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Hillary Clinton says she's not worried about Trump retaliation

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she's not worried about former President Trump retaliating against her if he wins the 2024 presidential election. "No, because I know I haven't done ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Kamala Harris Can Make History, Whether or Not She Wants to Talk About It

Don’t let the monarch of Mar-a-Lago take back his throne.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now

A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself to the public began long before she came to Washington.

Harris’s Lebanon pledge shows she’s serious about Middle East peace

Vice President Harris has exhibited strong leadership with our allies and partners in the Middle East to protect our interests and prevent the further suffering of more innocent victims.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

A South Korean adoptee needed answers about the past. She got them — just not the ones she wanted

Rebecca Kimmel sat in a small room, staring at the baby photo she had just unearthed from her adoption file

World - ABC News - October 15

Liz Cheney says she is pro-life but state abortion bans ‘cannot stand’

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said she is pro-life but disagrees with state abortion bans, saying they “cannot stand.” Cheney, one of the most outspoken Republicans against former President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

‘It’s not me, it’s just my face’: the models who found their likenesses had been used in AI propaganda

London-based Synthesia’s technology was employed to make deepfake videos for authoritarian regimes. The well-groomed young man dressed in a crisp, blue shirt speaking with a soft American accent ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

The moment I knew: he took a bus, a train and a ferry to Paris just to see me – and meet my parents

A fire in the Eurostar tunnel scuppered Jess Granata ’s plans of spending a final weekend with Adam – or so she thought. In 2007 I was 22 years old, had just finished uni and had a huge European ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

My best mate lies to me and sticks to his guns when I challenge him | Ask Philippa

Recognise lying not as a moral failing but as a coping mechanism, suggests Philippa Perry, and make it clear your intention is to understand and support your friend. The question I met my best ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

I’m buying a house. My real-estate agent asked me to sign an exclusive contract. Is this the new normal?

“Should we be on the lookout for anything important when signing a contract with a buyer’s agent?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

This is how we do it: ‘I’m a feminist, but what turns me on in the bedroom runs counter to my convictions’

Rebecca thought she had a low sex drive until she got divorced and met Tom, who introduced her to dominant/submissive play How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . The ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

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

My husband unfairly blames me for our son’s eating disorder | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Perhaps your son’s aversion to food is a symptom of a wider anxiety – finding ways to talk about it is key to discovering its cause. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

We have $1.2 million for retirement, but my husband won’t let me spend it

Which one of us needs to change?

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

It’s taken me 20 years, but I’ve finally updated my to-do list | Zoe Williams

Enough is enough. It’s time to stop worrying about James Dyson, Victoria’s Secret and Jilly Cooper. My time management is quite old-fashioned, mainly consisting of a to-do list. Three columns if ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Illinois governor on Trump win: ‘You come for my people, you come through me’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) held a press conference Thursday to discuss the aftermath of the election, issuing a warning that if anyone tries to “come for my people,” they will have to “come ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Becoming deaf has made me feel insecure. How can I regain my confidence? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, and you may find some comfort in learning from other people’s experiences. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Maxx Crosby trade on horizon? Raiders star 'not here to rebuild,' says winning now 'all that matters to me'

Like his ex-Raiders All-Pro teammate, Crosby may not want to stick around

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Chauncy Glover, KCAL-TV anchor and mentor for Black youths, dies at 39

Chauncy Glover, an anchor for Los Angeles TV station KCAL News and three-time Emmy winner, died unexpectedly Tuesday at age 39.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Writing to Beirut, again

How do you write about home when words fail you?

World - Financial Times - November 2

‘Did he drug me too?’: how daughter of Gisèle Pelicot feared she had also been a victim of her father

A book by Caroline Darian adds further shocking details of the years of abuse by Dominique Pelicot and many others. When detectives told Caroline Darian her father had been lacing her mother’s food ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

The 'smartest' thing this HR expert negotiated in a job offer: 'I tell my clients to do that all the time'

This HR expert negotiated the exit from a company before she was hired — and it paid off.

Business - CNBC - October 22

‘Say hello to my little pen’: 14 things we learned from Al Pacino’s memoir

In the just-published Sonny Boy, the Hollywood legend documents his eventful life with glee and candour. Here are some of the more unexpected revelations. When Penguin bought the rights to Al ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

11 surprising things from this earnings season, including my favorite stock so far

Take notes and tuck them away until the election is confirmed. They should all hold up.

Business - CNBC - November 4

‘They are ruining my life’: how the shadowy world of debt collection can wreck your finances

A stranger’s bill can be passed, in your name, down a chain of companies until it reaches the courts without you knowing anything about it. The result can be catastrophic. James Barnett and his ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

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 ...