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Blind date: ‘Hopefully he thought I was funny, as I do try pretty hard’
Florence, 25, a political science master’s student, meets Joe, 28, a civil servant. What were you hoping for? At the very least a story and an entertaining evening, good or bad. Continue ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
My mother nursed a life-affirming 25-year grudge. Hard as I try, I don’t have the attention span | Zoe Williams
It turns out long-held resentments exist even in the animal kingdom. Does that mean they hold an evolutionary advantage?. The best thing that happened to me during the whole of the pandemic was a ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
'I never thought I would make it to this stage'
Film school graduate Shamiam suffered 70% burns as a baby and had her forearms turned into "fingers".Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
I followed Trump and Joe Rogan into the manosphere – and it was not pretty | Zoe Williams
The former president speaks like a man who has been hypnotised, his subconscious just gaping open .... According to Forbes , Donald Trump talked about five important things in a three-hour-plus ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
‘I have the father-in-law from hell’: He stole my late husband’s savings — and took ownership of our home. What can I do?
“Law enforcement says they can’t prove that he forged signatures, so no charges can be filed.”Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Blind date: ‘He strongly believed in the fact that we have a second, pudding stomach’
Richard, 31, an architectural designer, meets Rosa, 31, who works in domestic abuse support services. What were you hoping for? Good food with good company and a let’s see where things go from ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
I find it hard to make friends – now my daughter does, too
Many of us are convinced our insecurities are screaming out because we compare what we feel like on the inside to what other people look like on the outside. The question I grew up in a ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
'I thought she was dead': Teen hit by paraglider on family holiday
A mum says she was "absolutely traumatised" after her 15-year-old was hit by a paraglider on the final day of their holiday.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
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 -
'I thought I was going to die': Former police officer testifies at murder trial
In court on Monday, former police officer Adam Coy described the shooting, and killing, of Andre Hill in 2020.Top stories - ABC News - October 28 -
White ex-officer testifies in fatal shooting of Black man: 'I thought I was going to die'
The white police officer who shot and killed a Black man four years ago in Columbus, Ohio, testified that he believed a home was being burglarized and feared for his life.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
I Made a Wholesome OnlyFans to Try to Make Ends Meet
A cohort of content creators say it's possible to make money on OnlyFans without stripping. I put that claim to the test.Tech - Wired - October 19 -
David Hare: ‘I don’t have much time. I am trying to write a lot of stuff’
Now 77, the playwright who has chronicled British life for 50 years, says he is stepping up his work rate as he has limited scope to tell important stories. Sir David Hare has charted the forces ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?
“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Lauren James: ‘I know what winning feels like and I want to do that with England’
Chelsea star on her club’s new manager and how the Euros defence is motivating the forward to make history. The one-on-one shooting drills have concluded, the coaches are collecting the footballs ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Inside I am smiling. So why do I always look so miserable? | Adrian Chiles
I have a chronic case of resting not-happy face. But everything I try just makes it worse. There are several problems with my face, not least of which is that I look so bloody miserable all the ...World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago -
Why do I feel a wave of sadness before breastfeeding?
Dysphoric milk ejection reflex or ‘D-MER’ may be as common as mastitis. Why don’t more people know about it?. It was 2017. I was 40, and I’d just had my son, my first and only child. It was ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Ken Hom: ‘I was petrified of being in front of the camera. Doing TV was a nightmare’
The chef and broadcaster on peeling prawns by the kilo, his bicultural pride and being ‘addicted’ to fish and chips. Ducks don’t like me when they look at me . I’ve cooked countless peking ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
I Don’t Want to Live in a Monoculture, and Neither Do You
Few things can change your perspective for the better more than being attacked from both sides of America’s culture war.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
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 -
‘If I don’t do it, who will?’: Greenlandic MP defends actions in Danish parliament
Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, who was ordered to leave podium after refusing to translate speech, attacks ‘racist’ mindset. A Greenlandic MP has accused Copenhagen of “cognitive dissonance” after she was ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
‘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 -
Maxine Waters on Trump: 'What can I do to not investigate him'
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) signaled in an interview Wednesday that it will be tough to work alongside President-elect Trump, claiming he has "no moral compass." "This is a man who has no moral ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
‘I was doing a reverse Samson’: comedian Lloyd Griffith on having a hair transplant
For years, Lloyd Griffith had been worried about going bald. Finally, he took the plunge and had a hair transplant. Here, he describes the unexpectedly empowering result of tackling his fears. On a ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
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Do I have to pay a year’s rent up front?
I’m looking for a property for my family while I’m working in LondonWorld - Financial Times - 22 hours ago -
Art-insurance disputes do not make for a pretty picture
Ronald Perelman’s $410mn lawsuit shines a light on the conflicts between collectors and insurersBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
‘I thought I’d die at Armageddon’: Hollywood action hero Luke Evans on growing up gay as a Jehovah’s Witness
The Welsh actor talks religion, rebelling and why he had to come out twice. • ‘I was bullied for being gay’: read an extract from Luke Evans’ memoir. At the age of 13, Luke Evans faced an ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
‘I never thought I’d win’: Verstappen after shock Brazil GP triumph from 17th
Victory means he can seal fourth F1 title in next round Rival Lando Norris says winner ‘got lucky’ with red flags Max Verstappen revealed he had not believed he had a chance of victory after his ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
I spent hours trying to persuade US voters to choose Harris not Trump. I know why she lost | Oliver Hall
As a phone bank volunteer, I hoped to counter the Republican attacks and half-truths, but people really believed them. It has been an extraordinary week for US politics – and a very depressing ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
‘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 -
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 -
I Gave My Son the Books I Loved. He Chose ‘Heidi’ Instead.
What a 19th-century Swiss novel, and a young fan’s pilgrimage to the Alps, taught me about fatherhood.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Trump won't say if he's spoken to Putin, but "if I did, it's a smart thing"
Asked at the Economic Club of Chicago whether a report that he's spoken to Putin since he left office is true, Trump avoided a direct answer.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
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 feel like I’m missing something’: I’m 68, divorced with two children. I’ve $750,000 and rent my home. Do I need a trust?
“I continue to reinvest the dividends and interest so my investments continue to grow.”Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
‘I own my home’: I’m 74 with $300,000 in annuities and live modestly. What should I do with my retirement savings?
”I am not very savvy with the stock markets.”Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
‘I have few close friends’: I’m 69, retired, single and have amassed $3.6 million. What should I do with my fortune?
“Many weeks I spend more on my three rescue kitties and one rescue mouse than I do on myself.”Business - MarketWatch - October 29
