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

Do you want to hear about my dreams? No, I didn’t think so | Adrian Chiles

There are some conversational subjects that are guaranteed to get listeners yawning. And I’ve tried them all … . There are three things I find fascinating about myself that I can’t tell anyone ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

A Friend Lied About Her Dying Brother to Cancel Plans With Me. Help!

A reader is struggling to forgive a fabricated excuse that involves a terminal cancer patient’s turn for the worse.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

The Big Question: who do you think will win the US election?

Harris and Trump are neck and neck as the campaign reaches its closing days. Can you see a winner — and why?

World - Financial Times - November 1

As a mom of 2 on the campaign trail, I think about elections differently now

I've covered four presidential campaigns, but this one is my first as a mom. This election of a lifetime comes at a precious time in my sons' lives.

Hampers to Show Your Irish Friends Are ‘Thinking About You’

Since 2017, the Paddy Box has dispatched collections of regional favorites like Tayto potato chips and Bisto gravy granules.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

I’m a ‘trad wife’ in a happy marriage. How can I get my friends to accept me for who I am? | Leading questions

To your friends, your relationship is probably the least interesting thing about you, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Try to remember what drew you to these people in the first ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

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

I used to think Googling my symptoms kept me healthy. My mother’s death showed me I had to quit | Elle Warren

Tragedy, and an OCD diagnosis, reshaped my understanding of what I was doing – and why. When I got my first period aged 11, but not again for 18 months, I worried I might be the next Virgin Mary, ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

'I think you can be consistent': How NFL refs decide who gets ejected (or not) for head hits

How can one player cause a concussion and not get ejected, while another is tossed for a milder hit to the head?

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Duckworth on Hegseth speaking out against women in combat: ‘Where do you think I lost my legs?’

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) criticized President-elect Trump’s nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary, after he called for women to not serve in combat roles. “Where do you ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Are you tired all the time? Me too – but I think I’ve worked out why

Biting back anger, holding in tears: we use a huge amount of energy trying to avoid our emotions. And it’s exhausting. Are you feeling tired?* I’m going to take an educated guess that the answer is ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly

U.S. regulators are proposing aggressive measures to restore competition to the online search market after a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly

Tech - ABC News - 5 hours ago

What’s the silliest question you can ask a restaurant critic? (And yes, I have the answer) | Jay Rayner

It’s fair to say that, after 25 years of writing reviews, I have eaten in a lot of restaurants. But I’ve always thought it ludicrous to pick a favourite. Who is the best member of your family? Not ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

3 high-paying roles in industries that keep adding jobs: 'You wouldn't think' they'd pay 6 figures, says expert

Even industries like food and beverage have six-figure jobs, says John Mullinix, head of growth marketing at Ladders.

Business - CNBC - November 9

I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?

Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Experts answer your Budget questions

We responded to reader’s queries about personal finance

World - Financial Times - October 31

Everything you need to know about Death before the 'Agatha All Along' finale

Aubrey Plaza's Rio Vidal was revealed to have been Death all along. Here's everything you need to know about the character before the 'Agatha All Along' finale.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

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 - 6 days ago

Richard Flanagan: ‘I’m not sure that I will write again’

The Tasmanian novelist – whose latest book, Question 7, is up for both fiction and nonfiction prizes – on HG Wells, the TV adaptation of his Booker prize winner The Narrow Road to the Deep North… ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Assisted dying could stop harrowing deaths, says MP behind bill

Adults expected to die within six months would be eligible under the proposals for England and Wales.

A human is not designed to see what I saw

A former Welsh Guard describes having a "catastrophic breakdown" after returning from Helmand Province.

Marcel Desailly: ‘I don’t know if I was a star, but I’m now a legend’

The World Cup winner has firm grip on the game’s pulse and praises those players taking on the right in his native France. “I love watching the Championship,” Marcel Desailly says. “Usually I don’t ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Using Artificial Intelligence Is Easier Than You Think

WIRED’s AI Unlocked newsletter about using chatbots and other generative AI tools is back for a second season. We’ve incorporated reader feedback and answered your burning questions.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Seth Meyers Isn’t as Nice as You Think He Is

Meyers has crafted a comedically precise but genial persona over more than two decades on “Saturday Night Live” and “Late Night.” A new stand-up special finds him reveling in his more acerbic side.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

A Couple Are Captivated by Nature. They Think You Should Be, Too.

They have cataloged natural life online and have developed board games and walking tours to help people deepen their knowledge of the world around them.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

Book Review: 'How to Think Like Socrates' leaves readers with questions

In “How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World,” Donald J

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Take the ‘Death Stairs’ if You Dare

A Facebook page, which began among a few friends, has grown into a popular photo collection of hazardous stairs.

World - The New York Times - November 13

If You Think You Can Hold a Grudge, Consider the Crow

The brainy birds carry big chips on their shoulders, scientists say. And some people who become subjects of their ire may be victims of mistaken identity.

Science - The New York Times - October 30

Jon Batiste Can’t Stop Thinking About Beethoven

Batiste’s latest album is a return to his classical music roots — on his terms. Hear him improvise on some of Beethoven’s classics.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

I’m a chronic nail biter — this no-bite polish finally helped me stop

This no-bite nail polish tastes bitter and helps prevent me from biting my nails. After using it for months, I’ve managed to kick my nail-biting habit.

‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?

“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Trump proposes eliminating the income tax. Here's what experts think.

Experts cast doubt on whether the lost revenue could be replaced with tariffs.

Will the average home equity amount rise in 2025? Here's what experts think.

Homeowners have an average of over $300,000 in home equity right now, which could climb even higher in 2025.

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