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What I Got Wrong in a Decade of Predicting the Future of Tech
Over nearly 500 articles, I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Here are five big lessons those blown calls and boneheaded pronouncements have taught me along the way.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Blind date: ‘My shirt went straight in the wash when I got home’
Nadeem, 57, an academic, meets Anona, 59, an environmentalist. What were you hoping for?That he could make me laugh, had hair and wouldn’t bore the pants off me. Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
I got bitten by a feral cat and my hospital copay wiped out my savings. I’m 50, single, with no kids. Should I cash out my $12,000 life-insurance policy?
“I was thinking about cashing it out, and using the money to max out a SEP or Roth IRA for the year. Can I max out both? Or only one.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I got seriously burned’: My financial adviser took me for lunch, bought my kids gifts — and had me invest $500,000 in annuities. What should I do?
“When I finally learned I’d been scammed, it took me a decade to pull my money out of the various annuities little by little, year by year.”MarketWatch - Business -
Kristi Got Her Gun
Governor Noem has an unusual way of demonstrating her decision-making skills.The New York Times - Top stories -
Britain’s got AI talent but that’s not enough
The ambitions may be homegrown yet the funds still come from abroadFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
You be the judge: should my mum let me drive her new car after I dented her old one?
Abbie says the minor collision was a one-off, but her mum Jane says she should now save up to buy her own car. You decide whose argument should be bumpedFind out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. Everyone make mistakes – even ...The Guardian - World -
Cardi B on Biden: 'People got betrayed'
She voted for him in 2020, but Cardi B says she's experienced "layers and layers of disappointment" since Joe Biden became president. "I feel like people got betrayed," the "WAP" rapper said in an interview with Rolling Stone published Thursday. ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
How the 'B Movie' Got Its Name
‘King of the Bs’ Roger Corman objected to that label for his low-budget films, but they carried on a tradition from the early days of cinemaThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Will I forfeit my 401(k) if I leave my job in fewer than five years?
Workplace retirement plans may have a vesting schedule. Here’s how it works.MarketWatch - Business -
The moment I knew: I said ‘marry me or never see me again’ – and he went straight down on one knee
Chelsea Reed and David shared a workplace and a love for 60s pop. Then an expiring visa threatened to end everything before it had even begun. It was 2015, and my then-boyfriend and I were living in Canada on working holiday visas from Australia. ...The Guardian - World -
The Dow just hit 40,000. Here's a look at how it got here.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a milestone Thursday that seemed unfathomable a year ago.NBC News - Top stories -
On Her Second Chance to Swipe, She ‘Finally Got It Right’
Alexandra Voyatzakis was initially reluctant to connect with Pontus Henriksson, but a few months later, when she had the opportunity again, she took it.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Want to Make a New Friend? How Much Money Have You Got?
More people are relying on gym memberships, art classes and other paid activities to develop friendships.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How this man's killer got 79 blades delivered to his door
Omar Khan's murderer was able to buy dozens of blades from an online store. What went wrong?BBC News - Top stories -
Lil Nas X: ‘Who do I most admire and why? I have to say myself’
The singer on eating junk food in bed, a $100k holiday he didn’t even go on, and the perks of fame. Born Montero Lamar Hill in Georgia, Lil Nas X, 25, rose to fame in 2019 with his single Old Town Road, which won many awards, including two ...The Guardian - World -
Jesse Marsch slams USMNT manager search after taking Canada job: 'I wasn't treated very well in the process'
Marsch discussed his decision to take the Canada job on Call It What You WantCBS Sports - Sports -
Tyson Fury: ‘There’s a lot to be said for a normal job. Me? I can’t go anywhere. I’m tortured’
The heavyweight on why he’s happier picking up dog mess than facing life in the limelight before his fight against Oleksandr Usyk. Tyson Fury can be boorish and crass. He can make you squirm and shudder with his outbursts and prejudices. The giant ...The Guardian - World -
Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.BBC News - Top stories -
Montana’s Senate Race Could Come Down to One Question: Do I Trust You?
