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‘My mother is being catfished’: She fell ‘madly in love’ with a man over Facebook. How do I convince her that it’s a scam?
“My sister and I found loads of evidence online that this is a fake account. There are actually numerous fake accounts on various platforms that use this guy’s images.” -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Defiant Biden Hits Campaign Trail as Democrats Discuss Replacement
The president’s halting debate performance spurs turmoil in the Democratic Party over its 2024 candidate.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
The truth about vaginas: how I became a committed vulva-splainer | Zoe Williams
Janelle Monáe’s trousers do not represent a vagina. They represent a vulva. Have some respect!. I have a stick up my arse about the difference between “less” and “fewer”, and women in the generations below have the same about “vagina” and “vulva”, ... -
The Guardian - World
Euphoria felled by reality and scant ambition – I have seen what could be Labour’s future | Aditya Chakrabortty
Thatcher’s old heartland is now a microcosm of the nation. Labour ended years of Tory rule there, but it struggles with that legacy and new expectations. Take what follows as a parable, then a warning.. An arm of British government has been in ... -
The Guardian - World
I spent months interviewing people about their sex lives. This is what I learned
Flirting in China, sex work in Australia, dangerous liaisons in Nigeria – intimate relations vary wildly around the world, as I discovered while compiling a global special of the Guardian’s This is how we do it column. A friend of mine moved to ... -
The Guardian - World
Is Cambridge University right to enforce a retirement age? I think so – who wants to be a ‘job blocker’? | Mary Beard
Some say it’s ageist, and they have a point. But whether in academia or elsewhere, it’s only fair for younger colleagues. Mary Beard is an author, an honorary fellow of Newnham College and former professor of classics at Cambridge UniversityWhat ... -
The Guardian - World
At age 40 I performed in the med school musical – and learned humility is my superpower | Roland Bull
I was both the oldest and least mature member of the cast, grinning from ear to ear as I stumbled through the choreography. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI’m what might generously be described as a late bloomer. I spent my 20s and 30s ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Not as Fast as I Used to Be.' The Defiant Speed Demon Trying to Set a Tour de France Record at Age 39.
Mark Cavendish is a single victory away from setting an all-time mark for stage wins. That’s why he’s back, and trying to lug himself over the mountains in scorching heat. -
GameSpot - Tech
Hyper Light Breaker's Roguelike Loop Didn't Engage Me, But I Want To Give It Another Chance
Something about Hyper Light Breaker just isn't working for me. Having played about 30 minutes of the game at Summer Game Fest, I left my time with the game not really wanting to play more of it. And for a roguelike, that feels like a pretty big ... -
The Guardian - World
Goodbye, Andy Murray: how the fiery kid I once watched became a Wimbledon hero | Kevin Mitchell
Two-time champion’s ambition, endurance and competitive grit has been something to marvel at over the past two decades. Tennis without Andy Murray is like summer without wine; Wimbledon without Murray is like strawberries without cream. And, at ... -
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Canadian man makes history after receiving zero election votes: ‘I am the true unity candidate’
Félix-Antoine Hamel ran in federal election to protest the country’s lack of electoral reforms. A Canadian man has made history by receiving zero votes in a contested federal election, after running as part of a protest over the lack of electoral ... -
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‘I Know I’m Not a Young Man’: Biden Confronts Doubts During Forceful Rally
President Biden tried to minimize concerns about his fitness for office, saying he would not be running if he didn’t think he was up to the job.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
The secret lives of porn addicts: ‘I am meticulous about covering my tracks’
As pornography use soars, some men feel their behaviour is moving from a compulsion to an addiction. They describe how this affects their health, happiness and relationships. Tony is in his 50s and recently did a rough calculation of how much of ... -
The Guardian - World
After 15 years away I moved back to the UK fearing the worst. What I found startled me | Gillian Harvey
Despite years of austerity and Tory rule, I have seen incredible resilience, humour and optimism. Fifteen years ago I moved to France with my husband and a burgeoning baby bump, lured by low property prices and the chance to quit our jobs as ...United Kingdom -
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It’s time for Gen X–ers nearing 60 to give their retirement plans a reality check
The oldest members of Generation X are hitting a key retirement milestone, but they may be on a “collision course.” -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Rutter gets Olympics call two months after giving birth
Amber Rutter has been named in Team GB's Paris Olympics shooting squad just two months after giving birth. -
ABC News - World
Vandals behead a controversial sculpture of Mary giving birth to Jesus in an Austrian cathedral
Vandals have beheaded a controversial sculpture featuring the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus that had been exhibited in the cathedral in the Austrian city of Linz -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 40 with two school-age kids. I want to leave my corporate job and live off the interest from my $500,000 investments. Is this a wise move?
“Should I pay off the mortgage or go with the plan to make money through investments?” -
MarketWatch - Business
‘Our children have varying degrees of success’: My husband and I are in our 80s and have $300,000 to leave our 3 kids. Do we give more to our underemployed son?
