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☆ Skeletal remains of ‘Well-man’ linked to centuries-old Norse text
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Researchers have connected the identity of skeletal remains found in a well at Norway’s Sverresborg castle to a passage in a centuries-old Norse text. The text is rich in detail, including full names, locations, battles and military strategy as well as Sverre’s speeches. For the latest study, Martin and his colleagues wanted to bring together historical, archaeological and genetic context for Well-man’s remains. Excavations in 2014 and 2016 unearthed more of Well-man's remains, including his skull. Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage ResearchA surprising portrait of Well-manAn initial radiocarbon dating analysis helped the research team confirm that Well-man’s remains were about 900 years old, which aligns with the timeline in the Sverris saga.

Persons: King Sverre Sigurdsson, —, It’s, ”, Michael D, Martin, they’re, King Sverre, King Sigurd Munn, Sverre, Munn, “, Dr, Martin Ellegaard, Agnar Helgason, King Sverre’s, ” Martin, ” Ellegaard, Maja Krzewińska, Krzewińska, ” Krzewińska, he’s Organizations: CNN —, Cell Press, Norwegian University of Science, Technology’s University Museum, Roman Catholic Church, Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage, Technology, Palaeogenetics Locations: Norway, Trondheim, Europe, Bergen, Sverresborg, what’s, “, Stockholm, Sweden

☆ Kamal Bherwani lost his son to fentanyl poisoning. He’s developed a video game he hopes will save others
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Faith Karimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

“Dad, is it all right with you if I go to the Mohegan Sun for the night with my boys,” Ethan Bherwani texted him. Moments before he collapsed to the floor, Ethan Bherwani had bought cocaine from a man in a casino restroom. Courtesy Kamal BherwaniOn the night of his son’s funeral, Kamal Bherwani started a foundation that seeks to educate young people about the dangers of fentanyl. Ethan Bherwani was interested in many things, from flying to music to following the New York Mets. Kamal Bherwani treasures Ethan’s phone, which has given him glimpses into his son’s mind.

Persons: CNN — Kamal Bherwani’s, “, ” Ethan Bherwani texted, “ Will, Ethan texted, Ethan, Kamal Bherwani, Ethan Bherwani, “ Ethan, ” Kamal Bherwani, Bherwani, ” Bherwani, he’d, ”, Kamal, Viktor Frankl, Ethan Bherwani’s, He’s, Johanna, Tyler, Ethan’s, Ava, TGA, Jerrard Santiago, Santiago, ” Jeff Hamilton, ’ ”, ‘, Don’t Organizations: CNN, Mohegan Sun, CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, Baruch College, New York Mets, Food and Drug Administration Locations: Connecticut, Hartford, United States, Roslyn , New York, New York City, Maryland, New Haven , Connecticut, Mohegan

☆ Hope is dangerous in D.C., but Jayden Daniels has the Commanders believing
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Zak Keefer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +20 min

Ashburn, Va. — His alarm buzzes at 4:45 a.m. each morning, but most days Jayden Daniels doesn’t need it. GO DEEPER Jayden Daniels' growth with VR simulation has Commanders embracing mind gamesTerry McLaurin knew after his first practice. Seven games into his career, Jayden Daniels leads the NFL in completion percentage (75.6) and ranks sixth in passer rating (107.0). “Throwing a football for somebody like Jayden Daniels is a very natural thing. They all wanted to know if Jayden Daniels was ready to be a pro.

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☆ This is ‘the biggest difference’ in today’s housing market, according to the Property Brothers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

watch nowMany factors make it hard to buy a home today, but the one that makes "the biggest difference" in today's market is the housing shortage, Property Brother Drew Scott said at CNBC's Your Money event on Thursday. "I don't think people realize this shortage of housing that we have affects everything," added his brother Jonathan Scott. Why there's a housing shortageAs of mid-2023, there's a housing shortage of 4 million homes, according to the National Association of Realtors. While there have been recent signs of improvement for housing supply, it's not enough to solve the underlying constraint in the U.S. housing market. 'It's ok if you wait a few years'The Property Brothers Drew Scott (L) and Jonathan Scott.

