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The Christmas that went wrong: I was 19 – and my best friend and a date stood me up
I’d just flown in to New York and it was all going horribly wrong. Then a fortune teller told me something bad was about to happen .... I was in New York to visit my friend, M, who had moved there ...The Guardian - 1h -
My best friend of 40 years has a skewed impression of me. How do I set her straight?
Big ‘about us’ conversations can be tricky between friends, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Try small, good-humoured stop signals instead. Read more Leading questions My best ...The Guardian - 6h -
Photos of myself make me shudder in horror. Does that mean I’m hideous?
Obsessing over pictures of yourself isn’t necessarily superficial. It’s almost inevitable, writes advice columnist Jessica DeFino. Hello Ugly, . Photos of myself make me shudder in horror. I ...The Guardian - 17h -
‘I desperately wanted friends, and flings, and to understand myself’: Clairo on making one of 2024’s best albums
After her second album anguished about new fame, the US artist self-released the soulful Charm, an exercise in learning to let go of control and embrace the unknown. • The 50 best albums of 2024: ...The Guardian - 17h -
2024's Best-Selling Games In The US So Far
Top sellers Circana, the research group formerly known as NPD, has published its latest monthly US sales report, providing an updated look at the best-selling games of 2024 thus far. With the ...GameSpot - 14h -
The 50 best albums of 2024: No 2 – Cindy Lee: Diamond Jubilee
The mysterious and theatrical singer’s monumental 32-track album is a parallel dimension of nostalgic pop, its pristine tunes rivalling the greats of the 20th century. • The 50 best albums of ...The Guardian - 16h -
The 50 best TV shows of 2024: No 3 – One Day
A word of mouth phenomenon thanks to pitch-perfect turns by Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod, the David Nicholls romance provided joy, tears and 90s nostalgia galore. • The 50 best TV shows of 2024 • ...The Guardian - 20h -
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 - 1d -
The 50 best albums of 2024: No 3 – Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft
Stepping aside from her role as pop’s conscience, Eilish looks inward to tell murky love stories on her third album, and returns to her teenage flirtations with the macabre. • The 50 best albums ...The Guardian - 1d -
'Lonely' Laura makes 300 friends in six weeks
The Scunthorpe Lovely Ladies Group is now staging regular meetings and even a Christmas party.BBC News - 2d -
22 Best Gifts for Travelers Who Are Always One Flight Ahead (2024)
Shopping for the best gifts for travelers? Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.Wired - 2d -
The 50 best albums of 2024: No 4 – Clairo: Charm
The singer-songwriter’s best album yet conjures low-lit jazz bars with swelling, sultry songs of attraction and desire, fleshed out with flurries of brass and vintage Wurlitzers • The 50 best ...The Guardian - 2d -
From Bob Dylan to Stevie Wonder: the best late-era albums by musical greats
When pop stars are deemed ‘past their peak’, it’s easy to dismiss their work. But do that and you might miss out on hidden treasure. Here our critics celebrate unexpected gems from the likes of ...The Guardian - 2d -
How Black Doves subverts the gay best friend stereotype
Ben Whishaw is Keira Knightley’s gay bestie in pulpy Netflix thriller Black Doves but he’s playing more than mere sassy sidekick. Black Doves , starring Keira Knightley as a spy whose cover is ...The Guardian - 3d -
The 50 best albums of 2024: No 5 – Beyoncé: Cowboy Carter
This freewheeling embrace of the singer’s roots was also a triumphant reclamation of a genre that had long shunned its Black origins. • The 50 best albums of 2024 • More on the best culture of ...The Guardian - 3d -
3 gift recommendations from CNBC Make It staff that I actually bought for myself—and use every day
I'm much more comfortable buying a gift if a real person has bought and loves it. Consider these ideas double-recommended.CNBC - 4d -
Rockets GM says they don't want to make a big trade, but NBA Cup has shown why they may eventually need one
Houston's offense badly needs a late-game joltCBS Sports - 4d -
'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 - 5d -
Charlamagne tha God on people celebrating UnitedHealthcare CEO's death: 'I don’t understand'
Radio host Charlamagne tha God was puzzled why some people are celebrating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death. He questioned what Luigi Mangione’s killing of Thompson in Manhattan earlier ...The Hill - 5d -
This is how we do it: ‘Now that we’re having sex, can I still call myself asexual?’
