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I watched Wales get obliterated surrounded by Englishmen – it was one of worst days of my life
Saturday’s obliteration by England was about as bad as it gets for Wales. Some Welshmen might have been quietly confident before the game; apropos of nothing, I was loudly confident and genuinely ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Sanders: 'These are the scariest times in my life'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says “these are the scariest times in my life” because of Elon Musk's growing power and what the former presidential candidate described as both an “oligarchy” and “the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
McBride: 'I appear to live rent-free in the minds' of Republicans
Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the first transgender person elected to Congress, is bashing Republicans for focusing on her gender instead of issues that affect the American public at large. “I ...The Hill - 6d -
My husband plans to leave his estate to his adult son, who steals his credit card to gamble online. What can I do?
“Dementia runs in my husband’s family. My husband’s son has been known to take money from his dad without permission.”MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
‘I was terrified’: refugees who fled DRC to Burundi recall deadly river crossing
People tell of family members being swept away in desperate attempts to escape the advance of the M23 rebel group . Atosha winced as she recalled the 15 minutes she spent in the fast-flowing Rusizi ...The Guardian - 3d -
The blond advantage: fair hair completely changed my life – but is it time to give it up?
When I first dyed my hair, the difference in how I was treated made me assume life got better the more you lightened your look. I have now spent years testing the theory .... I saw the light at 22. ...The Guardian - 2d -
Have you ever been tired enough to put your shoes in the microwave? This is my world: welcome! | Nell Frizzell
While writing my book, I asked on social media for stories from parents suffering extreme sleep deprivation. It was hilarious – and frightening. Sleep is a feminist issue. Or should I say, lack of ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘I’ve always felt a little neurospicy. But it’s my factory setting!’ Natasha Rothwell on taking The White Lotus by storm
The comedian and former drama teacher was only expecting to do one series of HBO’s hit comedy-drama. Now, as Belinda, she’s stealing season three. She talks ADHD, big breaks and micro-resistances. ...The Guardian - 4d -
The US’s plutocrats and politicians want more, more, more. Matt LeBlanc shows us a better way | Arwa Mahdawi
‘Joey from Friends’ has gone viral for his lack of drive. This is what the world needs – someone who’s happy with nothing rather than everything. ‘Nothing will come of nothing,” King Lear said. He ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Kristaps Porzingis sheds light on illness that had him sidelined for Boston Celtics
'I hadn’t been that sick for probably ever in my life,' he shared.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
My 10-Day Crash Course on Surviving the Apocalypse
I wanted to learn how to prepare for disaster. It turned out I needed skills, yes — but the first thing was learning how to breathe.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
My mother, the racist
She spent her life in northern France doing exhausting, back-breaking work – and yet she turned her anger against people who had done no wrongs to her. But as much as I couldn’t stand her rants, I ...The Guardian - 2d -
The UK government embracing AI? I’m sorry, that’s nonsense and I can prove it | Chris Stokel-Walker
My freedom of information request revealed the inane use of ChatGPT by the tech secretary. Is this the future? I hope not. Two tech-related things made me laugh this week. One was Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
'I'm a 10k world champion after I took up running in retirement'
Dot Kesterton says she will 'run forever' after rediscovering the sport 40 years since she quit.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
My petty gripe: people keep throwing food away without asking me if I want it. Of course I do!
What does it cost you to let others finish your bowl of chips at the pub? What do you gain by binning the soggy fruit salad?. Last week’s chicken too dry to finish off. A carrot so old it flops ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Why Can’t I Just Burn My Diaries If I Don’t Want Anyone to Read Them?
