The Kind of Pain I Wanted

A culture that's ready for a different kind of close-up

Manuel Betancourt's new book, 'Hello Stranger,' explores what makes us human and the ways in which we avoid 'making contact.'

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10

UK debt market sell-off threatens mortgage pain for households

Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this year

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Elon Musk’s rage-fests on X make it clear that he wants something. I think I know what it is | Emma Brockes

The billionaire appears to have a David Brent-like desire to be seen as an entertainer. Please let him get back to conquering Mars. What, as they say, is Elon Musk’s deal? There will be a lot of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

The kindness of strangers: we thought we’d been poisoned at Tolstoy’s house. Then a local explained what we had really drunk

We took thirsty chugs from the tall glasses. Surely this ‘water’ belonged in a biohazard chamber, not our mouths. Read more in the kindness of strangers series In July 2019 I travelled to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

What Trump Wants With Greenland

Interest in the vast, ice-covered island reflects a global scramble for the Arctic.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

NHL Power Rankings: Kings becoming royal pain for Western Conference contenders

The Kings are asserting themselves in the West

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Brutal loss to Oilers a painful reminder Bruins aren't a contender

If the Bruins don't show dramatic improvement ASAP, the season could start to slip away from them amid a tough January schedule.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

I’m the executor of my 90-year-old aunt’s estate. A neighbor threatened me and wants to buy her house. What should I do?

“I believe she doesn’t have that much time left.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

A Real Pain review – Jesse Eisenberg’s sauntering Holocaust tour comedy is a masterpiece

The writer, director and actor effortlessly walks a tonal tightrope in this film about Jewish American cousins on a Holocaust tour in Poland. But Kieran Culkin steals the show as the more ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

How Amen Thompson's 'one of a kind' athleticism is fueling the Rockets and turning heads

'He's in the 1% of the NBA population,' JJ Redick said while complimenting Thompson's athleticism

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

49ers' Ricky Pearsall wants to meet teen who shot him: 'I have to be able to forgive him'

Pearsall was shot by a 17-year-old just before his rookie season was set to begin

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

‘I’ll be the bad guy if I reject their offer’: My son and his wife want to buy our rental for half the market value. Is that fair to our other children?

“We charge them $1,450 per month for rent. Both parents contributed to their $100,000 wedding.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the ‘Destruction Is Painful’

Israeli raids pummeled the historic souk in the city of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon. Residents and shop owners are only beginning to come to terms with the damage.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Okamoto: The 12 MMA fights I want most in 2025

Once again, a big challenge for Jon Jones tops the wish list. What else should the new year deliver?

ESPN - Jan. 7

Vikings' O'Connell: 'This is where I want to be'

Kevin O'Connell made clear Monday that he wants to continue as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach, even as his contract status has reportedly spurred interest from other NFL teams in acquiring his ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Mirra Andreeva: ‘I would say that I’m still a kid sometimes. I can be a pain’

The 17-year-old grand slam semi-finalist on shedding tears, learning on the job and annoying Conchita Martínez. In the final weeks of her first season competing at the highest level of professional ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

I don’t want to hear MPs’ personal testimonies in parliament. Issues like assisted dying are for heads, not hearts | Simon Jenkins

On matters of war, of life and death, we hear emotional stories from politicians. It may be engaging, but I’m not sure it is right. Recently, John Healey, the relatively new defence secretary, made ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

'Peace within pain' - England's Jones on playing through grief

England centre Meg Jones says she is finding "peace in the pain" after suffering the loss of both parents in quick succession.

BBC News - Jan. 6

The kindness of strangers: I needed a place to take my burnout and my dog, then a woman I’d never met sent me an invitation

A woman related to my memoir so much, she offered to lend me her holiday shack. When we met in person, we couldn’t stop talking. Find the rest of our series of stories on the kindness of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

'I want the Grealish that won the Treble' - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Jack Grealish must show he 'deserves' to regain his spot in the starting line-up.

BBC News - Jan. 5

‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?

“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Ronaldo on 2yrs in Saudi: Happy, but I want more

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared on his two-year anniversary with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr that he's hungry for more titles.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Chris Hayes: I Want Your Attention. I Need Your Attention. Here Is How I Mastered My Own.

The problem we face is existential and spiritual, not situational.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Trump: 'Why would I want to get rid of TikTok?'

President-elect Trump doubled down on his support for TikTok on Friday, as the popular social media app prepares to argue against an impending ban before the Supreme Court next week. “Why would I ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

2025: Labour’s year of pain?

Plus, the Tories vs Reform – who’s the real opposition?

Financial Times - Jan. 3

‘I want to get my joy back’: Jimmy Butler signals he wants trade from Miami Heat

Heat star indicates he wants trade out of Miami Butler has scored nine points in consecutive games Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. And when asked if he can ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Jimmy Butler loudly signals he wants trade from Heat: 'I want to get my joy back'

Jimmy Butler isn't having fun anymore with the Heat.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Aaron Taylor-Johnson: ‘I couldn’t understand why Tom Ford wanted me to play a serial-killer rapist’

The actor answers your questions on his exercise regime, what he thinks of the AI John Lennon and which roles have changed him. How do you keep yourself so springy? I’d love to know more about ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Aaron Rodgers: "If I wanna play and they don't want me here, then I'll see if there's other options."

On the first day of the New Year, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave what might have been his last midweek press conference with the Jets.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

'We kind of needed that': 32 days after losing to Michigan, an Ohio State run through CFP now looks inevitable

The Buckeyes' $20 million roster has blown through Tennessee and now Oregon

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Colts' Richardson says he had severe back pain

Anthony Richardson revealed that he was dealing with severe back pain stemming from spasms ahead of Indianapolis' Week 17 game, saying he "could barely even walk" at one point.

ESPN - Jan. 1

'I wanted to be a dancer - now I'm a WWE star'

Isla Dawn has gone from Langside College to becoming a tag team champion in the world's biggest wrestling company.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Kyrgios shrugs off lingering wrist pain in tight doubles loss with Djokovic

Djokovic double fault at 8-6 disastrous for star pairing Kyrgios heads home to ponder Australian Open return A fluent and upbeat Nick Kyrgios shrugged off the pain in his surgically repaired ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come

The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.