Latest in What I got wrong in 2024: part two
Sort by
1,896 items
-
What America is getting wrong about health insurance
What you “consume” when you buy insurance isn’t healthcare — it’s protection from the financial ruin you’d face if disaster struck.The Hill - 37m -
Patrick Mahomes got his Chiefs teammates coolers full of luxury gifts — here’s what was inside
Mahomes gifted his teammates $425 Yeti coolers stuffed with luxury itemsYahoo Sports - 2h -
The Christmas that went wrong: I cooked curry for my new girlfriend’s family – and made them all cry
Bridget’s parents liked Indian food, so long as it wasn’t too spicy, and invited me to cook a festive dish. Tears soon began streaming down their faces. I had been seeing my girlfriend for six ...The Guardian - 3h -
This VPN Lets Anyone Use Your Internet Connection. What Could Go Wrong?
A free VPN app called Big Mama is selling access to people’s home internet networks. Kids are using it to cheat in a VR game while researchers warn of bigger security risks.Wired - 7h -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘What Could Those Two Be Talking About?’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - 1d -
How do 'Dune: Part Two' and 'Furiosa' stack up against top sci-fi hits?
The box-office haul for 'Dune: Part Two' doesn't seem too shabby until you compare it to top sci-fi movies of the past.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
People Are Putting Beef on Their Faces. What Could Go Wrong?
Natural, tallow-based cosmetics can be made at home or bought from artisans. Doctors aren’t thrilled, but they’re all the rage on TikTok.The New York Times - 2d -
What I got wrong in 2024: part two
Sadiq Khan’s landslide mayoral win showed candidates matter though other factors can change the outcomeFinancial Times - 8h -
What 2024 taught central bankers
Tough lessons learnt this year will define future strategy for central banksFinancial Times - 13h -
Why are water bills rising and what can I do?
The regulator Ofwat sets limits on how much water companies can increase their prices.BBC News - 1d -
Colts QB Anthony Richardson got his job back and the same issues persist. Now what?
RIchardson's play in Week 15 showed he still has a long way to go.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
I Was a Health Insurance Executive. What I Saw Made Me Quit.
Shareholders, not patient outcomes, tend to drive decisions at health insurance companies.The New York Times - 1d -
What I got wrong in 2024
Rishi Sunak’s decision to call election earlier than needed highlights that candidates and personal traits matterFinancial Times - 1d -
‘I was not ready for this jaw-dropping place’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2024
From the wild wonders of a national park in Ireland to a perfect pastry in a Portuguese surfing town, our tipsters revel in surprises on their travels. Sweet, soft, crispy, satisfyingly dense yet ...The Guardian - 2d -
I have two life-insurance policies, but ‘rude’ agents keep calling me to change the terms. How do I stop this harassment?
“The agent said that my policy is in jeopardy of lapsing.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Investors are banking on ‘animal spirits’ to drive markets. Here’s what could go wrong.
Goldman Sachs says investors hope for double animal spirits going forward — surging business activity that will drive stocks higher.MarketWatch - 3d -
Commentary: What Netflix's 'Maria' gets so wrong about Maria Callas
There is 'Maria' and there is Maria Callas. Our classical music critic on how the Netflix movie compares with the Maria Callas he encountered and from whom he learned the meaning of Italian opera.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
‘I want to enjoy the rest of my years’: I’m 65, retired and own my home. I have $300,000 to invest. What should I do with it?
“Is the stock market reliable?”MarketWatch - 5d -
Blind date: ‘It took some not-so-discreet pointing from the waiters to realise I was heading in the wrong direction’
Abhijit, 34, a software engineer, meets Alanna, 29, a doctor. What were you hoping for? Fun conversations with good company, and the intrigue of a blind date. Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
Sir Alex: Watch the trailer for new two-part BBC documentary
Watch the teaser trailer for the BBC's new two-part documentary about British football's most-decorated manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.BBC News - 6d -
What I Learned From a Reclusive Taliban Commander
Mullah Osman Jawhari led one of the deadliest assaults on American forces in Afghanistan, a battle that came to symbolize the war itself.The New York Times - 6d -
What Malibu looks like after the Franklin Fire ravaged parts of California
The weather appears to be cooperating with efforts to subdue the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California. CBS News' Carter Evans reports and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on ...CBS News - 6d -
2024 Review: A Few Misses, but the Polls Got the Big Stories Right
They told us a lot about the major demographic and political trends, well before the election.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
'I wish I never got that loan': Small businesses say Covid loan repayments became a nightmare
Small-business owners say their Covid disaster loans were wrongly deemed delinquent or in default as a result of errors by the Small Business Administration.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
‘She is single and has a low-wage job’: I want to give my daughter, who is in her 30s, $50,000 for retirement. What could go wrong?
“She can invest aggressively, as she has over two decades to see her principal grow.”MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Eagles' Brandon Graham apologizes for comments on Jalen Hurts-A.J. Brown relationship: 'I had it all wrong'
Graham backtracked on what he said earlier MondayCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Bears ‘got our butts kicked’ in first game post-Matt Eberflus. What does that mean for Caleb Williams?
Chicago's abysmal first half buried any likelihood of a rally. Then the second half and postgame offered something else.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee says excluding Mustangs from CFP would be 'wrong to what college football stands for'
SMU's fate is uncertain following a 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship GameCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
What Republicans and Democrats Get Wrong About Crime
An evidence-based approach to criminal justice would tell us that policing works and long prison sentences do not.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Are there any pitfalls to having my retirement savings in two brokerage accounts? I have $900,000 in an IRA and 401(k).
“I’m 52 years old and I don’t plan on drawing from my IRA until my required minimum distribution.”MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
How a villain came to life in 'Dune: Part Two'
Perhaps no single character made a bigger impact onscreen in 'Dune: Part Two' than the viciously terrifying Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, played by Austin Butler.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Ja Morant got ejected after reacting to foul call referees later admit was wrong
Grizzlies coach Tyler Jenkins was incensed but Memphis held on to win the game.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
What is mocha mousse, Pantone’s colour of the year, and do I eat it or wear it?
It might sound like a drink special at your local cafe but the trendy shade is set to be everywhere in 2025 – according to the company, that is. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
'I didn't like what was being said' - Postecoglou on fan confrontation
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he "didn't like what was being said" by some Spurs fans after their defeat by Bournemouth.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
What Two Decades in Prison Have Taught Me About Regret
I am surrounded by men who live with regret. And that regret is an incarceration every bit as real as the towering walls around us.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu on casting, movie's impact and part two release
Jon M. Chu, the director of the movie "Wicked," spoke with "CBS Mornings" about working with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, along with the connection fans have with the film.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
'I get £770 a month - what's in the Scottish Budget affects everything'
BBC News Scotland has been speaking to people about what they want - and what they fear - from the Budget.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
‘It’s about consequences’: what can we expect from Wicked: Part Two?
The much-anticipated first part of the blockbuster musical adaptation has bewitched audiences worldwide, but there are dark times ahead in the sequel. Spoilers ahead Despite more than a year ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Ilona Maher on joining Bristol: ‘I feel like the first day of school. I’m nervous. But this is what I love’
The US sevens superstar is turning to 15s in Premiership Women’s Rugby and says she may use a sports psychologist to deal with the added scrutiny. The deal is signed, sealed and delivered. Ilona ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
