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Death is at the heart of Christmas. That’s why we love to tell festive ghost stories | Kate Maltby
It’s a creepy time of year from The Archers to Nosferatu to Mark Gatiss’ Woman of Stone. This Christmas, find some pity for Lynda Snell MBE. Fans of the BBC radio soap The Archers know Lynda as ...The Guardian - 6h -
‘I’m betting on another 22 spins around the sun’: I’m 65 and have $3.9 million. How much should I realistically spend on a house?
“I have zero debt, no upcoming tax liabilities and no inheritance on the horizon.”MarketWatch - 19h -
I’m one of millions working in retail. This Christmas, don’t ask how we are – or we may tell you | Andrew Herrick
So far today I have dealt with 200 customers. I have smiled 200 times, but that’s getting harder. Consider me a checkout robot. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...The Guardian - 19h -
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What we know about suspect in Christmas market attack in Germany
The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market crowded with holiday shoppers in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least ...CBS News - 22h -
This is how we do it: ‘We make videos of ourselves having sex, to watch when we’re apart’
Amara and Mateo’s sex life was fun first time round, in their 20s. Now it has to be scheduled around childcare and the families they have left How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...The Guardian - 1d -
What we know about the suspect behind the German Christmas market attack
Germany is still in shock and struggling to understand the suspect behind the attack in the city of MagdeburgABC News - 1d -
‘How do we live in this terrible world?’ a reader asked me. Here’s the only answer I have | Jonathan Freedland
From the bloodshed in Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza to the return of Trump, there are so many reasons to despair. But a little deliberate optimism can go a long way. It’s a season brimming with tradition ...The Guardian - 1d -
Who should be the NFL MVP this season? We asked 14 experts for their ballots
Can Saquon Barkley beat out the QBs? Is Patrick Mahomes still in the hunt? Here are our top five candidates.ESPN - 2d -
Where will we see a white Christmas? Map shows holiday week forecast
Dreaming of a white Christmas? The forecast for next week is probably about to crush those dreams.The Hill - 2d -
How we met: ‘I knew we would sail the world together one day’
Manuela, 68, and Ian, 62, bonded in 2004 over their love of boats. They soon became a couple and are now on the final leg of a round-the-world trip. In the summer of 2004, Manuela had been living ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘We live well together’: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos show off their $27 million NYC townhouse
The couple give fans a chance to peek inside their stunning Upper East Side townhouse in a new video tour.MarketWatch - 4d -
We Asked OpenAI’s Santa Chatbot for Logistics Tips. It Stressed Celebrating Small Wins
OpenAI’s AI Santa advises prioritization, communication, and holiday spirit for motivation.Inc. - 4d -
Africa Foto Fair: ‘You don’t need to fly in somebody from outside to tell us about our own realities’
The annual exhibition, held in a working-class area of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is organised by photographer Aïda Muluneh, who is determined to tap into the continent’s creative potential. Aïda ...The Guardian - 5d -
Jefferson turns TD celebration into Moss tribute during Vikings win: 'We love you Randy'
Justin Jefferson raced across the back of the end zone, leaped to catch the pass from Sam Darnold and launched into his latest touchdown celebration after an early score for the Minnesota VikingsABC News - 5d -
Monday briefing: What do we know about Prince Andrew and the alleged Chinese spy?
In today’s newsletter: Many questions remain unanswered about the person known only as H6, but the complex relationship between China and the UK is sure to be put under the spotlightYahoo Sports - 6d -
Uncertainty is part of being human, so how can we learn to live with it?
