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☆ She moved to Portugal with her husband to start a new life. Then the unthinkable happened
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Now Kimberly is having to navigate her way through life without her beloved husband, while residing in the destination that they chose to start afresh in. Putting down rootsIn 2021, the couple visited Portugal and decided to settle there. “It’s hard to learn Portuguese, because Portuguese people want to practice their English,” she says. “I really don’t want to start over,” she says, adding that she’s not ready to move Mark’s stuff anywhere. But while Portugal may not be filled with decades of memories of Mark, her grief remains inescapable regardless.

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☆ Blake Snell and Dodgers reportedly agree to $182 million, 5-year contract
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The two-time Cy Young Award winner broke the news personally by posting a photo of himself on social media in a Dodgers uniform — No. Snell would join two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in a star-studded rotation, giving the Dodgers the first mega deal of this offseason following Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year contract last winter. Snell’s $36.4 million average salary would rank as the fifth-highest among active deals next year behind Ohtani ($70 million), Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler ($42 million), New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge ($40 million) and Texas pitcher Jacob deGrom ($37 million). The left-hander agreed in March to a $62 million, two-year contract that included a $17 million signing bonus payable on Jan. 15, 2026, a $15 million salary for 2024 and a $30 million salary for 2025, of which $15 million would have been deferred and payable on July 1, 2027.

Persons: Blake Snell, Cy Young, Snell, Shohei Ohtani, Jack Flaherty, Walker Buehler, Zack Wheeler, Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Associated Press, Dodgers, ESPN, National League, Dodgers ’, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Giants, Cincinnati, Tampa Bay, Rays, Padres, San Diego Locations: Angeles, Philadelphia, New, Texas, San Francisco, San Diego

☆ Guy Fieri says that when his youngest son comes home from college, he 'sets a menu' for what he wants to eat
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementGuy Fieri's youngest son, Ryder, gets to choose what the family eats whenever he's back from college. That's because food "just doesn't taste the same as it does at home," Fieri told People, recalling his son's words. Guy Fieri's youngest son, Ryder, is back from college and ready to indulge in his dad's cooking. And I'm like, man, that brings tears to my eyes," Fieri told People. Although his youngest son currently lives in a college dorm, Fieri says he "can't wait" for him to get an apartment.

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☆ Blake Snell: Los Angeles Dodgers agree to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to a $182 million contract with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, according to multiple outlets, including The Athletic and the Associated Press. His average of 11.2 strikeouts per nine innings is the highest ever recorded in major league history. Snell is also one of only seven pitchers to have won the Cy Young Award in both the American League and National League, having collected the award in 2018 with the Tampa Bay Rays and in 2023 with the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers reportedly made a move for Snell following his success in San Diego, but the Seattle native eventually ended up with the San Francisco Giants in mid-March of 2024. No franchise has won consecutive Commissioner’s Trophies since the New York Yankees picked up three in a row between 1998 and 2000.

Persons: Cy Young, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, Tommy John, Snell, Yamamoto Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, Athletic, Associated Press, Dodgers, MLB, Cy, American League and National League, Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, The Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, AP, Ohtani, New York Yankees Locations: San Diego, Seattle, Los Angeles

☆ Animal rights extremist wanted for U.S. bombings caught in Wales after more than 20 years on the run
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Michael-Kosnar-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Michael Kosnar | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

An animal rights extremist believed to be behind a pair of bombings in Northern California over two decades ago was caught in Wales on Monday, authorities said. FBI Director Christopher Wray celebrated the capture of Daniel Andreas San Diego, 46, saying on Tuesday the suspect will finally be held "accountable" for his alleged acts of "violence and destruction." He's also accused of sending a "bomb strapped with nails" that went off at a nutritional company, Shaklee Corp., in nearby Pleasanton, on Sept. 26, 2003. The FBI believed that San Diego, who was born in Berkeley, bombed the firms because they had worked with another lab that had conducted animals experiments. “There’s a right way and a wrong way to express your views in our country, and turning to violence and destruction of property is not the right way," Wray added.

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“In four years, the world could be literally at 180 degrees.”Following Trump’s re-election victory, many immigrants are worried a second Trump term would introduce restrictions on the H-1B visa program, like he attempted to do during his first term. Can I be deported?”The H-1B, or high-skill visa program, is overwhelmingly used by Indians. “They do have the power to heavily audit firms and make life very difficult for companies that are hiring H-1B workers,” Khanna said. While it would dent the tech sector, everyday South Asians working in the U.S. would be targeted, despite their immigration status. “That anti-Asian phobia, anti immigrant phobia is going to be impactful in spite of having full legal status,” Syed said.

