Val Kilmer, of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' fame, dies at 65

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  1 Like  •  13 hours ago

“Val Kilmer, the movie star known for roles in blockbusters like "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever," died Tuesday night at the age of 65, his daughter...”

Water shortage threatens the world's most abundant lithium reserves

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  yesterday

“Freshwater essential to lithium mining is running low in the world's "Lithium Triangle," a mineral-rich region in the Andean Plateau that stretches...”

A Vietnam vet found a dream senior living community. Then new owners jacked up the rent by 365%.

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  2 days ago

“Martha Bray's monthly maintenance fee at the River Glen of St. Charles rose from $1,395 to $6,500 following the sale of the facility to a private...”

Taliban releases American detained in Afghanistan

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“An American woman who has been held by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been freed, former U.S.”

Charlie Javice, college financial aid startup founder, found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  5 days ago

“Charlie Javice, the woman accused of swindling JPMorgan Chase into acquiring her now-shuttered college financial aid company, was found guilty on...”

Betty White's new stamp has hidden details — and a story full of heart

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“The chance to draw Betty White for a U.S. postage stamp was an easy "yes" for Boston-based illustrator Dale Stephanos.”

U.K. plans big fines for online companies over harmful content

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  6 days ago

“Social media and other internet companies face big fines in Britain if they don't remove and limit the spread of harmful material.”

Michigan grandparents detained in Mexico over timeshare dispute

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“A Michigan couple's family says they have been detained in a prison in Mexico over a contract dispute related to a timeshare.”

Teen son of ex-Yankees star Brett Gardner didn't die by asphyxia, Costa Rica officials now say

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  1 Like  •  one week ago

“Costa Rica officials reversed a preliminary cause of death for the teen son of former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner, saying Miller Gardner...”

United Airlines is raising annual fees for lounges and rewards credit cards. Here's what you need to know.

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  one week ago

“United Airlines is raising fees for annual airport lounge membership and its rewards credit cards, a test of how much consumers will shell out for...”