NYC resident asked for tips to rid home of dead body smell — many came to the rescue

It seems New Yorkers clearly know way too much about how to deal with odor from dead bodies, and helped a shocked redditor. “I’m kinda freaking out because I can smell it IN MY APARTMENT.”

https://nypost.com/2022/09/29/nyc-resident-asked-for-tips-to-rid-of-dead-body-smell-on-reddit/

Amid heat wave, Cal State Long Beach art students plead for air conditioning

Cal State Long Beach art students protest hot classrooms

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-29/amid-heat-wave-cal-state-long-beach-art-students-plead-for-air-conditioning

Ukraine and Taiwan build common ties, defying pressure from China

The Ukrainian leader of a of pro-Taiwan caucus of lawmakers in Kyiv has said China is “proving to be a friend of our enemy.” He added Taiwan could play a role in rebuilding Ukraine.

https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-and-taiwan-build-common-ties-defying-pressure-from-china/a-63281471?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

The Bank of England saves the day (not really)

Well, the wrecking ball dollar ran into a bit of a buzzsaw yesterday, and as the day went on the dollar lost its grip and the BBDXY ended up losing 5 index points on the day. The British pound …

https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/the-bank-of-england-saves-the-day-not-really-but-what-the-heck-202209291231

Ex-inmate forced to give birth on dirty floor, slid amniotic sac under door: suit

A 26-year-old Maryland woman alleges she was forced to give birth on her jail cell’s dirty floor – and slid her amniotic sac under the door to prove she was about to deliver — as staff ignored her pleas for help. Jazmin Valentine claimed in a federal lawsuit that nurses at the Washington County lockup…

https://nypost.com/2022/09/29/woman-claims-she-gave-birth-alone-on-jail-cell-floor/

Two violent Sunset Park robberies caught on NYPD video

Two violent Sunset Park robberies – one inside a beauty salon and another out on the street – happened less than two weeks apart and were captured on disturbing surveillance footage.

https://nypost.com/2022/09/29/two-violent-nyc-robberies-caught-on-surveillance-video/

Queen Elizabeth II died of old age, death certificate confirms

Queen Elizabeth II’s death certificate was published Thursday and records that she died of old age. She was 96.

     

http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/713632876/0/usatoday-newstopstories~Queen-Elizabeth-II-died-of-old-age-death-certificate-confirms/

Russia says it will formally annex Ukrainian territories on Friday: Live updates

NATO called damage to the Nord Stream pipeline ‘of deep concern’ and vowed a response to any deliberate action against ‘critical infrastructure.’

     

http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/713622926/0/usatoday-newstopstories~Russia-says-it-will-formally-annex-Ukrainian-territories-on-Friday-Live-updates/

Reporter wades into floodwaters to save stranded nurse

CNN affiliate WESH reporter Tony Atkins waded into flooding caused by Hurricane Ian to rescue a stranded nurse caught by the rising waters on her way to work.

https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2022/09/29/reporter-rescues-nurse-florida-hurricane-ian-nr-vpx.cnn

Can most Californians even afford to retire?

More than 7 million Californians have had no access to a workplace retirement program. Can the CalSavers program help?

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2022-09-29/what-to-know-about-calsavers-retirement-plan