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Business - MarketWatch
Stock market’s soft-landing rally faces CPI inflation test. Here’s what investors should do.
Middle East tensions, the port strike and the Fed’s interest-rate outlook puts inflation front and center again for the U.S. stock market this week.1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
Mark Kelly on Harris: ‘I’m confident she’s going to win Arizona’
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said on Sunday he’s confident Vice President Harris is going to win his state of Arizona and the race overall. In an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," anchor Dana ...2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Walz on past false statements: ‘I will own up when I misspeak’
Vice President Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), on Sunday responded to criticism of the false statements he made in the past, saying he "will own up" when he makes "a mistake." ...3 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Why I Tell My Clients to Eat Marshmallows
Delaying life’s joys for later success is no longer the answer.3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I don’t want to spend my remaining days living hand to mouth’: I divorced my husband and remarried. Can I claim his Social Security?
“I hope that it doesn’t trigger my ex-husband. He has a short fuse.”5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
As a Palestinian living in the US, I have lost friends, job opportunities – and my faith in humanity | Arwa Mahdawi
Every year has been catastrophic for Palestinians around the world, but the past 12 months have been unimaginable. It has been a year of heartbreak, a year of horror, a year of hell. I know I am ...5 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘This money is not bringing me a lot of happiness’: My husband and I have $7 million, but our kids are trouble. Should we cut them off?
“His son and his wife are not good to us. We rarely see them and they never offer to help us with anything.”6 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘We didn’t sign an exclusive listing’: A realtor said she’d take out an ad to rent my New York City apartment. Am I morally obligated to use her?
“Other agents know our apartment is available for rent and now want to show it.”7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I have to have one of those’: plushie super-fans explain the appeal
For 25 years the company, built by two publicity-shy British brothers, has turned everything from bears to burgers into ‘plushies’. Avid fans explain their appeal. It started with a boiled egg. ...9 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
I feel I can’t give 100% to anything – including my family | Ask Philippa
Steer away from perfection and spend more time with friends and loved ones – you don’t want regrets on your deathbed. The question I feel I am unable to give 100% to anything. When I say ...12 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘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.”21 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”21 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The moment I knew: we were rehearsing a difficult dance move – and I caught her head before she hit the floor
After a long-distance relationship, dancers Piran Scott and Naiara were finally paired in a duet – and experienced a profound connection. Find more stories from The moment I knew series here ...22 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
I know there will come a time when my wife no longer recognises me. But for now, we both feel blessed | Steven Herrick
I detest what early-onset Alzheimer’s is doing to the person I love. Yet I’m in awe of how she quietly, stoically, responds to its ravages . My wife – and best friend– of the past 38 years can no ...22 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘He’s 70 and fairly wealthy’: I met the love of my life three years ago. How do I politely ask that he include me in his will?
“His two sons are against any kind of commitment between us, as their dad has had two failed marriages.”23 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
I have $2.5 million and fear that I’ll never be able to retire. Am I being irrational?
A reader needs to visualize his retirement buckets to be sure that he has enough.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
I’m in my 60s with $85,000 in credit-card debt. Should I use the equity in my home or my investments to pay it off?
“Currently, the debt gets rolled over to another 0% interest card right before the regular interest rate is about to kick in.”Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Fatima Whitbread: ‘I was abandoned as a baby, but I’m one of the lucky ones’
The world champion javelin-thrower talks about growing up in care and the love of her foster family – and how sport was her saviour. I was abandoned as a baby and left to die in our flat. A ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘I can’t do gore and I’m not a gamer’: Ella Purnell on being an unlikely scream queen
From Yellowjackets to Fallout and now murderous new drama Sweetpea, the British actor is killing it. But behind all the grisly roles, she’s really sweet ... honest. All Ella Purnell ever wanted to ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I believe she made a big mistake’: My wife put her paycheck into a bank account with her inheritance. Do I now own 50% of those funds?
“I’m still working, and we’ve always filed joint tax returns.”Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Celtic’s Elena Sadiku: ‘That infection made me question everything. I was scared of losing my life’
The Swede, who almost lost a leg at 23, on recovery, success and being the youngest ever Champions League coach. Elena Sadiku’s modesty very briefly breaks. “I was pretty good,” she says. “I am not ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
What Does College Football Have to Do With College?
The question isn’t new. But seismic changes to college sports, embraced by Coach Deion Sanders and his University of Colorado Buffaloes, have made it more relevant than ever.Yesterday - College Football -
Top stories - BBC News
'I felt my heart was going to stop': At the scene of an IDF strike in Beirut
An apparent attempted assassination tore through a Beirut tower block, far from Hezbollah's base.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Don’t wait for fall Prime Day — I already found 57 great deals worth shopping
Prime Big Deal Days starts Oct. 8, but Prime members can shop early deals right now. Some products are even at their lowest price ever.Yesterday -
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Top stories - BBC News
How worried should I be about rising oil prices?
As the conflict across the Middle East widens, rising oil prices are being closely watched.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Life after care: 'I fear owning too much stuff in case I have to move'
The number of young care leavers facing homelessness is a "failure of society", says one charity.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
You be the judge: my daughter never wears her glasses – should I pay for her contact lenses?
Bridget thinks Rebecca should stick to her glasses – or pay for lenses herself. Rebecca says lenses aren’t a luxury. You decide who needs to see sense Find out how to get a disagreement settled ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I never said I was going to retire ...’ Paul Simon on disability, drive and the mystery behind his greatest songs
He halted his career after decades of hits, then a dream one night changed everything. From New York to swinging London and apartheid South Africa, he explains his epic journey. As a struggling ...2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Randle on trade to Wolves: 'I feel wanted here'
Julius Randle said he was shocked when he learned he was traded to the Timberwolves but that he is happy to be somewhere he feels wanted.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Embiid: If Sixers say to ease off, 'I should listen'
If the Sixers' medical staff asks him to ease off at times this season, star Joel Embiid said he "should listen," even if they "have to punch me, slap me, take my stuff away."2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Can I Still Use an Expired Covid Test?
The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here’s what to know.2 days ago - Covid -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Patrick Mahomes: When I saw the replay, I felt like s—t that I hit Rashee Rice
After Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice suffered a knee injury during last Sunday's win over the Chargers, it became clear through replay that quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit the wideout when trying to ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Sydney Sweeney doesn't think she'll 'ever feel comfortable' financially: 'I saw my parents lose everything'
The 27-year-old star told Glamour that her family's past financial struggles have influenced how she thinks about her wealth.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Weekly quiz: Where did 100 couples all say, 'I do'?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Angel City’s Katie Zelem: ‘I woke up last week and thought: oh my God, I live in LA’
The England star on leaving Manchester United, embracing a new challenge and the competitive edge of the NWSL. If you were walking your dog in your local park near Manchester this summer and ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a myth3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Chris Woakes: ‘Yes, I need to get better away from home. But my home record is bloody good’
New leader of England’s Test attack is ready for the challenge of Pakistan after show of faith from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. “It was after the Oval Test and Baz came over and said: ‘You’re ...3 days ago