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The secret life of a careworker – ‘I was blown away by how meaningful and interesting it is’
When anxiety forced Kathryn Faulke to give up her NHS job and became a care worker, she never thought she would enjoy it. Now, she has written a ‘love story’ of a book about the profession. Care ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Side of cocaine with that? German police raid pizzeria after finding secret ingredient
Authorities smash drugs gang in North Rhine-Westphalia after learning Düsseldorf pizzeria was delivering narcotics. Pizza No 40 was long one of the best-selling dishes at a restaurant in the German ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
‘Conclave’: A Fly on the Wall Inside the Secret Process to Elect a Pope
A new drama by Edward Berger draws the audience inside this largely hidden tradition. How accurate is it?Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Court of Appeal sides with UK consumers over ‘secret’ car loan commissions
Close Brothers shares plummet after landmark ruling that puts sector at risk of redressBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
The stoicism secret: how Ryan Holiday became a Silicon Valley guru
He has sold 5m books about this ancient Greek approach to life – and been feted by sports teams and CEOs. What makes this former PR man so popular?. What is it that made the former PR man turned ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
‘Magicians get emotional about it’: should secrets of magic ever be revealed?
Study examining highly contested topic of ‘exposure’ looks at when it is acceptable to share tricks of the trade. For decades, possibly centuries, magicians have fretted and argued over if and when ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Leon Cooper Dies at 94; Nobelist Unlocked Secrets of Superconductivity
He shared the 1972 physics prize for showing how some materials could convey electricity without resistance. He also did pioneering research in neuroscience.Science - The New York Times - October 29 -
Johnson says ‘little secret’ with Trump is get-out-the-vote effort, not ‘diabolical’
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday said the “little secret” that former President Trump teased at his Madison Square Garden rally is a get-out-the-vote effort, not a ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Secret Files in Election Case Show How Judges Limited Trump’s Privilege
The partly unsealed rulings, orders and transcripts open a window on a momentous battle over grand jury testimony that played out in secret, creating important precedents about executive privilege.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Outcry over Trump’s hint at ‘little secret’ with House Republicans
Critics condemn ‘sinister’ remark that suggests potential Trump-Mike Johnson plot to settle contested election. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump faced mounting suspicion of ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
17-year prison sentence sought for Pentagon secrets leaker
Prosecutors want Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to serve nearly 17 years in prison for leaking highly classified military documents online about the war in Ukraine, according ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
They Realized They Were Singing the Same Tune
When the opera singers Nicholas Martorano and Elizabeth Novella first met, they knew something was meant to be.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Israeli secret services make arrests after leak probe in Netanyahu’s office
Articles alleging what Hamas was planning in Gaza appeared in British and German newspapers, sparking investigationBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
How To Unlock Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Secret Post-Credits Scene
Once your adventure in Dragon Age: The Veilguard draws to a close, you'll find yourself staring at the main menu. But, wait, did you see anything after the credits rolled? Well, there's ...Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago -
Inside Viktor Orbán's not-so-secret mission to elect Trump
Beyond the close public relationship between former President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is what sources have described as frequent exchanges delving deeply into ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
America’s secret weapon against inflation: The 30-year home mortgage
Being able to lock in a predictable payment for decades isn’t just a financial tool; it protects families from economic uncertainty.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Sex and taboos: how Sigmund Freud’s ideas freed secrets of the female psyche
An exhibition at the psychoanalyst’s London home and two new stage shows have reopened the debate on women’s desires. Female psychosexual drama of the classical kind is currently stalking the ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Sea angels and devils: could plankton unlock the secrets of human biology?
Scientists use new technology to sequence the DNA of microscopic ocean creatures for the first time . Off the west coast of Greenland, a 17-metre (56ft) aluminium sailing boat creeps through a ...World - The Guardian - 34 minutes ago -
Willy Adames could solve multiple Red Sox problems in free agency
If the Red Sox want to make a splash this offseason, veteran shortstop Willy Adames should be near the top of their list, writes John Tomase.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Cost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency
Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations. The number of sites identified as potentially having been polluted with banned ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Justin Trudeau’s Accusations Spotlight Reach of India’s Intelligence Agencies
The Canadian prime minster’s accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.World - The New York Times - October 16 -
USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into the agency’s handling of violations at a Boar’s Head plant that led to a multi-state listeria outbreak, ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and membershipsTech - ABC News - October 16 -
Elon Musk’s SpaceX accuses California of political bias over launch limits
Company sues after coastal commission cited CEO’s spread of misinformation on X in rejecting company’s proposal. Elon Musk ’s SpaceX has sued a California commission in federal court, accusing it ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
The top 40 MLB players who could hit free agency this offseason
A wild winter could be in store for Major League Baseball.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Supreme Court turns away challenge to consumer safety agency’s structure
The Supreme Court announced Monday it won’t take up a case that could have delivered another blow to federal agencies. Two conservative groups sought to challenge the structure of the Consumer ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
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BoE chief economist criticises statistics agency over poor jobs data
Huw Pill told ONS in private letter that efforts to fix key labour market survey ‘have not yet led to improvement’Business - Financial Times - October 22 -
Biden administration urges US agencies to ‘harness’ AI systems for national security
The Biden administration is encouraging government agencies to seize on the most advanced artificial intelligence systems to maintain an edge over its rivals and boost national security. The new ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
SpaceX in Talks With European Space Agency to Clean Up Space Junk
The 22-nation agency wants to clean the heavens a bit and fulfill its Zero Debris charter, which aims to stop any new orbital garbage being generated by 2030.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Personal Agency, Self-Reliance, and Good Communication Are Essential Leadership Skills
Cultivating these will make you a better leader. Here’s what you need to know.Business - Inc. - October 25