Digested week: Crap telly, power naps – oh and I think I may have saved a friend’s life

I’m a death expert. I designed eight questions to help you think about dying

The modern era has eroded the myths and traditions of death. But there’s a way to create your own belief system. For the vast majority of those in the industrialized, affluent west, death was – ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Trump doubles down on criticism of Obama: ‘I don't happen to think he's a good speaker’

Former President Trump doubled down on his criticism of former President Obama during a rally Saturday afternoon in battleground Michigan. “I don't happen to think he's a good speaker, but he'd ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Yes, I think Democrats are complicit in genocide. But Trump would be far worse | Wajahat Ali

There is simply no moral argument for allowing the former president to win in the name of opposing genocide. If you’re undecided about your vote, a reliable rule of thumb is to always side against ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Why Aaron Judge has disappeared at exactly the wrong time for the Yankees

Judge has looked like anything but an MVP during this World Series. Let's go inside his issues.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Start of a Dodgers dynasty? MLB's exemplary franchise primed for more titles: 'I think that we're on our way'

The Dodgers won the World Series in Year 1 of Shohei Ohtani's 10-year contract

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Will James Franklin, Penn State finally win the big one against Ohio State? 'I think it's our time'

The Nittany Lions are in better position than ever to run the table and win the Big Ten. But a familiar foil awaits on Saturday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Honest Bob Jenrick won’t sleep until everyone sees he’s the maddest person in the room | John Crace

The Tory leadership hopeful believes that if he shouts the same things a bit louder, everyone will eventually come round to his way of thinking. You can only conclude that some politicians are ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

'I would end small boat crossings in weeks' - Jenrick

Robert Jenrick speaks to BBC Radio Kent ahead of Saturday’s leadership contest result.

This European island is likened to the Maldives. I stayed for a week – for $1,500

Sardinia has white beaches, turquoise sea and plenty of watersports, rather like the Maldives. And it's possible to travel inexpensively there too.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power

Researchers said in a recent article that Arkansas may have 19 million tons of lithium, which is used in rechargeable batteries for important products like phones and electric cars. The researchers ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

‘Don’t be naïve’: I have a wake-up call for divorcing women — you’ve been giving up too much for too long. Am I wrong?

“You deserve what’s rightfully yours.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?

“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”

Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago

When veneers go very wrong: ‘I knew I’d made the biggest mistake of my life’

They have become as routine as Botox and lip filler. But what can people do when their dream of a perfect smile turns into a nightmare?. Catherine thought she was being smart when she chose a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

‘I hate the night’: life in Gaza amid the incessant sounds of war - visual story

Their hopes for peace fading and fearful of being forgotten, two Gazans share the trauma of living their days and nights surrounded by the noise of gunfire, missiles and drones Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 17

‘I was screamed at for incorrectly spreading Marmite’: life as a runner in the UK film and TV industry

After Richard E Grant’s revelations about his daughter’s experience, readers share ‘harrowing’ memories of the job. As a runner on a film or TV production, “you are, and there is no point kidding ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

The Healthy and Unhealthy Ways to Digest Polls in the Final Two Weeks

The presidential race is close. For now, we have to live with that.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

‘No one writes about “rich guy” early retirement’: My wife and I earn $300,000 a year and have $3.75 million. We have 3 kids. When can I quit working?

“I’ve been lucky to have a terrific job in finance for the past 25 years.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Latest in Digested week: Crap telly, power naps – oh and I think I may have saved a friend’s life | John Crace

I’m a death expert. I designed eight questions to help you think about dying

Trump doubles down on criticism of Obama: ‘I don't happen to think he's a good speaker’

Yes, I think Democrats are complicit in genocide. But Trump would be far worse | Wajahat Ali

Why Aaron Judge has disappeared at exactly the wrong time for the Yankees

Start of a Dodgers dynasty? MLB's exemplary franchise primed for more titles: 'I think that we're on our way'

Will James Franklin, Penn State finally win the big one against Ohio State? 'I think it's our time'

Honest Bob Jenrick won’t sleep until everyone sees he’s the maddest person in the room | John Crace

'I would end small boat crossings in weeks' - Jenrick

This European island is likened to the Maldives. I stayed for a week – for $1,500

Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power

‘Don’t be naïve’: I have a wake-up call for divorcing women — you’ve been giving up too much for too long. Am I wrong?

This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?

When veneers go very wrong: ‘I knew I’d made the biggest mistake of my life’

‘I hate the night’: life in Gaza amid the incessant sounds of war - visual story

‘I was screamed at for incorrectly spreading Marmite’: life as a runner in the UK film and TV industry

The Healthy and Unhealthy Ways to Digest Polls in the Final Two Weeks

‘No one writes about “rich guy” early retirement’: My wife and I earn $300,000 a year and have $3.75 million. We have 3 kids. When can I quit working?

‘If I had the power I’d destroy the whole thing’: what went wrong with the ghost town of Disney-style castles?

Deshaun Watson addresses Browns' offensive struggles: 'I don't know what we have to do'

‘I was having fun:' Nick Sirianni discusses wacko behavior at end of Browns win

West Virginia's Neal Brown offers plea for fan support: 'What I would say is -- did they have a good time?'

Karl Rove fact-checks viral post: 'I have not been rallying for Kamala Harris'

I’m 50 and have $250,000 in four retirement accounts. Should I consolidate them — and, if so, how?

'Sorry I have a German passport' - Tuchel hopes he can win over critics

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