I Believed I Was Building My Future. Then a Bank Manager’s Words Sent a Shiver Through Me.

Pay Dirt is Slate’s financial advice column. Got a question? Share it with Christine and Iris here. (It’s confidential!) Mr. Paydirt I really messed up my retirement planning. Starting my full-time job at 18, I had a solid benefits package, which included the option to invest in a SIMPLE IRA. With a 3% employer match, […]
19 People Believed to Be Dead in Tennessee Explosives Plant Blast

Explosion at Munitions Plant in Tennessee On Friday morning, an explosion devastated a munitions plant in Hickman County, Tennessee. Reports indicate that nineteen individuals are currently missing and are feared dead as a result of the incident. The explosion took place around 7:45 a.m. at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to a report from News Channel […]
Man believed to have been killed by a bear days after sending family pictures of the animal

Missouri Man Found Dead After Sending Family Photos from Arkansas Campsite A Missouri man was discovered dead just two days after he shared pictures from a campsite in Arkansas. The police located the 60-year-old’s body several hundred yards away from the camping area near Mount Jewish on Thursday. Signs of a struggle were evident, indicating […]
Kristen Wiig reflects on why she believed ‘Bridesmaids’ was unsuccessful: ‘Well, we gave it our best shot’

Kristen Wiig admitted she underestimated the impact of “Bridesmaids” back in 2011. The 52-year-old actress shared that she had no clue about how the film would resonate with audiences in the weeks following its release. “After we premiered, I remember thinking it was like, ‘Well, we did our best,’” Wiig recalled during a chat with […]
Tyler Robinson, the man believed to be behind the attack on Charlie Kirk, hides his face during the most recent court session.

Provo, Utah – The courtroom was more empty than anything else during a recent hearing, reflecting the absence of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of the assassination of Charlie Kirk on the University of Utah campus a few weeks ago. Instead of appearing in person, the 22-year-old connected through a remote feed but without video. […]
Comet 3I/ATLAS is much bigger than scientists originally believed.

Experts have discovered that comets from outside our solar system, including one currently heading towards Earth, are much larger than previously thought. According to a new report, astronomer Avi Loeb suggests that these comets might not be natural phenomena but could even be remnants of alien technology. The comet, designated 3i/Atlas, is only the third […]
Teen believed to have killed 13-year-old near NYC Dunkin’ Donuts turns himself in to authorities

A 16-year-old boy is suspected of shooting a 13-year-old during a violent encounter related to a recent incident outside a Dunkin’ Donuts in Queens. Police have identified the teen as Jaythorne Sykes, who was a student at Campus Magnet High School. Sykes was located by authorities at a station home about noon the day after […]
Deadly shooting of 13-year-old boy in NYC believed to be gang-related, according to police identifying teen suspect

A 13-year-old boy, who was shot outside a Dunkin’ Donuts in Queens, is believed to have died on Thursday, according to police reports. Authorities claim that Jane Sykes, a 16-year-old student at Martin Van Buren High School, remains a key suspect in the incident that occurred around 8:20 AM on Monday. Sykes allegedly shot Sanjay […]
Man believed to have shot at a television station left a message about wanting to ‘do the next scary thing,’ according to prosecutors.

Man Charged in Shooting at California News Agency On Monday, prosecutors revealed details about a man accused of shooting at a local news station in California. Anibal Hernandez Santana, it seems, had a critical note about the Trump administration in his car and something concerning in his refrigerator, hinting at potentially harmful intentions. The updated […]
Man faces attempted murder charges in shooting of 17-year-old girl hit by stray bullet, believed to be linked to gang violence.

Violence Erupts After City’s Mexican Day Parade A 17-year-old girl became an unintended victim in a shooting incident attributed to rising gang violence following the city’s Mexican day parade, which also saw another man stabbed, according to police and sources on Monday. Joel Niebbs, 35, was shot in the shoulder by the teen. He had […]