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22 March

U.K. man gets 37 years for fatally poisoning couple with fentanyl, rewriting their will

A British man has been sentenced to 37 years in prison after poisoning a husband and wife with fentanyl and reworking their will to seize control of their business. The sentence for Luke D’Wit is “among the most significant sentences ever secured” after an investigation by Essex Police Department officers, the department said in anews release. D’Wit, 34, first met …

22 March

Measles spread to at least 3 other states after trips to Florida

Measles cases that turned up in at least three states this year were linked to visits to Florida, federal and state investigators concluded, shedding light on some of the early infections that have fueled an uptick of the highly contagious virus. Florida’s health department thinks families of the cases earlier this year from Indiana and Louisiana may have crossed paths …

22 March

Recent assaults, attempted attacks against Congress and staffers raise concerns

U.S. Capitol Police found the razor nearby, but not the suspected attacker. Three young women who work for Rep. Mike Carey, an Ohio Republican, made a late afternoon three-block trek to a coffee shop on Capitol Hill in September, the congressman told a House panel this week. A man lunged at them with a razor and threatened to attack. The …

22 March

Domino and other U.S. sugar companies accused of conspiring to fix prices in antitrust lawsuits

Three antitrust lawsuits filed by food businesses in federal court in Minnesota this week accuse some of the largest U.S. sugar-producing companies of conspiring to fix prices. The lawsuits name United Sugars, which includes American Crystal Sugar and the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative; Domino Sugar; Cargill; other producers, and a commodity data company. The plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuits include Great …

22 March

This NBA star always dreamed of being a teacher. So students in Brooklyn got the substitute teacher of a lifetime.

For most basketball players, making it to the NBA is the ultimate dream. But Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges has another dream as well. “My other dream was being a second grade teacher,” the small forward told CBS News. “I think just helping kids has always been a big thing of mine.” Why second grade? “Because I loved second grade …

22 March

State Farm wont renew homeowners coverage for 72,000 California homes and apartments

Sacramento, Calif. — State Farm will discontinue coverage for 72,000 houses and apartments in California starting this summer, the insurance giant said this week, nine months after announcing it wouldn’t issue new home policies in the state. The Illinois-based company, California’s largest insurer, cited soaring costs, the increasing risk of catastrophes like wildfires and outdated regulations as reasons it won’t …

22 March

Charity that allegedly gave just 1 cent of every $1 to cancer victims is sued for deceiving donors

The Women’s Cancer Fund raised $18.3 million by vowing to help patients, telling donors that their money would help pay the living expenses of women going through treatment for the disease. But a new lawsuit from the FTC and 10 states allege that the bulk of the money instead went to pay the charity’s president and for-profit fundraisers. The lawsuit, …

22 March

Want to book a last-minute 2024 spring break trip? Experts share tips on saving money on travel

As the countdown to spring break ticks closer, airlines are bracing for an unprecedented surge in travelers, with an estimated 167 million passengers expected to fly during March and April, marking a 6% increase from last year. But finding a deal may require some flexibility, experts say. Among the millions looking to escape the daily grind is the Ayala family, …

22 March

Stellantis recalls nearly 285,000 Dodge, Chrysler cars over potentially deadly airbag defect

Stellantis has recalled thousands of Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 cars because of a manufacturing defect that could cause airbags to rupture unexpectedly, resulting in metal fragments flying out, potentially killing passengers. Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) said in recall documents that it began investigating the inflator issue last month and found that some of the “affected vehicles may have had …

22 March

5 surprising ways to get a lower mortgage rate this spring

The home buying landscape has shifted dramatically over the last couple of years. At the height of the pandemic, 3% mortgage rates were common, but home prices were also surging and a shortage of inventory was adding to the stress on buyers. These days, housing inventory remains low in many markets and home prices remain elevated. But the big difference …

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