'Being caught in pub bombings affected my whole life'

A survivor and a former police officer share their memories of the bombing attacks in 1974.

The ancient Lebanese valley being pounded by Israeli bombs

The Bekaa, known for its Roman temples, is now a focus of the IDF’s campaign against Hizbollah and paying a heavy cost

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed

When it comes to entitlements, both presidential candidates have been vague and misleading

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Mum's 'nightmare' after deaths of son and daughter just months apart

Ten years on from the end of British combat operations in Afghanistan, a mother tells of her loss.

Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.

Will UK interest rate cut make mortgages and loans cheaper?

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.

We’ve lost 20,000 pubs in the last 40 years. That sends a chill down my spine | Adrian Chiles

I don’t spend every night in my local. But even when I’m home, the knowledge that it exists makes life better. A closed pub is a sad, sad sight. Where once was life, people talking and laughing, ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

I’ve gained a whole new insight into my personality – from a cat psychiatrist | Emma Beddington

I need my own space and have a limited tolerance for human company … Might I actually be a moggy?. The only time I have ever mentioned my bird-lover’s slight – slight! – ambivalence towards cats in ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Dabo Swinney says the impending college football roster cap is 'the worst thing in my whole coaching career'

Team sizes could be limited to 105 players as part of the NCAA's House settlement.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

It's been the hardest year of my life, says William

The Prince of Wales tells reporters his year has been "dreadful", following a difficult year for the royals.

Hasselhoff says co-star 'saved my life four times'

Michael Newman, who has died aged 68, was a real lifeguard as well as acting in the 1990s TV series.

Woman calls date with convicted cardiologist "Scariest day of my life"

Stephen Matthews, a former Denver cardiologist who was convicted over the summer of drugging 11 women and sexually assaulting nine of them, faces sentencing later this week.

'I married the train driver who saved my life'

Charlotte Lay was then able to save her husband's life by helping him get a cancer diagnosis.

‘A large part of my life’: a former Banksy associate sells his archive

At a Los Angeles-based auction, Steve Lazarides is preparing to say goodbye to a giant trove of Banksy artwork and memorabilia, expected to make millions. After several tumultuous years, the former ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Cancer diagnosis was the biggest shock of my life - Sir Chris Hoy

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy says finding out his cancer was terminal was "the biggest shock" of his life.

'He changed my life': Stars remember Quincy Jones

Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Barack Obama lead the tributes to the music legend.

Can my ‘inner child’ help me navigate life as an adult?

People on TikTok are exploring the idea of ‘reparenting’ their younger self. Could I reconnect with mine?. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellness I’m ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Walz says campaigning with Harris was 'the honor and privilege of my life'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said being chosen as Vice President Harris’s running mate and campaigning with her over the last several months was the “honor and privilege” of his life. In a statement ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

‘They don’t understand my life’: what the Democrats misread about America

Donald Trump’s win shows party’s agenda failed to connect with voters, say critics

World - Financial Times - November 7

‘I feared for my life’: stories of sexual harassment on the Camino de Santiago

Female pilgrims tell of terrifying aggression, the lingering effects and their belief that their cases are far from isolated. Women walking Camino de Santiago speak of ‘terrifying’ sexual ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

MOTD has been a big part of my life - Lineker

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker speaks to BBC Breakfast's John Watson as the flagship football show celebrates its 60th birthday. Lineker has been presenting the show for 25 years since 1999.

Book excerpt: "Citizen: My Life After the White House" by Bill Clinton

The former president writes about his life after leaving office, when he was determined to "live in the present and for the future."

How the PACT Act helped my family as cancer took my husband’s life

If you are a veteran and have been diagnosed with a condition that is presumed to have been caused by your service, I urge you to enroll in VA health care and file a disability claim.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

I have spent my life looking after my depressive, controlling mum – can I move on? | Ask Annalisa

This is one of the most controlling mother/daughter relationships I’ve ever seen. You have done more than enough for her. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

‘Have your bot speak to my bot’: can AI productivity apps turbocharge my life?

I tried out organisational software to help streamline my work and build a ‘second brain’. I never knew there were so many different ways to take notes…. Steven Johnson has a reputation as a ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

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 - Yesterday

Schools caught in political crosshairs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story State politics ensnare colleges and universities As states pass sweeping measures ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

The secret health hell of being scammed: ‘I felt as though my mind was disintegrating’

When people are tricked into sending funds to a fraudster, it’s not just about the money – the shame and stigma of being conned can have a devastating impact on their emotional and psychological ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.

The sea was coming closer, it was so painful to see my house being destroyed – This is climate breakdown

When we built the house in 1978 we couldn’t see the sea. We never imagined that one day it would reach us. This is Sônia’s story. Location Atafona, Brazil. Disaster Rio de Janeiro coastal ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

A Whole New Ballgame

What soccer, a recent foray into coaching and years of writing this newsletter taught our columnist about the game, and himself.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

I want to find my ‘thing’. How can I work out what I want to do with my life? | Leading questions

Try too hard to find your purpose and you might miss it, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . But wait too long for it to find you and you could lose out. Read more Leading ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

'The best time of my life': Vikings DC Brian Flores making himself at home in Minnesota

While outsiders wonder if he'll be a head coach again, Flores has found a comfort zone with the Vikings.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

‘Someone who destroyed my life’: rapper Shyne on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in new documentary

Music mogul’s former protege, now a politician, says he was ‘set up to be the fall guy’ for 1999 New York shooting. Shyne, the rapper and former Sean “Diddy” Combs protege, says he “was ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Sophie Turner says she longed for London while wed to Joe Jonas: 'My life was on pause'

'I just never really feel like myself' outside of London, says 'Game of Thrones' star Sophie Turner — even when she lived with Joe Jonas in L.A. and Miami.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Trump claims victory: People tell me 'God spared my life for a reason'

Former President Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election in remarks to his supporters, sharing that people told him, "God spared my life for a reason." NBC News has not yet ...

'I got my life back.' Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program

After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O’Brien brought home with her anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder

Health - ABC News - November 11

The play that changed my life: ‘Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs burned like magnesium’

Cillian Murphy and Eileen Walsh were intoxicating as Pig and Runt – two characters at war with a world that didn’t care about them. ‘It’s a play about two pigs who go to a disco.” These intriguing ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Roenick emotionally reveals ex-Sharks GM Wilson ‘truly saved my life'

Jeremy Roenick explained how former San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson helped turn his life around during his Hockey Hall of Fame Speech.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Danielle Collins on tennis retirement reversal and life with endometriosis: ‘I’ve settled into my skin’

The Billie Jean King Cup was supposed to be a retirement party for Danielle Collins — her last event before saying goodbye to tennis and hopefully starting a family. Instead she arrives in Malaga ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

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