Persons: Drew Scott, Jonathan Scott, Jonathan, Jason Davis Organizations: Census, Federal Reserve, CNBC, National Association of Realtors, Construction, Getty Locations: U.S

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said Thursday he will seek resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez in their parents' murders, paving the way for their potential release from prison after decades. Defense attorneys also provided evidence that one of the members of the Menudo boy band alleged he was sexually abused by José Menendez, Gascón said. Lyle and Erik Menendez alleged sexual abuse by their father at their first trial. Lyle Menendez is now 56, and Erik Menendez is 53. “Erik and Lyle Menendez’ motive was pure greed,” Cady wrote in the letter, which was sent Oct. 14.

Persons: George Gascón, Lyle, Erik Menendez, Gascón, resentencing, Menendez, ” Gascón, ”, “, ” Joseph “ Lyle ” Menendez, José Menendez, Kitty Menendez, Roy Rosselló, “ Menendez, Anamaria Baralt, Erik, Lyle Menendez, Prosecutors, Milton Andersen, Kitty Menendez’s, “ Mr, Andersen, Kathy Cady, “ Erik, ” Cady, Clara Shortridge Foltz, Relatives, they’ve, José Menendez’s, ” Joan Andersen VanderMolen, “ Lyle, Eric Organizations: Angeles, Beverly Hills, Defense, Menudo, RCA, Unit, Los Angeles County DA, Resentencing, Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal, Center Locations: Angeles County, Beverly, California, resentencings, Los Angeles

Garland — who oversaw the Justice Department in the wake of its biggest crisis since Watergate, when Trump tried to enlist Justice Department appointees to overturn his election loss — is likely to stay on at least long enough to ensure a smooth transition. Still, a few names have surfaced for the position of 87th attorney general of the United States. Roy Cooper, who was on Harris' vice presidential short list; former Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, who served as the No. 3 official at the Justice Department until earlier this year; and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams. 3 position at the Justice Department.

Persons: WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris’s, Donald Trump, Harris, General Merrick Garland, Jack Smith, Garland, Joe Biden’s, Garland —, Trump, —, Roy Cooper, Vanita Gupta, Damian Williams ., Damian Williams . North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Elizabeth Frantz, Sen, Catherine Cortez Masto, Cortez Masto, ”, ” Cooper, Cooper, Harris ’, Andrade, Rhoades, Gupta, Barack Obama’s, Grover Norquist, Williams, Bob Menendez, Eric Adams, Sean, Diddy, Combs, cryptocurrency, Sam Bankman, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Damian Williams, Eduardo Munoz, Tony West, ” Trump, “, Trump’s Organizations: Justice Department, U.S . Capitol, Trump, NBC, North Carolina Gov, U.S, Attorney, Southern, of, Damian Williams . North Carolina Governor, Senate, Republican, NBC News, Democratic, Convention, Bloomberg, Getty, American Civil Liberties Union, Justice Department's Civil, Division, Major Cities Chiefs Association, International Association of Chiefs, Police, Fraternal, of Police, Tax, Black U.S, “ Sovereign, Democratic New York City, Department, DOJ, Capitol Locations: United States, American, of New York, Detroit, Philadelphia

The Sikh community in Halifax, Canada is rallying around the family of Gursimran Kaur, a 19-year-old Walmart employee who was found dead on Saturday in the store’s walk-in bakery oven. Kaur’s mother, who found the body, is traumatized, advocates said. She was really in great pain,” Halifax Maritime Sikh Society board member Satnam Randhawa told NBC News. “The community has been shocked by the whole incident,” Harjit Seyan, president of the Sikh Society, told Canadian broadcast program Global News. “We are really upset.”Over the last week, the Sikh Society has orchestrated a communitywide show of support.

