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Last meteor shower of the year peaks a few days before Christmas
The last meteor shower of the year peaks a few days before ChristmasABC News - 4h -
A moment that changed me: A year after losing my parents, I spent Christmas Day cycling around London alone
I was in a state of intense grief and needed a break from family occasions. On my own in the city, I found companionship and adventure. ‘You can’t spend Christmas like that!” exclaimed friends and ...The Guardian - 12h -
Postcard from London: a Christmas sleepover at the zoo
Staying overnight in the zoo’s wooden cabins, visitors can enjoy less hurried encounters with the animals — and wake to the sound of a lion’s growlFinancial Times - 13h -
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 - 1d -
Teen fights for change around AI "nudify" sites
Artificial intelligence is being used to create fake nudes of real people, including minors, on "nudify" websites and apps.CBS News - 2d -
‘My strategy may be flawed’: Will I lose out on $500,000 SIPC insurance coverage if I only have one investment account?
“As a retiree, I set up multiple accounts at the same firm.”MarketWatch - 4d -
‘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 - 4d -
How can I do more to help my parents when I have a young family of my own? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
It’s easy to feel guilty and ‘useless’ but you have options. Be honest with yourself about what you are able to do. A few months ago, my dad went into a care home. The cognitive symptoms of his ...The Guardian - 4d -
Conan O’Brien’s Parents Die 3 Days Apart
Thomas O’Brien, an epidemiologist, and Ruth O’Brien, a lawyer, juggled successful careers with raising six children, including the comedy star.The New York Times - 4d -
36-year-old self-made millionaire: This was my biggest investing mistake—'I didn't really see red flags'
Tess Waresmith has built a portfolio worth more than $1 million. But not educating herself cost her a lot of money early on.CNBC - 5d -
My long-distance partner is moving in with me, but I have trepidation. How can I be at peace with it? | Leading questions
‘Going off’ someone isn’t the same as realising they’re taking more than you want to give, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Read more Leading questions My long-distance partner ...The Guardian - 5d -
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How writing 'My Old Ass' made me learn to appreciate change
Megan Park got inspired to write 'My Old Ass' when she was a new mom, sleeping in her childhood bedroom. The experience helped her make peace with the passage of time.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 11 -
I was forced to give my baby away – and it was 40 years before I saw him again
Abused as a child, barely able to support herself as an adult, Maria Arbuckle was one of thousands of unmarried women who suffered in Ireland’s mother and baby homes. She talks about her long ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
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 - Dec. 11 -
Watch: Moment house explodes in north-east London
Two people were hospitalised after a huge blast destroyed a house in Ilford.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
My husband and I have lived in my house for 17 years. Should I finally add him to the deed?
“I have no mortgage.”MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
‘I’m at a loss’: My boyfriend of nearly 10 years is naming his elderly parents as beneficiaries and giving them power of attorney. Am I right to be upset?
“I own the house we live in and he pays me a small amount of rent every month to help cover my mortgage and utilities.”MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
47-year-old billionaire: 'My superpowers' are paranoia, workaholism and micromanaging—'that's worked for me'
Peter Beck's concern around failure often keeps him up at night, but the billionaire says it also helped him build Rocket Lab into a $11 billion company.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
The pet I’ll never forget: I lost my mum, career, livelihood and hope – but Bertie the cat was determined to fix me
He was found under floorboards and it was as if his humble beginnings gave him extra empathy. When people around us died and I became homeless, he gave me a clear purpose. Bertie was found in 2005 ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
A new start after 60: I gave up work – and began travelling the world alone
After 40 years of work, Bally Bhamra went hiking in Nepal. Now 74, she still travels solo across Africa and Asia, staying with local families. When Bally Bhamra retired at 60, she decided this was ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
'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 -
'Why I spent £85k of my own money to help fix Britain's housing crisis'
Dr Jess Steele put her money into a project providing affordable homes to people in her community.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?
“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
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 -
I’ve made Christmas lunch for the past 30 years. Now I want a year off | Jay Rayner
Roll your eyes all you like at restaurants’ Christmas prices, but remember there are people giving up their day to cook for you. At Grantley Hall, a rural Yorkshire hotel so fancy they pipe jazz ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
My health insurer billed me for $1,883 I didn’t owe. Here’s how I fought it — and won.
Consumer protections exist, but it can take a lot of time, patience and determination to fight a health insurer, and not everyone prevails.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
After years on the rise, ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ listenership is slipping
Mariah Carey’s unavoidable pop gem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” doesn’t have the hold on the fall months it once had, according to new data from Last.fm.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Can I still use my credit card after debt consolidation?
You may be able to use your credit cards after consolidating, but that isn't always the best financial move.CBS News - 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 -
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 -
I gave up bulk buying – and changed my attitude to money | Emma Brockes
Haul culture, fast fashion and warehouse shopping are not only a waste of hard-earned cash and resources but a titanic misuse of time. One of the conventional pleasures of the American shopping ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London as the sport has an international moment
London’s Royal Albert Hall is preparing to host a different kind of spectacle: Sumo wrestlingABC News - Dec. 4 -
Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London as the sport has an international moment
London’s Royal Albert Hall is preparing to host a different kind of spectacle: Sumo wrestlingABC News - Dec. 4 -
Each year, Spotify Wrapped is the confronting report card that reminds me of how uncool I am | James Colley
For those of us with unflattering music taste, this can be a difficult time of year. This should not matter. It is a marketing ploy. It’s the insidious work of a massive company that has throttled ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
How Can I Show My Boyfriend My Parents’ Filthy Home?
A reader dreads the thought of her partner seeing her squalid childhood home, but being honest with her parents about her embarrassment is a nonstarter.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
A moment that changed me: I felt alone in my misery – but catching a fish gave me hope
I had long resisted spending days in the cold and wet of north-east Scotland. Then I realised it offered the peace and quiet I needed most. In August 2020, a doctor said two words to me that have ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same
Parents who struggle to say "no" to their children could be doing them disservice in the long run, according to child psychologist Becky Kennedy.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?
“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
My children don’t care about me. I’m 61 and want to rewrite my will. Where do I start?
“I do not see myself living with my children at the end of my life.”MarketWatch - Dec. 2
