Ask Shrimsley: how do I keep a relationship special

Ask Shrimsley: how do I keep a relationship special?

If you’re buttering up a US president, neediness and flattery will get you everywhere

World - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

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 misjudgment

Business - 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

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

Ask Shrimsley: were the ’80s as much fun as Jilly Cooper says?

Absolutely. Although I don’t remember doing any of that stuff myself

Business - Financial Times - October 18

How do Astros plan on keeping championship window open?

GM Dana Brown wants to keep Bregman in H-Town for the remainder of his career. But free agency always opens the door to change. And if Bregman decides to leave, Houston will have to again pivot.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

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

‘How Do I Boil the Water?’ The Cooking Adventures of Young N.H.L. Players.

In some ways, the transition from amateur to pro hockey is seamless. But in the kitchen, it’s an “adjustment.”

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Ask Ottolenghi: how can I use up nigella seeds or dried shiitake mushrooms?

Sprinkle nigella seeds on anything you like, from eggs to filo. Shiitake, meanwhile, will add a chewy umami to stocks or use as a meat substitute. How can I use up nigella seeds or whole ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

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

The US-UK special relationship will survive Labour involvement in this election

The decision of Labour Party volunteers to go to the U.S to knock on doors for Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked controversy, with Republicans filing an FEC complaint and suggesting it could ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

‘My partner and I have moved in together and I’m afraid I will have to do all the housework. How do I get him to help?’ | Leading questions

Look for ways to keep the equality of the honeymoon period going, says Eleanor Gordon Smith . And don’t assume he won’t do his share. Read more Leading questions My partner and I just moved ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Judge pauses upcoming deadlines in Trump's election interference case

The judge in Donald Trump's federal election interference case has paused all upcoming deadlines in the case, after special counsel Jack Smith requested the pause.

‘My father was a teetotaling, fair-minded, liberal-leaning capitalist’: And yet I allowed ‘friends’ to borrow $120K. How do I deal with the fallout?

“Of the original 10 I had earmarked for removal from my life, I’m still in contact with two.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

‘I’m convinced the U.S. will be drawn into World War III’: How do I prepare my finances?

“I believe this to be a legitimate concern. I would prefer a politically neutral answer.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

How Cavs unleashed the new and improved Evan Mobley: 'I'm showing people what I can really do'

Mobley, in Year 4 of his career, is proving he belongs in the conversation among the NBA's elite young big men

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

‘I wish Dad were here’: I received $500,000 after my late father’s wrongful-death lawsuit. My adviser suggests annuities. How do I invest it?

“I do not want incredibly high-risk investments. I want moderate risk, but something statistically stable.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 27

‘I don’t want to stop her from moving on with her life’: If I die first, how do I make sure that my second wife doesn’t disinherit my children?

“Is there a way to protect everybody’s interests?”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

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

Britain loves its 'special relationship' with the U.S. — but that doesn't mean Trump will love it back

The "special relationship" could be tested when Donald Trump returns to the White House following his election win against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Live Budget special: How will the UK secure growth?

The FT’s top commentators answer your questions about the Budget’s impact

World - Financial Times - November 1

How a "throuple" relationship ended in a Florida murder mystery

The suspects in Aileen Seiden's murder case — her romantic partners Zach Abell and Christina Aruajo — each claims the other is her killer.

Harris asks if Trump is "fit to do the job," highlighting health questions

"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.

'What kind of country do we want to live in?' Harris asks congregation

During remarks at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Ga., Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged congregants to vote.

Politics - NBC News - October 20

Packers 'comfortable' with signing K Brandon McManus; special teams coach asks, 'what's not to like?'

The Green Bay Packers signing kicker Brandon McManus creates an awkward situation for coaches and executives.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Special counsel asks judge to pause his appeal in Trump's classified documents case

Special counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal appeals court to pause his appeal of the dismissal of President-elect Donald Trump's classified documents case.

Experience: I do hair and makeup for the dead

I always ask their families for a photograph, so I have a guide to how the person looked when they were alive. When I was 27, I lost my nan and grandad within three weeks. It was horrendous, but ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Do I need inheritance tax insurance?

Budget changes prompt wave of interest in life cover to avoid families scrambling to pay tax bills

World - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

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 - Yesterday

Warnock on Black voter turnout for Harris: We have to 'keep doing the work'

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) said Sunday that Democrats have to “keep doing the work” for Vice President Harris as concerns grow over Black voter turnout. Warnock joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Why on earth do the rich keep bankrolling Prince Andrew? | Gaby Hinsliff

Despite his fall from grace, the royal always seems to find a pal to pay his way. In a world awash with murky interests, it is rather important that we find out why. It is a truth universally ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Public to be asked for suggestions on how to fix NHS

Wes Streeting says health service is in ‘awful state’ as he launches ‘national conversation’ about its future

Business - Financial Times - October 20

‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?

“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

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