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The father of a missing Hawaii woman has died by suicide, the Los Angeles Police Department said. The investigation revealed Ryan Kobayashi, 58, the father of Hannah Kobayashi, had died of suicide, police said. Her family said Hannah Kobayashi decided to explore the area while she waited for another flight. Hannah Kobayashi. A Los Angeles police spokesperson said Monday that there was no further information available and that the investigation is ongoing.

Persons: Ryan Kobayashi, Hannah Kobayashi, Larie Pidgeon, Pidgeon, ”, Kobayashi, Hannah, “, ” Pidgeon Organizations: Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles International Airport, Nike, LAX, NBC, RAD, Los, Prevention Locations: Hawaii, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York City, Grove, San Diego County , California, Pico Boulevard

☆ Menendez brothers' bid to be freed: Where does their resentencing effort stand?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Defense attorney Mark Geragos told NBC Los Angeles that Erik and Lyle will appear remotely from the San Diego prison where they are incarcerated. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesThe recommendation came after a specialized unit within Gascón’s office that aims to implement reform-minded resentencing laws reviewed the brothers’ case. Nathan Hochman on Oct. 10 in Los Angeles. That petition, filed in May 2023, includes what Geragos has described as evidence that José Menendez was abusing Erik Menendez in the months before the siblings killed their parents.

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☆ Menendez brothers to appear in court Monday for status hearing
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Zoe Sottile | Jean Casarez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The brothers, currently incarcerated in California, may appear virtually or in person for the status hearing, scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. local time. “I believe they have served enough time.”Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez. The Menendez brothers filed a habeas corpus petition shortly after the docuseries was released, citing Rosselló’s allegations as well as a letter from Erik Menendez to his cousin that they say references the abuse. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon speaks during a news conference to announce a decision in the case of brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez. Mike Blake/ReutersWhat comes nextGascón’s failed reelection bid has cast some uncertainty over the Menendez brothers’ fate.

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☆ Uber and Lyft drivers say they're earning less — so some are starting their own ride services
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementSome Uber and Lyft drivers are starting businesses driving people they meet through the apps. Uber and Lyft drivers can make as little as $3 per ride, pushing some to look for alternatives. Brian is one of four drivers who told BI about starting his own business offering rides outside Uber and Lyft. When BI asked whether drivers are allowed to pitch their own businesses while on a trip for Uber, an Uber spokesperson said the app's drivers are independent contractors. The spokesperson also referenced company statistics showing that Uber drivers make more than $30 per hour "while active on the app."

Persons: Brian, Lyft, Uber, Torsten Kunert, YouTuber, Kunert, Phil Organizations: Business, Uber, Rideshare Services Locations: California, Ontario, Canada, San Diego

☆ Samuel Luiz murder case: Four convicted in Spain
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Four men were convicted in Spain Sunday in connection with the homophobic murder of a 24-year-old nursing assistant that sparked protests in cities across Spain and abroad. Samuel Luiz died in hospital after being assaulted by a group of people outside a night club in A Coruna in the northwestern Galicia region in July 2021. Diego Montaña, Alejandro Freire and Kaio Amaral were found guilty of aggravated murder, and Alejandro Míguez of complicity. Some 364 hate crimes related to sexual orientation or gender identity were reported in Spain in 2023, and 184 arrests were made, according to Interior Ministry data. The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights says only a fraction of hate crimes are reported.

Persons: Samuel Luiz, Diego Montaña, Alejandro Freire, Kaio Amaral, Alejandro Míguez, —, Luiz Organizations: Ministry, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights Locations: Spain, A Coruna, Galicia, Coruna

☆ 1,200 baby boomers told us what they regret about investing for retirement
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Millions of Americans facing retirement are worried they won't be financially prepared — or fear that they'll have to work forever. Others said they took Social Security too early or retired without a long-term financial plan. Some older Americans wish they'd had more investing knowledgeA major theme among BI's survey respondents was that they lacked knowledge about investing. She also didn't realize that because she has a pension in addition to receiving Social Security when she retires, she would be affected by a little-known Social Security provision that would lower her monthly check. Between her pension of $713 monthly and Social Security, which she expects will be between $1,200 and $1,400 monthly, she'll have just enough to cover her rent.

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☆ Trump names former NFL player Scott Turner as his pick for HUD secretary
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Piper Hudspeth Blackburn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named former NFL player and White House official Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development. If confirmed by the Senate, Turner would lead an agency that enforces fair housing laws, administers mortgage insurance to prospective homeowners and gives rental subsidies to lower-income families, among other things. In 2019, Turner traveled with former HUD Secretary Ben Carson touting the program. After leaving the league, Turner mounted an unsuccessful run for California 50th Congressional District in 2006. He was elected to the Texas House in 2012 and finished out his term in 2017 after losing a bid for the state House speakership.