Persons: Gursimran Kaur, Kaur, Satnam Randhawa, Harjit Seyan, GoFundMe, Randhawa, ” Seyan, ” Organizations: Walmart, Google, Sikh Society, NBC News . Local, Global, Society, NBC News, “ Locations: Halifax, Canada, India, NS

☆ 33+ best gift ideas for men in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +22 min

Brainstorming great gift ideas for men in your life, whether it’s your husband, boyfriend, dad or brother, goes a long way in making their holiday memorable. To find the best gift ideas for men, I gathered a long list of products and even got recommendations from my fellow NBC Select editors and writer, who tests hundreds of products every year. SKIP AHEAD The best tech gifts for him | The best food and home gifts for him | The best fitness and wellness gifts for him | The best apparel and accessories gifts for him | Why trust NBC Select? The Amazon Echo Dot is a great gift idea for someone who wants to have a “smart home” but doesnt know quite where to start. The Theragun Mini Massage Gun is a great gift idea for someone who regularly works out and wants to improve their recovery time.

Persons: Apple, Marshall, Jordan Bowman, Bowman, ”, they’ve, Bianca Alvarez, she’s, “, gifting, Alvarez, It’s, Lauren Swanson, They’re, Zoe Malin, Swanson, Harry Rabinowitz, Rabinowitz, Surie, Rosalie Sparaco, I’ve, Le Labo, Abercrombie &, Buck Mason, Steve Madden, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Apple, Apple Watch, Amazon, Bluetooth, Bose, Anker Power Bank, Press, Chicago Marathon, Clifton, Garmin, Adidas, Abercrombie, Abercrombie & Fitch, TSA, Facebook, Twitter Locations: New York City, stow, Lululemon, Patagonia

☆ 19-year-old employee was found dead in Walmart walk-in oven by her mother
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The 19-year-old Walmart employee who was found dead in the store’s walk-in oven in Canada was discovered by her mother, who also worked there, according to a community fundraiser for the family. “On Oct. 19th, the fateful Saturday night, she was found burned to death in the walk-in oven at Walmart bakery,” the fundraiser said. at 9:30 p.m. and found the young woman's body in a “large walk-in oven belonging to the store’s bakery department.”Kaur and her mother had worked at the Walmart for two years, according to the fundraiser. That evening, Kaur’s mother tried to find her after not seeing her for one hour. “Mother started panicking as it was unusual for [Kaur] to switch her phone off during the day,” the fundraiser said.

Persons: Gursimran Kaur, “, ” Kaur, Kaur’s, Kaur Organizations: Walmart, Maritime Sikh Society, Halifax Regional Police, Authorities, NBC, Nova, Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Immigration Locations: Canada, Halifax , Nova Scotia, India, Nova Scotia, ”

Michael Flynn speaking at a ReAwaken America Tour event in Manheim, Pennsylvania on October 21, 2022. But he is suing the ReAwaken America Tour and The America Project as part of separate defamation lawsuits. Funding a sham 2020 election auditFlynn’s efforts to cast doubt on the 2020 election results were only getting started when Trump left office. Clay Clark on stage at the final stop of the ReAwaken America Tour event 17 days before the 2024 election. ‘Don’t just finish on Election Day’Consequences have mounted for others who echoed Trump election lies during and after the election.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Michael Flynn, Flynn, Eric Coomer, Coomer, ” Flynn, “, Chris Cuomo, Alex Jones ’, Rod, Trump, ”, Katy, ” Flynn –, –, MAGA, ‘, they’ve, Mark Peterson, Joseph, Mike Flynn, he’s, Olivia Troye, Mike Pence, Troye, ” Troye, Kamala Harris, Dominion —, “ Eric Coomer, Joshua Steinman, Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Josh, ” Powell, Joe Biden, Steinman, Guy, Michael Lindell, Patrick Byrne, they’re, Christopher Demspey, William Barr, Dominion, Powell, Donald, Tayfun, Jamie Raskin, ” Raskin, Joseph Flynn, Overstock.com, Byrne, Dempsey, ” Joseph Flynn, Michael Flynn’s, Joe Biden’s, Biden, Matt York, Doug Logan, Logan, won’t, Clay Clark, Clark, Carrie Schreck, Joe Oltmann, Oltmann, Eric ”, ‘ Don’t, Powell –, Jenna Ellis, Giuliani, retakes, Flynn’s, Elon Musk, We’ve Organizations: CNN, Dominion Voting Systems, Dominion, ReAwaken, Trump, Iron Ministries, Defense Intelligence Agency, Fox News, America, National Security Council, White, Lindell, ReAwaken America, The America, TAP, National, FBI, Justice Department, Department of Homeland, Defense, Capitol, Washington DC, Anadolu Agency, Getty, Democrat, Coomer, America Project, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Colorado podcaster, Republican National Committee, Elon Locations: ReAwaken America, Pennsylvania, Manheim , Pennsylvania, Afghanistan, Russian, Washington, Arizona, Maricopa, Florida, Phoenix, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tulsa, ”, Fulton County, Georgia, New York, America, Selma , North Carolina

