem to adhere to mathematical principles that describe turbulence. But the fact that "The Starry Night" resembles turbulent activity so accurately is a testament to the painter's keen observation of nature. AdvertisementVan Gogh captured at least one element of turbulenceVincent van Gogh painted other masterpieces in addition to "The Starry Night."

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☆ Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in strike, Israeli army says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A portrait of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah sits amid destruction in a area targeted overnight by Israeli airstrikes in Saksakiyeh on September 26, 2024. The Israeli army on Saturday officially announced the killing of Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah, one day after carrying out a large-scale attack on Lebanon. Among other Hezbollah commanders, the IDF said Ali Karki, the commander of Hezbollah's southern front, was also killed in the strike. Israel's announcement marks what would be considered a monumental blow to Hezbollah after several months of conflict. The IDF said Nasrallah was the group's "central decision-maker" and "strategic leader."

Persons: Hassan Nasrallah, Nadav Shoshani, Nasrallah, Ali Karki Organizations: Saturday, Israel's Defense Forces, CNBC Locations: Saksakiyeh, Lebanon, Iran, Lebanon's, Beirut

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