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My Sister Chose My Birthday for Her Scheduled C-Section. I’m Annoyed!
After five years of sharing birthdays with her nephew, a reader is bristling at her sister’s decision to create a perennial scheduling conflict just for fun.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23 -
Messi talks Barcelona, Inter Miami, 2026 World Cup – ‘Achieved much more than I had dreamed’
Lionel Messi was present at a recent award ceremony hosted by MARCA, where he spoke about his love for Barcelona.Messi also reflected on his successes, both at the club and international levels. He ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
AI Solves My Most Annoying Chore: Meal Planning for a Toddler
You can have a complete menu in seconds instead of searching endless recipe sites.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 26 -
‘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 -
My six-year-old daughter was shot at Sandy Hook – and I faced a torrent of abuse
Robbie Parker and his family were devastated by the death of their beloved, inquisitive Emilie. Then rightwing provocateurs claimed he was a ‘crisis actor’ and the threats began. When the blow ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
My mother was told I’d died in a house fire at 10 days old. In fact, I was kidnapped
Delimar Vera spent her early years with the woman who snatched her. Then came a chance encounter with her real mother at a birthday party .... When Delimar Vera was six years old, the woman she ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
At 36 years old, I am once again obsessed with Pokémon cards – this time on my phone
The new smartphone version of the trading card game has captured me as effectively as a Master Ball – but I’m enjoying this daily nostalgia shot. Any millennial – and any parent – will be familiar ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
After 20 years of acting, ‘My Old Ass’ filmmaker Megan Park finds her groove behind the camera
Megan Park is just getting started as a filmmakerEntertainment - ABC News - Yesterday -
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‘Being divorced, I want to look out for her’: I gave my daughter $100K for a house. She’s buying a new home with her husband. What happens to my gift?
“They have now been married for six years.”Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Why the World Bank and IMF matter more than ever
As global co-operation wilts, the twins must adapt to new realitiesWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world
The mind-boggling figure has been levied due to the company restricting Russian state media on YouTube.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — or tell me why. Do I finally cut her out of my will?
“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago -
'Back into fashion' - Wood & Haaland lead revival of old-fashioned forward
Chris Wood is helping the big target man become fashionable again after his electric start to the season for Nottingham Forest.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
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‘I can’t wait to paint myself when I’m old and knobbly’: the sensual world of Louis Fratino
His old-fashioned painting prowess and explicitly queer subject matter has made the young American artist hot property. So why are some people so shocked?. Next month, the 2024 Venice Biennale ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
‘I will be hunted down for my Taylor Swift jokes!’ Rose Matafeo on her scary return to standup
She won comedy’s top award, reinvented the romcom and now hosts Junior Taskmaster. So why does the New Zealand comic need Buddhist podcasts to get through the day?. Rose Matafeo is bad at endings. ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
When I delivered the worst of news to my dying patient, she cried – but not about her prognosis | Ranjana Srivastava
We like to think patients judge us for our medical acumen but, in fact, they observe the words we say, the empathy we show and the kindness we offer. “Now I am crying because you are sitting ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
‘I believe she made a big mistake’: My wife put her paycheck into a bank account with her inheritance. Do I now own 50% of those funds?
“I’m still working, and we’ve always filed joint tax returns.”Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
31-year-old moved to Wyoming with her husband to run a motel on track to bring in $412,000 in 2024: 'I freaking love it here'
Chris and Roxanna Harwood left Colorado for Wyoming in 2017 to take over Chris' father's motel.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
‘I feel slighted’: My husband and I are in our 70s. We married 3 years ago. He’s leaving his $1.8 million home to a 10-year-old relative. Is that normal?
‘I have almost double his pension income, as his former wives took a considerable share’Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
‘I’m convinced the U.S. will be drawn into World War III’: How do I prepare my finances?
“I believe this to be a legitimate concern. I would prefer a politically neutral answer.”Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Trump claims ‘nobody loves Puerto Rican community more than I do’ at Pennsylvania rally
Ex-president’s comments come after comedian at one of Trump’s recent rallies called Puerto Rico ‘island of garbage’. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump praised Puerto Ricans on ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
More and more, I sense I’m out of touch. Can my expat writing still call Australia home? | Mikaella Clements
Putting anything down is an exercise in vulnerability but the fear of getting my homeland wrong is embarrassing and invalidating. I’ve lived overseas for 12 years, the vast majority of my adult ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
From China with love: coastguard’s ‘creepy’ message to Taiwan during military drills
Image dispersed during Monday’s military drills likened to sexual harassment or abusive partner. A Chinese propaganda image dispersed during Monday’s military drills around Taiwan was supposed to ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
‘I retired earlier than planned’: I’m 69 and will have $6,000 a month in retirement income. The bulk of my $3.6 million is equities. Is that OK?
“I don’t expect equities to do as well over the next decade as they have in the past, but I still think they will outperform other options.”Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
I’m a 26-year-old property investor. Is now a good time to refinance — or should I flip houses before buying more?
“I’ve been investing in real estate since I was 20.”Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
My sisters want to hide $170,000 of our mother’s money from Medicaid by adding their names to her bank account. What should I do?
“The probate attorney says I could ask the court to remove sister No. 3 as co-executor, since she has acted unethically and illegally.”Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
‘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 -
My mother-in-law stole $25,000 from my husband’s emergency fund. We donated to charity rather than give her a birthday gift — and she cried foul.
“As his power of attorney, she had access to his emergency fund.”Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Passan: A wild Game 1 more than lived up to the hype of this World Series
From a moonshot to fan interference to a walk-off grand slam, this game had it all.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
UK power stations burnt wood from old forest areas, Drax emails show
Internal review acknowledges pellets ‘highly likely’ to have come from ecologically important areas in CanadaBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
24-year-old was laid off from her 6-figure tech job—now she shucks oysters for parties: 'I do feel very happy'
Hannah Chea started a part-time job shucking oysters for parties to break up the routine of her day job in tech.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
World Series 2024: Giancarlo Stanton, playing in his first Fall Classic with the Yankees, can still impact the baseball with more force than anyone else
With his prodigious power, the ALCS MVP has reemerged as a main character on New York’s run to its first World Series in 15 years.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
Liam Payne’s 1D bandmates, Cheryl, Simon Cowell and more mourn singer
Friends, family and collaborators have expressed shock and sadness over the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who has died in Buenos Aires, Argentina at age 31Entertainment - ABC News - October 18 -
‘I have little faith in the world right now’: My husband died after a long illness and our joint bank account was frozen. How could this happen?
“Am I still the joint owner of this account?”Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
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