A professor of statistics explains that living is about taking risks and not knowing the outcome, and why it’s important to accept and embrace that . My father was an enthusiastic traveller, but as ...The Guardian - Dec. 15 -
‘If we don’t get off this mountain I don’t think I can do another night’: climber Fay Manners on surviving the odds
6,400m up a rarely climbed peak in the Himalayas, two climbers lost most of their kit – and nearly their lives. One of them, Fay Manners, explains what keeps her climbing. Fay Manners was 6,400m up ...The Guardian - Dec. 15 -
The Christmas number one race - and how to win it
All Mariah and Wham! want for Christmas is a chartopper. Can a newcomer like Tom Grennan stop them?BBC News - Dec. 15 -
How we can save Georgian democracy
John McCain's last visit to Georgia in 2017 was a testament to his belief in Georgian democracy and freedom, and current Georgian Dream's actions have led to a loss of international legitimacy and ...The Hill - Dec. 14 -
Can the AirPods Pro 2 Really Replace Hearing Aids? We Asked a Grandmother
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 have some added hearing-aid capabilities. How well do they work in practice? I asked my grandmother, who is in her eighties, to try them for a week.Wired - Dec. 14 -
How to get from the me to the we society
Social capital can become a golden thread woven throughout public policy, from health to housing to educationFinancial Times - Dec. 14 -
You don’t need to be a ‘Silicon Valley entrepreneur' to be rich, financial advisor says. Here's how to retire a millionaire
Almost anyone can build a nest egg of $1 million or more, especially if they start saving early.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
How can we balance the public good of healthcare with our privatized system?
As a wealthy country, we can do better. Let’s hope the next Congress acts to make things better for all.The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Whatever You Do, Don’t Review This
Dentists, doctors, professors, dry cleaners. Everybody is asking for a rating these days.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Used this parking app? You may qualify for part of $32.8 million settlement
An estimated 21 million users of the ParkMobile parking app are said to have been impacted by the data breach.The Hill - Dec. 12 -
We have no business even knowing each other. But the value of my work wife cannot be overstated | Emily Mulligan
What good is piping hot gossip when you have to explain every character’s years-long backstory and their annoying snacking habits?. Forget the shrieks and hugs at the arrivals hall or the way the ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
How we met: ‘It was like love at first sight’
Lisa and Andrea, both 64, met in New Jersey 40 years ago. Despite living on different continents, they’ve been friends ever since. For Lisa, the 1980s were an incredibly fun decade. Living in ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
My ex-husband is worth 10 times what I’m worth. Is it fair that we contribute equally to our son’s college education?
“When I suggested I now want to pay less, my former spouse said he didn’t want to finance my savings.”MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
'We know if we lose, it's over': Dolphins shock Jets to keep playoff hopes alive, but plenty of work remains
Miami edged out New York in overtimeCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
‘It knocked Eminem’s Stan off No 1’: how we made Can We Fix It? by Bob the Builder
‘I was sitting between Annie Lennox and Stevie Wonder at the Ivor Novello awards when Bob the Builder won bestselling single of the year’. I’d done voices for BBC One’s stop-motion animation The ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
‘We can’t give up on 1 million children’: the charity bringing psychological first aid to Gazans
In Gaza, Dr Yasser Abu Jamei offers hope and healing to families shattered by Israel’s war on the strip. A guide to the Guardian and Observer’s 2024 charity appeal partners Donate to our ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: You could get paid one day for the AI training data we use
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says content creators should be paid for their contributions to artificial intelligence models, including for chatbots like ChatGPT.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Yes, You Can Say ‘Merry Christmas’ at Work. Just Don’t Do This
Feel free to celebrate the holidays, but don’t turn all of December into Santa’s workshop.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
UnitedHealthcare exec’s killer may have left a message — here’s what we know
Investigators have found words etched on bullet casings recovered from the scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York City, according to media reports.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
For his 80th birthday, my dad asked for the gift of time. What we gave him will last generations | Ranjana Srivastava
My father was more thrilled with his present than the times we gave him lovely photos, swanky dinners and a fancy laptop. I waited until I was 15 years old to have my first major disagreement with ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?
“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Dias snaps at reporter: We know how to sort form
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias snapped at a reporter after falling to a fourth straight Premier League defeat at Liverpool on Sunday.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
What does it actually mean when we talk about the American ‘working class’? | Rebecca Solnit
Everyone I asked gave a different definition – and when a concept is so nebulous, it becomes a political cudgel. In the aftermath of the election, the working class was constantly invoked and ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. era may begin sooner than we thought after Kirk Cousins' latest stinker
Cousins threw four terrible interceptions on Sunday, and his immobility post-Achilles tear is plainly holding the offense back amid a playoff push. With a top-10 pick waiting in the wings, his seat ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
