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Like My Book Title? Thanks, I Borrowed It.
Literary allusions are everywhere. What are they good for?The New York Times - Top stories -
The secret life of Paul O’Grady – by his friends: ‘His number’s still saved in my phone. I can’t delete it’
He rose to fame as foul-mouthed drag star, Lily Savage, then abandoned the wig and became a national treasure. Friends including Sandi Toksvig, Amanda Holden and Gaby Roslin remember a true, terrific one-off. ‘I can’t believe it’s been a year,” ...The Guardian - World -
‘I’d like a nest egg of my own’: My sister and I will inherit our mother’s house, but it’s miles from anywhere. Should I force her to sell?
“I have a physical disability, and have never driven. There is no public transportation near the house.”MarketWatch - Business -
Georgia Taylor-Brown: Olympic medals hid troubles in my personal life
Winning an Olympic triathlon medal is hard enough at the best of times; doing so carrying someone else is quite a feat. For Georgia Taylor-Brown, her repeat mission in Paris this summer will be far from straightforward but, domestically at least, ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
What can I do if I can't pay my energy bill?
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?BBC News - Top stories -
Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer journey after worrisome 'I am….dying' Facebook post
Fitness guru Richard Simmons urged his fans to 'see your doctor' after revealing his skin cancer diagnosis and his treatment on Facebook this week.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
I was stunned when I was diagnosed with cancer. Then I had to work out how to tell my son | Hilary Osborne
Like Kate, parents with the disease face a big decision – how and when to tell the children. Think about how shocked you felt after hearing the Princess of Wales’s cancer news on Friday, multiply that by a thousand, and you go some way to knowing ...The Guardian - World -
Stormy Daniels on Michael Avenatti: ‘I never liked him, and I never trusted him’
The actress, director and author reflected on why she hired her former lawyer, who is now serving a 14-year prison sentence for wire and tax fraud.MarketWatch - Business -
I helped advise the US government on the next likely pandemic. What I learned is alarming | Devi Sridhar
The 100-day challenge, to be able to contain a virus while a vaccine is approved, manufactured and delivered, looks ever more remote. Four years on from the first Covid lockdown, life feels to be largely back to normal, although legacies of the ...The Guardian - World -
I own four homes and have $800,000 in liquid assets. I’d like to retire in two years. Can I do it?
“I am a professional in good health, living in Arizona.”MarketWatch - Business -
I never wanted kids, but now my partner is pregnant
Give yourself time, it’s difficult to form a bond until you’ve met a baby. The dilemma I have been with my girlfriend for eight years. We have never lived together, which has worked well for us due to our shared love of us each having our own ...The Guardian - World -
'I want to use my voice' - Olympic ChangeMakers will 'give back' to communities
Olympic and Paralympic athletes aim to give back to their local communities once the Paris Games end as part of the new ChangeMakers scheme.BBC News - Top stories -
How do I know if my smart meter is broken?
Almost four million smart meters in Great Britain were not working at the end of 2023.BBC News - Top stories -
A moment that changed me: my partner drove off and left me – and in solitude I found my self-confidence
When my relationship imploded, I chose to remain alone and isolated. It was the start of a new, much happier life, in which I became the safe place I could always return to. Almost a decade ago, I lay on my back on the floor. Through the open ...The Guardian - World -
A new start after 60: I was terribly sad after losing my mother – then I started spreading good news
Christine Igot lives with her family in a small seaside community. After retiring from her career as a French teacher, she uses her voice to make booming, informative and upbeat declarations. In May 2022, Christine Igot donned a feathered hat, ...The Guardian - World -
My husband and I signed a postnuptial. Will I be able to keep two houses that I bought during our marriage — now we’re headed for divorce?
“My husband and I have been married for 22 years.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I’m spending a fortune on home maintenance. I realize my second husband is essentially living in my house for free’: What is a fair way to split costs?