Persons: Donald Trump, Scott Turner, Turner, Ben Carson, “, ” Turner Organizations: CNN, NFL, White, of Housing, Urban, Senate, Center for Education Opportunity, America, Policy Institute, Council, Trump, Economic, Washington Redskins, Washington Commanders, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos, California, Congressional District, Texas House Locations: Texas, Washington

☆ Biden is scrambling to change the war in Ukraine before Trump takes over
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementJoe Biden is taking last-minute measures to support Ukraine before leaving things to Donald Trump. He finally let Ukraine use US missiles to strike inside Russia and approved anti-personnel mines. These moves appear aimed at changing the war before Trump — who seems to want most to end the conflict as soon as possible — takes office. Biden, whose administration has sent billions of dollars in weaponry to Ukraine, recently lifted long-held restrictions on Kyiv's use of American-made longer-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia. And during a press briefing that same day, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration moved to forgive about $4.7 billion in US loans to Ukraine.

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The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was found guilty of murder Wednesday in a case that became a flashpoint in the immigration debate earlier this year, ahead of the presidential election. Riley’s killing drew national attention to the immigration debate after officials announced that Ibarra is a Venezuelan citizen who entered the United States illegally in 2022. UGA students during a vigil for Laken Riley on Feb. 26. Joshua L. Jones / USA Today NetworkDuring the trial, prosecutors argued that Ibarra killed Riley after she fought off his attempt to rape her. The prosecution pointed to DNA and other evidence that they said linked Ibarra to Riley on the day of her murder.

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San Diego native Kevin DiCicco is ready for his second act. The man credited with creating the movie “Air Bud” has experienced homelessness while battling multiple health issues, but the kindness of others is helping him get back on his feet. He believes that contributed to his ongoing respiratory issues that include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. But after two or three minutes, you start getting short of breath,” DiCicco explained about his respiratory issues. In addition to health issues, the San Diego man says his 90-day limit at a North County homeless shelter is almost up.

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☆ Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( George Ramsay | Christopher Lamb | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Rien Schuurhuis never expected to win this year’s cycling world championships, nor come close to claiming the race’s distinctive rainbow jersey. For the sole representative of the Vatican City in the 200-strong field, simply being at the race in Switzerland was enough. “There was one hill in the (2022) world championships and everyone was yelling: ‘The Pope’s cyclist! At every race, Schuurhuis’ ultimate aim has been to get people talking about the team and what it represents. Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, is a soccer fan who played as a goalkeeper and supported San Lorenzo while growing up in Argentina.

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The defense’s first witness, Joseph Clementi, said he was out running on the same trail as Riley the day of the murder. She testified Tuesday that Diego Ibarra told her he would "kill you, too," if she talked to police. She also admitted to having a sexual relationship with Diego Ibarra and to being upset that he may have been involved with someone else. She also said that she was the one who told Diego Ibarra about the murder that night and that he appeared not to know what had happened. The defense also called Diego Ibarra to testify Tuesday, but he did not take the witness stand because his attorney in a federal immigration case was not present.

Persons: Jose Ibarra’s, Laken Riley, Riley, Joseph Clementi, “, ”, Clementi’s, Ibarra, Clementi, Tom, Diego, Diego Ibarra, Stephanie Slaton Organizations: University of Georgia, NBC Locations: Venezuelan, Athens

Indians have become the biggest group of international students in the U.S., surpassing Chinese students this year for the first time in 15 years. New data released by the State Department in conjunction with the Institute of International Education shows that there are now 331,602 Indian international students in the U.S. (a 23% growth from last academic year), compared with 277,398 Chinese international students (a 4.2% decline). South Korea, Canada and Taiwan follow distantly as the next most common countries of origin for international students, with numbers all well under 50,000. Long the most populous at U.S. colleges and universities, Chinese international students have been falling in number every year since the pandemic. Chinese international students typically come with different priorities, Martel and Khanna said.

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The family of a 30-year-old Hawaii resident is searching for her in Los Angeles after she missed a connecting flight, sent unusual text messages and then went silent, the relatives said. The next day, she sent concerning text messages to loved ones, family members said. The three were part of a larger group of family members and loved ones who gathered in Los Angeles in recent days to launch a search effort. Family members said they couldn't speak about it in detail because they don't want to hinder investigators. The group gathered in Los Angeles is focusing its own search on the intersection of Pico Boulevard and Hill Street, near the Convention Center, LA Live and Crypto Arena, family members said.

