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Novelist Maggie O’Farrell: ‘Children don’t just need butterflies and rainbows’
The Hamnet author talks about bringing her bestselling Shakespeare novel to the screen, working with Paul Mescal, and how her speech disorder inspired her latest children’s book • Discover 10 ...World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago -
Maggie O’Farrell: ‘Having a stammer was instrumental in making me a writer’
The novelist, 52, talks about teenage affliction, the missing elements in stories and always loving Where the Wild Things Are. When I was a child, I lived in a town that had a Carnegie library, ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?
“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
We don’t need the US to fight climate change
Multilateral action has proven resilient before, and it must do so againWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Paddy McGuinness completes Children in Need cycle challenge
The presenter raises £7.5m by cycling 300 miles from Wales to Scotland on a Raleigh Chopper bike.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Children in Need raises more than £39m
Stars and the public came together to raise money for disadvantaged children across the UK.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Watch: Children in Need 2024... in 91 seconds
Some of the key moments from Children In Need 2024 which raised nearly £40m by the end of Friday night's live programme.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
‘There are days when the school closes because children don’t have water to drink’ – This is climate breakdown
Until the 1960s it rained a lot. We ate wild game, fish, there were plenty of rivers, but since then they’ve been drying up. This is José’s story. Location São João das Missões, Brazil. ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
My children don’t care about me. I’m 61 and want to rewrite my will. Where do I start?
“I do not see myself living with my children at the end of my life.”Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Children in Need chair resigns over grants to scandal-hit LGBT charity
Rosie Millard quit over grants for LGBT youth charity whose ex-chief was convicted of child sex assaults.Top stories - BBC News - November 21 -
Donate This Holiday Season: Women and Children Need Your Help
Give a woman her life back, save a child’s life or help a child read, with my annual holiday giving guide.Top stories - The New York Times - November 23 -
Billionaires like Elon Musk don’t just think they’re better than the rest of us – they hate us | Zoe Williams
The ultra-wealthy talk about solving the climate crisis or ending inequality. But what they’re really interested in is outliving or escaping anyone poorer than them. Nearly three years ago, I ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
If You Were Nervous About the Salary Exemption Minimum Jumping to $55,068 a Year, Don’t Be. A Texas Federal Judge Just Quashed It
The amount you need to pay employees for them to be exempt from overtime has jumped all over. A new court ruling sends us back to $684 a week.Business - Inc. - November 18 -
Don’t know what to buy your loved ones for Christmas? Just ask ChatGPT
Santa has a new little helper. But can an AI-powered shopping assistant really master the subtle art of gift giving?. Some people love buying Christmas presents. Polly Arrowsmith starts making a ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
My F1 critics don’t have a title-winning mentality, claims Max Verstappen
World champion says he will maintain ruthless style Lando Norris takes pole for Saturday’s sprint race Max Verstappen has defiantly dismissed criticism of his driving in the aftermath of winning ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Silicon Valley’s Richest Woman Hosts a Day of Innovation. Just Don’t Say Trump.
As the country’s liberal bubbles mourn the election’s outcome, Laurene Powell Jobs highlighted entrepreneurs’ good work with one rule: “Cheer loudly!”Top stories - The New York Times - 10 hours ago -
Toto Wolff: ‘There are times you just need to survive day by day mentally’
The Mercedes F1 team principal on his struggles with mental health, losing Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari and his frustration over accusations against his wife, Susie. ‘I don’t feel pressure as it’s my ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Celebrities need to stop writing children’s books: they’re woefully underqualified | Arwa Mahdawi
As Jamie Oliver has found out to his cost, write what you know or you could end up with a flop and an international PR disaster. Ever wondered what frivolous whims you’d indulge if you were made ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Sen. Maggie Hassan shares her miscarriage story
Reproductive rights are a major factor in the 2024 presidential election for many voters. Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire joins CBS News to discuss her decision to open up about ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Emma Corrin and Maggie Nelson on the Strength in Vulnerability
The “Nosferatu” actor and the writer discuss solitude, self-editing and the playfulness of their work.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
‘I don’t want to stop her from moving on with her life’: If I die first, how do I make sure that my second wife doesn’t disinherit my children?
“Is there a way to protect everybody’s interests?”Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Perry Baker might be the best American rugby player of all time – right now, he just needs a job
At 38, the sevens star finally retired – wistful over three Olympic disappointments and uncertain about the future. Perry Baker is a three-time Olympian and two-time World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Bucks need action, not just talk, to pull themselves out of worst start in over two decades
Milwaukee is 1-5 for the first time since 2000Sports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Turning Caitlin Clark into a championship contender isn't just good for Indiana ... it's what the WNBA needs
Stephanie White arrives back in Indiana to develop Caitlin Clark which, in turn, will buoy the WNBA.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
Harris and Trump need to win over older voters on more than just Social Security and Medicare
This election, older voters are worrying about issues that may not seem to directly affect them.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Yankees offseason targets 2025: Biggest needs, best fits and just how much everything depends on Juan Soto
Coming off a 2024 World Series loss, the Yankees seem poised to do whatever it takes to get back to OctoberSports - CBS Sports - November 12 -
Scientists Just Discovered the Big 5 Personality Traits You Need to Be Successful at Different Jobs
A new study analyzed 70,000 people and 250 careers to create a free test that matches Big 5 personality traits to suitable jobs.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
We can still have progress under Trump. We just need to focus on our mission | Aaron Glantz
As an investigative reporter, I was able to push for change under a Donald Trump presidency. That can be true for all of us. Sign up for Fighting Back: a pop-up newsletter on defending democracy ...World - The Guardian - November 22 -
Novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies aged 91
Author described as ‘the grande dame of blockbusters’ wrote 40 novels, selling more than 91m copies. • Barbara Taylor Bradford: she wrote books about sexy, scrappy, hard-working women like her . ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Spanx, fizz and Travel Scrabble: 30 years of friendship with Maggie Smith
In the week of the actor’s funeral, a family friend remembers Sunday lunches, photoshoots and first nights with a woman of extraordinary wit, talent and compassion. I first met Maggie through my ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Rainbow Six Siege Finally Getting Full Cross-Play, Many Years Later
Nine years after release, and Rainbow Six Siege will soon feature cross-play between PC and console. The feature will launch with the Year 9 Season 4 update on December 3, alongside anticheat ...Tech - GameSpot - November 18 -
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Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Barbara Taylor Bradford, ‘A Woman of Substance’ Novelist, Dies at 91
Her own rags-to-riches story mirrored those of many of her resilient heroines, and her dozens of novels helped her amass a fortune of $300 million.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Barbara Taylor Bradford, novelist known for 'A Woman of Substance,' has died at 91
Best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford has diedEntertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago -
The dos and don’ts of the email introduction
Sending a clunker to save yourself time does no one any favoursBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
