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As a media columnist, even I found myself turning away from the news in 2024. But we can do things differently | Jane Martinson
More people are avoiding ‘boring’ or ‘depressing’ news for scrolling social media, but accurate reporting has never been more vital. The other night I broke a long-cherished habit. At home in time ...The Guardian - 1d -
Myles Garrett gives Browns ultimatum when discussing his future: 'I'm not trying to rebuild'
The reigning DPOY is putting winning above all elseCBS Sports - 1d -
'I'm a different person when I play': The unexpected impact of pickleball on prison life
Last year, a pickleball league was launched at New England's largest prison. Now, more than 40 facilities have adopted the sport -- and inmates say it has changed their lives.ESPN - 1d -
Is your fantasy football season over? Don't want the excitement to end when NFL does? Play fantasy basketball!
Did you get bumped from the fantasy football playoffs? It could be the perfect time to explore the world of fantasy hoops with these tips from analyst Dan Titus.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rare accounts of life for women inside notorious Iranian prison
Interrogations, beatings, cramped quarters and the tight bonds women forge inside Tehran's Evin prison.BBC News - 3d -
‘Life-Changing’ Psychedelic, for When Life Is Ending
People are turning to psilocybin, ketamine and other treatments for palliative care.The New York Times - 3d -
How to tell a hiring manager you’re interviewing for other jobs: ‘I want that person to make the best informed decision’
Each company works on different hiring timelines, which can make it difficult to navigate final-round interviews and offers.CNBC - 3d -
Dad and stepmom sent to prison for life in killing of 10-year-old girl in England
The father and stepmother of a severely abused 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England have been sentenced to life in prison for murderABC News - 4d -
Dad and stepmother who fled from U.K. to Pakistan after 10-year-old's death are sentenced to life in prison for murder
Dad and stepmother who fled from U.K. to Pakistan after 10-year-old's death are sentenced to life in prison for murderABC News - 4d -
How a young Dutch woman’s life began when she was allowed to die
At the last minute, Zoë decided to call off her euthanasia. But how do you start over after you’ve said all of your goodbyes?. It was a sunny summer morning when Zoë opened the countdown calendar ...The Guardian - 5d -
I have two life-insurance policies, but ‘rude’ agents keep calling me to change the terms. How do I stop this harassment?
“The agent said that my policy is in jeopardy of lapsing.”MarketWatch - 5d -
Jeremy Bowen: Assad's torture prison is the worst facility I have ever seen
Inside the infamous prison's corridors it becomes clear how hard it will be to mend the Syria that Assad broke.BBC News - 5d -
This Unexpected Gift Will Make Employees Happier
Support your team with the benefits of a compassionate care policy.Inc. - 5d -
Eagles' Jalen Hurts confirms broken finger on left hand, admits injury impacted his play after having 3 TDs
Hurts admitted his finger is broken after Eagles' winCBS Sports - 6d -
'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in jihadist base
BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.BBC News - 6d -
'I don't want to end up in a box when I die - I want an eco funeral'
Artist Rachel Hawthorn says an eco-friendly burial at a natural site is a "no-brainer" for her.BBC News - Dec. 15 -
'I'm 48, I shouldn't be living in a care home'
Disabled people tell the BBC a lack of accessible housing is leaving them stuck for years in unsuitable accommodation.BBC News - Dec. 15 -
How can I do more to help my parents when I have a young family of my own? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
It’s easy to feel guilty and ‘useless’ but you have options. Be honest with yourself about what you are able to do. A few months ago, my dad went into a care home. The cognitive symptoms of his ...The Guardian - Dec. 14 -
'I felt like a breathing corpse': Stories from people freed from Syria torture prison
The BBC speaks to men released from Saydnaya prison - a place known as the "human slaughterhouse".BBC News - Dec. 14 -
I don't regret blocking action against Assad when I was leader, says Miliband
The ex-Labour leader says there was "no clear plan" when MPs were asked to vote for military action against Syria in 2013.BBC News - Dec. 13 -
'I want Maddy's death to lead to more support for girls playing football'
Nina Wilson said she wants Maddy Cusack's death to lead to more support for young players.BBC News - Dec. 13 -
The last bullet: When a gun seems unloaded but can still take a life
A "magazine disconnect" on handguns can help prevent accidental shootings, but the gun industry has opposed efforts to mandate it.NBC News - Dec. 13 -
I can afford my life. Why can’t I be less anxious about money?
Being self-employed, I am familiar with my bank account’s ebbs and flows. My worries about money aren’t entirely rooted in reality. Being self-employed, I am familiar with my bank account’s ebbs ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
‘Playing games turns me into a person who makes sense’
When he was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 40, author Tim Clare saw a link to his lifelong love of board games. Here, he explains the power of the game for those who struggle to understand the ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
'I lost a year of my life when stalker moved to UK'
Stephanie Hill, a former Miss England, says her stalker sent hundreds of messages.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
'I booked The Killers as a favour to play in a room above a pub'
A crowd of 200 packed into the tiny Bivouac club, in Lincoln, to watch Brandon Flowers and co.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
How do I make sure my retirement accounts go to my wife, and then my kids, when I die?
Planning and proper documentation is required if your wishes are to be carried outMarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
This is how we do it: ‘My life with my lover exists in a different universe to my marriage’
Sebastian and Vivianna have been in a secret relationship for seven years, which has maintained its intensity despite long absences from each other How do you do it? Share the story of your sex ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
U2 bassist Adam Clayton: ‘When I was drinking, there were many times when I was out for the night and didn’t come back for a week’
The musician on kissing Diana Ross, hating his rugby-player thighs, and wanting to say sorry to Naomi Campbell. Born in Oxfordshire and raised in Ireland, Adam Clayton, 64, co-founded U2 in 1976. ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Hairy Biker Si King: 'Dave and I are best mates in life and death'
The TV chef celebrates the life of his co-star and says their friendship does not just end after Dave's death.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Review - "I'm Making This Up As I Go"
The second level in Indiana Jones and The Great Circle takes Indy inside the bowels of Vatican City. It's the first time when MachineGames breaks loose from its linear shackles, presenting you with ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Riley on inquiries: 'I tell them I'm a USC Trojan'
USC football coach Lincoln Riley brushed off the possibility of him taking a job elsewhere during his signing day news conference Wednesday.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
'I was 19 when I first lost someone close; one reaction was of extreme anger at movies'
'A future without my parents was something I could not control, but in film, I could,' writer-director Azazel Jacobs writes of his Netflix film.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?
I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance taxFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Surrendered and Played Along’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
'I worry every second': Mother of only British hostage in Gaza fears for her life
Mandy Damari tells the BBC she is increasingly concerned for her daughter Emily, who has been held for more than 400 days.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
An Italian man gets life in prison for killing ex-girlfriend in case that fueled national outrage
A 22-year-old Italian man who confessed in court to killing his ex-girlfriend was convicted of her murder on Tuesday and sentenced to life in prison in a case that fueled national outrage over ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Maher on another Trump term: 'I'm s‑‑‑ting my pants. ... I may quit'
Comedian Bill Maher said in a podcast that he is tempted to quit his show, citing the prospect of President-elect Trump’s second term. “I’m s‑‑‑ting my pants,” Maher said. “I mean, I may quit ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Tiger Woods shares return plans after back surgery: 'When I'm ready to complete and play at this level'
Woods underwent a sixth back procedure two months ago to alleviate pain endured throughout 2024CBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
‘When the tie goes on Brent takes over’: life as a comedy character lookalike
Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask ‘David Brent’, ‘Nessa’ and ‘Ali G’ what it’s actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 3