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Courtesy Riley familyProsecutors have said a variety of forensic, digital and video evidence presented during the trial will point to Ibarra as Riley’s killer. The evidence includes a jacket police found in a dumpster near where Ibarra lived, which prosecutors say had both Ibarra’s and Riley’s blood on it. FBI Special Agent Jamie Hipkiss also testified about cellphone data he examined, which included photos on a phone connected to Ibarra from the early morning of Feb. 22. On Friday during opening statements, Ibarra’s defense attorneys said there was not enough evidence to prove Ibarra was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. She fought for her dignity, and in that fight she caused this defendant to leave forensic evidence behind,” Ross said.

Persons: Laken Riley —, —, Jose Antonio Ibarra, Riley, Tom, ” Ibarra, Donald Trump, Ibarra, Laken Riley, Rosbeli Flores Bello, Flores Bello, Diego Ibarra, Argenis Ibarra, James Berni, Jamie Hipkiss, Hipkiss, Diego, ”, Jose Ibarra, Rafael Sayan, ” Sayan, “ didn’t, ” Prosecutors, Layling Franco, Franco, Abeisis Ramirez, Dustin Kirby, Sheila Ross, Ibarra “, Laken, ” Ross Organizations: University of Georgia, U.S, Prosecutors, FBI, University of Georgia Police, ” Locations: Georgia, Athens, Venezuelan, New York City, Ibarra, Ibarra’s, New York

☆ Rain and snow fronts expected before and during Thanksgiving week, forecasters say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Multiple weather fronts will push rain and snow into the Midwest, the Southeast, the mid-Atlantic and the Northeast ahead of Thanksgiving week and some of the year's busiest travel days. Rain, snow expected this weekStarting in the Pacific Northwest, a "long duration atmospheric river" was expected to bring 5 inches of rain and at least 3 inches of snow to Oregon and Northern California beginning as early as Monday, federal forecasters and academic researchers said. The rest of the country is likely to get normal precipitation or below-normal rain during that time, the prediction center said. American Airlines said in a statement Thursday that it expects to set a record for passengers served during the holiday span, with nearly 8.3 million expected. It may be too early to tell whether brewing rain and snow systems will thwart travel and spending plans.

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☆ ‘Doomsday fish:’ A rare oarfish returns to California shores for the second time this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Dawn Sawyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The elusive deep-water oarfish – considered to be a harbinger of bad news – was spotted yet again on the shores of Encinitas, California. “We took samples and froze the specimen awaiting further study and final preservation in the Marine Vertebrate Collection,” Ben Frable, manager of the Scripps Oceanography Marine Vertebrate Collection, said in the post. “Like with the previous oarfish, this specimen and the samples taken from it will be able to tell us much about the biology, anatomy, genomics and life history of oarfish,” Frable said in the post. The fish was found in good condition according to the release, and it was taken in for examination and preservation to become a part of the organization’s Marine Vertebrate Collection. “It may have to do with changes in ocean conditions and increased numbers of oarfish off our coast,” Frable said.

Persons: Alison Laferriere, ” Ben Frable, ” Frable, ” Scripps, Santa Ana, ”, Dahiana Organizations: CNN, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, Scripps, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service, Southwest Fisheries Science, Scripps Oceanography, Obscura, Ocean Conservancy, GeoScience Locations: Encinitas , California, Grandview Beach, San Diego, Japan’s, Japan, Ocean, La Jolla, Huntington Beach, Santa

☆ How different a commander in chief will Trump be?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Peter Bergen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

On the face of it, there are sizable differences in foreign policy between Trump and President Joe Biden. In October, the Biden administration again helped to intercept a barrage of around 200 Iranian ballistic missiles, which also caused minimal damage to targets in Israel. Bringing US troops homeIn 2020, the Trump administration signed a US withdrawal agreement from Afghanistan with the Taliban. But after McMaster was pushed out of office in 2018, the Trump administration negotiated with the Taliban the withdrawal agreement of all US forces from Afghanistan. Nonetheless, the incoming Trump administration seems intent on resurrecting Schedule F, an executive order issued in the last months of the first Trump term.

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☆ Ashton Jeanty: Running back makes history as he continues excellent season
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Running back Ashton Jeanty continued his standout, historic season on Friday, setting a single-season school rushing record and helping No. 13 Boise State Broncos to a 42-21 win over San Jose State on Saturday. Such has been his consistency that Jeanty has recorded a 100+ yards game for the 10th consecutive game – a Mountain West Conference record. Currently, Boise State is 9-1 on the season, and 6-0 in Mountain West play. “All the past running backs are great and amazing but to keep the legacy and tradition going of running backs at Boise State is a big deal to me.”

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