The moment I knew: a huge water balloon hurtled towards me – and he jumped in front of it

In her first year of university Chantelle Van Niekerk didn’t want a relationship. But then she met Rico, her intellectual and emotional equal. Find more stories from The moment I knew series ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

The moment I knew: I was an activist out at sea – but all I wanted was to go home and marry Aaron

Early in their relationship, Nelli Stevenson made it clear she had no interest in settling down. But after an adrenaline-fuelled day at sea she realised she wanted nothing more. Find more ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

The moment I knew: after their first meeting, my young son hugged him goodbye – and didn’t want to let go

Jen Smith was a single mum with a one-year-old when she matched with Andre on a dating app. Their first date was short and sweet – by their second she knew he was the one. Find more stories from ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

I knew I could have a stroke, but not at 31

Angharad Dennis said she was upset in hospital after her stroke, but now has a new outlook on life.

A moment that changed me: I gave up my job – and found my self-esteem

When I moved with my partner to Washington DC, it was months before I was granted a work permit. At first, my confidence took a hit. Then I felt liberated to start a new life. When my boyfriend ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

A moment that changed me: I forgot about love – then found the man of my dreams

He walked into the room at my singles dinner party and everything stopped. After years of stop-start relationships and a broken engagement, he led me to a happier world. When I got engaged in 2002, ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

I left my husband after he raped me. Should I tell our daughter what happened? | Ask Philippa

You don’t have to tell your daughter every detail, you could let her know that you were deeply unhappy. The question I am in my late 50s . I left my husband to be with my new partner some ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

He Thought He Knew Horses. Then He Learned to Really Listen.

Warwick Schiller made his name as an expert trainer. An enigmatic little horse completely changed his outlook.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

'I wouldn't be here if I knew' - Mourinho pans referees

Jose Mourinho condemns refereeing standards in Turkey as his Fenerbahce side score deep into stoppage time to beat Trabzonspor.

I Tried to Teach My Son Soccer. Here’s What He Taught Me.

After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

A 'pinch me' moment - Rogers on England call-up

Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers describes it as a "pinch me" moment after being called up by England for November’s Nations League games.

I lost my six year old son when flash floods inundated Nova Scotia - This is climate breakdown

Before the floods, I was always with my boys. Always. This is Tera’s story. Location Martock, Canada. Disaster Nova Scotia floods, 2023. Tera works with people who have physical and mental ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

‘I feel we’ve failed’: My son wants me to take out a $150,000 student loan so he can attend an out-of-state college. Is that fair?

“We are not eligible for any need-based aid.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

I Saw Colleagues’ Private Messages Mocking Me

… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - November 13

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue: ‘I knew those were gunshots, and then realised Trump had stopped talking’

The broadcaster’s senior US correspondent on whether the election will bring more violence, the challenges of being blind in his job, and what he misses about the UK. Born in Norfolk in 1968, and ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Saquon Barkley didn't question controversial fumble that resulted in Jaguars TD: 'I knew it was gonna stand'

Barkley didn't question the ruling of the fumble

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

South Korea says North Korea has test-launched a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters

World - ABC News - October 30

Soccer star Marta is on the brink of an NWSL title: "Magic moment for me"

After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.

A moment that changed me: My miscarriages were devastating – but an orca gave me comfort and hope

How can anyone cope with the loss of their pregnancies? When I watched Tahlequah the whale grieve her calf and go on to have another, it felt like the omen I needed to try again. It was winter ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Chewy’s stock jumps toward fresh highs after BofA’s U-turn to a bullish call

Chewy shares charged up to fresh highs for the year on Wednesday, as BofA Securities reversed course to be the most bullish on Wall Street toward the online pet-products retailer, after being the ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Trump could be on the hook for huge legal bills if he loses the election

The former president has faced more than $100 million in legal costs, which he’s largely financed through campaign donations.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Do I have to pay a year’s rent up front?

I’m looking for a property for my family while I’m working in London

World - Financial Times - November 13

‘How Do I Boil the Water?’ The Cooking Adventures of Young N.H.L. Players.

In some ways, the transition from amateur to pro hockey is seamless. But in the kitchen, it’s an “adjustment.”

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Maxine Waters on Trump: 'What can I do to not investigate him'

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) signaled in an interview Wednesday that it will be tough to work alongside President-elect Trump, claiming he has "no moral compass." "This is a man who has no moral ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

‘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 - 5 days ago

Trump says RFK Jr. plan to remove fluoride from public water 'sounds okay to me'

Donald Trump said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposal to remove fluoride from the U.S. water systems "sounds okay" to him, raising alarms for public health.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Trump Promises Clean Water. Will He Clean Up PFAS?

Public health advocates worry that Donald Trump could unravel federal clean water efforts, including restrictions on lead pipes and chemicals known as PFAS.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Glanville: One year, I dressed as myself for Halloween -- and no one recognized me

Former MLB player Doug Glanville thought he'd devised a real treat for a costume contest. Turns out, the trick was on him.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'

Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.

I will always carry semi-final loss with me - Genge

England prop Ellis Genge admits last year's World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa is something he will carry for the rest of his career.

'Spa refused me a massage because I have cancer'

Sindy Sidhu is calling for the misinformation around massage treatments for cancer patients to be addressed.

I used to think Googling my symptoms kept me healthy. My mother’s death showed me I had to quit | Elle Warren

Tragedy, and an OCD diagnosis, reshaped my understanding of what I was doing – and why. When I got my first period aged 11, but not again for 18 months, I worried I might be the next Virgin Mary, ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Jahmyr Gibbs: I didn't expect the Lions to draft me, I know the Cowboys wanted to

The Cowboys have tried and failed to move the ball with a couple of over-the-hill running backs, Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook, this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

It’s goodbye to disposable vapes – for former fans like me, not a moment too soon | Hannah Ewens

Next year’s ban in England and Wales will put an end to one of the most embarrassingly era-defining trends of the early 2020s. There’s a certain combination of hedonism and delusion that the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Lions' Brian Branch apologizes for flipping off Lambeau Field crowd: 'That was just the heat of the moment for me'

Branch was ejected in the second quarter of the Lions' win over the Packers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

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