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'I married the train driver who saved my life'
Charlotte Lay was then able to save her husband's life by helping him get a cancer diagnosis.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Raye says gaming is her secret to escaping life
Being one of the hottest artists around can be demanding and draining. But Raye says gaming helps her.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
‘I don’t want to stop her from moving on with her life’: If I die first, how do I make sure that my second wife doesn’t disinherit my children?
“Is there a way to protect everybody’s interests?”Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
When veneers go very wrong: ‘I knew I’d made the biggest mistake of my life’
They have become as routine as Botox and lip filler. But what can people do when their dream of a perfect smile turns into a nightmare?. Catherine thought she was being smart when she chose a ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
I love the NHS: it saved my life, but the operation to rescue it must be led by the people and its staff | Wes Streeting
My treatment showed me the brilliance and failings of England’s health service. But it is in crisis and government can’t tackle that alone. . When I was diagnosed with kidney cancer , in 2021, ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
My mother nursed a life-affirming 25-year grudge. Hard as I try, I don’t have the attention span | Zoe Williams
It turns out long-held resentments exist even in the animal kingdom. Does that mean they hold an evolutionary advantage?. The best thing that happened to me during the whole of the pandemic was a ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
‘My father was a teetotaling, fair-minded, liberal-leaning capitalist’: And yet I allowed ‘friends’ to borrow $120K. How do I deal with the fallout?
“Of the original 10 I had earmarked for removal from my life, I’m still in contact with two.”Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
'I never thought I would make it to this stage'
Film school graduate Shamiam suffered 70% burns as a baby and had her forearms turned into "fingers".Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
An Escape Plan for the Browns Once They (Finally) Admit It’s Over
Another week, another depressing performance from the offense, followed by credibility-sapping assurances that Deshaun Watson remains QB1, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 14 -
‘This was a money grab’: My uncle took over the family business — and left my father out in the cold. Can I claim our inheritance?
“When my grandfather passed away, my uncle continued running the business and, at that point, he decided that my father would not receive any financial inheritance.”Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Mum's 'nightmare' after deaths of son and daughter just months apart
Ten years on from the end of British combat operations in Afghanistan, a mother tells of her loss.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
‘I couldn’t cry over my children like everyone else’: the tragedy of Palestinian journalist Wael al-Dahdouh
After his wife and two of his children were killed in Gaza, Al Jazeera journalist Wael al-Dahdouh became famous around the world for his decision to keep reporting. But this was just the start of ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
The Blessed Madonna: 'Rave degenerates saved my life'
The DJ was warned off rave culture by her family, but says the people she met changed her forever.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
It's been the hardest year of my life, says William
The Prince of Wales tells reporters his year has been "dreadful", following a difficult year for the royals.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
My husband died and now I need to take over the family finances. Should I hire the adviser who brings cookies and wants me to buy an annuity?
When you’re shopping for an adviser, you should look for someone you feel comfortable with — but that’s just the startBusiness - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Adopting as a single mum in my 40s changed my life
The number of people adopting in Wales is falling, according to the latest figures.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Roob's Observations: Eagles escape with win over hapless Browns
A fantastic run-out-the-clock drive in the final minutes gave the Eagles a 20-16 win Sunday over a hapless Browns team.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13 -
Falcons escape with another last-second victory over Tampa Bay
A crucial battle for the NFC South lead once again came down to the final seconds.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27 -
'I thought I was going to die': Former police officer testifies at murder trial
In court on Monday, former police officer Adam Coy described the shooting, and killing, of Andre Hill in 2020.Top stories - ABC News - October 28 -
White ex-officer testifies in fatal shooting of Black man: 'I thought I was going to die'
The white police officer who shot and killed a Black man four years ago in Columbus, Ohio, testified that he believed a home was being burglarized and feared for his life.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Blind date: ‘Hopefully he thought I was funny, as I do try pretty hard’
Florence, 25, a political science master’s student, meets Joe, 28, a civil servant. What were you hoping for? At the very least a story and an entertaining evening, good or bad. Continue ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
Can I transfer my property to my son to reduce tax liabilities?
I own a second home in Cornwall and spend a few weeks there every yearWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Is it better for my taxes if I donate shares or cash?
You get the biggest benefit by getting rid of the biggest potential tax liability.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
I ate my way around Alsace – and survived
One man takes on the choucroute garnie, pretzels and pork knuckles of eastern France’s haute-calorie hinterlandWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
'I could see my kneecap was not where it should be'
Cam Roigard suffered a knee injury that threatened to derail his Test career before it had properly started. But he is back - quicker and stronger than ever.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
'I'm a hoarder - it's my mess and it's who I am'
Dan MacPhee shares his personal battle with clutter and what is being done to help him.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
DNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warning
Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.Top stories - BBC News - 19 hours ago -
NI hat-trick 'best night of my life' - Price
Northern Ireland forward Isaac Price says scoring a hat-trick in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Bulgaria is "the best night of my life".Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
'He was a big piece of my life': Your tributes to Liam Payne
Fans pay tribute to the One Direction singer, with many saying he played a prominent role in their childhood.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Hasselhoff says co-star 'saved my life four times'
Michael Newman, who has died aged 68, was a real lifeguard as well as acting in the 1990s TV series.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Woman calls date with convicted cardiologist "Scariest day of my life"
Stephen Matthews, a former Denver cardiologist who was convicted over the summer of drugging 11 women and sexually assaulting nine of them, faces sentencing later this week.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
‘A large part of my life’: a former Banksy associate sells his archive
At a Los Angeles-based auction, Steve Lazarides is preparing to say goodbye to a giant trove of Banksy artwork and memorabilia, expected to make millions. After several tumultuous years, the former ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Cancer diagnosis was the biggest shock of my life - Sir Chris Hoy
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy says finding out his cancer was terminal was "the biggest shock" of his life.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
'He changed my life': Stars remember Quincy Jones
Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Barack Obama lead the tributes to the music legend.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Can my ‘inner child’ help me navigate life as an adult?
People on TikTok are exploring the idea of ‘reparenting’ their younger self. Could I reconnect with mine?. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellness I’m ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Walz says campaigning with Harris was 'the honor and privilege of my life'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said being chosen as Vice President Harris’s running mate and campaigning with her over the last several months was the “honor and privilege” of his life. In a statement ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
‘They don’t understand my life’: what the Democrats misread about America
Donald Trump’s win shows party’s agenda failed to connect with voters, say criticsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
The secret life of a careworker – ‘I was blown away by how meaningful and interesting it is’
When anxiety forced Kathryn Faulke to give up her NHS job and became a care worker, she never thought she would enjoy it. Now, she has written a ‘love story’ of a book about the profession. Care ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Dining across the divide: ‘He did give me pause for thought about whether my position might be too extreme’
They are both gaming enthusiasts, but disagreed on the possible dangers. Would they be aligned on political donations or the Middle East?. Andy, 36, Cambridgeshire . Occupation Development ...World - The Guardian - October 24