I took a common sense test – and my result appalled me | Emma Beddington
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‘This money is not bringing me a lot of happiness’: My husband and I have $7 million, but our kids are trouble. Should we cut them off?
“His son and his wife are not good to us. We rarely see them and they never offer to help us with anything.”1 hour ago -
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Last Dinner Party 'appalled' after gig security checks focus on male fans
Men going to see the band on their own say they faced "thorough" searches and "condescending" questions.2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘She told me you shouldn’t put anything in your ear smaller than your elbow’: readers on Maggie Smith
From imposing glamour at a first night to her ready wit and disarming kindness out of the public eye, and for the indelible performances, readers remember a walking tour de force. Appreciations ...2 hours ago -
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Does a HELOC or a home equity loan make more sense right now?
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Business - Financial Times
Middle East’s power scales tip as Israel senses Iran’s weakness
Regional tensions will remain high with neither Netanyahu’s coalition nor the Palestinians ready for a settlement4 hours ago - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
I’m in my 60s with $85,000 in credit-card debt. Should I use the equity in my home or my investments to pay it off?
“Currently, the debt gets rolled over to another 0% interest card right before the regular interest rate is about to kick in.”5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The big idea: how to use your senses to help beat depression
Our research suggests that it’s not sadness per se that leads to poor mental health, but shutting down input from the body. ‘Sense foraging’ offers a way out of the trap. Modern life seems designed ...5 hours ago -
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'I grabbed my grandchildren and ran': Lebanon families flee Israeli strikes
People sleeping rough at a Beirut school describe fleeing Israel's bombardment with moments to spare.5 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
I took a common sense test – and my result appalled me | Emma Beddington
The worst bit was the maths. I’m 49 and haven’t worked out two-thirds of anything since 1992. Common sense is not that common: a recent study from the University of Pennsylvania concludes the ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Facing a Big Test, Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ Flails
Iran united militias to take on Israel, but as the Israelis pummel one, Hezbollah, the rest have so far largely failed to come to its aid.6 hours ago - Iran -
Top stories - BBC News
Why today could be a good day to take meter readings before prices rise
Typical gas and electricity prices are rising by 10% in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 October.6 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I don’t want to spend my remaining days living hand to mouth’: I divorced my husband and remarried. Can I claim his Social Security?
“I hope that it doesn’t trigger my ex-husband. He has a short fuse.”6 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Can I Wear My Watch in the Shower? Watering the Plants?
Your timepiece was sold as water-resistant to the ocean depths, but the brand says don’t wear it swimming. What’s going on here?7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
A new start after 60: I became a foster carer at 75 – and it has helped keep me young
Patricia Swan thought she might be considered too old to care for young children. But now she and her husband are looking after three siblings under seven . Patricia Swan was pottering around at ...10 hours ago -
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2024 WNBA playoffs: Bracket, scores, schedule, results, format, watch online, TV channel, start times
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Far-right Freedom party finishes first in Austrian election, latest results suggest
Party wins 28.8% of votes ahead of centre-right People’s party’s 26.3%, according to near-complete count. The far right won the most votes in an Austrian election for the first time since the Nazi ...12 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I need to own my narrative’: man cleared of racist murder in 1995 on years of abuse
Abdul Hai says he wants to tell full story after years of online hate, including a recent tweet by Tommy Robinson. When Abdul Hai saw what Tommy Robinson had posted on X, he felt panic rising in ...12 hours ago -
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Fantasy Football Pulse Check: With Week 4's rough result, have high hopes for Jets offense evaporated?
The Jets were supposed to have one of the most improved offenses in both fantasy and reality. Tera Roberts analyzes why the unit has disappointed.16 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
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Results, driver points after NASCAR Cup playoff race at Kansas Speedway
William Byron leads the points heading into Talladega Superspeedway.17 hours ago - NASCAR -
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Official results confirm the far-right Freedom Party's victory in Austria's national election
Official results confirm the far-right Freedom Party's victory in Austria's national election17 hours ago -
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Results
Final finish order: TOP FUEL: 1. Tony Schumacher; 2. Steve Torrence; 3. Shawn Reed; 4. Justin Ashley; 5. Shawn Langdon; 6. Antron Brown; 7. Brittany Force; 8. T.J. Zizzo; 9. Clay Millican; 10. ...17 hours ago -
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World - The Guardian
‘It’s an intensely beautiful moment – then it goes away’: Emma Portner on dance’s raw power
The choreographer talks about overnight fame, ‘extreme ambition’ and her goofy/serious duet, staged by the National Ballet of Canada. Emma Portner wishes I didn’t need to ask her about being hired ...21 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Testing Eric Adams’s Upgrade Life: Lie-Flat Seats and Chilled Champagne
The New York mayor is accused of accepting free luxury travel in exchange for political favors. How large was he living? A writer puts the experience to the test.23 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Taiwan detects China's test-firing of missiles
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says it detected multiple waves of missile firings within China, days after Beijing said it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missileYesterday - China -
Business - MarketWatch
My grandfather co-signed my cousin’s student loan. After my grandfather died, my cousin skipped town. Will the estate have to pay the debt?
“The loan is now in default, and I have no idea where this grandson is.”Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The Best Instax Cameras and Printers We Tested (2024)
Should you buy an Instax Mini? Instax Mini Evo? Instax Square? We demystify Fujifilm’s Instax lineup to help you find the perfect instant camera (or printer).Yesterday -
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Tech - Wired
The 14 Best Office Chairs in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
The Substance is gory – but the real body horror is that 70% of women dislike the size of their breasts | Emma Beddington
Demi Moore’s gory satire The Substance made me think about self-image, bodily autonomy – and our worrying obsession with cosmetic surgery. I was thinking about breasts as I watched The Substance. ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 food I must have in my kitchen
Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her top kitchen must-have.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The Vagus Nerve’s Crucial Role in Creating the Human Sense of Mind
Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of mind such as mood, pleasure, and fear.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
14 Best WIRED Tested and Reviewed Espresso Machines (2024)
Turning your kitchen into a café is a great way to learn (or hone) the art of making the perfect shot.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
16 Best Coffee Grinders, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Get more joy from your java. These conical-burr, flat-burr, and bladed machines let you enjoy freshly ground beans in every cup.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Harris-Trump race poses biggest test yet for reproductive rights
November will mark the first presidential election since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, posing the biggest test yet over the impact that women’s reproductive health will have up and down the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
My Grandniece Was Thrown Out of Her House for Being Gay. What Can I Do?
Because of a family rift, the girl is unaware that she has an uncle in a 35-year same-sex relationship who wants to help. Is it possible to reach out without creating trouble?September 18