☆ Amir Abdur-Rahim: USF men’s head basketball coach dead at 43
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —University of South Florida men’s head basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday from complications during a medical procedure, the university said. “Coach Abdur-Rahim leaves a lasting impact on our student-athletes, the University, and the community,” Kelly continued. In 2019-2020, the Owls went 1-28 but under Abdur-Rahim, the program turned it around and three years later, made it to the NCAA tournament. We are heartbroken over the passing of Coach Abdur-Rahim. pic.twitter.com/h353f3FNno — USF Men's Basketball (@USFMBB) October 24, 2024In 2022-2023, the Owls finished with a 26-9 record and Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) regular-season and tournament titles.

Persons: Amir Abdur, Rahim, Michael Kelly, Abdur, ” Abdur, ” Kelly, h353f3FNno —, Xavier, Rhea Law, ”, Law, Shareef, CNN’s Coy, “, Arianne Organizations: CNN — University of South, CNN — University of South Florida men’s, USF, Bulls Nation, Bulls, American Athletic Conference, University, Kennesaw State Owls, Owls, NCAA, h353f3FNno — USF, Atlantic Sun Conference, NBA, Arkansas Locations: CNN — University of South Florida, Tampa, Kennesaw, Florida, Jacksonville

☆ USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43 from complications during surgery
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Matt Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

South Florida men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday while undergoing a medical procedure, the school confirmed. “All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim,” athletic director Michael Kelly said in a statement. Coach Abdur-Rahim leaves a lasting impact on our student-athletes, the University, and the community.”AdvertisementAbdur-Rahim was seen as a rising star in the profession and a potential major program coach. “In a very short time, Coach Abdur-Rahim made an indelible impact on the University of South Florida,” school president Rhea Law said. “Throughout my time working with Coach Abdur-Rahim, I was continually inspired by his leadership, and truly admired his sincere approach to connecting with our entire student body.

Persons: Amir Abdur, Rahim, Abdur, Michael Kelly, Rhea Law, ” Corey Staniscia, ’, Staniscia, “ I’m, ” Staniscia, “, ” Abdur, Arianne Buchanan, Laila, Lana, Aydin, Shareef, Edward Waters, Chris Jones Organizations: Florida men’s, South Florida Athletics, Bulls Nation, University, Bulls, American Athletic Conference, South, Kennesaw State, Southeastern, University of South, Starbucks, NBA Locations: Tampa, South Florida, Georgia, Southeastern Louisiana, Texas, University of South Florida

☆ How the Dodgers went from Brooklyn’s darling to Los Angeles’ colossus
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

