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World Oct 9

68-Year-Old Widow Gives Cash to Adult Children While Holding $310,000 IRA and Paid-Off Home

A 68-year-old widow supporting two adult children holds $310,000 in an IRA, $46,000 in savings, and a mortgage-free house, raising the question of whether her generosity threatens her own retirement security.

2 min read MarketWatch

World Oct 9

Airbnb Curates 11 US Experiences Worth Booking, From Newport Gilding to Desert Stargazing

Airbnb has narrowed its US Experiences catalog to 11 standout bookings, spanning gold-leafing workshops in Rhode Island, cowboy cooking in Texas, and stargazing in the California desert.

2 min read Condé Nast Traveler

World Oct 9

Chrysler Building Owner to Spend $235 Million Restoring Art Deco Crown

Tishman Speyer and its partners will invest $235 million in the Chrysler Building, including a restoration of its iconic crown and upgrades to the 61st-floor observation level.

2 min read BBC US

World Oct 2

Ken Urker, Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Partner, Found Dead at 34

Ken Urker, the on-again partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was found dead Tuesday at age 34. Police said the body appeared to have been there for an extended period.

2 min read CBS News

World Oct 2

Retirement Savings Divorce Rule Turns on State Law, Not Who Earned the Money

A husband who worked 14 years while his wife stayed home asked whether he owes her half his 401(k). In most states, the answer is yes — retirement savings built during marriage are marital property.

3 min read MarketWatch

World Oct 2

Celestyal Cuts Up to 60% Off 2026 and 2027 Mediterranean Cruises Through December

Celestyal's Iconic Sale discounts select 2026 and 2027 Mediterranean sailings by as much as 60% for bookings made by December 31, 2026, with last-minute departures also selling at 30-40% off.

2 min read Condé Nast Traveler

World Oct 2

East of Eden Filmed in New Zealand as Otago Region Doubles for California

The new adaptation of John Steinbeck's East of Eden shot its California scenes in New Zealand, using the dry foothills of the Hawkdun Range and the Victorian architecture of Oamaru to recreate the Salinas Valley.

2 min read Condé Nast Traveler

World Oct 2

Kamalame Cay Resort on Andros Draws Repeat Visitors With Private-Island Model

Kamalame Cay sits off Andros, the Bahamas' largest island by land mass, where the full-time population is under 8,000 — a scale that defines the resort's appeal.

2 min read Condé Nast Traveler

World Oct 2

Ben Affleck's 'Animals' Cast Urges Him to Run for Office, Citing 'Collective Disappointment

The cast of Ben Affleck's new Netflix thriller "Animals" said at the film's premiere that they want the actor-director to run for public office, citing frustration with the current political system.

2 min read Variety

World Oct 2

Marvel Drops Final VisionQuest Trailer as White Vision Confronts His Missing Humanity

Marvel released the last trailer for VisionQuest, centering on White Vision's struggle to reconcile his predecessor's memories with his own missing virtue.

2 min read Ars Technica

World Oct 2

Family of Renee Good Sues DHS and ICE Over Minneapolis Raid Death

The family of Renee Good filed wrongful death lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security and ICE, alleging agents used excessive force during a Minneapolis immigration raid that killed her.

2 min read NPR News

World Oct 2

Tennessee Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Survives Two-Drug Execution Attempt, Taken to Hospital

Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee's death row, was taken to a hospital Thursday after prison officials failed to execute her with a two-drug lethal injection protocol. Her legal team filed an emergency motion to halt the execution mid-procedure.

2 min read BBC US

World Oct 1

Psychologist Identifies 3 Signs You Are the 'Fringe Friend' in Your Social Circle

Psychologist Dr. Ferrari outlines three signs that you may be the "fringe friend" of your group, including being invited only as a last-minute replacement.

2 min read Self Magazine

World Oct 1

Manchester City vs Real Madrid Champions League Clash Tops Google Trends as Global Search Traffic Spikes

The latest Manchester City vs Real Madrid Champions League meeting drove a massive spike in Google search traffic worldwide, with fans in more than 100 countries searching for live scores, lineups and streaming options.

2 min read Google Trends

World Oct 1

PS5 Emulator Runs Commercial Games at 60 FPS in Early Alpha

A new PlayStation 5 emulator has reached a milestone by booting real retail games and running some at a full 60 frames per second, though developers caution the project remains in a very early alpha stage.

2 min read Ars Technica

World Oct 1

ICE Restricts Vehicle Stops to Trained Officers After Two Fatal Shootings

Homeland Security limits which ICE officers can pull over vehicles following fatal shootings in Texas and Maine earlier this summer, as the family of one victim sues the government.

2 min read ABC News

World Oct 1

Nia Long Says Her Career Was Never About Fame as She Reclaims the Spotlight

Nia Long opens up about choosing grace over recognition, saying her decades-long career was never driven by a desire for fame or accolades.

2 min read Self Magazine

World Oct 1

Florence Pugh Wears Custom Harris Reed Gown to 'East of Eden' New York Premiere

Florence Pugh wore a dramatic custom Harris Reed gown to the New York premiere of Netflix's East of Eden, pairing the look with beauty styling from makeup artist Alex Babsky.

2 min read Vogue

World Sep 30

After Stillbirth, Couple Says Surrogacy Tested and Rebuilt Their 24-Year Marriage

Kristina Kasparian writes that surrogacy after a stillbirth nearly ended her 24-year marriage, but the strain ultimately forced her and her husband Ethan to find each other again.

2 min read Self Magazine

World Sep 30

Student Loan Repayment Plans Compared: Which One Actually Saves You the Most Money

The plan that lowers your monthly payment isn't always the plan that costs you the least. Here's how the math works across every major federal option.

5 min read Headings Feature