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Keep forgetting things? Worried about your brain? Here’s what I learned when I had mine scanned
From dementia to mild cognitive impairment, it’s easy to be terrified of what ageing will do our minds. But the vast majority of us can reduce the danger – especially if we look after our bodies. Like a lot of people who are getting on, I find ...The Guardian - World -
‘I got seriously burned’: My financial adviser took me for lunch, bought my kids gifts — and had me invest $500,000 in annuities. What should I do?
“When I finally learned I’d been scammed, it took me a decade to pull my money out of the various annuities little by little, year by year.”MarketWatch - Business -
Why you should consider credit card debt forgiveness before June
Credit card debt forgiveness may help you get out of debt faster. Here's why you should enroll before June.CBS News - Top stories -
What happens when councils take control of buses?
More people are using buses in Reading where they are publicly-owned - will others towns follow?BBC News - Top stories -
The Tua decision: What Dolphins must consider on QB's contract -- and what's next in negotiations
How much would it take to keep Tua Tagovailoa for the long term, and is it worth it to the Dolphins?ESPN - Sports -
Seven Theories for Why Biden Is Losing (and What He Should Do About It)
It’s not the poll numbers that worry me, exactly. It’s the denial of what’s behind them.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
What Comp Time Policy Should You Set For Your Team?
... and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Inc. - Business -
Steve Wozniak: When I die, these are the moments I want to remember—they don't involve co-founding Apple
Your accomplishments won't make you happy in the end, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said in a recent commencement speech. Here's what he says matters more.CNBC - Business -
What to Do When Your Company's Mission Isn't Enough
State Bags began with a one-for-one giving back mission to support kids. But an epiphany left them wondering: Is this the best we can do?Inc. - Business -
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What We Lose When ChatGPT Sounds Like Scarlett Johansson
OpenAI has good reason to aim for a bot voice à la the one in “Her.” But that film was about relationships. What does this real-world turn say about us?The New York Times - Business -
‘I don’t want to end up with stalkers’: Should I tell my heirs that I’m writing a will and how much they can expect to inherit?
“Should I even let them know that there is a will in which they are mentioned?”MarketWatch - Business -
What I Got Wrong in a Decade of Predicting the Future of Tech
Over nearly 500 articles, I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Here are five big lessons those blown calls and boneheaded pronouncements have taught me along the way.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
'What Was I Thinking?' The Big-Ticket Items People Regret
People spend a lot of money on all sorts of things, only to later ask themselves: “What was I thinking?”The Wall Street Journal - World -
I spent years studying American communism. Here’s what I learned | Maurice Isserman
I was struck by the mystery of why so many intelligent and admirable people remained so loyal for so long to a fundamentally flawed movement. I’ll leave it to future historians to puzzle out the reasons why, but in the second decade of the 21st ...The Guardian - World -
Investor and ‘Dragon’ Deborah Meaden: ‘I am not mean. What I am is . . . tough’
The British entrepreneur on going green, improving financial education — and when it’s OK for a vegan to eat eggsFinancial Times - Business -
Blind date: ‘My shirt went straight in the wash when I got home’
Nadeem, 57, an academic, meets Anona, 59, an environmentalist. What were you hoping for?That he could make me laugh, had hair and wouldn’t bore the pants off me. Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Andoni Iraola: ‘When 10 players are behind the ball, I don’t feel very comfortable’
Bournemouth’s manager on Marcelo Bielsa’s lessons, his love for cycling and why Unai Emery should beat him to awards. After an unforgiving start, Andoni Iraola has enjoyed an eye-catching first season in the Premier League, leading Bournemouth to ...The Guardian - World -
‘I racked up $45,000 in credit-card debt doing home repairs’: Should I refinance my $1.5 million house — or take out a personal loan to pay it off?
“We live in a very strong housing market in Los Angeles so we’re not worried about it losing value.”MarketWatch - Business -
I got bitten by a feral cat and my hospital copay wiped out my savings. I’m 50, single, with no kids. Should I cash out my $12,000 life-insurance policy?