‘When I married my husband, he sold his house, which was valued at about $100,000 more than mine, but he had no equity in it.’MarketWatch - Business -
Peter Malnati shows rare vulnerability soaking in second PGA Tour win: 'I lost it before I hit my last shot'
A career grinder got his moment on Sunday in Tampa, and he knew it as it was happeningCBS Sports - Sports -
Amazon’s Secret to Unlocking Innovation
Inspire new ideas through the power of yes.Inc. - Business - Amazon -
James Weir: ‘My Manchester United debut was an out-of-body experience. I wouldn’t change that for anything’
Midfielder on those early days under Louis van Gaal, spells in Hungary and Slovakia, and how injuries led to retirement at 28. “I have had so many operations on the left side that my body now tilts, and some days I could barely pass the ball,” the ...The Guardian - World -
I had cancer when my children were young. This is what Kate should know | Marina McIntyre
Three great pieces of advice helped us get through a horrible situation. The summer before last, I was getting ready to leave my family on holiday in France while I came home to England. My children, who were seven and four, held on to me tightly, ...The Guardian - World -
Buried under chicken wings and with cholesterol soaring, I knew I’d had my fill of reviewing restaurants | Corin Hirsch
‘Wait,’ people would say. ‘You get paid to eat?’ Yes, and dining out five times a day was joyful – for a while, at least. Could I eat another bite? I turned this over in my head as I scanned the passenger seat of my car, piled high with takeaway ...The Guardian - World -
How Do I Get My Unemployed Brother Out of Our Father’s House?
Four years after being laid off, a man in his 50s is still relying on his father, who just moved into an assisted living facility, for support and housing. Should his sister say something?The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Will hackers get my $3 million retirement savings if I keep it all at one investment firm?
Many people think spreading their accounts around to different institutions will keep their money safe, but that might be more trouble than it’s worth.MarketWatch - Business -
My Pants No Longer Fit. Should I Get Rid of Them or Keep Them in Case?
A reader asks our fashion critic for advice on how to decide when clothes are worth holding on to, and when they’re just taking up closet space.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?
UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Bill Nighy: ‘I have danced naked in my front room, but you need shoes to really spin’
The star of The First Omen takes your questions on working as a chimney sweep, finessing his perfect sandwich – and hoping to die in a hail of bullets. There’s an argument that you’re the person James Bond matures into: women still want to sleep ...The Guardian - World -
My boyfriend’s behaviour is making me second-guess everything. What should I do? | Leading questions
An accurate gut feeling can be hard to distinguish from overreaction, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But there’s probably a good reason you feel this way regardless. My boyfriend and I have been together for five years now, and for ...The Guardian - World -
‘He demonizes me’: My delightful father, 95, has substantial assets. I’m afraid my right-wing brother will steal his money. What can I do?
“My brother is named executor, and he also has the sign-in passwords to all our father’s investment accounts.”MarketWatch - Business -
My boyfriend owns his home and I pay him rent. I have five kids and he has two children. What happens to me if he dies?
“We have separate bank accounts.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I was devastated by her infidelity’: I’m still on the deed of my ex-wife’s house, but our divorce decree says she gets the property. Am I sitting on a golden goose?
“I harbor no ill-will towards her and I’m not looking to extort her, I just think we’re long overdue for a clean break.”MarketWatch - Business -
Secret files on Galahad bombing to be released
The attack on the Sir Galahad and its sister ship in 1982 killed 48 men, including 32 Welsh guards.BBC News - Top stories -
I’m 60 with $6,100-a-month in Social Security disability and a pension. I want my money to work for 20 years — what do you recommend?
“I live in a small town home. I refinanced my $185,000 mortgage a few years ago at 3.1% interest.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I’m 60 and looking to retire’: My brother was released from jail and wants to buy back our parents’ foreclosed home. Should I help him?
“I don’t want to make promises I can’t financially live up to. I own my own house and struggle to keep that in order.”MarketWatch - Business -
I’m Inc.’s Emotional Intelligence Columnist. Here’s How I Manage My Emotions, Reduce Anxiety, and Build Stronger Relationships
I've studied and taught emotional intelligence for years. Here's what I learned in the process.Inc. - Business -
For Richard Serra, Art Was Not Something. It Was Everything.
He was known as the Man of Steel. But the sculptor was also an eternal poet, reshaping our perception of space, says our critic.The New York Times - Top stories -
Remembering Richard Serra, a Monumental Sculptor
The towering American artist, who died on Tuesday at age 85, created weighty metal works that were accessible and exhilarating yet uncompromising in their modernism.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Video: Bolsonaro, Facing Investigations, Hid at Hungarian Embassy
Security-camera footage obtained by The Times shows that Brazil’s former president spent two nights at the Hungarian Embassy in an apparent bid for asylum.The New York Times - World -
The Secret Salary Survey That Provides N.F.L. Coaches With Leverage
In a league structured to create parity, paying coaches is one potential avenue for competitive advantages.The New York Times - Sports - NFL -
This Secret iPhone Feature Will Change the Way You Travel
Tracking flights is as simple as a tap.Inc. - Business