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Iraq Veterans, 20 Years Later: George W. Bush ‘Owes Me a Beer, at the Least’
Nearly 20 years after their deployment to Iraq, veterans grapple with their younger selves and try to make sense of the war.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
A new start after 60: one bite of chocolate led me to reinvent myself at 62
Jane Swayne was devastated when her children’s charity lost its funding. But she found another path and passion – and became a professional chocolatier. At 62, Jane Swayne ate a chocolate that ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
The pet I’ll never forget: Caesar the goldfish, who meant as much to me as any dog
Caesar and I both cheated death. Maybe that was why I became so attached to him. To anyone else, Caesar would have seemed an ordinary goldfish, swimming in his orange, bug-eyed way around his tank. ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
‘Grief is giving me this beautiful, deepening understanding’: Phil Elverum on loss, new love and his landmarks of US indie
His wife died, he became a single parent and his next marriage swiftly ended. After these trials, the hugely acclaimed singer-songwriter explains why he’s turning outward to consider the world ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Tyreek Hill doesn't mention arrest when asked about wrist despite reportedly saying it made the injury worse
Hill reportedly has a torn ligament in his wristSports - CBS Sports - November 12 -
A moment that changed me: I forgot about love – then found the man of my dreams
He walked into the room at my singles dinner party and everything stopped. After years of stop-start relationships and a broken engagement, he led me to a happier world. When I got engaged in 2002, ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
‘Modern Love Podcast’: He Saved Me. Now It Was My Turn to Save Him.
They say it’s a bad idea to start a new relationship when you’re fighting an addiction, but Laura Cathcart Robbins decided she had to break the rules.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13 -
My moth hell has given me sympathy for all fellow sufferers – even the 1% | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
When infestations affect Notting Hill billionaires, it reminds you that it’s the little winged bastards who truly own this city. While reading of the case of the super-rich couple suing the ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Jahmyr Gibbs: I didn't expect the Lions to draft me, I know the Cowboys wanted to
The Cowboys have tried and failed to move the ball with a couple of over-the-hill running backs, Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook, this season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16 -
‘I’m 38 and completely broke’: I earn $50,000 a year. What professional degree will guarantee me six figures?
“I am willing to put in an extra 1 to 4 years of schooling and use student loans to pay for it.”Business - MarketWatch - November 17 -
The pet I’ll never forget: Osci, the cat who rescued me when I needed him most
When my best friend died, my black-and-white moggy didn’t leave my side for weeks. Then suddenly he was nowhere to be found …. Deep into Covid, my best friends convinced me it would improve my ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Are you tired all the time? Me too – but I think I’ve worked out why
Biting back anger, holding in tears: we use a huge amount of energy trying to avoid our emotions. And it’s exhausting. Are you feeling tired?* I’m going to take an educated guess that the answer is ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
I Tried to Teach My Son Soccer. Here’s What He Taught Me.
After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation.World - The New York Times - November 19 -
Lend me your ears: great Shakespearean actors given hi-tech talking portraits
A radical new exhibition celebrates stars including Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart by combining subtly moving artworks with their own voices. The results are uncanny. . Great actors have always ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Jaguars' Doug Pederson open to changes, taking blame for rough losing skid: ‘Start with me’
The Jaguars officially secured their 11th losing campaign in the last 14 seasons after Sunday’s blowout loss.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18 -
‘You made me reimagine my game’: Federer pays tribute to retiring Nadal
Swiss publishes emotional letter on social media Spaniard bidding goodbye at Davis Cup finals Roger Federer has published a long letter paying tribute to great rival Rafael Nadal ahead of the ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
'You beat me -- a lot': Roger Federer, Serena Williams react to Nadal's potential final match
Rafael Nadal's career possibly came to an end on Tuesday at the Davis Cup after losing to Botic van de Zandschulp.Sports - ESPN - November 19 -
A moment that changed me: a kind stranger saved my life – and changed my attitude
I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and at one stage was so ill I woke in hospital to find the nurses crying. A stem cell donor was found who rescued my health and followed this up with a ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
George Burley: ‘People tell me their own ways of dealing with cancer. It’s great support’
Former Ipswich manager is enjoying the club’s resurgence under Kieran McKenna, having taken them to great heights more than 20 years ago. Every so often, George Burley takes a walk through the park ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Opera singer Bryn Terfel: ‘Who would play me in the film of my life? Meat Loaf’
The bass-baritone on nerves at King Charles’s coronation, upsetting conductor Daniel Barenboim, and a nasty dog bite. Born in north Wales, Bryn Terfel, 59, made his Welsh National Opera debut in ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Tim Robbins: ‘You’re telling me Netflix is the future of cinema? We’re in big trouble’
With Silo, the actor – known for his strong political stances – is still choosing roles he truly believes in that echo real life. But he’s now concerned about the wider future of his own industry, ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
The moment I knew: a huge water balloon hurtled towards me – and he jumped in front of it
In her first year of university Chantelle Van Niekerk didn’t want a relationship. But then she met Rico, her intellectual and emotional equal. Find more stories from The moment I knew series ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
‘Deep in my madness, witches gave me hope’: Elizabeth Sankey on motherhood, depression and witches
While battling through the darkness of severe postpartum anxiety, Elizabeth Sankey saw a light of solidarity in the stories of witchcraft. Four years ago, when my son was only one month old, he and ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
I’ve written a diary every day since I was 14. What does that say about me?
Reading four decades of entries, I realise ego can take precedence over world events, life is never too dull to record – and I’ve learned not to take myself so seriously. “Hello! I said to myself ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
My children don’t care about me. I’m 61 and want to rewrite my will. Where do I start?
“I do not see myself living with my children at the end of my life.”Business - MarketWatch - 14 hours ago -
Kaya Scodelario on Skins, scares and sex scenes: ‘I was called an English rose – it really pissed me off’
She became famous in the late 00s as Effy in Skins, and now she’s back in Netflix drama Senna. She talks about growing up poor in London, why she loves doing action films – and the pitfalls of ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago