‘You have to get over the me thing’: Kevin Bacon on money, marriage – and learning to live with himself
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Kevin Bacon details his experience trying to be a regular person for a day: ‘This sucks’
Kevin Bacon decided to spend a day as a normal guy—and he quickly realized he prefers living his life as a celebrated celebrity. -
The Guardian - World
‘This sucks. I want to go back to being famous’: Kevin Bacon’s experiment as a ‘regular person’
The actor wore prosthetic teeth, nose and glasses to experiment with anonymity – but found queueing and a lack of adoration challenging. Immersive research into the everyday lives of normal people conducted by the actor Kevin Bacon has revealed ... -
CNBC - Business
Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist: Over 12 years, I learned 3 key lessons that can help anyone 'live a more meaningful life'
Frederik Pferdt, who helped shape Google's creative culture, learned lessons he still uses every day, including some from founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page. -
The Guardian - World
‘They have you over a barrel’: how scammers, touts and bots took over driving tests
It can take you six months to get a driving test in England – unless you’re willing to pay a middleman up to £350. What’s behind this black market? And is there any way to avoid it?. I have much good fortune in my life, but in one respect I am ... -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
‘The Bear’ Gets a Glow Up. Is That a Good Thing?
Styles staffers talk about the show’s turn to fine dining and its flashy cameos. -
The New York Times - Business
Things to Bring to College That You Can’t Buy at Target
They won’t add bulk to the car or much cost to the bill, but they’ll help keep your college student safer. Pepperoni is also involved. -
GameSpot - Tech
Zenless Zone Zero Tips - 20 Things To Know Before You Play
The city of New Eridu awaits you in Zenless Zone Zero. As humanity's last bastion against the cataclysmic effects of the Hollows, it's up to siblings Belle and Wise, known as Proxies, to aid various agents in navigating a dangerous world. We know ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Experts doubt Trump will get conviction tossed in "hush money" case
As the case enters a new phase, experts remain skeptical that former President Donald Trump's 11th-hour effort to overturn his conviction will be successful.Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Former California Senator says Biden should get two weeks to prove himself after debate
Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer said President Biden should get two weeks to prove to the American people that he’s up for the job of president, amid concerns about his standing at the top of the Democratic ticket. In an interview with Los ...California -
CBS News - Top stories
Why Trump's "hush money" sentencing is being delayed over immunity ruling
Donald Trump's sentencing for the conviction in his New York "hush money" trial is being postponed until September after his lawyers moved to toss the guilty verdict because of the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling. Attorney and CBS ...Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
What we learned from the UK's general election that will shape politics over the coming years
The U.K. has its first change in government in 14 years after the Labour Party won a resounding victory in a general election -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying
Many people are afraid when they get on a plane, and the Alaska Airlines door-plug blowout hasn’t helped. The good news: They have several options to deal with it. -
MarketWatch - Business
This July 4, here’s how much money you need to declare ‘financial independence’
About 160 million of us are still working for The Man. -
The New York Times - Tech
The Interview: The Netflix Chief’s Plan to Get You to Binge Even More
Ted Sarandos, a chief executive of Netflix, on the future of entertainment.Netflix -
The Guardian - World
You be the judge: should my grown-up son help me move out of our house?
Claudine says she needs a hand clearing their home. Rupert says it’s hard to start without a departure date. You decide who needs to get a move on?. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. He seems to resent me for asking him ... -
The New York Times - Science
Melodies of Popular Songs Have Gotten Simpler Over Time
A new study that reviewed Billboard hits from the past 73 years found a steady simplification of rhythm and pitch. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How Can I Tell My Elderly Mother That She Can’t Live With Me?
