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At least four people have been killed and 18 injured in a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, police say.“Multiple shooters fired multiple shots on a group of people” late on Saturday in the Five Points South area of the city, Birmingham police officer Truman Fitzgerald said.Officers found the bodies of two men and one woman at the scene, while a third man later died of bullet wounds in hospital, Birmingham Police said.Detectives are investigating whether the gunmen walked up to the victims or drove by, Mr Fitzgerald said. No suspects have been arrested.He added that they believed the shooting was…

Joan Vassos, Joey Graziade and Kelsey Anderson Disney/Brian Bowen Smith/Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic As Kelsey Anderson received an onslaught of comments about fiancé Joey Graziadei’s connection with Dancing With the Stars partner Jenna Johnson, fellow franchise star Joan Vassos is making sure the couple ignore the criticism. “Don’t even listen to those people and let them doubt your love and question yours and Joey’s commitment to each other,” Joan, 61, wrote via Instagram comment on Saturday, September 21. “This is a show and you are real life. Enjoy this crazy ride with him and only feel the joy!” Several hours earlier, Kelsey, 26,…

I wish I could say that therapy has been peachy keen, that I have never ugly cried during a session, or that the world is now filled with sunshine, rainbows, and engagement rings. But none of that has really been the case.In fact, couple’s counseling has felt more like I’m getting my Ph.D. in Adulting with a focus in Handling Situations Maturely from Solutions University.Despite its challenges, couples therapy has also been enlightening and emotionally rewarding. Here are some things that surprised me about it.A couple’s therapist is not a personal refereeThe reason my boyfriend and I started couples therapy…

The national household median income grew by about 4% between 2022 and 2023, according to the latest Census Bureau Current Population Survey estimates. That may not seem like much, but it’s the first significant annual increase Americans have seen since 2019, the Bureau reports. From 2018 to 2019, the median household income nationally grew about 7%. But then it stayed around the same or dropped slightly — until 2023.At the state level, income changes were even more drastic. South Dakota saw the largest increase both in dollars and percentage growth.The median household income there was $81,740 in 2023, up from $69,850…

ReutersGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz, seen here on the campaign trail in Werder, Brandenburg, this weekThe far right could be on the brink of its first election victory in a state known as the bastion of Germany’s social democrats.Brandenburg, close to Berlin, has been governed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) ever since German reunification.But two million voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for a tightly fought regional election that Alternativ für Deutschland (AfD) stands a chance of winning.It would add to the AfD’s recent election successes – and prove a major embarrassment for Scholz, who…

The battle for California reignites once again on September 22, as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season. One of the most intense rivalries in the NFL, fans are bound to see that extra drive to stomp out the competition from both teams this Sunday. Watch 49ers vs. Rams on SlingAfter an unlucky streak of injuries, both teams will be stepping onto the field this Sunday with some notable gaps in their lineup. The 49ers are missing McCaffrey and Samuel, while the Rams will be without Nacua and Kupp. So…

An island off the coast of Mahone Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada, is for sale for $7.3 million.Strum Island has a luxurious lodge and amenities for guests who want to escape a stressful world.The current owner won’t be able to spend as much time there and has listed it for $7.3 million. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe”…

Martinus Fredericks meets me outside the police station in South Africa’s Atlantis, a somewhat forlorn semi-industrial town on the outskirts of Cape Town. On this winter’s morning, Atlantis is shrouded in fog. After a firm handshake, he leads me across the road into an unmarked building. On the second floor, at the end of a wide, airy corridor that also houses the community radio station, we enter an empty coffee shop with six plastic tables adorned with black tablecloths and gold place settings. Over tea and sandwiches, Fredericks tells me how an astounding midlife revelation led him to become the…

Are Todd and Julie Chrisley headed for divorce? Even the strongest marriages can crumble under extraordinary pressures. And prison is certainly that. A Chrisley divorce has been a topic of fan conversation ever since the reality show couple found themselves behind bars for  bank fraud and tax evasion charges.  Todd was sentenced to 12 years in jail while Julie received a seven-year stint. However, Julie may be looking at an even earlier release than her husband, and that has many worried she may start the process of divorcing her husband. Would it shock anyone? No – but what is the…

Jared Schwadron operates in New York City, the Hamptons and Miami and is the latest get for Compass as it competes to build a roster of top agents in lean times. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. The ever-competitive agent recruiting wars continued apace this week, with Compass announcing that it has picked up high-profile New York-based…