“I was thinking about cashing it out, and using the money to max out a SEP or Roth IRA for the year. Can I max out both? Or only one.”MarketWatch - Business -
You be the judge: should my mum let me drive her new car after I dented her old one?
Abbie says the minor collision was a one-off, but her mum Jane says she should now save up to buy her own car. You decide whose argument should be bumpedFind out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. Everyone make mistakes – even ...The Guardian - World -
No walk-ins allowed: What to know when touring the world’s best wine regions
Appointments are often needed in Europe, but in "New World" regions winemakers employ an open-door approach, allowing visitors to drop in at leisure.CNBC - Business -
How political donations can backfire
Racism row involving UK Conservative’s biggest donor highlights risks for political partiesFinancial Times - World -
The walking cure: when an injury forced me to slow down, I learned that we can only amble our way to wisdom | Justine Toh
Modern life is stuck on a treadmill and its pace exceeds human limits. What would it look like to step off? . I can’t run right now – or what, for me, passes for running. I must walk, and I hate it. A tear in my right calf muscle has exposed me as ...The Guardian - World -
In 1 Sentence, Google CEO Sundar Pichai Just Summed Up What Every Company CEO Should Be Doing Right Now
Has big tech learned its lesson for how to responsibly engage its workforce?Inc. - Business - Google -
'I want to be Gabby Douglas': What the return of the 2012 Olympic champion means to the sport
To the generation of younger gymnasts who watched Gabby Douglas become the sport's first Black Olympic all-around champion in 2012, competing alongside her at this weekend's U.S. Classic is a surreal moment.ESPN - Sports -
RFK Jr. running mate donating $8M to campaign
Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr.’s running mate has boosted the duo’s war chest once again, donating $8 million to the campaign to bolster ballot access in the lead-up to November. Attorney Nicole Shanahan, whom Kennedy ...The Hill - Politics -
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My husband spent $85,000 on repairs to my house before we were married. Does the house remain separate property? What happens if I die?
“My will, created before my 2021 marriage, states that my home should go to my children.”MarketWatch - Business -
91-year-old Missouri man rescues fire department with $500,000 donation
A 91-year-old’s $500,000 donation has saved a tiny Missouri volunteer fire company from certain doom.NBC News - Top stories -
Ocasio-Cortez Backs N.Y. Bill Limiting Donations to Israeli Settlements
Under the bill, New York nonprofits that provide financial support to Israel’s military or settlements could be sued for at least $1 million and lose their tax-exempt status.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Prisoners and the Army donated most of the infected blood in Northern Ireland
The Infected Blood Inquiry published its findings in London on Monday afternoon.BBC News - Top stories -
White House Considers Easing Sanctions on Israeli Billionaire
A deal to allow the Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to cash out his mining positions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has enraged human rights activists and some government officials.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
As Russia Advances, NATO Considers Sending Trainers Into Ukraine
The move could draw the United States and Europe more directly into the war. The Biden administration continues to say there will be no American troops on the ground.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Friday Briefing: NATO Considers Sending Trainers to Ukraine
Also, Michael Cohen kept his cool under cross-examination.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
House committees consider Garland contempt of Congress charges
Various House committees are considering contempt of Congress charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland after he advised President Biden to invoke executive privilege to block access to a taped interview in the classified documents case. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Aristocrat to Consider Sale, Spinoff of Game Developers
Australia-based slots and digital gaming company Aristocrat Leisure will consider a sale or a spinoff of two game developers that no longer fit in as well in its portfolio.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Barcelona considering sacking head coach Xavi
Barcelona are considering sacking head coach Xavi and replacing him with the club's B team coach Rafael Marquez.BBC News - Top stories -
GB News could face Ofcom punishment after breach
The broadcast regulator's said the network had been found in breach of due impartiality rules.BBC News - Top stories -
Stellar Blade Dev Is Considering A PC Port And Sequel
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up is currently considering a PC port of the game, as well as a sequel.. According to a public offering filing on the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (translated by Gematsu), Shift Up mentions the potential of AAA ...GameSpot - Tech