Physical intimacy with Phoebe is just a ‘lovely way to connect’ says Ali – but neither see it as a crucial part of their relationship How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...The Guardian - 5d -
Meet the N.B.A.’s Most Unapologetic Team: ‘No Friends on the Floor’
It’s been a long time since the league has had a team as feisty as the Houston Rockets.The New York Times - 6d -
2024 Army vs. Navy Game odds, picks: Best bets to make for 125th meeting between Black Knights, Midshipmen
Trust the Process with these betting picks for the storied rivalry game set to take place on SaturdayCBS Sports - 6d -
In-Laws Can Make for Good Friends
How a brother-in-law became my best friend.The New York Times - 6d -
Spurs' Chris Paul says he wants to play one or two more NBA seasons before retiring: 'I love hooping'
The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer is currently in his 20th NBA seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 12 -
The 10 best global albums of 2024
DJ Love celebrated car horns, Kenyan metalhead Lord Spikeheart traversed trap and doom, while 82-year-old Milton Nascimento joined forces with Esperanza Spalding. • More on the best music of 2024 ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
What’s on Your Best-of List for 2024? We Want to Know.
Best cocktail or mocktail? Best advice? Best app you discovered? We want to know your highly subjective, hyper-specific, genre-agnostic favorites from the past year.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Woman who stole £86,000 from best friend's charity must repay it
Lindsay MacCallum stole £86,000 from Rainbow Valley, set up in memory of her friend's daughter who died of cancer.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
The 20 best albums of 2024
Check out the 20 best albums of 2024 as selected by Times pop music critic Mikael Wood.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 11 -
The 50 best albums of 2024: 50-11
Nick Cave rediscovers his lust for life, Ariana Grande embraces new love, and Kneecap raise a Republican ruckus, as we continue the countdown of the year’s best albums. • More on the best culture ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
33 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2024): Make Learning Fun
We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squish—or even tear apart and rebuild.Wired - Dec. 9 -
Ranking best NWSL signings of 2024: Temwa Chawinga, Barba Banda, USWNT stars make huge impact
There was plenty of movement before the season, but these are the best moves that paid off the most this past seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
We want what’s best for the Observer – and the Guardian. That’s why the deal with Tortoise makes sense | Ole Jacob Sunde
The world’s oldest Sunday paper must have resources, a modern strategy and a new focus to thrive. This agreement guarantees all three . The strategic direction of the Observer was set several years ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Pennsylvania is the key to understanding Democratic defeat in 2024
Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is a strong contender for the presidential nomination in 2024, but he will have to account for the half dozen other Democratic governors who will run to ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
I want a relationship before it’s too late, but I don’t trust myself to stay safe | Ask Annalisa
You’ve made a great start by seeking professional help, but before dating again you could try getting used to social interaction in a safe, group setting • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Music Review: CHVRCHES' Lauren Mayberry makes feminist pop on debut solo album, 'Vicious Creature'
Lauren Mayberry, frontwoman of the Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES, liberates herself from preconceptions on a punchy debut solo album, “Vicious Creature," writes The Associated Press’ Elise Ryan ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Tua Tagovailoa takes blame for 5-7 Dolphins record: I put 'myself in harm's way' ... left 'my guys out to dry'
Tagovailoa missed four games due to another concussionCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Best Albums of 2024: Charli XCX, Mk.gee, MJ Lenderman and More
Charli XCX, Mk.gee and MJ Lenderman top our pop music critics’ lists this year.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'
Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
I understand why Joe Biden wants to protect his son Hunter. But it doesn't make it right | Arwa Mahdawi
This is another example of a two-tiered justice system that routinely shields the powerful – and punishes the powerless. ‘No one is above the law,” Joe Biden tweeted in May . He probably should ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business Honorees
Meet the companies innovating, inspiring, and operating at the very top of their games.Inc. - Dec. 3