The Catholic archdiocese of New York is finalizing an $800 million settlement with over 1,300 clergy sex abuse survivors, bringing a long legal battle to a close and offering a measure of justice.
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Discover why Bill Murray seemingly despised making 'A Course Called Ireland,' a golf travelogue through Ireland, yet it's being hailed as an 'extremely fun to binge' watch that offers a fascinating, existential look at fame.
Severe flooding in the US Four Corners region has led to widespread devastation, including rooftop rescues, mass evacuations, and impassable roads across Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah, with some areas experiencing historic water levels.
Over one million supporters of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rallied on Rio's Copacabana beach and São Paulo's Paulista Avenue on the eve of Brazil's election runoff, hoping to propel him to a historic comeback against far-right rival Flávio Bolsonaro. The election is tightly contested, with polls suggesting a narrow victory for either candidate, and the stakes are high for the future of Brazilian democracy.
An immigrant detainee, Luis Sandoval, 48, from El Salvador, died at the D Ray James facility in Folkston, Georgia, amidst an ongoing hunger strike protesting prolonged captivity and poor conditions. Reports indicate hunger strikers were threatened with force-feeding. Sandoval was found with a ligature around his neck, and his death is under investigation, though his participation in the strike is unknown. This marks the 60th death in ICE custody since the second Trump administration began.
As winter approaches, Maine families are confronting record-high heating oil prices, making it the most expensive season ever. With half of the state's homes relying on fuel oil, the crisis is severely impacting rural areas like Aroostook County, where low incomes and long distances exacerbate the struggle. Fuel dealers are operating at a loss, non-profits are overwhelmed with aid requests, and residents are forced to make impossible choices between heat and other necessities. The soaring costs have made the economy a top issue for voters, with politicians scrambling to offer solutions amidst widespread hardship.
Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio gubernatorial campaign faces a major backlash over a controversial ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother, who calls Acton a liar. Despite Acton's history of childhood abuse by her stepfather, Ramaswamy and Donald Trump defend the ad, a move that is alienating moderate and independent voters and could jeopardize Republican gains in Ohio, potentially turning the state purple again.
