Is it any wonder our kids don’t eat their greens when the veg we provide is so insipid

‘We were banging our heads against a wall – the wall won’: the genius pop and tragic demise of Boys Wonder

They swaggered into the late 1980s, a potent brew of punk, glam and classic rock. But they went nowhere, then had to watch as their recipe conquered the charts. Now they’ve returned – so are they ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

‘I say bye to my kids, in case we don’t wake up’ – A year in Gaza under attack by Israel

Over the past year, Aya and Khalid have been filming their lives for a BBC documentary.

Why are we building homes when so many are standing empty?

Bringing empty homes back into use can be tricky, but campaigners say a lot more could be done to help.

‘I have plenty of rhythm when I rap, but not so much when I have sex’: Professor Green’s honest playlist

The rapper is an ‘indie grunge boy’ at heart who belts out Nirvana at karaoke. But why does he blame his nan for his early taste in music?. The first song I fell in love with Incredible by M-Beat ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Don’t Send Your Kids to College

In our emerging economy, learning how to do something, like carpentry, may have more value than going to a university for four expensive years.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Bad buffet behaviour is out of control. So should we be fined for our food waste? | Emma Beddington

I have unbridled lust when faced with a buffet – as do many others. But penalties for overfilling our plates are only one possible answer .... Should you be penalised for having eyes bigger than ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Vance says 'we have to stop getting so offended' when asked about racist jokes at Trump rally

Sen. JD Vance said that while he hadn't heard the racist jokes made by a comedian at his running mate's New York City rally the previous night, he thinks Americans need to "stop getting so offended."

Politics - NBC News - October 29

‘We have been doing this alone.’ We are in our mid-50s with rental properties, CDs and stocks. But we recently downsized and want to retire. So now what?

Have an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

‘No one writes about “rich guy” early retirement’: My wife and I earn $300,000 a year and have $3.75 million. We have 3 kids. When can I quit working?

“I’ve been lucky to have a terrific job in finance for the past 25 years.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

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 - Yesterday

15 years of Horrible Histories – kids’ TV so good it’s getting a Bafta

This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?

“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

ERL Sneakers Are Perfect for the Moment

Puffy, pricey, and strangely perfect for the moment, the $455 ERLs are billed as skateboard shoes — but maybe don’t try to skate in them.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 26

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