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An ‘Old Reliable Friend’: Readers Share Their JanSport Memories
After the death of Murray McCory, a founder of the outdoors equipment company JanSport, readers recalled how their backpacks served them on life’s journeys.Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
‘A therapist shouldn’t be giving you hugs’: readers share bad counselling experiences
From inappropriate behaviour to encouraging patients to stop medication, reckless therapists can cause real damage. Government urged to regulate psychotherapists and counsellors When Karin ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
‘It looked as good as new’: readers share their tips for repairing household items
From YouTube video guides to sourcing parts, here are some ways to extend the life of your appliances and sentimental items. Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
"Mornings Memory": 90-year-old Effie Nielson breaks records in weightlifting
Our "Mornings Memory" takes us back to 2002, when Effie Nielson, at 90, lifted 135 pounds in a Nevada contest, breaking three world records and inspiring generations with her strength.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
New Netflix Feature Finally Lets You Share Clips With Friends
Sharing Netflix clips on social media is nothing new, but now the streamer is getting in on the act with its own clip-sharing feature. Starting today, Netflix users on iOS will be able to use ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
100-year-old Royal Air Force veteran will join UK memorial service for the first time
Michael Woods has visited his wife, Mary, every day since she moved into a nursing home two years agoWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
Sting on his new trio, his old friend Billy Joel and why he'll never wear spandex
The musician and former Police frontman talks about his life and career ahead of a five-night stand at the Wiltern in Los Angeles.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11 -
Hello Simon, my old friend: Art Garfunkel in 'a wonderful place' with estranged bandmate
Art Garfunkel, half of Simon & Garfunkel, reveals in a recent interview that his reunion with Paul Simon 'was about wanting to make amends before it's too late.'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11 -
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Murray McCory, 80, Dies; JanSport Founder Created the School Backpack
He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
Fujitsu boss 'does not know' if Horizon is reliable
Paul Patterson raises concerns about the system at the heart of sub-postmasters' wrongful convictions.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Northern Rail to cut Christmas timetable to improve reliability
UK’s largest train operator outside London has breached its contract three times this year due to cancellationsWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Budget Q&A: Readers’ questions answered
Experts respond to queries about measures announced in the autumn BudgetWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Reader reactions to a potential Trump victory
With just hours until polling stations open, the race for the White House is too close to call — but what do people around the world think of a possible second Trump presidency?World - Financial Times - November 4 -
The Incredible Power of Quantum Memory
Researchers are exploring new ways that quantum computers will be able to reveal the secrets of complex quantum systems.Tech - Wired - November 10 -
Mormons were once reliably Republican – but they could tip Arizona Harris’s way
Harris and Trump are going all out to woo the 450,000 Mormons, or 6% of the population, who live in Arizona. US elections 2024 – live updates A valuable Republican voting bloc in Arizona is ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and why
Government claims have been hotly contested by farmers, and the BBC has been scrutinised for its analysis.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
"Mornings Memory": A look back at the Vietnam War Memorial unveiling
In today's Morning Memory, we honor Veterans Day by looking back at the 1982 unveiling of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., where President Ronald Reagan delivered a moving tribute to ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
"Morning Memory:" Reliving the college lifestyle
In today's "Morning Memory," we travel back to 1994 for a CBS News report that explores how the fun and freedom of college life never have to end.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Kindle Paperwhite Review (2024): The E-Reader to Get
Amazon’s new Paperwhite remains its best ebook reader, now with a larger display, thinner chassis, and longer battery life.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
‘Downright terrifying’: readers on their scariest horror villains
After Guardian writers listed their most nightmarish baddies for Halloween, now it’s our readers’ turn. As a film it tends to be considered the weakest of Fulci’s big four or five, but a barely ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
The Best Ebook Readers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
These WIRED-tested slates let you take the world’s library anywhere.Tech - Wired - November 9 -
Booker prize 2024: and the winner is... you, the reader
The judges have a hard task at this week’s Booker prize ceremony with five of the six shortlisted books worthy winners, though Percival Everett’s James – a retelling of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
"Mornings Memory": The compact disc's rise in the 80s
For this "Mornings Memory," we look back to the 80s, when CDs were revolutionizing music listening. Watch CBS's 1983 segment on the format that promised a new era in sound quality.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
"Mornings Memory": Carving pumpkins with Martha Stewart
Take a trip back to Halloween 24 years ago when Martha Stewart appeared on CBS to demonstrate the art of carving the perfect jack-o'-lantern.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
"Mornings Memory": Revisiting the 2000 election and Florida recount
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back to 2000 when the presidential race between Al Gore and George W. Bush came down to Florida's recount. The election was decided by just 537 votes after ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Asthma linked to memory problems in children, research suggests
Condition appears to affect episodic memory but researchers did not assess how it caused deficits. Children who have asthma can experience memory problems, according to research in the USthat is ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
"Mornings Memory": NASCAR legend Richard Petty
In today's Mornings Memory, we revisit a 1992 interview with NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who shared his story of resilience after surviving a horrific crash with only a broken ankle.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
The Rise Of The Golden Idol Review - The Memory Remains
My first inclination is to figure out who everyone is, from the inmates lined up outside to the prison guards inspecting the now-empty cells. Some first names are uttered in dialogue or scribbled ...Tech - GameSpot - November 13 -
"Mornings Memory:" Celebrating 20 years of "Anchorman"
As "Anchorman" celebrates 20 years, "Mornings Memory" look back to 2013 when Nancy Cordes visited the Newseum's exhibit honoring the one and only Ron Burgundy.Entertainment - CBS News - November 13 -
Man turns memories with his grandmother into timeless art
A South Bay artist found purpose and connection by painting with his grandmother, capturing her stories and turning them into a heartfelt book.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
"Mornings Memory:" Soccer's rise in St. Louis
As Kansas City hosts the NWSL Championship, we revisit a 1971 report on soccer's rise in nearby St. Louis. Dana Jacobson connects the region's soccer roots to the big match ahead.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
'I've never seen anything like this': New York suburb overwhelmed by tight House race
New York's 17th Congressional District wasn't always competitive. Now it is, and voters are overwhelmed.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Trump 2.0 would need 53 GOP senators for a ‘truly reliable’ majority, analyst says
If Republican nominee Donald Trump is elected president, he would need 53 GOP senators to have a “truly reliable” Senate majority, reckons one analyst. With a Kamala Harris presidency, certain GOP ...Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
ADM calls off investor webcast after new confusion over its accounts’ reliability
Company’s share price fell almost 12% in early trade as it vowed to work ‘diligently’ to finalise financial statementsBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
xpander.ai’s Agent Graph System makes AI agents more reliable, gives them info step-by-step
It enables AI agents to achieve a 98% success rate in multi-step tasks, compared to just 24% for agents using traditional methods.Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago -
‘Fundamentally saddened’: Washington Post readers on failure to endorse Harris
Readers say newspaper is failing to abide by its principles as some cancel subscriptions in ‘disgust and disappointment’. Furious Washington Post readers have accused the news organisation of ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
‘I grew up with it’: readers on the enduring appeal of Microsoft Excel
From baby names to wedding planning, fans of the 40-year-old spreadsheet program reveal how it has transformed their lives. “I’m a boring man,” says Mike Elwin, an energy management consultant from ...World - The Guardian - October 28