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Woman falls from stands to her death during Ohio State graduation ceremony

A woman who fell from the stands to her death during a graduation ceremony at Ohio State University last weekend has been identified as a Georgia resident, authorities announced Tuesday. The Franklin County Coroner’s Office said Larissa Brady, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene, just outside Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sunday. An investigation continues into how Brady fell …

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Husband arrested in case of missing South Florida woman who disappeared in Spain

MIAMI – The husband of Fort Lauderdale woman Ana Knezevich, who went missing in Spain, has been arrested. David Knezevich was arrested Saturday at Miami International Airport for “…for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a U.S. Citizen in Madrid, Spain on or about February 2, 2024.” Sanna Rameau, who is Ana’s best friend, said, “…I am happy that …

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See the 2024 Met Galas best-dressed stars and biggest moments

NEW YORK — The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities dressed in their best outfits for fashion’s biggest night. Florals took centerstage on the green carpet as stars arrived for one of the most star-studded and secretive parties of the year. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s fundraiser is reserved for the biggest names in fashion, film and art. Guests …

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3-hour Tom Brady roast on Netflix has one seemingly tense moment

Inglewood, Calif. — Three months before Tom Brady gets roasted by critics as Fox Sports’ top NFL analyst, he took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach Sunday night during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix. And it’s safe to say after the one liners and jokes Brady heard during three hours of “The …

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Trump held in contempt again for violating gag order as judge threatens jail time

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court for violating a gag order for the 10th time, warning on Monday that future infractions could bring jail time. Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated his order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury. “That jury …

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, 82, announces he will run for reelection

Washington — Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, said on Monday that he’ll seek reelection in November. The 82-year-old announced in a social media video that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate, saying serving in the upper chamber of Congress has been the “honor of my life,” while outlining a number of progressive priorities that remain. “Today …

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Booster valve glitch derails first crewed launch of Boeings Starliner spacecraft

An Atlas 5 rocket carrying astronauts for the first time was fueled for blastoff Monday night to boost Boeing’s long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship into orbit for its first piloted test flight. But trouble with a valve in the rocket’s upper stage forced mission managers to order a scrub just two hours before takeoff. It was a frustrating disappointment for …

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3 times beginners should invest in gold (and 2 times they shouldnt)

As a beginner investor, you may have heard that it’s wise to invest in gold. And that’s for good reason. Gold has a storied history as a safe investment asset and currency alternative that consumers, corporations and governments alike have leaned on throughout history. While gold has a meaningful home in most investment portfolios, it’s not necessarily the perfect asset …

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Social Security projected to cut benefits in 2035 barring a fix

The timeline to replenish Social Security is being extended. The federal retirement program said Monday it may not need to cut benefits until 2035, one year later than previously forecast, because of stronger performance by the U.S. The new projection, from the Social Security Board of Trustees’ annual report,amounts to “good news” for the program’s 70 million beneficiaries, said Martin …

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Why you should invest in gold before the May inflation report is released

Following disappointing reports for January, February and March, all eyes will turn to the Bureau of Labor Statistics next week to determine whether there’s been any success in lowering the inflation rate. Currently stuck at 3.5%, inflation is more than a full percentage point above the Federal Reserve’s target 2% goal. Inflation has not only resulted in interest rates hitting …

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