Black Friday is a startling reminder of how many companies we have thoughtlessly given our email to

Black Friday is a startling reminder of how many companies we have thoughtlessly given our email to | James Colley

It’s the result of a system designed to weaponise our brain chemistry against us – oh, we shouldn’t buy that, but what if we did?. I procrastinated starting this article. I was all set up and ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Our Daughter Is Having an Affair With a Married Man. How Do We Stop It?

A 20-something woman who lives with her parents has incurred their disappointment by continuing an affair with her former boss. Since she won’t end things, should they tell the man’s wife?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 6

Will we see the northern lights on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?

What better way to round out the holiday week than a chance at seeing the northern lights?

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

Several Of The Best Marvel Board Games Have Supersized Discounts For Black Friday

Marvel Champions: The Card Game $37.33 (was $80) with ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 19

We Finally Know How Many PS3s Were Ever Made

The exact number of PlayStation 3 consoles that were ever produced has been revealed, according to a current Sony employee.. In what started as a discussion on Twitter about the PS3's infamous ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 1

Quincy Jones’s music was the soundtrack to so many Black lives – and something we could be proud of | Michelle Kambasha

There will be countless tributes to the revered producer, but for me he evokes happy days growing up and the chaos of family parties. I don’t have a lot of memories, especially from when I was ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Branch Black Friday Sale (2024): Early Deals on Office Chairs

Our top office chair and standing desk recommendations are on sale through December 2.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Meta, Rabbit and Bee AI have Black Friday deals, but there's no must-have AI gadget yet

Meta, Rabbit and Bee AI are offering Black Friday deals for their devices that incorporate AI, but there aren't many other generative AI gadgets on the market.

Business - CNBC - 14 hours ago

Yemen's Houthi rebels send email threats to German shipping companies

World - Yahoo News - November 18

We can still have progress under Trump. We just need to focus on our mission | Aaron Glantz

As an investigative reporter, I was able to push for change under a Donald Trump presidency. That can be true for all of us. Sign up for Fighting Back: a pop-up newsletter on defending democracy ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Here’s How Travel Tuesday Is Turning Into Black Friday for Deal-Hunting Vacationers

The travel sector holiday sales day continues to draw in bargain seekers, generating more bookings for airlines, cruise ships, and hotels.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Black Friday 2024: What to buy, what to skip and how to save

Save the most money during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 by following these expert tips. Plus, learn what to buy and skip.

Black Friday 2024: how to find a deal and not get ripped off

When is a bargain not a bargain? And how do you avoid overspending? Here’s how to make Black Friday work for you. Black Friday didn’t exist when I was a kid. In the 80s, the fourth Friday in ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

How to lower your credit card debt this Black Friday

Black Friday spending could cause your credit card debt to grow quickly out of control. Here's how to lower it now.

‘James Brown kept cutting our stage time’ – how the Stylistics made You Make Me Feel Brand New

‘The first time we opened for James Brown, we got 20 minutes on stage. Then when he heard the crowd response, he cut it to 15. By the end of the tour, he’d cut us back to five’. . Three of us were ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

A record Black Friday beckons

Plus, Westminster MPs vote on assisted dying, Ireland goes to the polls and Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

What Is Black Friday?

Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but its impact has been diluted by monthlong holiday sales and the convenience of buying online.

Business - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

'Never in a million years did we think our baby could have a stroke'

A family from Londonderry speak of their fear after their newborn daughter had a stroke.

‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?

“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Trump Called His Win a ‘Historic Realignment’ of American Politics. We Have Our Doubts.

There are reasons to doubt that what happened in the election is a durable party realignment.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

‘We all have our eyes wide open’: Trump critics brace for dark time of retribution

Public officials targeted by Trump say they’re preparing for extreme scenarios, including possibility of being arrested. Members of Congress and other US public officials targeted for “retribution” ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

This is how we do it: ‘We did wonder whether sex at our advanced age would be difficult – but it’s been amazing’

Ella and Richard almost gave up on sex after she had health problems – but a clever solution helped them rediscover their intimacy How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Many Companies Offer ‘Returnless Returns,’ But Do it Quietly

Retailers have decided the cost of sending an item back may be more expensive than letting an unsatisfied customer keep some low-priced merchandise, but don’t advertise the practice.

Business - Inc. - November 4

James Cleverly: ‘I kept saying there aren’t many votes to play with . . . ’

The politician talks for the first time about how he went overnight from frontrunner in the Conservative leadership race to a surprise third place

World - Financial Times - November 1

‘We have been doing this alone.’ We are in our mid-50s with rental properties, CDs and stocks. But we recently downsized and want to retire. So now what?

Have an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

'We were harshly done by' - but how much have Arsenal missed Odegaard?

Arsenal put up a valiant fight at Inter Milan as a controversial penalty proved their undoing, but ultimately it was another disappointing result in what is proving a tough spell for the Gunners.

How Walmart’s Early Launch Date Resets Retail’s Black Friday Sales Pace

The retail giant is getting a head start on holiday sales, with year-end promotions starting November 11.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Race for No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft: How the Black Friday game will help determine who gets the top spot

Don't sleep on the NFL's only game the day after Thanksgiving

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Just Received an Insulting Email? Here’s How to Instantly Turn Conflict Into Collaboration and Resolution

Science says a brief, informative, friendly, and firm response can immediately change the tone and the outcome.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Is the stock market open on Black Friday?

What will be open (or closed) on Thanksgiving and Black Friday? Here’s what to expect.

Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago

My boyfriend struggled to come up with a down payment when we bought our house. I have $50K in investments. Was I wrong to keep this to myself?

“I could have cashed out my investments to get us closer to a 20% down payment.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 3

This is how we do it: ‘We haven’t even tried to have sex for three years’

Lockdown robbed Daphne and Louis of what remained of their sex life – after 25 years, they’ve settled into an emotional, non-physical relationship. How do you do it? Share the story of your sex ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

‘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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