As a media columnist, even I found myself turning away from the news in 2024. But we can do things differently

I was laid off. I’m 43 and my husband is 35. I have $8,000 in credit-card debt and our mortgage is $1,600 a month. What do we do?

“We have been bringing in $60,000 a year for the last couple years, until this October, when I was laid off.”

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4 ways I treat myself during the holidays—they all cost $0

I'm a big fan of treating myself — but I need to do it on a budget around the holidays. Here's how I'm continuing my self-indulgence without spending a dime.

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What Do We Want From the Mall?

Decades after mega retail centers became a shorthand for bland suburbia, there may be some hope for them yet.

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As a media columnist, even I found myself turning away from the news in 2024. But we can do things differently | Jane Martinson

More people are avoiding ‘boring’ or ‘depressing’ news for scrolling social media, but accurate reporting has never been more vital. The other night I broke a long-cherished habit. At home in time ...

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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

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8 things debt collectors can't do

Debt collectors have lots of tools at their disposal, but there are certain things they can't do to collect a debt.

CBS News - 1d

‘How do we live in this terrible world?’ a reader asked me. Here’s the only answer I have | Jonathan Freedland

From the bloodshed in Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza to the return of Trump, there are so many reasons to despair. But a little deliberate optimism can go a long way. It’s a season brimming with tradition ...

The Guardian - 1d

Gisèle Pelicot has allowed us all to shout out loud: she did it, and we can do it. Gisèle Pelicot is us | Judith Godrèche

The denial of Gisèle’s humanity by her rapists is the denial of violence done to every woman. At her side, we can now look the world in the eye. I am looking at a colour photo of a woman with ...

The Guardian - 2d

‘I desperately wanted friends, and flings, and to understand myself’: Clairo on making one of 2024’s best albums

After her second album anguished about new fame, the US artist self-released the soulful Charm, an exercise in learning to let go of control and embrace the unknown. • The 50 best albums of 2024: ...

The Guardian - 3d

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

CBS News - 3d

Why are water bills rising and what can I do?

The regulator Ofwat sets limits on how much water companies can increase their prices.

BBC News - 3d

Sports in 2024: What we learned from a year of change

From NIL to streaming to the ascendance of Caitlin Clark, has there ever been a year in sports that ushered in so much change at the same time?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Visiting Yellowstone in Winter: 5 Things to Do

Forget the summer crowds, exploring wide-open landscapes by ski, snowmobile or snowshoe, and revel in a solitude that few park visitors ever get to experience.

The New York Times - 5d

What do we know about Royal Mail's new owner?

The sale of Royal Mail's parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been cleared by the UK government.

BBC News - 5d

3 gift recommendations from CNBC Make It staff that I actually bought for myself—and use every day

I'm much more comfortable buying a gift if a real person has bought and loves it. Consider these ideas double-recommended.

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‘If we don’t get off this mountain I don’t think I can do another night’: climber Fay Manners on surviving the odds

6,400m up a rarely climbed peak in the Himalayas, two climbers lost most of their kit – and nearly their lives. One of them, Fay Manners, explains what keeps her climbing. Fay Manners was 6,400m up ...

The Guardian - Dec. 15

'We have to put them away' - do Arsenal need to sign a striker?

Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Everton on Saturday, so does Mikel Arteta need to sign a striker in January?

BBC News - Dec. 14

Arizona State, Indiana headline teams that turned things around in 2024 season

Arizona State, Indiana, South Carolina and Colorado went from having seasons under .500 in 2023 to flipping the script in 2024.

ESPN - Dec. 14

This is how we do it: ‘Now that we’re having sex, can I still call myself asexual?’

Physical intimacy with Phoebe is just a ‘lovely way to connect’ says Ali – but neither see it as a crucial part of their relationship How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 14

A celebrity’s brush with death and the things whales do for love: The news quiz

The ouster of Syria’s dictator rocked the Middle East, morning coffee is getting far more expensive, and another football star is targeted in a string of suspicious break-ins.

NBC News - Dec. 14

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 - Dec. 14

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Margaret Brennan.

CBS News - Dec. 13

7 Lessons Brands Can Learn From Miami Art Week 2024

The event was a master class in experiential marketing with immersive installations, wellness activations, and purpose-driven partnerships.

Inc. - Dec. 13

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

CBS News - Dec. 12

What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?

A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why

ABC News - Dec. 12

5 Things to Expect From New FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Based on His Pitch to Trump

A one-page document that Andrew Ferguson, Trump’s pick for FTC chair, reportedly sent as his pitch for the job says he would end the “war on mergers.”

Inc. - Dec. 11

The western myth of the ‘guy we can do business with’

Assad, Putin, Gaddafi — the free world too often gets its hopes up about despots

Financial Times - Dec. 11

'What should I do?' Unpredictable school fees bar many children in Africa from an education

The daily struggle to pay often unpredictable and unregulated school fees is a crushing issue for many across sub-Saharan Africa, where the lack of a few hundred dollars can determine a child’s future

ABC News - Dec. 11

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Monday, Dec. 9, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

CBS News - Dec. 9

Bluesky Is Different From X. For Now.

Users are looking for a more curated experience on a platform that is not constantly trying to get them to interact with brands.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

This is how we do it: ‘My life with my lover exists in a different universe to my marriage’

Sebastian and Vivianna have been in a secret relationship for seven years, which has maintained its intensity despite long absences from each other How do you do it? Share the story of your sex ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

What's next for Justin Verlander? And what can we expect from his latest foray into free agency?

The almost 42-year-old is looking for his next team after an up-and-down season in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

I want a relationship before it’s too late, but I don’t trust myself to stay safe | Ask Annalisa

You’ve made a great start by seeking professional help, but before dating again you could try getting used to social interaction in a safe, group setting • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Despite 2024’s ‘greenlash’, the fight against climate breakdown can still be won. Here’s how | Björn Bremer, Jane Gingrich and Hanna Schwander

The overwhelming majority of Europeans support climate action, but they must be compensated for its costs in tangible ways. This year was not an easy time to be Green. Green parties took a beating ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

I like doing things that some strikers don't - Delap

‘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

‘It’s about consequences’: what can we expect from Wicked: Part Two?

The much-anticipated first part of the blockbuster musical adaptation has bewitched audiences worldwide, but there are dark times ahead in the sequel. Spoilers ahead Despite more than a year ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

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