Emily Watson: ‘You have to be a bit of an idiot to be an actor’

The actor on making a ‘cracker’ of a film with Cillian Murphy, the new female-led Dune TV series, and knowing when to give people the shark eyes. The British actor Emily Watson made one of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Blind date: ‘10 out of 10, I felt positively giddy on the train ride home’

Sarah, 29, a writer, meets Max, 31, an applications engineer. What were you hoping for? To be ambushed by a young Oliver Reed and charioted through London on a golden carriage. Continue ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

If you became rich, what luxuries would you want? For some, it’s all about new socks (seriously).

When asked what they would do with ‘FU money,’ people often choose relatively inexpensive things

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Will you have a three-payday November? How to tell

Just in time for you to do some holiday shopping, you may be among the lucky workers who receive one more check than usual in November.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Mulvaney weighs in on Trump transition: 'You have to have a loyal Cabinet'

Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney weighed in on President-elect Trump’s transition team and potential Cabinet Thursday, emphasizing the need for "loyal" members in order to ensure a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Ryan Walters on national Bible in schools' mandate: ‘You have to have it in the classrooms'

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters did not reject the idea of a national mandate to require Bibles in schools on Tuesday night when asked if he would implement the policy if selected as the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

When Eve and Eve Bit the Apple

In this essay from 2016, a writer struggles to reconcile her love for a woman with being “a good Christian girl.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1

6 New Books With a Bit of Glitter

Indian diamonds, pearls and the glow of gold are among the topics of these recent publications.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Kimmel: 'If you're a reasonable person, you should have Trump derangement syndrome'

Jimmy Kimmel says any "reasonable person ... should have Trump derangement syndrome," ripping the former president as "dangerous." "I laugh when people say, 'Oh, you’ve got Trump derangement ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Busted vs McFly: Can you have too much nostalgia?

You can't move for childhood favourites staging comebacks and reunions at the moment - but is that a bad thing?

Working on the frontline of disaster: Tim Cadogan on leading GoFundMe

Crowdfunding platform has generated $30bn for users since 2010 but faced criticism over a lack of transparency

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Have You (Badly) Misjudged Your Target Audience? Don’t Panic—Pivot

Misjudging your audience at launch could devastate your startup. But with the right mindset, you can turn it around.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Antonio Pierce: At the 3-yard line after a turnover, you have to pound it in

Late in the third quarter of Sunday's matchup between the Chiefs and Raiders, quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw an interception to Tre’von Moehrig that the safety returned to Kansas City’s 3-yard ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Do you have to fill out your entire ballot?

Some voters may wish to only vote in some races. Here's what happens if you leave fields blank.

Have I Got News for You: how does the US version compare?

The long-running topical comedy show made its way stateside in September and it’s turned out to be a far different proposition than the original. “Big up Keir Starmer,” declared a British prisoner ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Tory leadership race: Seven things you might have missed

Either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be announced as the winner of the election to replace Rishi Sunak.

Do You Have a Favorite Wedding Keepsake? We Want to See It.

Tell us about the items you saved from your wedding day that you still cherish today.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7

Will you have a lower tax rate in retirement? Maybe not, financial advisors say

Most people will have a lower tax rate when they retire, but others won't due to factors like large required 401(k) and IRA withdrawals, advisors said.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Snowflake’s ‘data agents’ leverage enterprise apps so you don’t have to

The platform for data agents enables teams to easily and safely advance their businesses with data-driven insights they can act on to deliver measurable impact.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

Have You Ever Ghosted Somebody? We Want to Hear About It.

Tell us about your experience for a New York Times Magazine article about how we communicate in our dating lives and relationships.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

The worst passwords you could have in 2024 — or any year

Don't rely on easy-to-remember passwords too much — because all of us tend to think more alike than we'd think.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

You Have Another Chance to Snag The Atari 2600 Lego Set For Cheap

If you missed out on Lego Atari 2600 deal earlier this month at Amazon and Target , you now have another chance to save big on this awesome retro gaming building set. Walmart has slashed the ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

‘You have to be prepared for the worst’: making a film on the fight for democracy in Cuba

Documentary film-maker Nanfu Wang found difficulties while following an activist in Cuba for her revealing, and timely, new film Night is Not Eternal. “I don’t believe in America being the beacon ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Lily Collins: I'd love an Emily in London spin-off

The Emily in Paris star spoke to the BBC after making her West End debut, in Bess Wohl’s Barcelona.

EMILY's List endorses Rep. Mikie Sherrill in race for New Jersey governor

EMILY’s List, a national group that backs Democratic women running for office, endorsed Rep.

Worried about post-election political violence? You have more power than you think.

Despite concerns of political violence and distorted narratives on social media, Americans are committed to avoiding violence and solving problems together, according to experts.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

GM noncommittal on Watson's Browns future

Browns general manager Andrew Berry was noncommittal when asked Wednesday about quarterback Deshaun Watson's standing with the franchise.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Pulisic: 'Olimpico' goal for Milan was 'a bit of luck'

Christian Pulisic continued his sensational start to the season for AC Milan on Tuesday, scoring directly from a corner in the UEFA Champions League match against Belgium's Club Brugge.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Drivers 'bit fed up' with FIA leadership - Russell

Mercedes' George Russell says the Formula 1 drivers are "a bit fed up" with the leadership of the sport’s governing body, the FIA.

A Siberian tiger bit a man and remains on the loose in China

Authorities in northern China are searching for a wild tiger, after it attacked two men and left one of them needing surgery.

'Stubborn' Schauffele makes 'idiot' mistake, cards quadruple bogey at Zozo Championship

Xander Schauffele led the PGA Tour in bogey avoidance this past season. But Thursday at the Zozo Championship, he admittedly got a bit stubborn.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Van Jones on Trump win: 'It turned out we were the idiots'

CNN pundit Van Jones says Democrats' media strategy is a major reason Vice President Harris lost this week's presidential election to former President Trump. "We got beat because the conservatives ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

'What an idiot': Smart rips safety for celebrating on field after loss

Jake Pope was seen jumping around with fans on the field after Georgia fell to Ole Miss in Oxford on Saturday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Man investigated after calling German vice-chancellor ‘idiot’

Police raid home of 64-year-old accused of insulting Robert Habeck and uploading an image to X that referenced the Nazi era

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Browns continue to circle the wagons on Deshaun Watson trade

It's unclear whether the Browns privately acknowledge that the decision to trade for, and to give a five-year guaranteed contract to, quarterback Deshaun Watson was a mistake.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe

Deadly food poisoning outbreaks tied to McDonald's and Boar's Head may have left Americans wondering whether there are new risks in the U.S. food supply

Health - ABC News - October 24

Silent Hill 2 Remake Secrets: 20 Easter Eggs You May Have Missed

Silent Hill 2 Remake faithfully includes a huge amount of material from the 2001 original, from dialogue to notes you can find scattered throughout the game, and also adds a whole lot of ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

Why America’s polarized politics can be hazardous to your investment returns

Which would you rather have: more profit or political beliefs that are never challenged?

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Six racist and bigoted comments you might have missed from Trump’s New York rally

Speakers at ex-president’s Madison Square Garden event spewed hateful rhetoric aimed at immigrants, Black and trans people and women. Donald Trump’s infamous Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

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