If Civilization is falling apart, I might as well control it myself

If Civilization is falling apart, I might as well control it myself | Dominik Diamond

The invitation to EXplore, EXpand, EXploit and EXterminate that comes with the game’s unfortunately spelled sixth iteration is hard to resist, harder still to play. I am feeling anxious about the ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Glanville: One year, I dressed as myself for Halloween -- and no one recognized me

Former MLB player Doug Glanville thought he'd devised a real treat for a costume contest. Turns out, the trick was on him.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Are A.I. Clones the Future of Dating? I Tried Them for Myself.

A New York Times reporter tested a handful of chatbots to see if they could help improve his dating life. The results were decidedly mixed.

Tech - The New York Times - November 14

How we met: ‘I tripped and completely humiliated myself. Then I tried to style it out’

CJ and Lyndsey’s first date led to a journey to A&E. But they bonded over glassblowing, online zines and ADHD, and ended up proposing to each other. Tell us your story of how you met someone ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Germany engulfed by political crisis as Scholz coalition falls apart

Europe’s most powerful economy is left rudderless, when EU leaders are nervous about a new Trump presidency.

Manchester City loses a 4th straight game, and seems to be falling apart

Man City lost 2-1 at Brighton on Saturday. It's the first time City coach Pep Guardiola has lost four straight games in his entire managerial career.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Woman pursues Broadway dancing dream decades later: "I love expressing myself"

A woman is revisiting her decades-old ambition to land a Broadway show. It's not Kim Hale's first stab at becoming a Broadway dancer. The 56-year-old spent years in her 20s and 30s chasing her ...

Entertainment - CBS News - October 25

‘I woke up and found myself famous’: Rory Sutherland on his TikTok success

Advertising executive, 58, shares old-school tricks of the marketing trade, enjoyed by millions of viewers. Rory Sutherland is reaching for an analogy to describe his newfound status as one of the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

‘I can’t wait to paint myself when I’m old and knobbly’: the sensual world of Louis Fratino

His old-fashioned painting prowess and explicitly queer subject matter has made the young American artist hot property. So why are some people so shocked?. Next month, the 2024 Venice Biennale ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Losing is actually better than winning: How I am consoling myself as a Yankees fan

Rather that stewing in the juices of the Yankees' World Series loss, L.A. Times reporter and lifelong Yankees fan decides that, for assorted moral and ethical reasons, defeat trumps victory.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny on crafting hits with Joni Mitchell and David Bowie: ‘I had to keep telling myself it was real’

The virtuoso jazz guitarist has worked with a string of legends, winning 20 Grammys in the process. He speaks on his beginnings as a jazz trumpeter, and still striving to improve at 70. Pat Metheny ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

My boyfriend struggled to come up with a down payment when we bought our house. I have $50K in investments. Was I wrong to keep this to myself?

“I could have cashed out my investments to get us closer to a 20% down payment.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 3

‘Who do people like me turn to?’ I am 70 with absolutely no emergency or retirement savings. So now what?

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

World Series 2024: Yankees win the first of a potential four games in a row as they look to do the impossible — 'Who doesn't wanna make history?'

With key contributions from the bottom of the lineup and another shutdown outing by the bullpen, the Yankees rediscovered their swagger and stole some momentum

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov found dead after falling from apartment balcony

Investigators in Russia are looking into the death of Vladimir Shklyarov, a principal dancer at the world-famous Mariinsky Ballet in St.

I have spent my life looking after my depressive, controlling mum – can I move on? | Ask Annalisa

This is one of the most controlling mother/daughter relationships I’ve ever seen. You have done more than enough for her. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

I don’t know who is going to win, but I know why Trump or Harris might lose

If Harris loses the election, it will be because she couldn't answer the question "How would you be different from Joe Biden?" and if Trump loses, it will be due to the events of Jan. 6.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

‘I never want you around your grandchild’: the families torn apart when adult children decide to go ‘no contact’

Some cases of estrangement stem from a traumatic childhood. But in others it can come as a shock to parents who believe they did their best. People on both sides of family rifts share their ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.

Damian Lillard has gone ice cold and the free-falling Bucks might be crumbling before our eyes

Lillard is shooting 18% from 3-point range over his last four games

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

'I might be dead before a decision is made': Terminally-ill people on assisted dying

Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice.

Axelrod: Trump not 'closing well'

Democratic strategist and CNN contributor David Axelrod argued that former President Trump is not “closing well” as he and Vice President Harris address voters in last-minute messages before ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue

The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.

World - The New York Times - October 29

MLB has 'grave concerns' for Diamond reorg plan

MLB and the Braves have filed an objection to Diamond Sports Group's reorganization plan Friday, citing a lack of information to corroborate the viability of the company's projections.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette sells for $4.8m

Experts say some of the stones in the piece are a match with the original diamonds central to a royal scandal.

Fears of Civil Unrest Stalk the Markets

Wall Street advisers say investors are increasingly anxious about the possibility of election-related violence.

Business - The New York Times - November 2

The Papers: 'You're rehired' and 'Well, this is awkward!'

One man dominates all of Thursday's front pages after Donald Trump's presidential election win.

Jess Fox: ‘Let’s throw myself in the deep end here and challenge myself’ | Nicole Jeffery

Australia’s golden girl has enjoyed a break from competition since Paris but her post-Olympics life has been anything but quiet. Jess Fox has forged a dazzling career by pushing herself out of her ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

The US Election Is Tearing BookTok Apart

One of TikTok’s defining subcultures is arguing over whether books are political, “red-listing” authors, and looking for guidance in speculative fiction.

Tech - Wired - November 13

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