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Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his mom and gets a second chance at family
MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Adler’s discovery that he was stolen from his Chilean mother as a baby came as a shock, sparking an identity crisis that lasted years and led to a reunion with his biological mother earlier this year.
“It’s been so eye-opening to see who my people are,” Adler said. “I feel th ... (full story)
LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflicts
NEW YORK (AP) — Global conflicts from South Sudan's political crisis to the United States' recent war with Iran are putting more children at risk of suffering.
One humanitarian duo wants to ensure conflict-stricken children get funding for an often-overlooked need: education. Under an agreement announced May 27, the LEGO F ... (full story)
Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainable
NEW YORK (AP) — Your favorite pair of jeans may have traveled around the world through cotton farms, dye houses, wash facilities and factories before ending up in your closet. The denim may have never been worn but it is stonewashed, sanded, chemically faded or laser-treated to look like it.
Those processes can require sig ... (full story)
Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps, prediction markets
When Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the second year in a row, Kalshi shared a photo of him on Instagram with the words, “Wait he’s goated.” When a video of NBA player Damian Lillard recovering from an injury circulated online, Kalshi’s main competitor Polymarket posted, “The league is cooked.”(full story)
Matthew Perry's assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Perry’s live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the “Friends” actor’s descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with a fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced last week to three years and five months in prison, bringing an end to the legal saga surrounding t ... (full story)