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On a 17-hour train journey I glimpsed our future – and it was ugly | Zoe Williams
The climate crisis will cause dramatic, life-threatening events, but also a general, broad-brush worsening of everything. The concept of “enshittification” was invented by the Canadian-British ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
I followed Trump and Joe Rogan into the manosphere – and it was not pretty | Zoe Williams
The former president speaks like a man who has been hypnotised, his subconscious just gaping open .... According to Forbes , Donald Trump talked about five important things in a three-hour-plus ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots
Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
I used to think I could adapt to most things – then they rearranged my local Lidl | Zoe Williams
They haven’t just moved all the stuff, they’ve reversed half the aisles, so they run across instead of instead of along. It feels weirdly fake, like I’ve walked into a trick supermarket. What they ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
My mother nursed a life-affirming 25-year grudge. Hard as I try, I don’t have the attention span | Zoe Williams
It turns out long-held resentments exist even in the animal kingdom. Does that mean they hold an evolutionary advantage?. The best thing that happened to me during the whole of the pandemic was a ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
I’m 12 years from retirement, the future looks like a ‘train wreck’ and I want out of the market. Should I sell?
Don’t ignore your feelings, don’t do anything rash, and take these three pieces of adviceBusiness - MarketWatch - 21 hours ago -
That’s the fireworks over for another another year. Phew! | Zoe Williams
Every Guy Fawkes Night excited man-children light up much of Britain with their Intergalactic Megaboxes. And we just trust them not to make a hash of it. Near my house, there are some incredible ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Ask Ugly: I was prescribed medicine for a zit. Should I take it?
Acne medication can be effective. But watch out for ‘beauty culture masquerading as health’, writes Jessica DeFino. Hey Ugly, . I went to a dermatologist for the first time about a giant thing on ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
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England offer glimpse of brighter future but Kolbe double gives South Africa win
Autumn Nations Series: England 20-29 South Africa Steve Borthwick’s side impress but are beaten again Finally a performance to give English fans a glimpse of a brighter future. The results are ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle provide glimpse into Spurs' future in upset vs. Warriors, Stephen Curry
The young duo combined for 44 points while playing extraordinary inside-out defenseSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
Unlike the Spanish, the British aren’t pelting their royals with mud. But patience is running out | Zoe Williams
From Valencia’s floods to Prince William’s rents, any reminder of the gap between the haves and the have-nots can wipe out centuries of deference. There was something so incongruous about the sight ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
It’s taken me 20 years, but I’ve finally updated my to-do list | Zoe Williams
Enough is enough. It’s time to stop worrying about James Dyson, Victoria’s Secret and Jilly Cooper. My time management is quite old-fashioned, mainly consisting of a to-do list. Three columns if ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
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 -
A British export the US didn’t need: a cosy relationship between editor and proprietor | Zoe Williams
The Washington Post’s Will Lewis said the paper was returning to its ‘roots’ by not endorsing a presidential candidate. There was more to it than that. Postmortems continue for who lost Kamala ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
If you can’t trust the voice of David Attenborough, what can you trust? | Zoe Williams
The world’s best-loved naturalist has had his voice cloned – and misused – by AI. Soon, we won’t believe anything we hear unless we are in the same room as the speaker. It sounds too fanciful and ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
760,000 women in the UK waiting for a gynaecological appointment? That’s just the tip of the iceberg | Zoe Williams
A broken NHS makes life worse for everyone. What happened to the dream of promoting ‘good health in all citizens’?. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has landed on an ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Bears not changing QBs: Williams 'is our starter'
Bears coach Matt Eberflus made it clear Monday that Caleb Williams will remain the starting quarterback.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
Why Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks future is being called into question amid ugly start: 'Teams are circling'
Things have not started great for Milwaukee in Doc Rivers' first full season... could it lead to a blockbuster?Sports - CBS Sports - October 31 -
Steelers looking to end ugly Thursday night streak, plus coaches on hot seat and unveiling our MVP poll
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Nov. 21Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
Suicide bombing at rail station in southwestern Pakistan kills at least 26
Officials say a suicide bomber blew himself up at a train station in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 26 people, including soldiers, and wounding 62 othersWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
So Human It's Scary: My Day Alone Talking to Bots That Sound Like Us
Joanna Stern strapped chatbots from Meta, Google, OpenAI and Microsoft to a tripod and took them to the woods to uncover the secrets of AI friendship.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
'I can't say what my face will do in two hours'
Amy Green, who has Bell's palsy, says seeing Tulisa on TV helps raise awareness of the condition.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Training AI takes heavy toll on Kenyans working for $2 an hour | 60 Minutes
Digital workers in Kenya had to sift through horrific online content to train AI, but say they were underpaid, overworked, and got inadequate mental health support. So they’re fighting back.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
The nut of the future! 17 delicious ways with pistachios, from cakes to salads to cocktails
Pistachio farmers are having a bumper year – and looking forward to many more. These recipes will help you make the most of the glut. Pistachios are booming. In California, which has overtaken Iran ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
'We've lived in hospital since our son was born 17 months ago'
Teena Thomas and Sebastian Paul have not spent a single night at home since their son was born in June 2023.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
The post-Trump climate crisis: Our last stand for a livable future
The work of the blue states and climate advocates, cannot be undermined by political shifts.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Government fraud is America’s biggest scam. Stopping it is key to our future.
By tackling waste and protecting taxpayer resources, this administration could rebuild public trust while saving hundreds of billions of dollars.Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
‘It’s really an honour’: people of oil-rich Azerbaijan welcome climate summit
Cop29 is taking place in a country whose economy has long been dependent on its oil reserves. Oil runs deep in Azerbaijan, the host country of this year’s UN climate summit. Just 30 minutes ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Slot: I don't talk to Van Dijk about Liverpool future
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted that he doesn't talk to Virgil van Dijk about his contract situation.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
‘I felt like an outcast’: Jimmy Anderson on cricket, Bazball and the future
The country’s greatest bowler on why his wife, Daniella, is still mad at England, how the game saved him from loneliness growing up and what could be next. “I’m not getting too dark here,” Jimmy ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
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 -
‘When the water subsided, I saw our house was gone’ – This is climate breakdown
We were shocked by how quickly the water rose. My children panicked and I didn’t know what to save first. This is Leoncia’s story. Location Sitio Gipit, Philippines. Disaster Typhoon Carina, ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
'I spent my wedding night gambling away our money'
At the height of her addiction, Elissa Hubbard was spending about £40,000 a year on gambling.Top stories - BBC News - 6 hours ago -
Can my brother and I resolve our financial dispute out of court?
We are currently fighting over our late mother’s will - and it’s getting nasty between usWorld - Financial Times - 7 hours ago -
I spent hours trying to persuade US voters to choose Harris not Trump. I know why she lost | Oliver Hall
As a phone bank volunteer, I hoped to counter the Republican attacks and half-truths, but people really believed them. It has been an extraordinary week for US politics – and a very depressing ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Kamala Harris: This morning routine helps me work 15 hours a day—'no matter how little sleep I get'
As the U.S. vice president and a current presidential candidate, Kamala Harris' workdays are lengthy — so she builds them around the same daily morning routine.Business - CNBC - November 2
