‘Strictly terrified me!’ Chris McCausland on self belief, shame and becoming the star of the show

‘Strictly terrified me!’ Chris McCausland on self-belief, shame and becoming the star of the show

After weeks of astonishing performances and easy wit, the comic is the bookies’ favourite to win. He talks about the privilege of being the first blind person to appear – and how his daughter ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Strictly's Chris McCausland praised for 'poignant' blackout dance

Judges say the comedian's performance with dance partner Dianne Buswell was "absolutely spectacular".

Perception of people with disabilities is 'antiquated', says Strictly star

The comedian says people have low expectations about what people with disabilities can do.

Amy Dowden to miss Saturday's Strictly show

Lauren Oakley will step in to partner with JB Gill for this Saturday's show after Dowden fell ill.

Children in Need raises more than £39m

Stars and the public came together to raise money for disadvantaged children across the UK.

Racing star Billy Monger takes to the Strictly dancefloor

The TV presenter and former racing driver from Surrey is to compete in the Christmas Strictly show.

Paddy McGuinness: Chris Hoy training pushed me to 'absolute limits'

Paddy McGuinness is taking on a nearly 300-mile cycling challenge for BBC Children in Need.

Southampton show signs of hope despite indefensible self-destruction | Simon Burnton

Kamikaze defending aided Liverpool’s win but evolution of Dibling and Harwood-Bellis will be one to witness. For all that most people would always have considered the result an inevitability, there ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

A moment that changed me: I gave up my job – and found my self-esteem

When I moved with my partner to Washington DC, it was months before I was granted a work permit. At first, my confidence took a hit. Then I felt liberated to start a new life. When my boyfriend ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

39-year-old self-made millionaire: 3 habits help me build wealth and succeed as an introvert

Crush Your Money Goals founder and self-made millionaire Bernadette Joy is an introvert. Here's how she successfully promotes herself and her work online.

Business - CNBC - 21 hours ago

Self-described Nazi becomes first person jailed in Australia for performing outlawed salute

A self-described Nazi was jailed for one month in Australia, becoming the country’s first person to be sentenced to prison for performing an outlawed salute.

Bill Self brushes off becoming winningest coach in Kansas history, passing Phog Allen

Bill Self brushed off becoming the winningest coach in Kansas basketball history, even as he surpassed the guy whose name is on the arena

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Bill Self becomes winningest coach in Kansas history, Jayhawks beat Michigan State 77-69

Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Bill Self became the winningest coach in Kansas history as the No. 1 Jayhawks pulled away from Michigan State for a 77-69 victory in the Champions Classic

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Chris Wallace says goodbye to 'feisty colleagues' in one of his last shows

Chris Wallace offered a farewell to the CNN network and his coworkers after three years of employment with the company on Saturday’s airing of the “Chris Wallace Show.” “My only regret is leaving ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Chris Wallace, CNN part ways with final show highlighting memorable moments

Veteran news anchor Chris Wallace and CNN officially parted ways Saturday, with his final show featuring a montage of highlights from his short time with the outlet. The reel featured Wallace ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Kyran Thrax on healing after being groomed: 'Drag saved me'

Drag queen Kyran Thrax on finding drag, their first show and rebuilding their confidence after being groomed.

Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year

It was mostly Chris Stapleton’s night at the Country Music Association Awards

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

Soccer star Marta is on the brink of an NWSL title: "Magic moment for me"

After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.

I used to think Googling my symptoms kept me healthy. My mother’s death showed me I had to quit | Elle Warren

Tragedy, and an OCD diagnosis, reshaped my understanding of what I was doing – and why. When I got my first period aged 11, but not again for 18 months, I worried I might be the next Virgin Mary, ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Animals become less sociable as they age in similar way to humans, research shows

While decline in interactions is seen as negative for humans, it can have health benefits for animals. While Victor Meldrew was a cantankerous caricature, humans are known to become less social as ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Do people become less sociable with age? Not me – I’ve barely stopped since turning 90 | Sheila Hancock

Scientists think there may be benefits for older people who step back. I prefer to have ‘thank you and goodbye’ parties with my dearest friends. Some researchers at a Royal Society symposium, ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Becoming deaf has made me feel insecure. How can I regain my confidence? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, and you may find some comfort in learning from other people’s experiences. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Lewis and McCausland out of NI's Nations League games

Jamal Lewis and Ross McCausland will miss Northern Ireland's Nations League games against Belarus and Luxembourg because of injury.

For Phasmophobia To Be So Terrifying, The Devil Is In The Details

There's an almost imperceptible sound you hear when you cross the threshold of a haunted house in Phasmophobia , the co-op ghost-hunting game from Kinetic Games that took Steam and Twitch by storm ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Five-star Chris Cenac Jr.'s commitment makes Houston even scarier

Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars are rolling in the recruiting front. They landed the No. 10 prospect in the 2025 class on Tuesday.

Sports - CBS Sports - 12 hours ago

Amy Dowden will not return to Strictly this year

A Strictly spokesperson said the dancer is "focusing on her recovery following a foot injury".

‘It strikes me as vengeful’: My friend wants to boycott a coffee shop because of the owner’s political views. Is this what America has become?

“There was a pile-on of hate and jubilance at the thought of putting this man out of business.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

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