Todd Meadows’ mom says the Deadliest Catch star was put on medical leave just one month before his death at age 25. Angela Meadows told TMZ on Wednesday, March 4, that her son was hit in the head about one month ago while onboard his ship. Following his injury, Todd was checked out by a doctor, which is the crew’s protocol. Angela explained that a medical professional determined Todd sustained a concussion and he flew back home to Washington to recover. According to Angela, that was the last time Todd’s family saw him before he died. “The last photo I…

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana dropped his bid for a third term on Wednesday in a surprise withdrawal just minutes before a filing deadline for candidates.Daines, 63, said in a statement that he wrestled with the decision for months before deciding to retire. He…

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Today’s Mini Crossword was a bit tricky. I was thrown off by 1-Down, as it turns out there…

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled its long-awaited industrial plan, rolling out a “European Preference” that shuts China out of European public funding and tightens the screws on Beijing’s future investments in the European Union. The move comes after 200,000 European jobs were wiped out in energy-intensive industries and the…

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Artificial intelligence: boom, bubble or bust? Probably a mix of all three. Whatever comes of it, it increases investment risk. It suggests that a lot of retirees and near-retirees need to rethink their portfolios. The problem is not just that much of the stock market’s exuberant valuation hangs on data…

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