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I tried playing video games stoned for the first time in my 50s – and I have some thoughts | Dominik Diamond
Marijuana is legal where I live in Canada, so I decided to give it a try and see whether it would improve my gaming experience – or just end in a panic attack. I have a complicated relationship with marijuana. I wish I liked it more. But I’m a ...The Guardian - World -
I got bitten by a feral cat and my hospital copay wiped out my savings. I’m 50, single, with no kids. Should I cash out my $12,000 life-insurance policy?
“I was thinking about cashing it out, and using the money to max out a SEP or Roth IRA for the year. Can I max out both? Or only one.”MarketWatch - Business -
At least 50 people have died in a week as record heat scorches India
Summer heat hit India early this year, and with temperatures soaring over 120 degrees, deaths blamed on the scorching conditions are soaring, too.CBS News - Top stories - India -
South Africa heading for 'coalition' as partial election results have ANC under 50%
South Africa is heading closer to the reality of a national coalition government for the first time as partial election results put the ruling African Nation Congress well short of a majorityABC News - World -
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John Lennon's guitar, lost for 50 years, sells for record $2.85 million
The Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar was used by the Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison.CBS News - Top stories -
Motorola Edge 50 Pro Review: A Solid Midrange Android Phone
A compact design, capable triple-lens camera, and lovely display are saddled by limited processing power and lackluster software updates.Wired - Tech -
Cost of Trump tax cuts soars 50% amid ‘abuse’ of business loopholes
Extending the 2017 tax law that was the signature achievement of Donald Trump’s administration will cost 50% more than originally forecast, because wealthy taxpayers have found loopholes that significantly reduce their tax burdens.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Janelle Monáe: ‘I have to feel a film role in my pubic hairs. They have to vibrate’
As she prepares for a UK tour – including Glastonbury – the singer and actor answers your questions on Prince, what makes her blush, and why we shouldn’t ostracise AI. You always look immaculate. Who are your style icons? 12monkeysThat’s very nice ...The Guardian - World -
I’m 57 and single. I have $630,000 in retirement savings. Should I pay my 3.75% mortgage before retirement?
“The savings I have gets very little in interest.”MarketWatch - Business -
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Texas town deploys snow plows after 50-degree temperature swing and 2 feet of hail
As severe weather continued Thursday across Texas, residents of a southwest Texas town reported a dramatic temperature drop on Wednesday.ABC News - Top stories -
The IRS plans to offer free online tax prep in all 50 states. Here’s what it means for you.
The IRS plans to expand the types of tax returns it can handle with Direct File, the government’s free online tax-prep platform.MarketWatch - Business -
‘My peers have 10 to 20 times more set aside for retirement’: I’m 67 and have $100,000 saved. I want to retire in three years. Can I do it?
“I’m estimating an income of $3,500 to $3,700 per month from Social Security, and around $750 a month from a pension.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I have a modest Roth IRA that hasn’t performed well’: My wife and I are savers — and happy driving our old cars. Where should we invest $15,000?
“We are satisfied with our older Toyota and Honda for now.”MarketWatch - Business -
'By the time my pension's sorted, will I be here?'
A former police officer fears she may not live to see the pension boost she has been promised.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump attorney: 'In my soul' I believe Trump is not guilty
Former President Trump's attorney Todd Blanche doubled down on the belief his client is not guilty in his hush money case, arguing following the verdict that it was difficult for his team to receive a fair trial. "I very much believe that the jury ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Why I Told My Dad to Spend More Money
And why you should unlock the hidden benefit of intentional spending in your golden years.Inc. - Business -
How can I get my mother to contribute to my kid’s college savings instead of buying more toys?
At 31, this mom is too stressed from struggling to repay her own college loans to think about what’s coming up for her kid.MarketWatch - Business -
How can I get my mother to contribute to my kid’s college savings instead of buying more toys?
At 31, this mom is too stressed from struggling to repay her own college loans to think about what’s coming up for her kid.MarketWatch - Business -
I’m moving overseas to study and my mum wants to track my phone. How do I push back? | Leading questions
Conceding to her request doesn’t do your relationship any favours, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Take this as an opportunity to develop the relationship as two adults. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI’m moving away to ...The Guardian - World -
‘I’m a mother in my 40s and I’m financially independent’: I’m about to inherit $850,000. What should I do with my windfall?
