‘I never want you around your grandchild’: the families torn apart when adult children decide to go ‘no contact’

Some cases of estrangement stem from a traumatic childhood. But in others it can come as a shock to parents who believe they did their best. People on both sides of family rifts share their ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

How Much You Should Support Your Adult Children Financially, According to a Harvard Happiness Researcher

Want your kids to be happy, self-sufficient adults? Then follow this rule of thumb on when to support them financially.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

Carville to MSNBC host: 'When the paddy wagon comes, you and I are going to be in the back of it' if Trump wins

Democratic strategist James Carville suggested to MSNBC host Ari Melber that "when the paddy wagon comes, you and I are going to be in the back of it" if former President Trump retakes the White ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Olivia Rodrigo is right: you shouldn't date anyone who wants to go into space. But I have other red flags | Arwa Mahdawi

The pop star has reminded us to shun would-be astronauts such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. But what about people who hang toilet paper the wrong way?. Olivia Rodrigo does not want to hear about ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Four words you never want to hear: ‘You can’t retire now’

If you really want to stop working, get sound advice about how long your money will last.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

What should I do when a credit card debt collector contacts me?

If you've been contacted by a debt collector about old credit card debt, here's what you should do.

Longing for Grandchildren When Your Child Doesn’t Want Kids

A growing number of Americans are choosing not to have children. Their parents are grappling with what that means for them.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The moment I knew: I was an activist out at sea – but all I wanted was to go home and marry Aaron

Early in their relationship, Nelli Stevenson made it clear she had no interest in settling down. But after an adrenaline-fuelled day at sea she realised she wanted nothing more. Find more ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Your Call: When do you pull a QB mid-game?

The Giants benched Daniel Jones mid-game, a decision that didn't impact the outcome but could reverberate in the locker room.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

How to prepare your online accounts for when you die

Most people have accumulated a pile of data on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimes

Tech - ABC News - October 24

I worked in child protection for 13 years. Aboriginal families know what’s best for our children | Debra Swan

It is not enough for the NSW child protection system to claim it has good policies; we need to see those policies implemented effectively. Our fight for our children is ongoing. I’ve fought for ...

World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago

'I feel unsafe when I go out in the dark' - Nick Robinson's daughter tells dad

BBC host Nick Robinson interviewed his daughter about actress Saoirse Ronan's comment that women think about safety all the time.

I Don’t Want to Live in a Monoculture, and Neither Do You

Few things can change your perspective for the better more than being attacked from both sides of America’s culture war.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Netanyahu addresses Iranian people: You and I do not want war

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Dolly Parton: ‘I was sorry when Dolly the sheep died – though I don’t want to be cloned’

As she launches a new LP and her own wine, the country legend answers your questions on her tough childhood, how she recorded Jolene, and why she’ll never retire. How important were the ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

'I think you can be consistent': How NFL refs decide who gets ejected (or not) for head hits

How can one player cause a concussion and not get ejected, while another is tossed for a milder hit to the head?

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Biden to nation: 'You can't love your country only when you win'

President Joe Biden stepped into the White House Rose Garden on Thursday to speak to the nation for the first time since his party's bruising defeat at the polls.

Displaced Gaza girl, 6, who carried sister to safety says she wants to go back and see her family

Qamar Subuh carried her sister Sumaya home to Al Bureij after taking her to the hospital in central Gaza in a viral video that many felt underscored the impact Israel's assault has had on ...

Why you should give your child a dumbphone if you want them to be smarter | Torsten Bell

New research reveals how app usage affects grades, adding to parents’ worries about mental health. First, the good news. We middle-aged Brits are no longer condemned to the conversation- and ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Fabian Hürzeler: ‘When I see myself on the sideline I sometimes think: are you crazy?’

Brighton manager on his work for an art dealer, competitive board games and why being as young as his players helps. To understand Fabian Hürzeler’s journey to becoming the youngest permanent ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

CNN bans conservative guest for telling Muslim journalist 'I hope your beeper doesn't go off'

CNN has banned Ryan Girdusky from appearing on the network again after he told Mehdi Hasan "I hope your beeper doesn't go off," an apparent reference to the spate of exploding pagers in Lebanon ...

Nikki Haley supporters torn between Trump and Harris: Deciders Focus Group

In the final installment of the NBC News Deciders Focus Group produced in collaboration with Syracuse University, Engagious and Sago, Margaret Talev shares how voters who supported former Gov. ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

This open enrollment mistake can cost you and your family thousands, according to a doctor and CFP

Don't overlook the choices you'll have to make after you've got your health, dental and vision insurance sorted out.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

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

Washington teen accused of fatally shooting 2 adults, 3 children

A teenager is accused of fatally shooting five people, including three children, at a home in Fall City, Wash. KING's Natalie Swaby reports.

The moment I knew: after their first meeting, my young son hugged him goodbye – and didn’t want to let go

Jen Smith was a single mum with a one-year-old when she matched with Andre on a dating app. Their first date was short and sweet – by their second she knew he was the one. Find more stories from ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

‘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 - November 5

Here's an earnings homework checklist so you can be ready when your companies report

You never want to be playing catch-up in real time while trying to make important buy, sell, or hold decisions.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after no contact with her family for 20 months

Human rights activists say imprisoned Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova has resurfaced after more than 20 months without any communication from her, and has met with her father

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Harris to hecklers at rally: 'I think you meant to go to the smaller one down the street'

Vice President Harris taunted hecklers demonstrating Thursday at one of her campaign rallies in Wisconsin, quipping that they should instead be attending a "smaller" rally "down the street." Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

‘You tried to tell yourself I wasn’t real’: what happens when people with acute psychosis meet the voices in their heads?

In avatar therapy, a clinician gives voice to their patients’ inner demons. For some of the participants in a new trial, the results have been astounding. In the summer of 2019, when Joe was 21, he ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

'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".

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 start

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Pakistan want turning pitch again for decider - Masood

Pakistan captain Shan Masood says he wants another spinning pitch for the third Test against England in Rawalpindi after such a surface helped his side set up a series decider.

When Gift Wrap Is Your Passion

For three prop stylists, this holiday task is a particularly creative pleasure.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

Here’s the deal: AI giants get to grab all your data unless you say they can’t. Fancy that? No, neither do I | Chris Stokel-Walker

Data is vital to AI systems, so firms want the right to take it and ministers may let them. We must wake up to the danger. Imagine someone drives up to a pub in a top-of-the-range sports car – a ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

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 hinterland

World - Financial Times - October 25

E.P.A. Toughens Requirements to Remove Lead Paint Dust Around Children

The new rules consider any detectable level of lead dust in a building a “lead hazard,” requiring property owners to pay for cleanup.

World - The New York Times - October 24

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