Bill Gates shares the single minded attitude he used to grow Microsoft: I focused my life 'just on the one job'
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‘He has never paid rent or utilities:’ Do I have the legal and moral authority to charge my brother rent to live in our family home?
‘My brother has been living there while my father was alive — and still is. He did not pay any rent or utilities’52 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
With the Fed rate cut, have I missed the boat on 5% CDs? I was too late to invest in the housing market.
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut the benchmark rate on Wednesday by 50 basis points.53 minutes ago -
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‘I had 3 offers over 11 months’: With the Fed’s 50-basis-point cut, will I finally sell my house?
“It’s a momentous moment. Interest rates are finally declining.”1 hour ago -
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After Fed’s 50-basis-point rate cut, where should I invest $50,000? I’m 38 — and have a high risk tolerance.
The U.S. Federal Reserve made its biggest cut to the benchmark rate in 16 years on Wednesday.1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
Hilary Mantel was my mentor. Here are seven things she taught me about writing – and life
In 2007, after my manuscript had been rejected for the 44th time, a colleague offered to introduce me to a published novelist. It turned out to be Mantel – and I was fortunate enough to soak up her ...3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
I Just Went to Darfur. Here Is What Shattered Me.
“So many men were killed, like grains of sand,” says one survivor.5 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
House Republicans reject their own funding bill with a shutdown around the corner
House Republicans are expected to derail their own plan to avert a government shutdown, which they've tied to a Donald Trump-backed bill on noncitizen voting.7 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
My father makes after-tax contributions to his 401(k). Should he take these as his RMD or leave them for his beneficiaries?
“My father is a widower, so any beneficiary would be a non-spouse.”17 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
I Share Office Space With Someone Who Won't Stop Talking
How can I preserve my sanity?17 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
George Clooney reacts to Trump saying he should 'get out of politics': 'I will if he does'
George Clooney is responding to former President Trump's call that he should abandon politics and focus on his TV career, saying, "I will if he does." "He's a big fan of mine," the "Ocean's Eleven" ...18 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
My Grandniece Was Thrown Out of Her House for Being Gay. What Can I Do?
Because of a family rift, the girl is unaware that she has an uncle in a 35-year same-sex relationship who wants to help. Is it possible to reach out without creating trouble?18 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Ask Ugly: all of the ‘iffy’ comments about my gray hair bother me. Should I start dyeing it again?
In her monthly column about beauty culture, our columnist talks about our desire for ‘outside approval’ and letting silver take over. Hey Ugly, . Tired of a two -to-three hour, $100 hair ...19 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Undercover as a farm worker in Germany: ‘My hands are numb. No one knows when the shift will end’ | Saša Uhlová
The organic farm shop is a paradise for wealthy Germans. Behind the scenes, we pick and chop vegetables until we’re on the point of collapse. Who keeps Europe’s wealthy west going? Underpaid, ...Yesterday -
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What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates review – has Tom Hanks really joined his secret lizard society?
The Microsoft founder’s look at the challenges of AI might lack depth, but he does discover some chilling truths – including very odd conspiracy theories about himself. “In 2022 AI woke up.”. “We ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
A moment that changed me: my dad helped me with everything – then suddenly he was gone
To lose a parent when you are disabled is a particular kind of grief. When my father died, my sense of safety was ripped away. On a cloudy Monday morning in March 2003, my father came into my room ...Yesterday -
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‘He was in the early stages of dementia’: My father put my brother on the deed to his house. His lawyer had a big conflict of interest. What do we do?
“Should we seek a lawyer to work on our behalf?”Yesterday -
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'I did it my way' - Duggan announces retirement
Former England forward Toni Duggan says her career has been "more than I could ever have dreamed of" as she announces her retirement.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Salesforce CEO describes new AI product's real-life use case in healthcare
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday about the real-life use cases for his company's new artificial intelligence product, "Agentforce."Yesterday -
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Former New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty shares how Bill Belichick perfectly predicted wind patterns
Belichick is regarded as one of the smartest minds in football for a reasonYesterday -
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‘I don’t want to be unfair’: My mother gave me $150,000 to buy a house. One sibling wants 15% ownership. What now?
“I do not want to be unfair to my siblings, but I also do not want them to own an interest in my house.”Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Dominique Pélicot tells French trial: ‘I am a rapist,’ as he returns to dock
Pélicot’s testimony set to be decisive for 50 other men accused of raping his then wife Gisèle over nine-year period. A 71-year-old French man accused of drugging his wife so that he and dozens of ...Yesterday -
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Keegan-Michael Key on using his real voice in "Transformers One"
Keegan-Michael Key opens up about voicing B-127 in "Transformers One" and how he transformed the iconic character with his own voice—no tech tricks needed.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Chargers' Quentin Johnston after game-ball performance: 'It takes some people some time' ... I was one of them
The wide receiver had the best game of his young career in Week 2Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Brexit deal ‘stifling’ UK-EU trade; German investor morale tumbles – business live
EU-UK trade deal continues to hurt trade with 27% drop in exports since 2021 reports Aston University. UK’s post-Brexit checks on fruit and vegetables delayed for a third time Here’s Peter ...Yesterday - Germany -
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‘My mom still has his original will’: A few months before he died, my father went online and made a secret will, cutting off my mother. Can he do this?
“His new will leaves his estate to my two nieces, nephew, my sister and me.”Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘I was really desperate’: Giancarlo Esposito on Gus Fring, Sesame Street – and how he nearly hired a hitman
His Breaking Bad role may have brought him worldwide fame, but at one point the actor nearly paid someone to kill him – so his family could get the insurance money. Giancarlo Esposito is used to ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
My Employee Expects Us All to Attend Her Destination Wedding
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Mike Trout open to moving to corner OF or DH: 'My goal is to be in that batter's box, in the field, every single day'
Trout last played for the Angels on April 29 before tearing the meniscus in his left knee.Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Eric Roberts has no use for fame anymore. He just wants to work
Eric Roberts' memoir isn't a Hollywood reclamation job designed to kick-start a once-buzzy career. Roberts knows all too well that his erratic behavior damaged his relationships with friends and ...Yesterday -
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‘This flies in the face of my morals and ethics’: My father cut my sisters out of his six-figure estate. Should I push back?
“Although there is time for him to change his mind, my dad is a stubborn man.”Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Vimal Yoganathan: ‘I can’t remember any Tamil players growing up. It’s a problem’
Barnsley’s trailblazer is determined to show what he can do, starting against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup. Vimal Yoganathan was eight years from being born when Barnsley last visited Old ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
I haven’t had sex with my partner since his affair. We still share a bed – but I want more
I deserve a love life, whether it’s with him or someone else. How can I get over the way he’s treated me?. My partner and I have been together for more than 20 years. We loved each other and our ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Malnutrition crisis threatens child health gains, warns Bill Gates
Foundation says about 40mn children are at risk of stunted growth as climate change worsens food security2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Do I owe UK tax on my crypto assets?
I’ve had a letter from HMRC; does this mean I've made a mistake on my last tax return?2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Pepe Aguilar on life's cosmic lessons and the new sound he's rocking
In a career often rooted in reinvention, the Grammy-winning Pepe Aguilar talks about challenging life lessons, career moves and the project he owed himself.2 days ago