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Ask Shrimsley: Can I call you Rob?
Barely a week goes by without someone deciding it’s friendly to shorten my name. This is a basic misjudgmentBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Ask Shrimsley: Am I a real working person?
So what if you work and you’re a person? In what way is that a qualification?Business - Financial Times - November 1 -
Robert Shrimsley: can you BBC Verify that for me?
Is the Beeb being self righteous again? Or offering us a model for reinforcing our own cred when others doubt it?Business - Financial Times - November 8 -
Ask Shrimsley: how do I keep a relationship special?
If you’re buttering up a US president, neediness and flattery will get you everywhereWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
What’s the silliest question you can ask a restaurant critic? (And yes, I have the answer) | Jay Rayner
It’s fair to say that, after 25 years of writing reviews, I have eaten in a lot of restaurants. But I’ve always thought it ludicrous to pick a favourite. Who is the best member of your family? Not ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
I have spent my life looking after my depressive, controlling mum – can I move on? | Ask Annalisa
This is one of the most controlling mother/daughter relationships I’ve ever seen. You have done more than enough for her. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Becoming deaf has made me feel insecure. How can I regain my confidence? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, and you may find some comfort in learning from other people’s experiences. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
When can you change the lyrics on song covers? Ask Kelly Clarkson | Rebecca Shaw
I’m usually opposed to replacing words when an artist covers a song – but there is room in my heart for satisfying revenge. I can’t hold a tune to save my life, so I don’t know for sure, but I ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
My wife glazes over when I talk about my writing. How can I come to terms with her indifference? | Ask Philippa
Your persona as an author is in the public domain, so perhaps your wife wants to keep the private you to herself. The dilemma I am a 53-year-old husband, happily married for 10 years. ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Can I fix it? Yes you can! Don’t throw away these household items before trying to repair them
From household electrical appliances to timber furniture and a family fairy floss machine – so much can be saved from landfill . Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
'I think you can be consistent': How NFL refs decide who gets ejected (or not) for head hits
How can one player cause a concussion and not get ejected, while another is tossed for a milder hit to the head?Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
‘I feel robbed’: the millions of residents in US territories like Puerto Rico who can’t vote in presidential race
After a comedian at a Trump rally described Puerto Rico as ‘garbage’, old resentments were fired up, as residents say it’s unfair to be disfranchised in elections. Donald Trump’s Madison Square ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Ask Ugly: I was prescribed medicine for a zit. Should I take it?
Acne medication can be effective. But watch out for ‘beauty culture masquerading as health’, writes Jessica DeFino. Hey Ugly, . I went to a dermatologist for the first time about a giant thing on ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Can I purchase a property anonymously?
I fear my wealth will have an impact on any negotiationsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Harris when asked if she thinks Trump is a fascist: ‘Yes I do’
Vice President Harris on Wednesday agreed that she believes former President Trump is a "fascist" but again avoided using that word to label her political rival directly. Anderson Cooper during a ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Lara Trump: ‘I would seriously consider' replacing Rubio in Senate if asked
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Trump, said she would “seriously consider” replacing Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) since he’s been tapped to ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Girl with suspected autism banned for asking transgender opponent: ‘Are you a man?’
A female footballer with suspected autism has been hit with a six-match ban after asking a “bearded” transgender opponent: “Are you a man?”Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6 -
David Salle Asks, Can A.I. Make a Painting More Interesting?
At Gladstone Gallery, the painter’s experiments with artificial intelligence yield compelling results and big questions.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
Asked & Answered, Week 9: Can Drake Maye lead the Patriots … eventually?
The Patriots appear to have found a suitable replacement for Tom Brady.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?
“Maybe Happy Ending” had an initial Korean-language production in Seoul in 2016. Here are five things to know about the show.Tech - The New York Times - November 13 -
‘I was asked to find a volunteer for an air pollution campaign in Lahore – I couldn’t find anyone’
As Pakistan’s second biggest city takes the lead in the poor air quality index, one artist and activist struggled to find people who cared. It is “smog season” in Lahore. Along with cities in the ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
New Steelers pass rusher Preston Smith requested trade from Packers: 'I got what I asked for'
Smith is already taking to Pittsburgh's defensive schemeSports - CBS Sports - November 6 -
Can I get a HELOC with a 580 credit score?
Tapping into your home equity with a poor credit score could be tough— but it may not be impossible. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?
My ex-husband claims he can’t afford the VAT added to our children’s school feesWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
If You Think You Can Hold a Grudge, Consider the Crow
The brainy birds carry big chips on their shoulders, scientists say. And some people who become subjects of their ire may be victims of mistaken identity.Science - The New York Times - October 30 -
Can you vote in person if you were mailed a ballot?
Some voters who received mail-in ballots may be experiencing a little in-person voting FOMO with Election Day on Tuesday – but is it possible to change one's mind and head to the polls?Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Everything You Can Try if You Can’t Hear Dialog in Movies and Shows
Tweak these settings and stop missing out on what’s being said.Tech - Wired - 4 days ago -
If you can’t trust the voice of David Attenborough, what can you trust? | Zoe Williams
The world’s best-loved naturalist has had his voice cloned – and misused – by AI. Soon, we won’t believe anything we hear unless we are in the same room as the speaker. It sounds too fanciful and ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Can breast implants make you sick?
While not a formal diagnosis, an autoimmune dysfunction known as breast implant illness has gained traction . In 2016, when Britney Pollock was 26, she decided to get breast implants: 400 cubic cm ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Kristina Blahnik on switching architecture for Manolos
Manolo Blahnik’s niece led the British luxury shoemaker to its best ever financial performance in 2022Business - Financial Times - November 10 -
I left my husband after he raped me. Should I tell our daughter what happened? | Ask Philippa
You don’t have to tell your daughter every detail, you could let her know that you were deeply unhappy. The question I am in my late 50s . I left my husband to be with my new partner some ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Do I have enough money to retire? Ask yourself these 3 questions to assess whether you're ready
Do you have enough money to retire? Asking yourself several questions can help assess your financial readiness, expert said.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
DJ Moore: I don't think anybody really asked for Shane Waldron to be fired
After the Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday, a report indicated that players on the team went to head coach Matt Eberflus and General Manager Ryan Poles to lobby for ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13 -
Trump calls in to Vance town hall on NewsNation, asks ‘How brilliant is Donald J. Trump?’
Former President Trump phoned in to NewsNation's town hall featuring his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), on Thursday night to ask what he called "quite an interesting" question. "The answer ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Have I Got News for You: how does the US version compare?
The long-running topical comedy show made its way stateside in September and it’s turned out to be a far different proposition than the original. “Big up Keir Starmer,” declared a British prisoner ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Commentary: I won't be watching the 'chartthrobs' this election. Neither should you
Obsessed with the vote count in 2020, one Times staffer helped popularize the term 'chartthrobs.' He explains why this year, he's not planning to tune in.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 3 -
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'Sobering, frustrating': Being a first-time NFL head coach can be tough; just ask these 4
The Patriots, Titans, Panthers and Seahawks are led by first-time head coaches, and growing pains are evident.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
No. 1 NFL pick Caleb Williams asked for his $40 million contract to go into an LLC. Can he do that?
There are financial benefits to treating yourself as a brand instead of an employee.Business - MarketWatch - November 2