There was a time, though, when any Yankees player on his way to face the Dodgers could have walked. O’Malley could not fathom that the Brooklyn Dodgers would move to Queens, so instead he set about moving the team to Los Angeles. Brooklyn Dodgers officials and employees pose in front of the club's plane at La Guardia in New York, before taking off for Los Angeles on October 23, 1957. Speaking to the New York Times in 2007, the Dodgers’ ex-general manager Buzzie Bavasi remembered that the franchise’s front office held a vote on whether to move. Six months later, the Los Angeles Dodgers played their first ever game, beating the San Francisco Giants 6-5 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Persons: Gleyber Torres, Long, Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw, Fernando Valenzuela, Charles Byrne, Byrne, Joseph Doyle, Ferdinand “ Gus ” Abell, George Washington, Bob Caruthers, Dave Orr, Dave Foutz, American Association –, – Byrne, Louis, ‘, Willard Mullin, “, ”, Emmett, Willie ”, Joe Hutcheson, Sam Leslie, Dan Taylor, Johnny Frederick, Walter Beck, Jackie Robinson, –, Walter O’Malley, Robert Moses, WNBA’s New York Liberty –, Moses, O’Malley, Buzzie Bavasi, Horace Stoneham, Shohei, Megan Briggs, Aaron Judge, Pee Wee Reese, Joe DiMaggio Organizations: CNN, New York Yankees, Yankees, Dodgers, New York Clipper, Brooklyn Dodgers, Big spenders Baseball, Grays, Base Ball Association, Camden Merritts, American Association, National League, Cleveland Blues, The New York Times, ”, New York Mets, Louis Browns, Brooklyn, NL, Trolley Dodgers, Ebbets Field, Barclays Center –, NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, WNBA’s New York Liberty, Los Angeles . Brooklyn Dodgers, La Guardia, Braves, New York Times, New York Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, WNBA, The Dodgers, Miami Marlins, MLB Locations: Brooklyn, Washington, Long, Atlantic, Flatbush, Queens, Los Angeles, La, New York, Boston, Milwaukee, San Francisco

☆ Former Avenue employee accused of 'blackmailing' billionaire Marc Lasry countersues, claiming sexual harassment including forced kissing, groping, and comments about her body
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Gina Strum, the former Avenue Capital employee accused of blackmailing her boss, countersued. AdvertisementIn response to Avenue Capital's lawsuit against her, former fundraiser Gina Strum has countersued, accusing her former bosses, including billionaire Marc Lasry, of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. A spokesperson for Avenue said: "Ms. Strum's allegations are completely false and represent her further attempt to malign the reputations of Mr. Lasry, Ms. Gardner, and Avenue for financial gain." Related storiesUnlike Lasry's suit, which accused Strum of "blackmailing" him, Strum's lawsuit does not include extensive written evidence, such as texts or emails of the harassment. AdvertisementOther eye-catching bits of Strum's suit include accusations that Lasry:

Persons: Gina Strum, Marc Lasry, —, Sonia Gardner, Daniel Kaiser, CK Hoffler, Jesse Jackson, Lasry —, Strum, Lasry, Gardner, Strum —, Jane, Martin Gantz, Lasry's Organizations: Capital, Service, Avenue, Milwaukee Bucks, Lasry, New York Locations: New York, Instagram, New York City

But the unspeakable violence inflicted on this community has spurred a very public purpose for the family: bringing awareness to traumatic brain injuries among military members and a call to action for continued research. Other family members also alerted local law enforcement, which visited Card's home in the weeks before the shooting but did not make contact. Maine's medical examiner requested a postmortem study of Card's brain, which was conducted by the Boston University CTE Center. Through Card's brain being examined after his death, Herling learned about so-called brain banks, a collection of donated brain tissue used for research and education. "Here, I brought the very helmet meant to safeguard my brother's brain," she said, showing the commission the military headgear.

Persons: cornhole, Nicole Herling, Robert Card, Nicole, James Herling, Card, Herling, James, Craig F, Walker, Lester Holt, Chris Nowinski, We're, Nowinski, Ryan Card, It's, Leroy Walker Sr, who've, Joseph Walker, They're, it's, Robbie, Brenda Breslauer, Erik Ortiz Organizations: Army, NBC, Army Reserve, Boston University CTE Center, Boston University, Boston Globe, Getty, NBC News, Brain Bank, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Defense Department, Schemengees Locations: LEWISTON, Maine, Lewiston, Afghanistan, Iraq, Auburn , Maine, Boston, West Point , New York, New York

☆ Karen Read supporter denies intimidating witnesses with rubber ducks and fake $100 bills
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

BOSTON — The Karen Read murder case has inspired crowds of pink-clad supporters, divided a Massachusetts town and provided juicy content for true crime podcasters. Now, rubber ducks are in the mix. The 65-year-old Schiffer didn’t speak during his brief appearance in Stoughton District Court but greeted several dozen supporters outside. Several wore T-shirts emblazoned with rubber ducks, while some carried American flags or placards supporting Read. Schiffer has been among the dozens of Read supporters who accuse state and local law enforcement of a widespread coverup.

