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

Blind date: ‘Hopefully he thought I was funny, as I do try pretty hard’

Florence, 25, a political science master’s student, meets Joe, 28, a civil servant. What were you hoping for? At the very least a story and an entertaining evening, good or bad. Continue ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

We were warned about Project 2025 — now it’s too late to stop it

The election is over. What matters now is how the Trump administration governs.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

'I never thought I would make it to this stage'

Film school graduate Shamiam suffered 70% burns as a baby and had her forearms turned into "fingers".

My Fanged Feline Loves This Spooky Cat Gear—Yours Will Too

This Gothic cat tree, ghostly drinking fountain, and spectral litter mat are purrfect for Halloween fans.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Why I paid $95 to recycle a mattress — and you might, too

It can be difficult and costly to avoid trashing your old mattress in a landfill.

Business - CNBC - October 20

‘Don’t be naïve’: I have a wake-up call for divorcing women — you’ve been giving up too much for too long. Am I wrong?

“You deserve what’s rightfully yours.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

‘I was asked to find a volunteer for an air pollution campaign in Lahore – I couldn’t find anyone’

As Pakistan’s second biggest city takes the lead in the poor air quality index, one artist and activist struggled to find people who cared. It is “smog season” in Lahore. Along with cities in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

China's Once-Unwanted Daughters Have Grown Up---and Now They Shun Motherhood

Cast aside in favor of sons, some women say the trauma of the one-child policy shattered their sense of family.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

'Racist abuse made my daughter want to leave Wales'

A woman who was racially abused at a bus stop in Caernarfon says the experience was terrifying.

Metaphor: ReFantazio's Hard-To-Find PC Collector's Edition Is Available At Amazon (October 18)

Metaphor: ReFantazio Collector's Edition ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

How much does a $30,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?

A $30,000 HELOC comes with cheap monthly payments that could fall further in the months ahead. Here's what to know.

How much does a $250,000 HELOC cost now that rates are dropping?

Thinking about borrowing $250,000 from your home's equity? Here's what your HELOC payments could look like now.

How much does a $10,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?

A $10,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall further in the months ahead.

Have I Got News for You: how does the US version compare?

The long-running topical comedy show made its way stateside in September and it’s turned out to be a far different proposition than the original. “Big up Keir Starmer,” declared a British prisoner ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Can I transfer my property to my son to reduce tax liabilities?

I own a second home in Cornwall and spend a few weeks there every year

World - Financial Times - October 16

Marcel Desailly: ‘I don’t know if I was a star, but I’m now a legend’

The World Cup winner has firm grip on the game’s pulse and praises those players taking on the right in his native France. “I love watching the Championship,” Marcel Desailly says. “Usually I don’t ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Is it better for my taxes if I donate shares or cash?

You get the biggest benefit by getting rid of the biggest potential tax liability.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

I ate my way around Alsace – and survived

One man takes on the choucroute garnie, pretzels and pork knuckles of eastern France’s haute-calorie hinterland

World - Financial Times - October 25

'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.

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