My shirts reeked of onions; my father hated the ‘phoney Tudor windows’. That flat will always mean home

One player every Premier League club should sign in the January transfer window

The January transfer window is often a difficult one, with teams either forced to spend big or settle for temporary reinforcements. But who should each club be looking to sign?

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I had strict rules to keep my British and Italian lives separate. Then I learned the joy of being both | Silvia Saunders

I would elbow my mum when she spoke Italian in England, until I realised each part of my identity is more than just a ‘half’. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the ...

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The Christmas that went wrong: We went into last-minute lockdown – and I had to spend the big day with my ex

Covid was everywhere, the fridge was empty and my former partner was coming to spend the day with me and my new girlfriend. Christmas was doomed … wasn’t it?. The year was 2020 and Christmas itself ...

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‘I’m always working’: Italy’s centenarian barista on her longevity

For Anna Possi, serving customers at her bar in northern Italy and being in the company of others is key . Anna Possi answers the phone in the cafe but immediately asks to call her back. “I have a ...

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Two puppies at once was a terrible idea. But Earl and Monty stole my heart | Jenny Sinclair

My garden remains destroyed and plastic toys vanish – but it’s like having children: freedom ripped away and replaced by love. It happened accidentally: viewing a litter of golden retrievers, in a ...

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What rights do I have if my credit card debt is in collections?

By knowing these rights, you may be able to avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with debt collection.

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From walk-on to CFP standout, Michael Taaffe has keyed Texas' turnaround on defense

Walk-ons could become a thing of the past, but the Longhorns might not be in the playoff without theirs.

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WATCH: Entire class stops to wave at dog in window during NYC walk

The world needs more moments like this.

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Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Mother Upstaged Jesus’

To celebrate the season, we gathered five of our favorite holiday-themed Tiny Love Stories.

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Home Is Where the Couch Is: Photos by Natcha Wongchanglaw

Natcha Wongchanglaw’s Couchsurfing photos explore how travel turns transient encounters into meaningful—and vulnerable—moments.

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CFPB Sues Rocket Homes Over Alleged Kickbacks

The lawsuit alleged that the real-estate company provided incentives to brokers and agents to steer home buyers to its parent company’s mortgage-lending wing, Rocket Mortgage.

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Dwindling Bar Tabs Mean Less Festive Cheer for Liquor Makers

Many bars are still full during the holiday season, but drinkers are opting for cheaper tipples, like wine or beer.

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Former NFL great Michael Vick introduced as Norfolk State’s football coach

Michael Vick has been introduced as Norfolk State’s football coach, a homecoming for the former NFL star and a splashy, attention-grabbing hire for a program that has struggled in recent years

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Were Bumper Stickers Always This Kooky?

Gone are the days of “Coexist” or “This car climbed Mt. Washington.” Bumper stickers have lately gotten a lot weirder, and much more niche.

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NY subway death accused fanned flames with shirt, prosecutors say

The woman fatally set alight on a Brooklyn train was attacked by a man she is not believed to have known.

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My list of Democrats’ biggest lies of 2024. Do you agree?

Outgoing President Joe Biden and his Democratic support team have been caught in a series of blatant lies, including denying his cognitive decline, downplaying the federal debt, and denying the ...

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‘I worked hard for my savings’: I’m 71 and a retired teacher. I want to give my kids money — but my daughter spends lavishly and my son is wealthy.

“I have been reading about the idea of giving your children money when they need it the most, rather than waiting until you die.”

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My friend has a dependent son, 32, who drives without car insurance. Would his parents be criminally liable if he has an accident?

“They declare him as a dependent for tax purposes.”

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The Christmas that went wrong: Why on earth was Santa wearing my uncle’s sneakers?

Even at four, I could see Father Christmas for who he really was – especially as he smelled of Old Spice . As a child, I was an amateur detective; a master of argument and the suspicious ...

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Jonathan Kuminga: 'A lot of people that are playing ... if they were in my shoes, they'll quit basketball'

Kuminga is back coming off the bench for the Warriors after six straight starts, but he had a team-high 26 in loss to Pacers.

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My Social Security benefit will be $4,500 a month. My wife’s is now $615. Can she get more?

“She stopped working about 15 years ago and started drawing her Social Security when she was 62.”

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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.”

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‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?

“Lately, we’ve been discussing the future, including marriage.”

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You can keep your rigid Christmas traditions – I’ll be tucking into my Boxing Day carbonara | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

We’ve started building up our own yearly rituals, and asking what we really want to get out of the festive period. When people ask what I’m doing for Christmas this year, I’ve been replying, with ...

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My shirts reeked of onions; my father hated the ‘phoney Tudor windows’. That flat will always mean home | Michael Rosen

Six decades on, in my mind’s eye I can still walk around those rooms and hear my parents’ voices. In our end of year series , writers and public figures remember the place or time when they felt ...

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What are my mortgage options while I work abroad?

I plan to keep a property in the UK

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The Christmas that went wrong: I had a massive abscess and spent my first ever night in hospital

The year already ranked among my very worst – then I wound up on a tinsel-draped drip, while my family texted fun photos from the pub. It hadn’t been a vintage year. I was in the middle of a ...

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'I cook my Christmas dinner in five air fryers'

A cookery writer from Kent is ditching her oven to cook a festive feast for 11 of her loved ones.

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EPA Administrator Michael Regan to depart at year’s end

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan will leave the Biden administration at the end of this year — about a month before the presidency changes hands. While Regan could ...

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