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Adopting as a single mum in my 40s changed my life
The number of people adopting in Wales is falling, according to the latest figures.5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
My brilliant Korea: rediscovery of a rich cultural narrative
By writing a book about Korean myths, a writer learned that the old stories ran deep in her family. In my childhood homes, I grew up with Korean culture all around me. For years we had a woodblock ...13 hours ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life
As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.16 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”Yesterday -
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'My daughter's killer's trial was unbearable'
The mother of a woman who was repeatedly raped until she died said she is glad he has faced justice.14 hours ago -
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‘My new shoes show off my sausagey toes beautifully’ – Edith Pritchett cartoon
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Lifestyle - The New York Times
My Body Doesn’t Belong to You
In this essay from 2017, a young woman offers powerful testimony about the damaging effects of men’s possessiveness over women’s bodies.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Sky star Reese: 'The WNBA don't pay my bills'
Sky forward Angel Reese says her $73,439 annual salary from the WNBA is just a small portion of her income.2 days ago - WNBA -
Sports - ESPN
MWC commish: SJSU situation 'breaks my heart'
Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez says the forfeitures that volleyball teams are willing to take to avoid playing San Jose State is "not what we celebrate in college athletics."2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
David Olusoga: ‘My loyalty is to history’
The historian on reimagining the Black British experience, being shot at from both sides in the culture wars and how to ‘de-weaponise the past’2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
I’m in my 30s, and my lack of close friends is making me sad | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
It might be that you are looking for an idyll that doesn’t exist and rejecting real – though perhaps at times messy – relationships. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Digested week: my cardio rehab is done, and my dog’s joint care chews are a miracle | John Crace
Labour lets the Taylor Swift story rumble on, while KemiKaze, Honest Bob and Spurs just leave you feeling indifferent. Herbie is now 13 years old. Which, depending on how you measure it, makes him ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
My love letter to Oxford
Graduate and model Grace Clover swaps subfusc for second-hand, as she takes us on a tour of her alma mater2 days ago -
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'He was a big piece of my life': Your tributes to Liam Payne
Fans pay tribute to the One Direction singer, with many saying he played a prominent role in their childhood.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Christopher Reeve’s kids on love, loss and his life-changing accident: ‘He celebrated every single thing we did’
Twenty years after their father died, his children are ready to tell his extraordinary story – from playing Superman to protesting against Pinochet, transforming disability rights and being a ...3 days ago -
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The Blessed Madonna: 'Rave degenerates saved my life'
The DJ was warned off rave culture by her family, but says the people she met changed her forever.4 days ago -
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My stroke symptoms were mistaken for the menopause
Maria Mulgrew was training for a marathon when she began to experience dizziness and regular falls.4 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
My Male Partner Cheated on Me With My Gay Best Friend. Now What?
A reader is eager to patch things over with her best friend and her boyfriend after they had a tryst behind her back. But should she be?4 days ago -
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World - Financial Times
Can I transfer my property to my son to reduce tax liabilities?
I own a second home in Cornwall and spend a few weeks there every year4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
When veneers go very wrong: ‘I knew I’d made the biggest mistake of my life’
They have become as routine as Botox and lip filler. But what can people do when their dream of a perfect smile turns into a nightmare?. Catherine thought she was being smart when she chose a ...4 days ago -
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'Minutes after texting me, my son was murdered'
Fiona Namusoke recalls the day her son was stabbed as he waited to be picked up from college.5 days ago -
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BBC reporter: 'They ransacked my home and left my town in ruins'
The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.5 days ago -
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NI hat-trick 'best night of my life' - Price
Northern Ireland forward Isaac Price says scoring a hat-trick in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Bulgaria is "the best night of my life".5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
My Employee Takes Credit for the Whole Team’s Work
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.5 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Killing of Japanese Boy Leaves Chinese Asking: Is This My Country?
Angry at what they view as China’s state-led xenophobia, taught in schools and prevalent online, some people are taking action, even at personal risk.6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $40,000 debt?
Getting rid of your credit card debt is important, but is debt forgiveness the right approach? Here's what to know.6 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Nico Williams: My No. 1 goal is the fight vs. racism
Athletic Club and Spain forward Nico Williams has said his number one goal in life is to fight racism.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Rio Ferdinand: ‘Guidance was my mum’s passion, it’s her legacy as well’
The former England and Manchester United defender’s foundation is now having an impact far beyond the south London estate where he grew up. Whenever Rio Ferdinand needs inspiration, he remembers ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘They are ruining my life’: how the shadowy world of debt collection can wreck your finances
A stranger’s bill can be passed, in your name, down a chain of companies until it reaches the courts without you knowing anything about it. The result can be catastrophic. James Barnett and his ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Uber ate my money, but it won’t listen when I try to complain
You can give up trying to make contact, even when it involves reporting suspected fraud. Uber and Uber Eats debited seven unauthorised payments, totalling more than £100, from my debit card. I ...6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
My Venice, by Diane von Furstenberg
The designer, philanthropist and resident of La Serenissima shares her favourite places to eat, shop and visit6 days ago -
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'I wasn't allowed to shower or use toilet by my abusive ex-girlfriend'
Gareth rushed to a supermarket or local pub because he was not allowed to use the toilet at home.October 13 -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Modern Love Essayists Write Letters to Their Younger Selves
We asked essayists to write a letter to the person they were when they published their Modern Love essay. Here’s what they shared.October 11