“At 56, he has few prospects for his future.” -
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'I never feared a penalty shootout - I relished them'
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart explains why he loved taking part in shootouts, whether he was trying to score goals or save them. -
The Guardian - World
Life at the heart of Japan’s lonely deaths epidemic: ‘I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried’
Some 68,000 people are expected to die alone and unnoticed in Japan this year, police say, as the population continues to age. “We occasionally greet each other, but that’s all. If one of my neighbours died, I’m not sure I would notice,” says ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Podcast | Voter Concerns About Age Elevated
The WSJ’s John McCormick breaks down a 90-minute face-off that brimmed with insults and policy contrasts. -
NBC News - Top stories
Boa constrictor gives birth to 14 baby snakes after living alone for nearly a decade
A Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor kept at a school in England gave birth to 14 babies last month, despite having no contact with another snake for nearly a decade. -
ABC News - Entertainment
Jackie Clarkson, longtime New Orleans politician and mother of actor Patricia Clarkson, dead at 88
Public officials in New Orleans are praising the memory of Jaquelyn Brechtel “Jackie” Clarkson — a former Louisiana legislator and three-term New Orleans City Council member who died this week at age 88 -
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I replaced my TV with the Anker Nebula projector
The Anker Nebula Capsule is a compact portable projector with a crisp and bright image and great sound. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Abel Ruiz: "I will help the team to grow"
Quique Cárcel: "We are very happy to have Abel with us. He has an optimum level to complement the offensive part of the team. He can be a very important player for us".Abel Ruiz: "I would like to tha... -
Financial Times - World
Can I change our house deeds?
Due to my footballer husband’s income our house is listed in his sole name and I worry what could happen if we divorce -
The Guardian - World
‘Here I found respect for who I am’: the French citizens who choose to leave
Scores of highly qualified French citizens from Muslim backgrounds have left the country in recent years. Even as she climbed up the corporate ladder in France, Ophélie Rizki’s after-work routine remained unchanged. Each evening as she got into ... -
The Guardian - World
I just found out who my real father is. What do I do now? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
DNA tests can reveal some huge hidden secrets. Take time to process your own feelings before coming to terms with your new family tree . I’m happily married with adult children, and grandchildren. One of my children bought me a DNA testing kit ... -
NBC News - Top stories
'I don't debate as well as I used to': Biden tries to move on from his tough debate at an energized rally
RALEIGH, N.C. — President Joe Biden tried to turn his disappointing debate performance into a rallying cry for his supporters at an event on Friday, painting himself as down but not out as some in his party whisper about replacing him atop the ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Anita Desai: ‘After I left India, I had to train myself to express my opinions’
At 87, the Indian author has been shortlisted for the Booker prize three times, and has written her first novel in a decade. She talks about leaving India to teach and write around the world – and feeling like a stranger everywhere. The day of my ... -
The Guardian - World
Robert F Kennedy Jr brushes off sexual assault allegation: ‘I am who I am’
Independent candidate says ‘I am not a church boy’ after ex-nanny tells Vanity Fair he assaulted her at his home in 1998. Robert F Kennedy Jr has responded to an allegation that he sexually assaulted an employee by stating: “I am not a church ... -
The New York Times - Business
Ann Lurie, Nurse Who Became a Prominent Philanthropist, Dies at 79
A former hippie who chafed at wealth, she married a Chicago real estate titan and, after his death, donated hundreds of millions in her adopted city and beyond. -
NBC News - Top stories
That question about child care costs at the debate? The thousands who petitioned for it are still waiting for an answer.
Reshma Saujani, Moms First CEO, urged candidates to outline their plans to make child care more affordable. -
NBC News - Top stories
Former NFL player Daniel Muir’s mother-in-law accuses him of hitting 14-year-old son, now missing
Indiana State Police are asking for help locating the 14-year-old son of former NFL player Daniel Muir after the boy’s grandmother alleged his father gave him a black eye and split lip.NFL -
The New York Times - Top stories
The White House Brushed Off Questions About Biden’s Age. Then the Debate Happened.
President Biden’s allies can no longer wave away concerns about his capacity after his unsteady performance at Thursday’s debate as worries among Democrats grow.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Is Biden Too Old? America Got Its Answer.
Three Opinion writers weigh in on the first presidential debate of 2024.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Geraldo Rivera on Biden's debate performance: 'I wanted to hug him'
Television news pundit Geraldo Rivera said he felt bad for President Biden after watching him debate former President Trump on Thursday night. "It was so dramatic, it was jaw dropping and I felt so badly for our president. I wanted to hug him," ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
How many CD accounts should I have? What experts say
It can be difficult to determine how many CDs you need. Here's how experts say you should approach the issue. -
The Hill - Politics
Alyssa Farah Griffin: 'I feel duped' by Biden's team
"The View" host Alyssa Farah Griffin says after watching President Biden's shaky debate against former President Trump, she feels deceived by the White House about his fitness for office. "I feel duped," she said Friday on the ABC daytime talk ...Joe Biden