‘I make about $100,000 annually, and I have $50,000 in savings and stocks.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘He’s planning to bleed me dry’: My husband turned into a monster after we married. I own a $1.3 million home. How do I save myself and my finances?
“I am planning my escape after five long years, feeling foolish for staying in this marriage for so long.”MarketWatch - Business -
Tomorrow I will cast my vote in India’s elections. Democracy itself is at stake | Amit Chaudhuri
There have been highs and lows during the country’s long voting period. Now pessimism is setting in. Tomorrow I will vote. I’ll probably walk to the same mid-20th century bungalow that I walked to five years ago – it was once a primary school my ...The Guardian - World -
Nvidia’s billionaire founder: The No. 1 thing I believe today that my younger self wouldn’t understand
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there's "plenty of time" in any given day, if you prioritize what's most important. His younger self would've disagreed, he says.CNBC - Business -
Shaznay Lewis: ‘I asked my husband to describe me in three words. They were not printable’
The All Saints singer on needing the fire brigade, wanting to be an ambulance driver, and an embarrassing accident in Gucci . Born in London, Shaznay Lewis, 48, founded All Saints with Melanie Blatt in 1993; Nicole and Natalie Appleton joined ...The Guardian - World -
‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?
“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘We’re on good terms’: My wife and I are getting divorced, but want to keep our 3% mortgage rate. What could go wrong?
“Given that she’s not planning to buy a house, it should not impact her by keeping her on the loans and the deed.”MarketWatch - Business -
Alzheimer’s Takes a Financial Toll Long Before Diagnosis, Study Finds
New research shows that people who develop dementia often begin falling behind on bills years earlier.The New York Times - Business -
Geno Smith can't wait for Seahawks to 'unleash' offense, says new OC has 'plays that I have never seen before'
Ryan Grubb spent the last two seasons as the offensive coordinator of the Washington HuskiesCBS Sports - Sports -
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Scientists develop cheap and quick spit test for prostate cancer
DNA test, which takes seconds to collect, can detect men at high risk and spare others unnecessary treatment. Scientists have developed a spit test that could “turn the tide” on prostate cancer worldwide by spotting the disease earlier, detecting ...The Guardian - World -
Scientists develop method of making healthier, more sustainable chocolate
Approach replaces sugar with mashed pulp and husk of cocoa pod and uses less land and water. Healthier and more sustainable chocolate could hit store shelves after Swiss scientists and chocolatiers developed a recipe that swaps sugar for waste ...The Guardian - World -
Chance to see northern lights returns: Here's where aurora may be visible
The chance to view the northern lights returns for several U.S. states this weekend as a solar storm blasts magnetic material toward Earth.The Hill - Politics -
A sense of optimism and the chance to chat: how Bogotá is giving respect to unpaid carers
An innovative programme in the Colombian capital is giving a new kind of support and confidence to caregivers, most of them women. . Adela Rubiano Hurtado does not feel there was a point when she made the decision to care for her granddaughter. It ...The Guardian - World -
Donors raise $233,000 to give US cart pusher, 90, chance at retirement
Dillon McCormick, an air force veteran, had been supporting himself by pushing carts in Louisiana’s triple-digit temperatures. Thousands of people have donated about a quarter of a million dollars to a 90-year-old US air force veteran who has been ...The Guardian - World -
Women's 3-on-3 league developed by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier to debut in January
Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier’s 3-on-3 league Unrivaled is set to debut in January with players earning the highest average salary in women’s professional team sportsABC News - Sports -
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Betting markets give lower chance of Trump election win, even as billionaires back him
Donald Trump’s chance of winning the White House race appears to have declined after his conviction in his Manhattan hush-money case. At the same time, Trump has been getting fresh support from billionaires.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
I Was Skeptical of the ‘Zombie’ Trump Case. I Stand Corrected.
The prosecutors convinced me — as they clearly and overwhelmingly convinced the jury.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump