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Business - Inc.
How Venture Capital Helped This Founder Secure a ‘Life-Changing Exit’
Moonshots Capital portfolio company eTailPet scaled up and attracted a buyer in just three years.1 hour ago -
Science - The New York Times
How Trump and Harris Compare on Climate Change
Kamala Harris calls global warming an “existential threat.” Donald Trump dismisses it as a “scam.”6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The big idea: how games can change your life
To get the most out of play, we should embrace it for what it is, not as way to hone skills or train our brains . A 93-year-old woman sits in a hospital bed. Facing her is a figure in a full hazmat ...9 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why America’s polarized politics can be hazardous to your investment returns
Which would you rather have: more profit or political beliefs that are never challenged?2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
How to increase or cut your exposure to Nvidia and other hot Big Tech stocks
Also: Tesla’s killer quarter, stock-market warnings and more positive predictions, and some World Series numbers.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
How a winning racehorse changed everything for girl with cancer
When Betsy had stomach pain, her GP put it down to a virus - but the five-year-old had cancer.2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Airline Lost Your Bag? Here’s How to Reunite With Your Luggage.
Or at least be reimbursed if it’s gone for good.3 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
How absence of Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers' usual Game 1 starter, highlights changing of guard for playoff aces
This postseason is the first without Kershaw, Zack Greinkie, Max Scherzer or Justin Verlander since 20103 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Level Up Your Gaming Life With One Move You Won’t Regret
If you’re a PC player looking to take your experience to the next level, it’s time to talk about PC Game Pass . For just $13.95 a month, your PC Game Pass subscription opens the door to a massive ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
How to talk to your family and friends about not posting photos of your kids
You’ve decided you don’t want to post pictures of your baby online. What about all the requests for cute photos from grandparents?. Welcome to Opt Out , a semi-regular column in which we help you ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘It’s a big lever for change’: the radical contract protecting Hamburg’s green space
Citizen power forced Germany’s greenest city-state into a binding agreement balancing housing and nature. When Fritz Schumacher laid out his vision for Hamburg a century ago, the sketch looked more ...4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
5 Ways Historians Can Help Your Business
History is a strategic profession with more business applications than you may think.4 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Here's How You Can (Maybe) Play The Next Witcher And Cyberpunk 2077 Games Early
CD Projekt Red has officially announced that its playtest program will be coming to the US, which means that residents there could be getting a call to play the new Witcher and Cyberpunk games ...4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Inside the Effort to Change How Seeds Grow
Much of the food we eat is grown with synthetic fertilizer, which is a huge source of climate change. But now, a seed with DNA-modified bacteria is reducing the amount of synthetic fertilizer that ...4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
How to Build Your Brand by Writing Your Book
These eight steps will guide you through the entire book journey.5 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
New Halo: Flashpoint Video Shows How The Tabletop Game Came To Life
In a new behind-the-scenes video, Mantic Games has shared more details on tabletop game Halo: Flashpoint ahead of its US release date of November 16, and the lengths the studio went to so that it ...5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
AI-powered productivity tools that can make life harder
Technology used to summarise notes or generate transcripts does not always work for deaf employees6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How cities are breathing new life into their urban rivers
Of the 3.5 million miles of rivers in the U.S., 50% are too polluted for fishing, boating or swimming, according to American Rivers.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
How to clean your garbage disposal
To learn how to clean a garbage disposal, I spoke with multiple cleaning experts for their advice. Here’s what they recommend for keeping it clean for weeks.October 21 -
Top stories - BBC News
Raye says gaming is her secret to escaping life
Being one of the hottest artists around can be demanding and draining. But Raye says gaming helps her.October 21 -
World - The Guardian
The big idea: is nostalgia killing politics?
From the Tories’ Thatcher fixation to Labour’s Blair fetish, ideas from the past are poisoning the political present. The pop culture of past generations weighs like a dark cloud on the youth of ...October 21 -
Top stories - BBC News
Adopting as a single mum in my 40s changed my life
The number of people adopting in Wales is falling, according to the latest figures.October 21 -
Business - Inc.
How Convenience Stores Are Changing the Food Game
The days of cold hot dogs and stale chips are vanishing as convenience stores look to expand their food offerings.October 20 -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life
As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.October 20 -
Tech - VentureBeat
How game developers win in a soft market dominated by big platforms
During the latest stop of the GamesBeat Global Tour, Aldora CEO Joost van Dreunenbut addressed new ways to monetize and reach customers.October 18 -
Tech - Wired
How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL
Even the makers of the Guardian Cap admit it looks silly. But for a sport facing an existential brain-injury crisis, once unthinkable solutions have now become almost normal.October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
'He was a big piece of my life': Your tributes to Liam Payne
Fans pay tribute to the One Direction singer, with many saying he played a prominent role in their childhood.October 17 -
World - The New York Times
More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight
Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety BillOctober 17 -
Tech - GameSpot
How Amazon's Secret Level Distills Your Favorite Games Into Short TV Show Episodes
New World: Aeternum , Amazon Games' MMO, is set during the Age of Exploration, on an island where no one can die--but immortality isn't always a gift. For some, living forever leads to madness, ...October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
How to clean your glasses
Spotless glasses means clearer vision. Optometrists share how you can clean your glasses without scratching or damaging your lenses.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Ireland’s big school secret: how a year off-curriculum changes teenage lives
The transition year led Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy to become actors – and has had similarly seismic effects on thousands of secondary school students. Should other countries follow suit?. ‘If ...October 16 -
World - Financial Times
How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?
Some estimates and theoriesOctober 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Why has your Big Mac become so much more expensive?
Governments and business are trying to work out who to blame for cheapflationOctober 16 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Shohei Ohtani moving down in Dodgers' batting order? Dave Roberts calls idea 'comical' ahead of NLCS Game 3
Ohtani is 0 for 19 in October with the bases emptyOctober 16 -
Sports - ESPN
Can Pochettino, Aguirre breathe new life into USMNT-Mexico?
Will new hires Mauricio Pochettino and Javier Aguirre revitalize fallen giants?October 15 -
World - The Guardian
The big idea: why it’s OK not to love your job
We’re constantly told that passion is what makes work fulfilling. But can being head over heels have its downsides?. A few years ago, I went to a retirement event for someone who, in his late 80s ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
‘They are ruining my life’: how the shadowy world of debt collection can wreck your finances
A stranger’s bill can be passed, in your name, down a chain of companies until it reaches the courts without you knowing anything about it. The result can be catastrophic. James Barnett and his ...October 14