I Ran Into My Horrible Ex in My Therapist’s Waiting Room. Help!

A reader seeks advice on how to contend with the possibility of a future encounter with her ex after an explosive and painful breakup.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'

Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.

36-year-old mom: How I built an Etsy side hustle bringing in $10,000 a month in passive income 'doing something I love'

"I have the freedom and flexibility I once dreamed of, all while doing something I love," writes Money Hacking Mama founder Rachel Jimenez.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

'I could see my kneecap was not where it should be'

Cam Roigard suffered a knee injury that threatened to derail his Test career before it had properly started. But he is back - quicker and stronger than ever.

'I'm a hoarder - it's my mess and it's who I am'

Dan MacPhee shares his personal battle with clutter and what is being done to help him.

DNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warning

Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.

'I got a £450 fine for not showing my railcard'

Molly McGregor, 29, was fined £450 for not showing her railcard during a rail journey in May.

'My cancer was found as I was about to give birth'

After a Caesarean section, Laura Hudson had to endure chemotherapy and have a mastectomy.

Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?

My ex-husband claims he can’t afford the VAT added to our children’s school fees

World - Financial Times - November 20

How do I stay healthy in my 50s?

Ageing isn’t something that simply starts after you’ve reached a certain year. It’s a lifelong process, and in midlife your health needs can change. People in their 50s can be prone to a “vicious ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

'I used my chair lift to escape flooding'

Annie Sweeney, 94, recalls how her home in Coalisland was suddenly "swimming with water" on Saturday.

I have spent my life looking after my depressive, controlling mum – can I move on? | Ask Annalisa

This is one of the most controlling mother/daughter relationships I’ve ever seen. You have done more than enough for her. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

‘I handle my dad’s finances’: My father is in a nursing home and will get $100K in compensation. What should I do with it?

“I’ve thought about CDs, money-market and mutual funds.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 18

'I found out I lost my Vauxhall job on WhatsApp'

After nearly 120 years as a driving force in Luton, Vauxhall Motors is leaving the town.

27-year-old making $108,000: 'I thrift just about everything and it definitely has helped me save a lot of money'—my top 3 tips

Brooklyn Karasack started making outfits to wear to music festivals. Now she makes nearly all her clothes and primarily uses materials bought secondhand.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

How the PACT Act helped my family as cancer took my husband’s life

If you are a veteran and have been diagnosed with a condition that is presumed to have been caused by your service, I urge you to enroll in VA health care and file a disability claim.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

I want to find my ‘thing’. How can I work out what I want to do with my life? | Leading questions

Try too hard to find your purpose and you might miss it, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . But wait too long for it to find you and you could lose out. Read more Leading ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Can my ‘inner child’ help me navigate life as an adult?

People on TikTok are exploring the idea of ‘reparenting’ their younger self. Could I reconnect with mine?. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellness I’m ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

‘I worry I’ll be forced to sell the house’: My parents put their house in my name. Was this a terrible mistake?

“When my mother passes away, what will the tax implications be?”

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

‘It was obvious I wasn’t in Kansas anymore’: My local bank has no cashiers — and declined to accept my money. What’s going on?

“I’ll be looking for a new bank next week.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

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

A moment that changed me: I gave up my job – and found my self-esteem

When I moved with my partner to Washington DC, it was months before I was granted a work permit. At first, my confidence took a hit. Then I felt liberated to start a new life. When my boyfriend ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

What should my wife do with my Roth IRA when I die?

Beneficiary designations are not the answer in every situation

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

My greyhound Basil is an awkward loner weirdo – now I know how my parents felt | Patrick Lenton

My mum and dad eventually realised I was happy being a little freak. And so is Basil. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email After his first day of daycare, my long, stinky son Basil came ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

‘Makes my heart beat faster’: why I Know Where I’m Going! is my feelgood movie

In the first of a new series in which writers explain their favourite mood-lifting watch, an ode to a charming 40s romance. In search of solace, I always turn to a film that will take me away from ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

My children don’t care about me. I’m 61 and want to rewrite my will. Where do I start?

“I do not see myself living with my children at the end of my life.”

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

‘My house is paid off’: How do I ensure my son-in-law never gets my money — even if my daughter dies before he does?

“I would like it to go to only my daughter and grandchildren.”

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

'I'm a patriot, I love my country', Khalife tells spy trial

The former soldier is giving evidence, accused of spying for Iran and later escaping prison.

'Why I spent my university fees on Somali TikTok battles'

Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.

'How I led police to a thief and got my bike back'

A man from Dalston traces his stolen bike and leads the police to the door of the thief.

'I lost my leg on the way home from school'

World - Yahoo News - November 2

I Voted for Harris but Gaza’s Horrors Weigh on My Conscience

The Biden administration bears responsibility for the mass murder and starvation of Palestinian civilians.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

‘I named my son after him’: readers on the greatness of Quincy Jones

Whether advising him on restaurant menus or meeting him at Prince’s house, Guardian readers recall their encounters with the entertainment icon. • Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney and ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

'I found my cousin in Cairo, then we went to war'

London veteran Percy Chafer never knew what happened to his cousin during World War Two - until now.

'I felt broken until my autism diagnosis at 70'

An estimated 90% of autistic people over 50 have not received a diagnosis, research suggests.

I find it hard to make friends – now my daughter does, too

Many of us are convinced our insecurities are screaming out because we compare what we feel like on the inside to what other people look like on the outside. The question I grew up in a ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

‘I feared for my life’: stories of sexual harassment on the Camino de Santiago

Female pilgrims tell of terrifying aggression, the lingering effects and their belief that their cases are far from isolated. Women walking Camino de Santiago speak of ‘terrifying’ sexual ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

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