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Kazakhstan Crash: Loud Bangs, Pilot’s Warning & ‘Drunk Azerbaijani Plane’; Survivors Recall Horror

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Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over ‘tragic’ plane crash, but doesn’t say if Russia is to blame

Two U.S. military officials told NBC News that they had intelligence indicating that Russians may have misidentified the plane and shot it down.
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Putin apologises for plane crash, without saying Russia at fault

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Hairy giant tarantula: The monster among mini tarantulas with ‘feather duster’ legs

The newly discovered tarantula Trichopelma grande has unusually hairy legs for a ground-dwelling species. It’s also much bigger than its relatives — and scientists aren’t sure why.
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Push your limits in 2025 with one of these 7 regional hiking challenges

Dare yourself to take on new trails in 2025 with one — or all — of these local and regional hiking challenges. There are more than 50,000 acres of open space in San Diego County, plus thousands more in Southern California, with several organized challenges that explore the area’s trails. Some are easier, like the Living Coast Discovery Center’s Trail to Bay Challenge, while others — such as …
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Kazakhstan plane crash survivors say they heard bangs before aircraft went down

Survivors of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day say they heard at least one loud bang before the aircraft crashed.
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An advance payment of $943 from Social Security is approaching

On December 31, 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue an advance payment to a select group of Social Security beneficiaries. This initiative aims to provide financial support to those in need, ensuring stability and security for eligible individuals.
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I’m inheriting my elderly parents’ $680,000 investment portfolio — it’s managed by a long-time adviser with a 1.75% fee. Should I fire the manager for taking too high a cut or stick with him?

This is one of the bigger financial decisions you’ll make.
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7 simple money-saving hacks that will boost your finances in 2025

Small habits can mean big savings.
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‘Wild that we do have billionaires’: Bill Gates, worth $100-plus billion, would be happy to ‘take away 62% of what I have’ — and says the rich in America ‘should pay more’ in taxes

Would other ultra-wealthy Americans be willing to give up as much?