A reader still picking up the pieces after a recent divorce is wrestling with guilt for not wanting to take his mother in, knowing she wouldn’t hesitate to help him. -
The Guardian - World
Biden wins crucial support of Democratic governors to continue campaign: ‘We’re going to have his back’ – live
Governors come out in support of president, with New York’s Kathy Hochul saying he is ‘in it to win it’. Biden says ‘I’m not leaving’ amid ongoing turmoilWho could replace Joe Biden? Here are six possibilitiesHouse Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Garth Risk Hallberg: ‘David Foster Wallace convinced me to change the way I was living’
The American author on how Infinite Jest made him face up to his substance abuse, and the joy of Judy Blume. My earliest reading memoryMy mother first read me Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat when I was four, and as with much of what I love, I became ... -
MarketWatch - Business
‘My stepmother makes me feel unwelcome’: I bought a house for my father in 2008, but now he wants me to sign over a 50% share for his third wife
“He has been married to his third wife for three years; she has asked him where she will live when he passes.” -
MarketWatch - Business
Should you get travel insurance? Why it might be a smart buy after Hurricane Beryl — with one caveat
As Hurricane Beryl churns through the Caribbean, its strength so early in the hurricane season — and the summer travel season — is a reminder of the value of travel insurance, experts say. -
GameSpot - Tech
Building A New PC? You Can Get Windows 11 Pro For Only $23 This Week
Windows 11 Pro licenses are available for only $23 at StackSocial. Though most PC users can upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 for free (if you haven't yet), this deal is worth considering if you're planning on building your own PC or want to fully ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Poll: Trump gets edge over Biden nationally, across battlegrounds after debate
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump gets edge over Biden nationally after first 2024 presidential debate, CBS News poll shows
A CBS News poll released Wednesday shows former President Donald Trump slightly leading President Biden nationwide following the first 2024 presidential debate. The previous poll had Mr. Biden leading slightly. Now, Trump has a 3-point edge over ...Joe Biden -
ESPN - Sports
Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's title near miss: 'I don't want to get over it'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke to ESPN about his team losing another tight title race to Man City and his plans to go a step further next season. -
The Guardian - World
Feel sad, anxious or ‘homesick’ after sex? You might have post-coital dysphoria
Research on PCD has determined that people of all genders and sexualities have had such feelings after sex and masturbation. In 2009, a young woman went to the student clinic at Queensland University of Technology in Australia with a problem: ... -
The Guardian - World
Marine Le Pen says National Rally have ‘serious chance’ for absolute majority despite polls – Europe live
Polling has shown that the most likely scenario on Sunday is that National Rally will not win an absolute majority of seats. And here’s another new poll, conducted for Les Echos.. This poll puts the far right National Front at between 205 and 230 ... -
Inc. - Business
7 Things That Can Squash a Sale
Selling a company is a complicated process with many pitfalls. Here are the common ones and how to avoid them. -
BBC News - Top stories
Reeves: 'There's not a huge amount of money'
The new chancellor says she has inherited a depleted economy that will create a “challenge” for Labour. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Hard Financial Lessons I Learned as a New Freelancer
The first few months of being on my own were exhilarating—and scary. I needed to understand that I had to run my new business like a business. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How Tennis Learned to Love Andy Murray
Andy Murray suffered repeated heartbreaks and injuries. But a great champion stayed in the game. -
BBC News - Top stories
Major hospital safety incident linked to Kevin Campbell's death
The former Arsenal and Everton star died at Manchester Royal Infirmary a month after his admission. -
The Guardian - World
England beat New Zealand by five wickets: third women’s cricket ODI – live
Lauren Bell took her first five-for at international level before the brilliant Nat Sciver-Brunt guided England to a 3-0 series win. “Absolutely huhning it down here in Bristol Dan”. That’s the bleak report from Michael Jelley. I’m not sure what ...New Zealand -
The New York Times - World
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law
A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Moves to Shore Up Support as Democratic Unity Cracks
As the president works to reassure his party and voters, his ABC interview will air in full Friday night.Joe Biden -
Politico - Politics
Biden: ‘No one’s pushing me out’
Defiant on a call with campaign staff and phoning other top Democrats, the president vowed to stay in the race.Joe Biden -
VentureBeat - Tech
Exclusive: Speech recognition AI learns industry jargon with aiOla’s novel approach
The company adapted OpenAI's Whisper model using its novel technique and improved its speech recognition accuracy by a significant margin. -
MarketWatch - Business
What Nvidia investors can learn from the roaring 1920s and the radio bubble
Nvidia’s rise in the past two years shares some similarities with RCA’s in the bull run of late 1920s, representing an emerging hot technology, but one that also faced many questions. -
ABC News - World
Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage; even witnesses to such weddings will be punished
A bill that bans child marriage in Sierra Leone has been signed into law -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Making Money on the Election Trade Is Harder Than Ever
The obvious lesson: Trades based on voting results are a gamble on unreliable polling.