Persons: Karen Read, Richard Schiffer Jr, he’s, Read, John O’Keefe, Schiffer, “, ” Schiffer, ”, Alan Jackson, Timothy Bradl, ” Bradl, don’t, O’Keefe, Brian Albert, Brian Albert’s, Chris Albert, Aidan Timothy Kearney, ” Turtleboy, Rich, we’re Organizations: BOSTON, Boston, Canton, Norfolk, Attorney’s Locations: Massachusetts, Stoughton District, “, Boston, Canton, O’Keefe’s neighborhood

☆ Any other CEO would have been fired for what Elon Musk just said
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Musk later deleted his X post that called the interview “very interesting” and “worth watching,” per the Independent. Musk rarely deletes his social media posts, no matter how inflammatory. Musk is the single biggest individual shareholder at Tesla, the only publicly traded business he owns. Litigation is a key part of the Musk playbook when it comes to any person or group challenging him or his businesses. Angry at advertisers for leaving his Nazi-tolerating social media site, Musk sued a nonprofit ad group out of existence.

Persons: CNN Business ’, Tweeting, ICYMI, Elon Musk, Musk, Hitler, Tucker Carlson’s, Winston Churchill, ”, Tesla, —, Kimbal Musk, Kathaleen McCormick, MAGA, it’s, ” Dan Ives, “, Grimes Organizations: CNN Business, New York CNN, Spiegel, Nazi, Independent ., Tesla, CNN, Trump, Wedbush Securities, SpaceX, NASA, Space, Boeing Locations: New York, Delaware, California

☆ I raised my kids in Denmark. When we returned to the US, they were far more independent than their American peers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The family was shocked and disappointed by the coddling of kids when they returned to the US. She was featured in "The Danish Secret to Happy Kids," a new book that champions Nordic parenting. It was a complete 180 from our experience in Denmark, where the kids understood to be careful. The children set the table and helped themselves from a big dish in the middle. But we're grateful we had the chance to raise our children in Denmark — at least for a while.

Persons: Becca Itkowitz, —, I, It's, Max, we'd, Evan, I'd Organizations: Service, Nordic, Business, Denmark — Locations: Denmark, Illinois

☆ Liam Payne reportedly had 'pink cocaine' in his system at time of death
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Hannah Peart | Hannah Peart Is An Intern In The Nbc News London Bureau. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, had multiple drugs in his system when he fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires, several local and international news outlets have reported. An initial toxicology report revealed the British singer, who died aged 31, had drugs in his system at the time of death including “pink cocaine,” according to a report from ABC News on Monday, which cited sources. Despite its name, law officials say "pink cocaine" rarely has any cocaine in it and the pink comes from food coloring. A memorial for Liam Payne outside Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires on Monday. Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates said they were “completely devastated” by his death, they said in a statement on the boy band’s Instagram account last Thursday.

Persons: Liam Payne, Bridget Brennan, didn’t, Payne, Tobias Skarlovnik, Alberto Crescenti, “, Christopher Polk, Simon Cowell, Liam Payne’s, Tomlinson, Styles, Malik Organizations: ABC News, Argentine, TMZ, NBC News, NBC, Telemundo, Casa Sur Hotel, Sistema, Medica, Emergencia, Noticias, Argentina National Prosecutor’s, Irish, Getty, Clear Locations: Buenos Aires, British, New York, Casa Sur, Palermo, Argentina

☆ Son of founder of modern Singapore says he is now a political refugee
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

SINGAPORE — Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of the founder of modern Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, said Tuesday that he is now a political refugee from Singapore under the U.N. Refugee Convention. I remain a Singapore citizen and hope that someday it will become safe to return home,” he said. Britain’s high commission in Singapore did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The government said in response that it would consider issues related to the property in due course.

