An open letter to the microplastics living in my body

If we are forced to house these tiny plastic interlopers, perhaps it’s time we sat down and had a chat. Dear the microplastics that live in my body, How are you? I hope you are well and enjoying ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

California Republican requests Trump's help in open letter

A California Republican has requested President-elect Trump’s help in an open letter, saying that his state “is grappling with a variety of problems” like “devastating wildfires” and “an escalating ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

'My body was shaking' - a five-foot putt to keep alive Tour hopes

Marco Penge needing a birdie on the 18th hole to keep alive hopes of retaining his DP World Tour card is what makes the sport worth watching, writes Iain Carter

Microplastics Could Be Making the Weather Worse

Microplastics cause clouds to form in places where they wouldn't otherwise, which is likely to have knock-on effects on the weather and climate.

Tech - Wired - November 10

‘Your Body, My Choice’ Posts Are Spreading Post-Election. Anyone Who Says This Should Be Fired—Immediately

Women at work deserve respect. Nick Fuentes’s followers are not offering that respect and should not be working in your offices.

Business - Inc. - November 12

‘Your body, my choice’: what misogynistic Trump supporters feel about sexual power | Moira Donegan

Young pro-Trump men have rolled out a creepy, snide and all-too-revealing mantra. You can’t say it was a fluke. If in 2016, Donald Trump’s novelty, combined with his loss of the popular vote, ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Nick Fuentes confronted at his home after 'your body, my choice' refrain goes viral

Police said that they responded to a call involving white nationalist Nick Fuentes and a woman who appeared to show up at his Illinois home Sunday unannounced.

The horror and history of drug-facilitated rape: ‘When I woke up my body felt battered’

Gisèle Pelicot waived her anonymity to put drug-facilitated rape in the spotlight, and her experiences of sexual violence have shocked the world. So what else do we know about this most hidden of ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 140 lives

Crews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people try to salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 140 lives

World - ABC News - October 31

How This Female Founder Aims to Eliminate the Toxic Toll of Microplastics

Matereal co-founder Jacqueline Ros Amable is working to decarbonize the plastic supply chain by tapping into biobased feedstocks.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Can my son live in my home permanently after my death? Or will he have to share it with his siblings?

A trust has many options, but you have to make some hard decisions first

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Lava, letters and a loch: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

Watch live: Trump campaigns in battleground Michigan as early voting opens statewide

Former President Trump is in battleground Michigan Saturday afternoon, rallying voters in the "blue wall" state as early voting begins statewide. During his visit, the former president is expected ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Dodgers shut out Yankees to take commanding 3-0 lead over Yankees in World Series

Will Dodgers push Yankees to brink in New York? We've got it all covered for you.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Cop29 live: UN chair ‘so sick’ of Saudi Arabia’s defence of fossil fuels

Former climate minister for Canada reacts after Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Indiana-Ohio State: Takeaways from Ohio State big win over Indiana

The Hoosiers lost to the Buckeyes in a Big Ten showdown. We have the highlights and breakdown.

Sports - ESPN - 10 hours ago

Body found in search for missing artist

Police were called to Chalk Farm Underground station where a body was found on the tracks.

Letters to Sports: A fond farewell to John Robinson

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on the passing of John Robinson, the Rams and Chargers, plus USC and UCLA football.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

‘My scars aren’t a finish line’: three trans and non-binary people on how top surgery changed their lives

The number of gender-affirming procedures rose in the US, followed by an onslaught of anti-trans laws. For many, the scars can be a symbol of pride and resilience. For many trans and non-binary ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

‘I don’t trust my financial guy.’ I’m 67 and trying to live on $2.2K-a-month Social Security. I have $500K with an adviser, who charges 2%, but last year the return was 26%. What’s my move?

We spotted a lot of too-common red flags.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

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