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‘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 - 20h -
'I drunkenly bought a Santa taller than my house'
Santa that is taller than couple's house is now a popular attraction and raises money for charity.BBC News - 2d -
I bought a farm, hated the cows, and sold it. Then somehow, I bought another | John Humphrys
As a foreign correspondent, home was never a fixed location. I’ve finally learned it’s about who you share it with. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time ...The Guardian - 1d -
I thought I was a bad listener. Turns out, I couldn’t hear
Conversations in crowded places were difficult and I didn’t like podcasts – then a hearing test changed everything. I thought I was just a bad listener.. I didn’t like podcasts. I’d routinely ...The Guardian - 1d -
Titanic builder Harland and Wolff to be bought by Spain's Navantia
The future of the Northern Ireland-based Harland and Wolff shipbuilder, which famously built the Titanic, appears to have been safeguarded after the Spanish state-owned business Navantia stepped in ...ABC News - 3d -
Tesla’s stock should be bought on pullbacks for all these reasons, analyst says
Shares of Tesla Inc. fell Wednesday, a rarity this month, but that could actually help make them more attractive for investors.MarketWatch - 3d -
KD on new All-Star format: 'I absolutely hate it'
Kevin Durant ripped the NBA's new format for the All-Star Game, saying, "I absolutely hate it."ESPN - 3d -
I Was a Health Insurance Executive. What I Saw Made Me Quit.
Shareholders, not patient outcomes, tend to drive decisions at health insurance companies.The New York Times - 4d -
What I got wrong in 2024
Rishi Sunak’s decision to call election earlier than needed highlights that candidates and personal traits matterFinancial Times - 4d -
Kevin Durant blasts new NBA All-Star Game format, calls for return to East-West game: 'I absolutely hate it'
The NBA's new All-Star Game format features a mini tournament of four teamsCBS Sports - 4d -
‘I hate it’: NBA players skeptical of new one-day All-Star Game tournament
NBA announces All-Star tournament plan for February Novel format: four teams, three games in one night Four teams, three games, one night. That’s the plan for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San ...The Guardian - 4d -
I spy another Prince Andrew disaster. Pity the royals: how could they possibly have seen this coming? | Marina Hyde
The Duke of York has proven to be a scandal magnet. He is a problem, a royal problem: it’s time they owned it. No matter how much you try to digest the implications of the alleged Chinese spy ...The Guardian - 5d -
Giants owner John Mara gets another aerial message trashing his team before loss to Ravens
New York Giants co-owner John Mara received another aerial message trashing his woeful team before Sunday’s 35-14 loss to the Baltimore RavensABC News - 6d -
3 gift recommendations from CNBC Make It staff that I actually bought for myself—and use every day
I'm much more comfortable buying a gift if a real person has bought and loves it. Consider these ideas double-recommended.CNBC - 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 -
'I don't want to end up in a box when I die - I want an eco funeral'
Artist Rachel Hawthorn says an eco-friendly burial at a natural site is a "no-brainer" for her.BBC News - Dec. 15 -
Ben Elton: ‘I fancied Olivia Newton-John. It’s all right to say that about a third cousin, right?’
The standup talks about tensions behind the scenes of Blackadder, his Wiggles movie that never happened and his opinions on hecklers. Of all the things you’ve written, what gets quoted at you the ...The Guardian - Dec. 14 -
Sold-out farm shops, smuggled deliveries and safety warnings: US battle over raw milk grows
Unpasteurised milk, seen as both anti-government and anti-corporate, soars in popularity among conspiracy theorists and new agers. It’s 8am, and Redmond, an 11-year-old Brown Swiss dairy cow and ...The Guardian - Dec. 14 -
'Cheaper doesn't mean better': Millennial couple bought their first home in 2021 for $195,500—now they regret it
Robert Giametta and Christopher Luquer bought their first home in Cairo, New York in the beginning of 2021.CNBC - Dec. 14 -
68-year-old's living room side hustle makes up to $14,700 a week—it started with a Santa suit he bought for $550
Eddy Rich started his Santa Claus side hustle nearly three decades ago. Now, he and his son make money by selling personalized videos from Santa on Cameo.CNBC - Dec. 14 -
‘I want to enjoy the rest of my years’: I’m 65, retired and own my home. I have $300,000 to invest. What should I do with it?
