Why I Write My Own Obituary Every Year
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The Guardian - World
Owning a pet can be complicated, but it’s a signifier like no other
A pet is a symbol of virtue, its happiness a test of our humanity. This year it’s also a marker of electability…. My friend Shay has acquired a cat. It started when her family got a kitten, but ...2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Sunday with Will Poulter: ‘I leave the cooking to my mum, but we’ll do the dishes’
The actor talks about legendary family roasts, sun-worshipping in London and watching Doncaster Rovers and Arsenal, the two giants of football. Sunday grub? Sunday lunch with my family has been ...3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Why I Write My Own Obituary Every Year
It’s not as maudlin as it might seem. If you take a few minutes to try it, you might find the same.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible?
“Can they take our house?”12 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I am beyond hurt’: If my husband and his son die, his house will go to his daughter-in-law. Is this nuts?
‘His son, who is a high earner, will need to wait for his inheritance until after I pass away’12 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I’m horrified and heartbroken’: I gave my family cash gifts for summer. One person bought AR-15 rifles and handguns. What should I do?
“I always give money to close family members with kids to help pay for summer activities.”12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'I love Pep - it's out of my hands if someone wants to damage that'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta plays down talk of a feud with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, saying he "loves" his former colleague.13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Eurocrats plot to hobble US AI leadership on our own shores
The European Union has established a new office in Silicon Valley to pressure American tech companies to comply with EU regulations, while the Biden administration has worked quietly with EU ...14 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He forced me to take Social Security at 62’: My husband inherited millions, but never gave me a penny. If I divorce him, would I get any of it?
“We have five rental properties — two of them were inherited — and the rental money goes into a joint checking account.”16 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Mark Cuban says he doesn't ever plan to retire: 'I'll go until I drop'
Mark Cuban has recently made some big career changes, from leaving ABC's "Shark Tank" to selling his majority stake in the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.16 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
My wife and I moved to the U.S. 8 years ago. We have $45,000. Do we buy a house — or save our money for when we retire?
“We are all naturalized citizens. We have a small savings of over $45,000 deposited in a high-yield savings account.”17 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Self-learning AI gives NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for every Week 4, 2024 game
SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 4 NFL odds and revealed its NFL predictions, NFL score predictions, and NFL betting picks for every game20 hours ago - NFL -
Financial Times - Business
Vitol-owned UK power group enjoys profit surge on market disruption
VPI profits soar as company owned by world’s largest commodity trader continues to benefit from 2022 energy crisis21 hours ago - United Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
‘She’s the queen of CDs’: My mother-in-law, 83, opened 12 CDs at different financial institutions. Should I intervene?
“Given her advanced age and risk aversion, I question whether pursuing these interest rates and promotional offers is truly worthwhile.”22 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
PayPal’s stock is having its best year since 2020, and this is a big reason why
When PayPal CEO Alex Chriss took over a year ago, investors questioned whether the company had a future. Now he says product innovations have helped change the conversation.22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
South Africa’s Ronwen Wiliams: ‘I would say that football saved my life’
Goalkeeper on playing on despite family bereavements, his Afcon shootout heroics and the prospect of facing Haaland. Ronwen Williams can pinpoint when his life changed for ever. In 2002, the future ...22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Tim Dowling: the old dog has every right to feel fed up – and so have I
The new dog’s habits are tiring the old dog out – and the chewed-up TV remote will never be the same again. While I am watching the news, the old dog and the new dog roll into the room like a ball, ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘I was so naive’: 10 years after Umbrella protests, Hongkongers remember China’s crackdown
Anniversary of pro-democracy demonstration takes place in city where protest has been largely criminalised and activists silenced. A decade ago today Hong Kong’s Central district filled with ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Internationals return the favor with a sweep of their own in the Presidents Cup
So much for that American blowout in the Presidents CupYesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
More Batman Villains Are Getting Their Own Movie
If Bane and Deathstroke were teaming up in the next Batman movie, then the Dark Knight would be in some serious trouble. But apparently, DC Studios plans to bring these villains to the big screen ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
'My liquid Brazilian butt-lift went well but I regret it now I know the risks'
Cairo Nakhate-Chirwa booked her procedure on Instagram and has no idea if the practitioner was qualified.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
My Visit To The Nintendo Museum Made My Life Flash Before My Eyes
More than any other game company, Nintendo loves to play with its history. Just look at how many times the NES library has reappeared across virtually every console era--remakes in Super Mario ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Remembering Maggie Smith: ‘Every day she and Judi would swim in their Victorian swimsuits and every day we would all laugh and laugh’
The writer of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel remembers working with an actor impossible to separate from her withering but warm screen persona. • Smith dies aged 89 • Appreciations by Peter ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Best Buy gets a big Wall Street endorsement that's in-line with why we own the stock
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Netanyahu says Israel has 'every right' to strike at Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. He called Hezbollah "the quintessential terror ...Yesterday - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
From small stage to big screen, Dame Maggie's moving performances always stole the show
One of Britain's best-loved performers, she was as much at home with comedy as with drama.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He has never paid rent or utilities:’ Do I have the legal and moral authority to charge my brother rent to live in our family home?
‘My brother has been living there while my father was alive — and still is. He did not pay any rent or utilities’Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
TikTok’s Latest Trend Lets Gen Z Write the Marketing Script
Maybe it shouldn’t.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Experience: My dog is the ‘ugliest in the world’
Wild Thang had a huge audience because he’d been going to the competition for five years. People were screaming and going wild. He was kind of the underdog. I have been a heritage breeder and ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Florida sheriff asks people who didn't evacuate to write contact info on leg
The Taylor County sheriff's office asked residents who did not evacuate to write contact information on their arms or legs for identification purposes, as Hurricane Helene is expected to hit the ...2 days ago - Florida -
The New York Times - Top stories
Helene’s Intensification Was ‘Aggressive.’ Here’s Why.
Very warm ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico provide fuel for an “aggressive intensification,” a hurricane expert said.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Zion Williamson shares mindset for 2024-25 NBA season: 'It's time to take every game personal'
The Pelicans star says he's out for 'straight vengeance' in the 2024-25 season2 days ago - NBA -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Mandy Moore welcomes a baby girl, completing her family's 'very own big three'
Mandy Moore has welcomed her third child with husband Taylor Goldsmith, announcing the arrival of the baby girl with a sweet photo and a 'This Is Us' reference.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
College basketball braces for a fiasco of its own in the wake of UNLV QB Matthew Sluka quitting team midseason
A player quitting the team in the middle of an undefeated season is unprecedented, but multiple NIL agents shared accounts of similar financial promises not being kept behind the scenes in college ...2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
You Think You Own Your Digital Games? California Law Says Otherwise
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law, AB 2426 , to address concerns over "disappearing" purchases of digital media, including games, movies, music, and ebooks. The law mandates that ...2 days ago - California -
The Guardian - World
I asked my partner to name me as his beneficiary. He says he will but has not. What can I do? | Leading questions
It is possible he does not want to make this change, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Is there another way to give you peace of mind?. Read more Leading questions My partner, ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Aaron Rodgers: Last year's Sean Payton-Nathaniel Hackett comments are not on my mind
In 2023, Rodgers said Payton should “keep my coaches’ names out of his mouth" after Payton criticized Hackett.3 days ago