'I got lonely': Why a 21-year-old theater major built an escape room in his UCLA dorm

"Code Green" is a sci-fi-inspired escape room with a heavy backstory and complex puzzles. It also resides in a dorm room at UCLA.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

36-year-old mom: How I built an Etsy side hustle bringing in $10,000 a month in passive income 'doing something I love'

"I have the freedom and flexibility I once dreamed of, all while doing something I love," writes Money Hacking Mama founder Rachel Jimenez.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

‘I had one thing young people didn’t’: how Subway Takes’ Kareem Rahma got famous in his 30s

He’s hosted Tim Walz and Charli xcx on his viral webseries, but not so long ago the downtown renaissance man was just a guy with a plan. In 2019, Kareem Rahma sat down and decided to become famous. ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Why We Got It So Wrong

It turns out a lot of people don’t behave like ambassadors from this or that group. They think for themselves in unexpected ways.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

'I used my chair lift to escape flooding'

Annie Sweeney, 94, recalls how her home in Coalisland was suddenly "swimming with water" on Saturday.

'I got a £450 fine for not showing my railcard'

Molly McGregor, 29, was fined £450 for not showing her railcard during a rail journey in May.

I Replied Stop to a Political Text Message. I Got 100 More.

Our columnist tried to cut off unwanted texts, and a barrage followed. Here’s how she ultimately banished them.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

How Trump's new tariff threats knocked one of our stocks but not the market

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

I Ran Into My Horrible Ex in My Therapist’s Waiting Room. Help!

A reader seeks advice on how to contend with the possibility of a future encounter with her ex after an explosive and painful breakup.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

'How I led police to a thief and got my bike back'

A man from Dalston traces his stolen bike and leads the police to the door of the thief.

Have I Got News for You: how does the US version compare?

The long-running topical comedy show made its way stateside in September and it’s turned out to be a far different proposition than the original. “Big up Keir Starmer,” declared a British prisoner ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'

Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.

'I got quick cash in my account but it was too good to be true'

Criminals are conning young people into using their bank accounts to launder money, fraud experts say.

Taiwanese driver recounts his narrow escape during Typhoon Kong-rey

A ride-hailing driver has recounted how he had narrow escape when a huge tree smashed onto his vehicle as Typhoon Kong-rey swept over Taiwan, also sweeping away metal roofs and sending landslides ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Aaron Rodgers: You've got to remember why you fell in love with the game

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he was "disappointed" multiple times during his postgame press conference on Sunday and that's an apt, if understated, description of the team's entire season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18

A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?

An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.

NFL star Josh Jacobs is selling his custom-built dream home in Las Vegas for $6 million

Since moving to the Packers, the running back can afford to have his pick of the most exclusive homes in the Green Bay area.

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

New Steelers pass rusher Preston Smith requested trade from Packers: 'I got what I asked for'

Smith is already taking to Pittsburgh's defensive scheme

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

First They Built a Relationship. Then They Built a Brand.

When Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum connected on Grindr, becoming the Brownstone Boys was not on their bingo card.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13

Sebastian Mack makes his presence felt in UCLA's win over Idaho State

Sebastian Mack leads UCLA with 21 points off the bench as Bruins get the victory over Idaho State at Pauley Pavilion.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 21

36-year-old in Denmark quit his job and built himself a tiny home in the woods for under $13,000—take a look inside

It took Anders Boisen on and off eight months to build the 6.5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide tiny home in the outskirts of Aarhus.

Business - CNBC - November 16

‘I can hardly walk across a room’: David Lynch urges smokers to quit after emphysema diagnosis

The Twin Peaks director, who began smoking at eight, says he ‘saw the writing on the wall and it said, “You’re going to die in a week if you don’t stop”’. The film-maker and lifelong smoker David ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

‘I get to escape’: Eva Longoria is leaving the U.S. and selling her $19 million L.A. mansion

The actress says she believes the country will become a “scary place” if Trump keeps his promises.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

Fantasy Film Room midseason review: Surprises, disappointments and why RBs matter | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

It's Thursday and 'Fantasy Film Room' is back with Nate Tice and Matt Harmon. The two dive into our midseason review and reveal their biggest fantasy surprise and disappointment of the 2024 season ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

IMAX’s stock is up more than 70% this year. Here’s why an analyst sees more room to run.

IMAX Corp.’s shares have climbed 71.2% in 2024, and analyst firm Wedbush sees more upside ahead for the high-end movie-theater operator.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

'I got my life back.' Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program

After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O’Brien brought home with her anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder

Health - ABC News - November 11

Mohammad Rasoulof Had to Escape Iran to Finish His Most Daring Film Yet

Facing an eight-year prison sentence, Mohammad Rasoulof had to make the most difficult decision of his life.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 22

Ohio State's Will Howard gets revenge on Penn State with homecoming win — 'He refused to lose'

Will Howard dreamed of playing for Penn State as a kid, but never got a scholarship offer to go there. He didn't play his best Saturday in Happy Valley, but he did just enough to will the Buckeyes ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Denzel Washington says gay kiss in 'Gladiator II' was cut

“Gladiator II” is set to release next week, bringing audiences the glory and gore of the Roman Empire: Swords will be unsheathed in this blockbuster sequel and heroes will rise — and perhaps share ...

The Simpsons Hit & Run Dev Gives Tragic Update On Why We Never Got A Sequel

2003's The Simpsons: Hit & Run is a beloved classic game that never got a sequel, and now another key detail has come to light that probably won't make fans very happy to hear.. Lead designer Joe ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Even His Parents Were Younger Than I Was

No matter. We were crazy for each other.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 15

Even His Parents Were Younger Than I Was

No matter. We were crazy for each other.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 15

Why I was wrong about the US election

Economics, ‘vibeonomics’ and the Trump swing

World - Financial Times - November 14

A Relationship Built on Music and Laughter

“We make each other laugh every day,” Jeffrey Grossman said of his bond with Karl Hinze, whom he met in 2009.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1

Technical analyst DeMark says his models are flagging major caution for the holiday week

Markets have often changed their trend around holidays, and one widely followed technical analyst says that shift may happen again.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Why Business Travelers Can Now Expect Fast, Automatic Refunds for Major Flight Problems

The regulator’s new rules set time limits for delays deserving refunds, and impose reimbursement for other airline changes undermining service to passengers.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Why is a bill looking at New Zealand’s founding document causing major upset among Māori?

Bill introduced in parliament this week wants to reinterpret Treaty of Waitangi, which upholds Māori rights. Since New Zealand’s right-wing coalition government took office a year ago, its policy ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Why Republicans think their Senate majority could last the decade: From the Politics Desk

Republicans predict their newly won 53-seat Senate majority in the 2024 election could give the party control of the chamber for several cycles to come.

'I got lonely': Why a 21-year-old theater major built an escape room in his UCLA dorm

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