60 h. ago Ukraine 'fools' Russia into handing over £370k bounty after faking assassination

Ukraine was able to "fool" Moscow into giving away half a million dollars for information on who was responsible for "killing" a top general who was alive this whole time

Economics

62 h. ago Woman badly disfigured and facing millions of dollars in medical bills after stranger hurled acid on her as she enjoyed night out

Ashley Wasielewski, 46, was walking outside of Forsyth Park in Savannah when an unknown man ran up and poured the corrosive liquid on her.

Economics

3 d. ago Vile secret of Dallas husband and wife team who tried to become the new Chip and Joanna Gaines

Christopher and Raquelle Judge, of Fort Worth, marketed themselves as a custom homebuilding and remodeling business - only to pocket their clients' cash instead.

Politics

6 d. ago Millions of dollars may be steered toward the London area. Here's why.

Millions of dollars may be steered toward the London area. Here's why.  Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Events

9 d. ago Australia edge wild Boxing Day with England as 20 wickets fall in fourth Ashes Test

Fourth Test, day one: Australia 152 & 4-0; England 110Bowlers feast on green-tinged pitch on day one at MCGA record 94,199 spectators turned up to the MCG on Boxing Day and none will forget what they witnessed. An extraordinary 20 wickets tumbled on a pitch offering lavish movement and Cricket Australia were left fearing what would be a second multi-million dollar loss in this Ashes series.The first came in Perth, when that two-day series opener triggered the refunds and left visiting supporters scrambling for sightseeing trips. This fourth Test had the ingredients for a repeat, not just a surface with 10mm of grass but also a touring side in England who, having lost the Ashes and with criticism flying, looked broken before the coin even went up. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Australia edge England as 20 wickets fall on wild day one of Boxing Day Test

Fourth Test, day one: Australia 152 & 4-0; England 110Bowlers feast on green-tinged pitch on day one at MCGA record 94,199 spectators turned up to the MCG on Boxing Day and none will forget what they witnessed. An extraordinary 20 wickets tumbled on a pitch offering lavish movement and Cricket Australia were left fearing what would be a second multi-million dollar loss in this Ashes series.The first came in Perth, when that two-day series opener triggered the refunds and left visiting supporters scrambling for sightseeing trips. This fourth Test had the ingredients for a repeat, not just a surface with 10mm of grass but also a touring side in England who, having lost the Ashes and with criticism flying, looked broken before the coin even went up. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago ‘We wanted to take action’: US toy company fights back over Trump tariffs

Learning Resources is suing the administration, claiming the president’s tariffs are illegal – and millions of dollars are on the line The conveyors whir in the massive warehouse, boxes gliding at fast clip, filling up with toys ready to be shipped out for holiday gifts across the country. They make their way to shipping trucks, nearly full with hundreds of boxes by the afternoon of a recent Thursday.The 364,000 sq ft warehouse in the suburbs outside Chicago is just one of Learning Resources’ investments in the US. The company and its affiliated brands employ more than 500 people. They make about 2,000 different products, mostly educational toys such as children’s binoculars, cash registers and learning games. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr

Cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including early identification of autism, made without prior notice to AAPThe US department of health and human services (HHS) has terminated several multi-million-dollar grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics following the association’s criticisms of health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s policies.The funding cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and early identification of autism, were first reported by the Washington Post and made without prior notice to the AAP. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Fans’ chief: Huge World Cup prize pot shows FIFA can afford to cut ticket prices

FIFA confirmed on Wednesday 727 million US dollars (£545m) has been set aside for competing nations.

Sport

2 w. ago Millions hide medical conditions to cut travel insurance costs

Large numbers of travellers are reportedly missing out medical conditions when filling in forms for travel insurance - which could lead to bigger problems later on.

Economics

2 w. ago Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero

Ahmed al Ahmed, a Syrian-Australian tobacco shop owner, has become a national hero in Australia, with an online fundraiser for him raising millions of dollars

Politics

2 w. ago Nearly half of US workers believe they need this amount of money to retire comfortably

‘Companies that invest in their employees' financial well-being help transform confidence into concrete outcomes and create lasting value for their teams,’ one expert said

Economics

2 w. ago Purse pirates: UPS ripped off seasonal workers with unfair pay practices, lawsuit alleges

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit accusing UPS of stealing tens of millions of dollars in pay from seasonal workers who help deliver packages during the busy holiday season

Society

3 w. ago Hearts penalty escape sees Celtic fans cry 'corruption' as million dollar Rangers transfer question raised – Hotline

Anthony Evans took your calls after the Jambos extended their lead at the Premiership summit

Sport

3 w. ago Woman suffers horrific burns after stranger hurls acid at her in park attack

A woman has suffered horrific burns after a stranger poured a corrosive chemical onto her head while she was walking through a public park.

Events

3 w. ago Black Lives Matter leader indicted on embezzlement and wire fraud charges

Tashella Dickerson is accused of using millions of dollars in donations to pay international trips, personal real estate and grocery deliveries

Politics

3 w. ago Trump unveils new $1million gold card for visas amid crackdown on immigration

President Donald Trump has unveiled his long-awaited 'gold card' - offering legal status and a pathway to US citizenship for customers willing to pay the $1 million price tag.

Economics

3 w. ago Americans are struggling with everyday costs including medical care and food, worrisome poll finds

Nearly a quarter of Americans said they have been forced to skip buying medication due to increased prices, according to the poll

Politics

3 w. ago Hero firefighter who allowed colleagues to use the term 'fireman' after woman complained of derogatory sexists remarks has been left 'in a bad place'

Simon Bailey, who was previously praised for his bravery, lost his 27-year career at Avon Fire and Rescue Service and was left £15,000 out of pocket after losing an unfair dismissal case.

Sport

4 w. ago Patients as young as 15 have reported botched cosmetic procedures, MSPs told

Advice Direct Scotland has backed the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill.

Science