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World - The Guardian
My best mate lies to me and sticks to his guns when I challenge him | Ask Philippa
Recognise lying not as a moral failing but as a coping mechanism, suggests Philippa Perry, and make it clear your intention is to understand and support your friend. The question I met my best ...5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lakers sign Quincy Olivari to two-way contract, waive Colin Castleton
The undrafted rookie became an internet sensation by taking a selfie with LeBron James. The Lakers signed him after another big moment Friday with Stephen Curry.6 days ago - NBA -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The moment I knew: he took a bus, a train and a ferry to Paris just to see me – and meet my parents
A fire in the Eurostar tunnel scuppered Jess Granata ’s plans of spending a final weekend with Adam – or so she thought. In 2007 I was 22 years old, had just finished uni and had a huge European ...6 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
I’m 70 and started taking Social Security. My adviser said forget about Roth conversions — take a cruise instead. Is that crazy?
“I was quite surprised to hear this approach. Have others gotten this kind of financial advice?”6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
I’m 33 and my husband is 77 – this is why I only sleep with older men
Men in my situation have to come out twice: first as gay, then as someone who is attracted to senior citizens. You can usually tell a person’s age by the state of their hands. I stared at the pair ...6 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
All the Walmart Exclusive Steelbook Blu-Rays You Can Buy Now
With the ascendancy of streaming services seemingly on the wane thanks to tons of different channels, frustrating and ever-changing licensing deals, and the tendency of corporate masters to just ...6 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Agent's Take: Why the Browns are stuck with Deshaun Watson and his unprecedented fully guaranteed contract
There are no good long-term options when it comes to WatsonOctober 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
The Apple HomePod speaker, inspired me to setup my smart home
We reviewed Apple’s second-gen HomePod and its high-quality audio and smart home compatibility has made me fall in love with my smart home again.October 18 - Apple -
World - The Guardian
Ryan Gravenberch: ‘My brother toughened me up and I became stronger’
Liverpool midfielder on learning the game with his older sibling in Amsterdam and his rise to prominence at Anfield. The Gravenberch boys are not afraid of change. While Ryan’s relatively short ...October 18 -
World - The Guardian
I’m in my 30s, and my lack of close friends is making me sad | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
It might be that you are looking for an idyll that doesn’t exist and rejecting real – though perhaps at times messy – relationships. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...October 18 -
Business - Financial Times
Crypto has designs on real estate
Buying blockchain-listed ‘slices’ of properties is a nascent, niche and troubled market. Can it find its feet beyond the crypto crowd?October 18 - Crypto -
Business - CNBC
The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven
The Fed's shift in policy is "the most notable green shoot" for the CRE market, according to Wells Fargo analysts.October 18 -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I walked my kids to school like normal people’: Why ‘Today’ host Hoda Kotb left New York City
The 60-year-old TV host, who will be stepping down from her TV role, spoke out about her life-changing decision to leave her Upper West Side apartment.October 18 - New York -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Exclusive-Samsung delays taking deliveries of ASML's chip gear for its new US factory, sources say
Samsung Electronics has postponed taking deliveries of ASML chipmaking equipment for its upcoming factory in Texas as it has yet to win any major customers for the project, three people familiar ...October 18 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Packers 'comfortable' with signing K Brandon McManus; special teams coach asks, 'what's not to like?'
The Green Bay Packers signing kicker Brandon McManus creates an awkward situation for coaches and executives.October 17 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Bills send warning shot to veteran kicker with free agent signing ahead of Week 7 game vs. Titans
Are the Bills looking to make a change at kicker?October 17 - NFL -
World - ABC News
Vietnamese real estate tycoon sentenced to life for billions in fraud in government graft crackdown
A Vietnamese real estate tycoon has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining property worth billions of dollars and sentenced to life in prison in a case that has been a centerpiece of the ...October 17 -
Business - CNBC
China pledges more financial support for 'whitelist' real estate projects
Ni Hong, China's minister of housing and urban-rural development, made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday.October 17 - China -
Business - MarketWatch
I’m planning to loan my son money to build a house — he was priced out of the housing market. What could go wrong?
”I haven’t heard of anyone doing this, so I’m not sure it’s even legal.”October 17 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Prince Harry and Meghan ‘buy new property in Portugal’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have bought a property in Portugal, it has been claimed.October 16 - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
‘It’s not me, it’s just my face’: the models who found their likenesses had been used in AI propaganda
London-based Synthesia’s technology was employed to make deepfake videos for authoritarian regimes. The well-groomed young man dressed in a crisp, blue shirt speaking with a soft American accent ...October 16 -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
My Male Partner Cheated on Me With My Gay Best Friend. Now What?
A reader is eager to patch things over with her best friend and her boyfriend after they had a tryst behind her back. But should she be?October 16 -
World - ABC News
Australia's prime minister is criticized for buying a waterfront home during a housing crisis
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being criticized for buying a multimillion dollar waterfront home during a national housing crisis with federal elections only months awayOctober 16 -
World - The Guardian
‘I’m empowering my song to go and make love with different people’: Imogen Heap on how her AI twin will rewrite pop
Known for her wild ‘Imogenation’, Heap has always reworked pop with tech, but her new data-mining project is her boldest yet. She explains why ‘you can’t stop progress’. It’s a very Imogen Heap way ...October 16 -
Business - Inc.
The Future of Real Estate: 5 Disruptive Tech Innovations to Watch
How technology is transforming the way we tour, analyze, valuate, decide, and purchase real estate.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
'Minutes after texting me, my son was murdered'
Fiona Namusoke recalls the day her son was stabbed as he waited to be picked up from college.October 16 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Lions re-sign DT Alim McNeill to four-year, $97 million contract extension with $55M guaranteed, per report
Detroit re-signs one of their top defensive linemen in the wake of Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson's season-ending leg injuryOctober 16 -
Tech - GameSpot
Oppenheimer's New 4K Limited-Edition Steelbook Is Only $30 And Exclusive To Walmart
Director Christopher Nolan's 2024 Best Picture winner, Oppenheimer, has been available on 4K Blu-ray for almost a year--but if you missed out the steelbook case at Best Buy last year, you have ...October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
‘It’s so unfair!’ I’m miserable in my job. I’m 58 and have $1 million in a 401(k) and Roth IRA. Can I afford to quit?
“Currently, I live comfortably on $5,000 a month, but I could probably live on $3,500 a month.”October 15 -
Business - The New York Times
Killing of Japanese Boy Leaves Chinese Asking: Is This My Country?
Angry at what they view as China’s state-led xenophobia, taught in schools and prevalent online, some people are taking action, even at personal risk.October 14 -
Sports - ESPN
Reddick's new agents eye end to Jets dispute
Dropped by his longtime agency last week, New York Jets holdout pass rusher Haason Reddick has hired Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha as his new agents.October 14 -
Sports - ABC News
Haason Reddick has new agents who hope to soon end the Jets star pass rusher's contract holdout
Haason Reddick’s new agents hope to quickly resolve the New York Jets pass rusher’s prolonged contract holdoutOctober 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
The strange past of the real estate investor who bought Kanye West’s gutted Malibu mansion
The investor who purchased the Malibu home has come forward to share more details about his plans for it—and how his criminal past led him to get involved in real estate.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
How big is the real estate ‘stranded asset’ problem?
Governments’ push towards net zero could lead to increased cost of upgrading buildingsOctober 14 -
Business - CNBC
Billionaire founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: One 'stupid' strategy nearly cost me my business
"My dream almost just went away," recalls Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers founder Todd Graves, after he made this financial mistake while getting started.October 12