Roya Piraei, 25, was living with her parents in the city of Kermanshah, Iran, when protests began over the death in police custody of Mahsa (Jina) Amini, a young Iranian Kurdish woman charged with wearing her headscarf improperly. On Sept. 20, Roya’s mother, Minoo Majidi, was chanting slogans with other protestors when security forces on motorbikes shot her at close range. She died with 167 shotgun pellets in her back.

I Can Get It for You Wholesale was a major Broadway show, written by Jerome Weidman, with music and lyrics by Harold Rome. Arthur Laurents, who wrote the book for West Side Story and Gypsy, was directing. The producer was David Merrick. They were all Broadway royalty, and I thought there wasn’t much of a chance that they’d want to hire me. That’s my negativity, which I inherited from my mother.

After several years of remote working, work bags may not be top of mind. But for many workers, commuting is back. Whether you've returned to transit twice daily or are heading into an office or coffee shop a couple of times a week, the right backpack can add comfort and organization to your workday. Read on for our picks of the best backpacks for work. What to consider when buying a backpack for workConsider your commuteDo you live in a big city and commute using public transit?

The holidays are once again upon us filling calendars with present shopping, present wrapping and eventually, the main event: present opening. If you’re making a list and checking it twice, you’re probably aware of the fact that Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 this year. Mark that day on your calendar for extra savings on some big-ticket items including TVs, home goods and electronics. The best part is you don’t even have to be at the mall at 6 a.

There are dozens of apps designed to help you budget smarter, track your spending, set financial goals, and keep an eye on your investments. Some are free while others charge a monthly fee, which could be worth it if you can save more money or pay off debt faster. We narrowed down the field of personal finance software to a handful of standout apps that offer brilliant financial insights, simple user interfaces, a host of useful features, and, above all, help you hit your financial goals.