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I moved to Finland believing it was a progressive dream. It hasn't turned out that way | Mike Watson
Long hospital waiting lists, extortionate food bills and rising homelessness. Welcome to life under the most rightwing Finnish government in generations. Oulu is five hours north from Helsinki by ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Jockey Robbie Dolan goes from star turn on The Voice to live out Melbourne Cup dream
Irish-born Dolan better known for singing on the talent show than his horsecraft until riding Knight’s Choice to victory at Flemington. If the Melbourne Cup is looking to expand its appeal beyond ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
Overreactions after Week 6 of 2024 NFL season: Mike McCarthy on way out? Nick Sirianni in no-win situation?
Overreactions to the Sunday slate in Week 6Sports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
Browns fear QB Watson suffered torn Achilles
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a right Achilles injury toward the end of the first half of Sunday's game against the Bengals.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
‘I am now an empty nester’: I encouraged my two adult sons to move out. I was anxious and scared — now my heart is full
‘With the sale of the house, I was able to pay off some small debts, and now I am 100% debt free’Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'
Britain's Emma Raducanu pulls out of a fifth tournament in a row, the Hong Kong Open, after spraining ligaments in her foot.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
'I struggle to speak but dream of being on stage'
A lack of awareness of selective mutism is making diagnosis life worse for families living with it.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Al Pacino Discusses Turning Down Han Solo In Star Wars: "I Can't Make Anything Out Of This"
Al Pacino played a number of iconic roles over the years, including Michael Corleone in The Godfather and Tony Montana in Scarface, and he could have had another big part: Han Solo.. Pacino just ...Tech - GameSpot - October 18 -
Deshaun Watson has been the NFL's worst QB. Why won't the Browns bench him?
Deshaun Watson is off to one of the worst starts in NFL history, and the 1-5 Browns' offense has been abysmal. Here's how Watson has hurt his team.Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Washington Mystics part ways with coach Eric Thibault and GM Mike Thibault
The Washington Mystics are parting ways with coach Eric Thibault and general manager Mike ThibaultSports - ABC News - October 23 -
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 hinterlandWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
With a World Series Grand Slam, Anthony Volpe Lived Out Childhood Dreams
Like many kids who grew up playing baseball in the New York area, Anthony Volpe wanted to become the Yankees’ shortstop.Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Maxx Crosby: I love Mike Caldwell, it was a love push
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby was caught on camera pushing linebackers coach Mike Caldwell after returning to the sideline late in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers, but he said after the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Shad Khan: I still believe in Doug Pederson, Trent Baalke
Shortly before the start of the regular season, Jaguars owner Shad Khan said that "winning now is the expectation" because he felt that the current team is the best one assembled in the history of ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 12 -
Gallego: 'I don't believe' Kari Lake will accept an election loss
After casting his ballot early, Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego said he believed Kari Lake, his Republican opponent in the Arizona Senate race, would not accept the results of the election if she were ...Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Could Barely Believe My Eyes’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23