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‘I’m 60 and looking to retire’: My brother was released from jail and wants to buy back our parents’ foreclosed home. Should I help him?
“I don’t want to make promises I can’t financially live up to. I own my own house and struggle to keep that in order.”MarketWatch - Business -
Isabelle Huppert: ‘I was never the woman behind the man… the only place I could take was the main place’
As brings to London a 90-minute monologue about Mary, Queen of Scots, the celebrated French actor talks about her extraordinary career, and why she’d love to make a film in the UK – or play a Marvel villain. Below, Guy Lodge chooses her finest ...The Guardian - World -
I never wanted kids, but now my partner is pregnant
Give yourself time, it’s difficult to form a bond until you’ve met a baby. The dilemma I have been with my girlfriend for eight years. We have never lived together, which has worked well for us due to our shared love of us each having our own ...The Guardian - World -
'I want to use my voice' - Olympic ChangeMakers will 'give back' to communities
Olympic and Paralympic athletes aim to give back to their local communities once the Paris Games end as part of the new ChangeMakers scheme.BBC News - Top stories -
Ocasio-Cortez defends accusing Israel of genocide: 'I believe we have crossed the threshold of intent'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday defended her claim that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, arguing the humanitarian situation in the enclave has “crossed the threshold of intent.” Asked by CNN anchor Jake Tapper about her ...The Hill - Politics -
‘I’d like a nest egg of my own’: My sister and I will inherit our mother’s house, but it’s miles from anywhere. Is it wrong to force her to sell?
“I have a physical disability, and have never driven. There is no public transportation near the house.”MarketWatch - Business -
Kate Garraway: I have huge debts from husband's care
The GMB presenter says she had to pay £16,000 a month on care costs for her late husband Derek Draper.BBC News - Top stories -
‘I wanted to humanise those lost in the statistics’: four directors on their new movies depicting refugee journeys
How does it feel to risk trafficking and torture to seek a better life in a strange land? Ahead of four films telling migrant stories, we hear from directors including Matteo Garrone and Milad Alami about tackling one of the most pressing issues ...The Guardian - World -
Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of sanity on spending’
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said Sunday he opposed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill last week because he wanted to see a "sense of sanity on spending." "I didn't want to get everything right. I mean, I wanted to, but I knew I wouldn't get ...The Hill - Politics -
Jake Paul wants to see how hard Mike Tyson hits: ‘I have an iron chin’
Jake Paul wants to test Mike Tyson's power.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Boxing -
Want to Know if AI Will Take Your Job? I Tried Using It to Replace Myself
The “Cognitive Revolution” will automate tasks done by hundreds of millions of workers. The best way to understand which of us will go first is direct experience with AI.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Cramer: The 3 things I want to see in a stock before buying in this bull market
When I dug into our portfolio, I was surprised at how few of the stocks I would buy right now after their phenomenal runs.CNBC - Business -
I’m 60 with $6,100-a-month in Social Security disability and a pension. I want my money to work for 20 years — what do you recommend?
“I live in a small town home. I refinanced my $185,000 mortgage a few years ago at 3.1% interest.”MarketWatch - Business -
I Prefer a 'Dumb' Toaster
The theory is that toaster efficiency peaked more than 40 years ago.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Divorce Rings Are Having a Moment Thanks to Emily Ratajkowski
The model Emily Ratajkowski’s “divorce rings” are part of a trend for jewelry that signals a new beginning after a marriage ends.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What can I do if I can't pay my energy bill?
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?BBC News - Top stories -
You Texted? I Hadn’t Noticed.
“Do Not Disturb” mode lets smartphone users silence notifications — and signals that they may take a while to respond.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
I was stunned when I was diagnosed with cancer. Then I had to work out how to tell my son | Hilary Osborne
Like Kate, parents with the disease face a big decision – how and when to tell the children. Think about how shocked you felt after hearing the Princess of Wales’s cancer news on Friday, multiply that by a thousand, and you go some way to knowing ...The Guardian - World -
My husband and I signed a postnuptial. Will I be able to keep two houses that I bought during our marriage — now we’re headed for divorce?
“My husband and I have been married for 22 years.”MarketWatch - Business -
I ran 'toughest race' to inspire women worldwide
Jasmin Paris made history by becoming the first woman to finish the gruelling 100-mile Barkley Marathons.BBC News - Top stories -
Olivia Colman: I'd be paid more if I was Oliver
The Oscar-winning British actress says Hollywood would pay more if she was a man called Oliver.BBC News - Top stories -
Sheridan Smith: 'I lost confidence but it's come back'
Smith is playing a woman in the midst of a breakdown, something the actress has experienced herself.BBC News - Top stories -
The big idea: why am I so forgetful?