It could be that keeping a diary — “keep” being the operative word — is how we stay true to ourselves, even the embarrassing bits.The New York Times - 4d -
'Roofers took my savings for job I didn't ask for'
Allan, from Hornsea, says there was nothing he could do when workers took on work he didn't need.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
I can't justify my teenage shoplifting, says Stacey Dooley
Stacey Dooley speaks about the rise in shoplifting in her new BBC documentary.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Schumer brushes off leadership questions: ‘My caucus and I are in sync’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) brushed off questions surrounding his leadership and defended his decision to vote to advance the six-month GOP-crafted continuing resolution (CR) that ...The Hill - 5d -
‘I will spend my life rebuilding’: Gaza’s heritage sites destroyed by war
Palestinian experts and British archaeologists say more than two-thirds of heritage, cultural and archaeological sites in Gaza have been damaged. Hamouda al-Dahda stands in the ruins of Pasha ...The Guardian - 3d -
'If I lose my benefit payments I'll struggle to get to work'
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits tell the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.BBC News - 1d -
Phil Jones: ‘My bread and butter is on the grass. It’s what I really enjoy’
Former Manchester United player felt ‘bitter’ about long-term injury but is excited to launch his coaching career. After Phil Jones sent his final message to the Manchester United players’ WhatApp ...The Guardian - 18h -
ECU's Parker Byrd, first Division I player with prosthetic leg, records first career hit vs. William & Mary
Byrd made history last year, and he got his first hit on FridayCBS Sports - 4d -
This story isn’t about the priest who abused me. It’s about my mother
She was a master archivist of lies, enabling my stepfather’s crimes against me and my siblings. Despite everything, I needed to believe she loved me. The church, though aware of our abuser’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
What I Found on the 365-Mile Trail of a Lost Folk Hero
The Old Leatherman, a sort of real-life Northeastern Sasquatch, gave me an excuse to step outside my own life.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
'I was always put in the back seat': New Cowboys CB Kaiir Elam confident he'll succeed after trade from Bills
The former first-round pick is getting a fresh startCBS Sports - 2d -
Should I pay off my tax debt before my credit card debt? Experts weigh in
Focusing on tax debt first can be a smart move, experts say, but that won't be the case for everyone.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Should I take money from my Roth IRA or leave it to my heirs?
“When inheriting a Roth, are there different rules for the spouse versus children?”MarketWatch - 2d -
‘I think my fetish furniture hampered my career’: Allen Jones on decades of controversy
He wanted to remove sculpture’s safety valve – and blew up the 60s as a result. The great pop-pioneer looks back on an extraordinary career, from getting thrown out of art school to covering Kate ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ohtani 'nervous' in Tokyo but gets 2 hits, runs
Shohei Ohtani said it had been "a while since I felt this nervous playing a game," but managed two hits and two runs Tuesday as the Dodgers won their Opening Day game in Tokyo.ESPN - 1d -
Sanders, AOC hit the road for a ‘populist revolt’
☣️ Plus: Trump eyes Ukraine's nuclear power plants {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash Sanders, AOC hit the road for a 'populist revolt' SEN. BERNIE SANDERS (I-Vt.) is set to ...The Hill - 16h -
Dressing like a witch is in fashion – finally I am ahead of the curve
Like other middle-aged women, my wardrobe is predominantly made up of black, loosely fitting clothing, often worn backwards. I’m glad to see us represented in the witchcore trend. . “It’s time,” ...The Guardian - 3d -
I negotiated a $54,000 sign-on bonus at Amazon—now I run a business helping people negotiate salary. Here’s my best advice
Most people wait too long to negotiate their salary, says personal finance and career expert Jasmine McCall. Here's how she landed a $54,000 bonus at Amazon — on top of a 6-figure salary and ...CNBC - 23h -
Dirk Nowitzki, P.J. Washington comments show how Dallas is still struggling with Doncic trade
Dirk Nowitzki speaks for a lot of Dallas fans: "I will always be a Mavs fan. But this trade really hurt."Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Want to boost UK’s investment culture? Exempt stocks-and-shares Isas from IHT
I doubt the government will go for my idea, but it could increase investment in UK plc — and make people richerFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony Keep It Real About LeBron James, Stephen A. Smith Debacle
"I've crashed out over [my kid] and I will continue to crash out over mine," Wade said.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
MLB The Show 25's New Features Mean Defense Should Matter More
As I take the field in Vanderbilt's iconic gold, I know the pressure is on. Scouts are watching, and this is my shot to fly up their draft boards. I take my place at third base, locked in and ...GameSpot - 6d -
I picked every game in March Madness bracket. Here's who wins 2025 NCAA Tournament | Estes
Take a peek at my March Madness bracket predictions and picks for every NCAA Tournament game from the First Four to the Final Four.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
My husband has dementia and will need care. Will Medicaid go after my money if I use it to pay off our mortgage?
“We still have around $300,000 left on our mortgage.”MarketWatch - 2d -
My pet rat is dying. I can’t stop thinking about all the things he taught me | Joseph Earp
Owning and caring for a creature takes us outside of ourselves – not just us insular weirdo artists, but all people. . I’m a writer and painter, two professions with the occupational risk of ...The Guardian - 6d
