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Opinion: People thought 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' would fail. Sincerity powered its success
Executives thought the 'Peanuts' special with no laugh track, lo-fi animation and a Bible passage was too slow and too serious. But audiences were craving an honest, heartfelt message.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
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'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in jihadist base
BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.BBC News - 10h -
I’m a 59-year-old recluse with PTSD, a cancer diagnosis and no living relatives. What should I do with my $900,000 life savings?
“I have a large bank as trustee, and it will take a large chunk to distribute my estate.”MarketWatch - 17h -
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'I don't want to end up in a box when I die - I want an eco funeral'
Artist Rachel Hawthorn says an eco-friendly burial at a natural site is a "no-brainer" for her.BBC News - 1d -
‘I want to enjoy the rest of my years’: I’m 65, retired and own my home. I have $300,000 to invest. What should I do with it?
“Is the stock market reliable?”MarketWatch - 2d -
'I felt like a breathing corpse': Stories from people freed from Syria torture prison
The BBC speaks to men released from Saydnaya prison - a place known as the "human slaughterhouse".BBC News - 2d -
I have two life-insurance policies, but ‘rude’ agents keep calling me to change the terms. How do I stop this harassment?
“The agent said that my policy is in jeopardy of lapsing.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Harshita Brella told family her husband would kill her, mother tells BBC
Harshita's body was found in the boot of a car in east London last month.BBC News - 3d -
‘They thought this would never happen here’: attack on Melbourne synagogue revives memories of past atrocities
Torah rescued from destroyed synagogue in second world war was brought to safety in Australia – only to be pulled from firebombed Adass Israel synagogue this week. Follow our Australia news live ...The Guardian - 3d -
American man tells CBS News he was freed from Syrian prison
A man identifying himself as American Travis Timmerman tells CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer he was freed from a Syrian prison earlier this week as rebel forces ousted longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad. ...CBS News - 3d -
I Tried the Cheapest Sauna on Wayfair
If you've been chasing an easy way to overheat, this click-together infrared sauna is easy to set up and works great.Wired - 4d -
A moment that changed me: I was loving life as a cellist – then something snapped in my arm
As a teenager with a scholarship to a prestigious music school, I was looking forward to a future playing Dvořák, Shostakovich and Elgar. Then came the injury that shattered my dreams. When I was ...The Guardian - 5d -
Diddy could face 300 potential legal cases, lawyer tells BBC
US lawyer Tony Buzbee says he still receives daily calls with new allegations about the music mogul.BBC News - 5d -
I can afford my life. Why can’t I be less anxious about money?
Being self-employed, I am familiar with my bank account’s ebbs and flows. My worries about money aren’t entirely rooted in reality. Being self-employed, I am familiar with my bank account’s ebbs ...The Guardian - 5d -
Pien Meulensteen: ‘Commentary was never something I thought I was going to get into’
Daughter of former manager René Meulensteen on overcoming her doubts and the growth of women’s game. Clipboard in the centre, teamsheet at the front and Rowntree’s Randoms to the right. Pien ...The Guardian - 6d -
I wept and wept as I watched the Syrian regime fall. At last, I have a home again | Ammar Azzouz
There will be perilous days to come and the future is uncertain, but around the world we Syrians are celebrating. It happened so fast. In the evening, about 9:30pm UK time (30 minutes after ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Trump refuses to concede 2020 election: ‘Why would I do that?’
President-elect Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker that he’s “not interested” in directing the Department of Justice to investigate the 2020 election, during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Once I would have squirmed if a barista knew my order. But I’m learning to love being a regular | Emma Beddington
It’s nice to be known – even as someone who’s utterly predictable, cake-dependent and often unwashed. We went to the same cafe almost every day during our month-long trip to Venice. It was the same ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
'I lost a year of my life when stalker moved to UK'
Stephanie Hill, a former Miss England, says her stalker sent hundreds of messages.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Must I Share My Story?
A reader asks whether she needs to let her new colleagues, most of whom work remotely, know that she is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
‘I always have a moment of confession’: Peter Sarsgaard on truth, ethics and the quirks of family life
Peter Sarsgaard’s calm authority has brought depth to a huge range of roles, from Dopesick to Batman. He talks about his dismay at Trump’s victory, trying to do the right thing, and raising his ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Longevity doctor and yogi: I 'build my life around' these 5 daily habits—anyone can benefit from them
Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a longevity physician, has studied cellular health for decades. These are the practices she abides by for a long, healthy life.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
How do I make sure my retirement accounts go to my wife, and then my kids, when I die?
Planning and proper documentation is required if your wishes are to be carried outMarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Hairy Biker Si King: 'Dave and I are best mates in life and death'
The TV chef celebrates the life of his co-star and says their friendship does not just end after Dave's death.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Freed hostage shares struggles as husband remains in captivity
Aviva Siegel, one of the hostages freed from Gaza during last November's brief ceasefire, joined Meet the Press to share her experience a year after her release. Her husband, Keith, remains a ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
'I know how dramatic it was in real life': Michael Mann chats about 'The Insider'
Director Michael Mann spoke between a double feature of 'The Insider' and 'Heat,' kicking off a new screening series hosted by the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story
These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
I love Christmas, especially making edible gifts – even for the grinches in my life
In this week’s Feast newsletter: Everything about the holidays makes me happy, even light-up earrings. But my favourite thing is whipping up treats for loved ones. • Sign up here for our weekly ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Harry says life in the US is what Diana would have wanted for him
The prince said his family were able to access a degree of privacy and freedom that they couldn't in the UK.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo - now I help others like me
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Riley on inquiries: 'I tell them I'm a USC Trojan'
USC football coach Lincoln Riley brushed off the possibility of him taking a job elsewhere during his signing day news conference Wednesday.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
'Why would I back down?': Embattled Pete Hegseth says Trump told him to keep fighting
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, brushed aside suggestions that he would drop out and said Trump urged him to “keep fighting.”NBC News - Dec. 4 -
'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'
Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Share with parents or rent forever: ‘I have put life on hold while trying to buy a house’
Thanks to the housing crisis, Australians are learning to live together in ways previously associated with students and twentysomethings. Can we accept it as the new norm?. Read other stories in ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?
I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance taxFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
'I worry every second': Mother of only British hostage in Gaza fears for her life
Mandy Damari tells the BBC she is increasingly concerned for her daughter Emily, who has been held for more than 400 days.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Amorim tells United fans: 'I don't like my chant'
Ruben Amorim has said he is uncomfortable with Manchester United fans singing his name and would rather they showed their support for the players rather than the coach.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Amari Cooper: I thought Josh Allen wanted the ball, so I gave it to him
Bills quarterback Josh Allen scored perhaps the most spectacular touchdown of his career on Sunday night when he completed a short pass to Amari Cooper, then ran behind Cooper, got a lateral from ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