“Is the stock market reliable?”MarketWatch - Dec. 14 -
I was a long-haired teenage boy in the 1960s. Why did everyone hate us so much? | Alan Clayson
It wasn’t always clear why our buzz-cut parents felt so threatened by our cascading locks – but guys like me needed to express ourselves. Throughout the mid-to-late 60s, I had to fight every ...The Guardian - Dec. 14 -
‘I hate to be the interfering mother-in-law’: My son bought a house with his wife — so why is his father-in-law on the deed?
“I asked him if he was also on the deed. He said yes.”MarketWatch - Dec. 13 -
I Tried the Cheapest Sauna on Wayfair
If you've been chasing an easy way to overheat, this click-together infrared sauna is easy to set up and works great.Wired - Dec. 11 -
A Friend Saw My Daughter-in-Law Flirting With Another Man. What Should I Do?
A mother-in-law is unsure whether to say something to her son (or his wife) after hearing through the grapevine about an upsetting scene at a hotel bar.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Jim Cramer suggests Oracle can be bought on weakness and C3.ai sold into strength
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday compared Oracle and C3.ai, enterprise software companies in the spotlight as Wall Street continues to flock to AI-related stocks.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
Pien Meulensteen: ‘Commentary was never something I thought I was going to get into’
Daughter of former manager René Meulensteen on overcoming her doubts and the growth of women’s game. Clipboard in the centre, teamsheet at the front and Rowntree’s Randoms to the right. Pien ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
He bought a KFC store in Australia for $100,000 in 1969. Today, his fast food company is worth over $3 billion
Jack Cowin, founder and chairman of Competitive Foods Australia, shares his "biggest break" in life, which ultimately made him a billionaire.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
I wept and wept as I watched the Syrian regime fall. At last, I have a home again | Ammar Azzouz
There will be perilous days to come and the future is uncertain, but around the world we Syrians are celebrating. It happened so fast. In the evening, about 9:30pm UK time (30 minutes after ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Must I Share My Story?
A reader asks whether she needs to let her new colleagues, most of whom work remotely, know that she is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
I bought one of Sicily's famous $1 homes and spent $446K renovating it—take a look inside
Meredith Tabbone bought an abandoned house in Sicily for one euro and spent the next four years turning it into her dream home.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
Roque on Barça spell: 'I wanted to go to my farm'
Vitor Roque has revealed he considered giving up and retreating to his small farm in Brazil during his difficult spell at Barcelona.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
John Fetterman: 'I admire Mr. Musk'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) offered praise for tech billionaire Elon Musk and his career on Thursday, while acknowledging they may not always see eye-to-eye on political issues. "I admire Mr. Musk. ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Family bought an abandoned train car from 1909 for $3,000 and turned it into an Airbnb that brings in over $90,000 a year—take a look inside
Isaac French and his family converted a 100-year-old train car into an Airbnb that's projected to earn over $100,000 in 2024.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo - now I help others like me
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Pelosi on Hunter Biden pardon: 'I support the president'
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) indicated support for President Biden’s controversial move to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. Pelosi told The Hill on Wednesday when asked for her thoughts ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'
Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Joe Burrow reveals during 'Hard Knocks' that he bought $2.9 million Batmobile
The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback revealed the pricey purchase on the premiere episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North" on Tuesday night.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Maher on another Trump term: 'I'm s‑‑‑ting my pants. ... I may quit'
Comedian Bill Maher said in a podcast that he is tempted to quit his show, citing the prospect of President-elect Trump’s second term. “I’m s‑‑‑ting my pants,” Maher said. “I mean, I may quit ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
How Many Black Pants Should I Own?
A reader asks about the ideal number of black pants to own. Our fashion critic provides guidance on how many essential wardrobe pieces one should have.The New York Times - Dec. 2