Republicans are trying to paint Senator Jon Tester as a Washington sellout, while their own candidate, Tim Sheehy, faces scrutiny over his credibility and how he sustained a gunshot wound.The New York Times - Top stories -
Steve Jobs' former intern reflects on working for the tech mogul: 'I worked 20 yards away from him every day'
Steve Jobs' former intern is now a tech CEO who sold his company to Google. He attributes much of his success to his time working at NeXT.CNBC - Business -
Cam Newton offers advice to Chiefs' Rashee Rice: 'You got family to take care of'
Rice is currently dealing with multiple legal issues that could lead to a lengthy suspensionCBS Sports - Sports -
The artist behind the short-lived portal linking New York and Dublin: ‘People got carried away’
Benediktas Gylys admits he was surprised by the rowdy behavior that came from the exhibit connecting people in the two cities. The artist behind the controversial “Portal” art exhibit that visually linked New York and Dublin in real-time, but was ...The Guardian - World - New York -
Tom Brady admits Patriots got major break from referees in 2017 AFC title game win over Jaguars
Brady is willing to admit that his team got a big breakCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Emma Hayes ‘hasn’t got another drop to give’ after Chelsea WSL title triumph
Exhausted Chelsea manager signs off with fifth successive title‘I felt we deserved title,’ says Manchester City’s Gareth TaylorEmma Hayes said she doesn’t “have another drop to give” after bowing out as Chelsea manager with a fifth Women’s Super ...The Guardian - World -
706 people named Kyle got together in Texas, but it wasn’t enough for a world record
KYLE, Texas — How many people named Kyle can fit in one place?NBC News - Top stories -
Grinding our bums, flashing our boobs: the internet is making juveniles of us all | Martha Gill
When people were offered a window between New York and Dublin, puerile behaviour beat bridging worlds. How will technology change us as a species? In Silicon Valley, all prophesies seem to have converged into one: that it will usher in some sort ...The Guardian - World -
‘Oh my god, I am beautiful’: the people who pay to have their portrait painted
It’s never been easier to take a flattering image of yourself. So why do people commission professional portraits of themselves or loved ones?. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThey’re the artwork the public rarely sees: the custom ...The Guardian - World -
17-year-old got into 2 Ivy League schools—her financial aid package helped her decide where to go
Angelyn Ansah was surprised to earn admission into two Ivy League universities. One school's timely financial aid offer helped solidify her college decision.CNBC - Business -
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I was a Republican Partisan. It Altered the Way I Saw the World.
Your emotions will often lead you astray.The New York Times - Top stories -
I Couldn't Escape Poison Oak. So I Started Eating It.
The search for immunity from poison oak and ivy takes one reporter to unlikely places. Leaves of three, let them be…lunch?The Wall Street Journal - World -
I haven’t tried Ozempic but I know how it feels | Megan Nolan
Our desires are an essential part of who we are – as I discovered when I lost my appetite for six months. Mostly, walking down New York streets in spring sunshine is the cinematic, euphoric ideal of what it is to be alive. It’s the thing I looked ...The Guardian - World -
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George Miller: ‘Where do I keep my Oscar? I swear, I don’t know’
The Furiosa, Mad Max and Happy Feet director talks tap dancing, life as a twin and what he’d tell his younger self. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhat is the best thing about being a twin?. The shared experience. We spent the first 20 ...The Guardian - World -
'I will be paying my mortgage until I’m 68'
With more young homebuyers opting for ultra-long mortgages, we hear from people about their personal experiences.BBC News - Top stories -
I am absolutely leaving at the right time - Hayes
Emma Hayes said she is "absolutely leaving at the right time" as her 12-year tenure in charge of Chelsea comes to an end.BBC News - Top stories -
‘I’m weary of repeating myself’: How do I deal with rich friends who take $22,000 cruises and book $800 hotel rooms? Prices are crazy enough already.
“When one friend made a fuss over wanting to fly business class, I threatened to cancel completely.”MarketWatch - Business -
I spent years studying American communism. Here’s what I learned | Maurice Isserman
I was struck by the mystery of why so many intelligent and admirable people remained so loyal for so long to a fundamentally flawed movement. I’ll leave it to future historians to puzzle out the reasons why, but in the second decade of the 21st ...The Guardian - World -
Investor and ‘Dragon’ Deborah Meaden: ‘I am not mean. What I am is . . . tough’
The British entrepreneur on going green, improving financial education — and when it’s OK for a vegan to eat eggsFinancial Times - Business