A failing memory can be frustrating, but it may be a sign your brain is working exactly as it should. Every day, people across the planet ask themselves this question, myself included. When we are desperately searching for our glasses, wallet or ...The Guardian - World -
'A fourth possible finals? I never imagined it'
Captain Ben Davies says he could never have envisaged being on the brink of a fourth major tournament with Wales.BBC News - Top stories -
Like My Book Title? Thanks, I Borrowed It.
Literary allusions are everywhere. What are they good for?The New York Times - Top stories -
'I got to be smart with it': LeBron sets priorities straight
The Lakers are currently in a Western Conference play-in spot with nine games to play.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
This is how we do it: ‘At 80, I’ve discovered a sexual energy I didn’t know I had’
Until they met, both Hugh and Amelia doubted they’d ever have sex again – but since they got together there is no stopping themHow do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously. The sexual attraction is instantaneous: when we embrace ...The Guardian - World -
Norah Jones: ‘When I met Ray Charles I couldn’t stop crying’
The singer, 44, talks about her earliest memories, awkward teenage years, thrill-seeking days and her chance to make music with her childhood hero. My earliest memory is of a dream I had aged three: standing in the park near my New York daycare, I ...The Guardian - World -
Stormy Daniels on Michael Avenatti: ‘I never liked him, and I never trusted him’
The actress, director and author reflected on why she hired her former lawyer, who is now serving a 14-year prison sentence for wire and tax fraud.MarketWatch - Business -
At four, I was kidnapped and sex-trafficked for years. Now I fight for the powerless – and win every case
After he was snatched, Antonio Salazar-Hobson didn’t see his family for 24 years. His desire to return to his mother, and his discovery of a higher purpose, helped him navigate a path through hell. Although it happened more than 60 years ago, ...The Guardian - World -
A new start after 60: I was terribly sad after losing my mother – then I started spreading good news
Christine Igot lives with her family in a small seaside community. After retiring from her career as a French teacher, she uses her voice to make booming, informative and upbeat declarations. In May 2022, Christine Igot donned a feathered hat, ...The Guardian - World -
I helped advise the US government on the next likely pandemic. What I learned is alarming | Devi Sridhar
The 100-day challenge, to be able to contain a virus while a vaccine is approved, manufactured and delivered, looks ever more remote. Four years on from the first Covid lockdown, life feels to be largely back to normal, although legacies of the ...The Guardian - World -
English midlifers are the loneliest in Europe – and I think I know why | Emma Beddington
I fully understand the problem as I rarely see my friends and no longer have workmates. But is there a solution?. I’m sad English midlifers are the loneliest in Europe: poor Gen Xers, sitting at home, wishing we had someone to go to the pub with.. ...The Guardian - World -
I own four homes and have $800,000 in liquid assets. I’d like to retire in two years. Can I do it?
“I am a professional in good health, living in Arizona.”MarketWatch - Business -
Lionel Messi on retirement talk: 'If I feel good, I will always try to continue competing'
Messi will have a busy 2024 as he looks to deliver titles for Inter Miami and Argentina.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
I didn’t learn to drive until I was 30 – here’s why | Coco Khan
Young people of driving age are being criticised by the rightwing press for ‘refusing’ to drive. I say: leave those kids alone!. Being young has always been hard. Sure, it has its perks – more energy, first loves, first everythings – but I feel ...The Guardian - World -
Gazans Drown Trying to Retrieve Aid From Sea, Authorities Say
It was not clear which country was responsible for the airdrop of aid, which fell into the Mediterranean off Gaza’s northern coast.The New York Times - World -
Cornell's Daniel is top women's D-I hockey player
Cornell forward Izzy Daniel is the winner of the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award as the top player in women's NCAA Division I ice hockey.ESPN - Sports -
‘I cried, it was beautiful’: Sven-Göran Eriksson fulfils his Liverpool dream
Childhood fan, who is dying of pancreatic cancer, managed the home side to victory over Ajax at Anfield in a legends match. Anfield was packed, the Liverpool squad boasted 985 caps and seven Champions League winners. The match was not the most ...The Guardian - World -
Ruby Franke's journals detail child abuse: "I will not feed a demon"
Crime scene photos, videos and interrogation tapes were released after Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were each sentenced to prison.CBS News - Top stories