Persons: Lee Hsien Yang, Lee Kuan Yew, Lee, Lee Hsien Loong, ” “, ”, ChannelNewsAsia, Lee Wei Ling Organizations: Refugee, Guardian Locations: SINGAPORE, Singapore, Britain

☆ Investigators not yet ready to release Liam Payne’s body to his family
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Artemis Moshtaghian | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Investigators looking into the death of singer Liam Payne said they are not yet ready to release his body to his family, pending further toxicology reports, according to a statement from prosecutors in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Geoff Payne, father of the former One Direction singer, arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday. The circumstances surrounding the former One Direction star’s fatal fall from a third floor balcony at CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires last week remain under investigation by authorities. “Everything indicates that the musician was alone when the fall occurred,” the public prosecutor’s office in Argentina said Thursday. Payne’s father, Geoff Payne, traveled to Buenos Aires on Friday, visiting the hotel where his son died.

Persons: Liam Payne, Geoff Payne, “, ”, Payne, – Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik –, Marcelo Roma, Bear, Cheryl Cole Organizations: CNN, Prosecutor’s Office, Public Prosecutor’s Office, Associated Press, Todo Noticias Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Payne’s

☆ Spotify is ready to follow Netflix and be the next breakout streaming stock, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Todd Gordon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The stock is consolidating just below all-time highs and if Netflix's move after earnings is any indication, I think SPOT should punch through to new all-time highs. We're currently trading at $386, just below the all-time highs of $387 set back in 2021. The earnings trajectory for this company has been insane: 2022 EPS ($3.09) 2023 EPS ($2.95) 2024 EPS +$6.37 2025 EPS +$9.06 (est.) Netflix beat expectations and broke to new all-time highs led by new subs, 50% of which are coming from an ad tier. Meta is also in the communication sector sitting close to new all-time highs like NFLX, so the trend for this group remains firmly higher.

Persons: Todd Gordon, Gordon Organizations: Spotify, Apple, Sirius XM, Tactical Alpha, Netflix, Meta, Facebook, Inside Edge, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

Shirel’s family and friends surrounded the grave, sobbing and wailing loudly, visibly shaken by her death. Heartbroken and overwhelmed with guilt and anger, Eyal said he blames the Israeli health authorities for some of Shirel’s problems. “You don’t love to go to shrinks and psychiatrists, okay, go to visit your friends that also went the Nova Festival and survived. How to get help Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. Eyal Golan said the only help Shirel received was from the local authorities, which are strapped for cash and unable to offer adequate assistance.

Persons: Tel, Israel CNN — Meir Golan, Shirel Golan, Shirel’s, Eyal Golan, Shirel, ”, Eyal, CNN Eyal, “, let’s, it’s, Shirel didn’t, ” Omer Leshem, SafeHeart Organizations: Israel CNN, CNN, Nova Music, Nova, Israel’s Welfare, Social Services Ministry, Nova Festival, Israel Defense Forces, IDF, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Locations: Tel Mond, Israel, Gaza, Shirel’s, Tel Aviv

Karnal, India CNN —The sun blisters the arid ground in Karnal, a district in India’s northern Haryana state, where empty houses stand testament to an acute problem that’s driving some residents to take unimaginable risks. Ankit Chaudhary says he paid an agent to help him take the 'donkey route' into the US but lost his money. His account matched that of another smuggling agent CNN spoke to in Haryana. But even if Trump wins the November election, smugglers CNN spoke to in India predict an eventual revival of the “donkey” route. “In my opinion the donkey route will never completely stop,” said the first agent.

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☆ Hawaii lifeguard rescues stranded teenage kayaker
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Alaa Elassar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But finally, “I knew I couldn’t waste any more time,” Keaulana told CNN. The missing 17-year-old was Kahiau Kawai. When the sun started setting and I was going further out as it got darker, that’s when I started to worry,” Kahiau told CNN. And this kid somehow survives the whole night,” Keaulana said. Kahiau Kawai, who is wearing the long sleeve shirt, with his Kamehameha Schools kayaking teammates at the conference championships after surviving 11 hours stranded in the ocean.

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