David Nicholls: ‘I’m genuinely deathly at a dinner party’

The bestselling author on why he finds it easier to be funny on the page, being inspired by Sue Townsend and Victoria Wood, and his struggle with the ending of You Are Here. David Nicholls, 57, is ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

How to feed a crowd – six tips to make dinner parties stress free

In this week’s Feast newsletter: Having friends over doesn’t have to be hard – try simple sides and skip the formality. • Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, Feast . This is an ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

The Republican and Democratic parties are killing electoral reform across the US | David Daley

There are elements on both right and left who prefer to govern without majorities and view competitive elections as a threat. Ohio’s extreme gerrymanders have enabled more than a decade of ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

‘Genuinely disturbing’: Guardian writers on their scariest horror villains

For Halloween, critics pick their most nightmarish baddies, from Count Orlok in Nosferatu to Annie Wilkes in Misery. You wouldn’t have Michael Myers if it weren’t for Billy from Black Christmas. ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

How to spice up Thanksgiving dinner

Rosemary's Midtown executive chef Christopher Caliso joins CBS News to discuss new and creative ways to upgrade this year's Thanksgiving dinner.

'Genuine impasse' at top of government about social care plan, insiders say

Multiple sources say the Treasury is deeply nervous about the cost of fixing social care, and that the PM is yet to decide how to proceed.

A Moment of Genuine Warmth and Sadness on ‘The Great British Bake Off’

The current season has one of the most memorable characters of the series.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Thanksgiving dinner costs dip for second year

Thanksgiving dinner costs dipped for a second year in a row, according to a survey published Wednesday, though they remain at elevated levels. The annual American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

The latest $5 meal? This year’s Thanksgiving dinner.

The average cost per person for a Thanksgiving meal is expected to fall this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Business - MarketWatch - 17 hours ago

Why I’m Voting

Editorial members reflect on their personal stakes in the 2024 election

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

David Squires on … tough times for Manchester City and David Coote

Our cartoonist on champions’ new habit of losing and that video of a Premier League referee slagging off Liverpool. Buy a cartoon from our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the Box: ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

2024 election updates: Trump, Harris split first votes counted in New Hampshire

With just hours left to Election Day, it's a neck-and-neck race to the finish.

Charlamagne Tha God: 'Dinner table issues' were at the top of voters' minds

In the aftermath of Harris’ failed campaign, Charlamagne Tha God called for unity and pointed to voters’ frustrations over the economy and safety as decisive.

Gorsuch invokes P’nut the squirrel in Federalist Society dinner keynote

Addressing the Federalist Society’s annual dinner on Thursday, Justice Neil Gorsuch sought to use a recent example to prove his point that government overreach has swept up ordinary Americans in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Average cost of Thanksgiving dinner is expected to be lower than past years

The average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 this year is expected to be $58, which is 9% less from the 2022 high of $64. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady shows how your family ...

For the first time in its history, we could be looking at a genuinely rightwing European Union | Alberto Alemanno

Ursula von der Leyen knows that her new commission will need support from the kind of hard-right parties it once swore to shun. Many observers breathed a sigh of relief earlier this year when the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

One reason I’m suspicious of Medicare Advantage? I’m a capitalist.

The downside of Medicare Advantage is that you are dependent for your health-insurance coverage on an organization that has powerful economic incentives not to pay.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Nicholls Colonels vs. South Alabama Jaguars: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NCAA Basketball start time

How to watch Nicholls vs. South Alabama basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Nicholls Colonels vs. Towson Tigers: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Nicholls vs. Towson basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

10/27: The Takeout: Chris Moody and David Becker

Journalist Chris Moody joins "The Takeout" to discuss how the people of western North Carolina have rallied together in the aftermath of Helene and dispel misinformation about federal and local ...

‘It does not have to be this way’: the radical optimism of David Graeber

As a new collection of his writing is published, Rebecca Solnit remembers her friend, the late activist and anarchist who believed ordinary people had the power to change the world. David Graeber ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

UEFA opens investigation into ref David Coote

UEFA has opened an investigation into suspended referee David Coote after a video published by The Sun allegedly showed him snorting a white powder while on duty at Euro 2024.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

David Parton, brother of Dolly Parton, dies

He was preceded in death by three of their brothers: Larry, Floyd, and Randy.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Bob Casey Concedes to David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate Race

Mr. McCormick, a Republican former hedge-fund executive, toppled Mr. Casey, a three-term Democrat, in one of the nation’s top Senate races and biggest 2024 upsets.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Target unveils Thanksgiving dinner offer priced at $20 for four people — $5 less than a year ago

Target joined the list of retailers offering a cheaper Thanksgiving meal than last year with an offering that includes turkey, stuffing and five side dishes costing $5 less than in it did 2023.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Our Fun Friend Bails on Dinner Dates but Still Sends Her Dull Husband. Help!

Tired of being saddled with “dud” husbands when their more exciting wives bow out of plans, a reader wonders if there’s a way to delicately insist that both members of a couple attend.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev are engaged. He faked a dinner invite with Anna Wintour to propose

Skateboarder and three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White is engaged to “The Vampire Diaries” star Nina Dobrev

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev are engaged. He faked a dinner invite with Anna Wintour to propose

Skateboarder and three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White is engaged to “The Vampire Diaries” star Nina Dobrev

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Have breakfast for dinner, let kids sleep in their clothes … and 12 other easy tips for better evenings

Feeling frazzled and drained at the end of the day? Try these expert micro-habits. If you’re often tempted to reach for a ready meal at the end of a busy day, it may be a good idea to add some ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Here's how much money store brands can save you on Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving dinners will cost less if you buy store-brand products. Here's how much savings they offer.

How to watch New Mexico Lobos vs. Nicholls Colonels: TV channel, NCAA Basketball live stream info, start time

How to watch New Mexico vs. Nicholls basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

N. Kentucky Norse vs. Nicholls Colonels: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Northern Kentucky vs. Nicholls basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

‘I'm Going to Bluesky’ Is the New ‘I’m Moving to Canada’

Users frustrated with Elon Musk’s handling of X and closeness to president-elect Donald Trump are fleeing to Bluesky—an easier migration than leaving the US.

Tech - Wired - November 15

I hate Trump, but I’m glad he won

My moral tastebuds, triggered for years by an increasingly priggish, intolerant — and, yes, racist — left, wanted to see Team Blue cut down to size.

Politics - The Hill - November 15

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