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Wild swimming gave me the courage to write my own rules
Out of his depth and determined to defy stereotypes, one writer discovered his sense of self in a bracing cold dip. Growing up, I learned not to trust water. I was a poor swimmer and splashing in ...The Guardian - 1d -
A.I. and Vibecoding Helped Me to Create My Own Software
I’m not a programmer. But I’ve been creating my own software tools with help from artificial intelligence.The New York Times - 3d -
'Scammers stole £40k after EDF gave out my number'
Thousands of pounds were stolen after EDF gave his mobile number to scammers, says Stephen.BBC News - 4h -
There’s a reason Hugh Grant is the best thing in middling movies: he writes his own lines
The actor’s insistence on scripting his own scenes in Paddington 3 and Bridget Jones 4 are proof of his talents. So why on earth hasn’t he written his own film yet?. We can all agree that ...The Guardian - 5d -
I gave birth in a Ukrainian bomb shelter, now I run my dream business in Wales
Maryna Korolova was nine months pregnant when, like millions of others, she fled war-torn Ukraine.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
‘She’s still waiting by the phone’: My grandmother gave her life savings to a man she met online. What now?
“Up until the moment she was scammed, we considered her the wealthy one in our family.”MarketWatch - 1d -
I feared brain surgery could make me forget my fiance
A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.BBC News - 5d -
My Mother-in-Law Wants to Be in the Delivery Room With Me. Help!
A reader asks for help setting boundaries with her husband’s mother, who has floated the idea of a lengthy stay with the couple after the arrival of their firstborn.The New York Times - 4d -
Dillon Gabriel: My height won't stop me from producing in the NFL
Seeing Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix thrive as rookie quarterbacks in 2024 would seem to be a plus for Dillon Gabriel's chances of landing an NFL job, but his similar level of experience as a starter ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘She acted as a mother to me growing up’: My stepmother remarried after my father died. How can I claim my inheritance?
“Her intention is to bequeath her properties and investments to her current new husband.”MarketWatch - 6d -
When my sister died, it wasn’t just her own childhood memories that disappeared. Mine did too | Jason Hazeley
Millie had fantastic recall, unlike mine. Now there are parts of my past – and myself – that I’ll never be able to remember. I was midway through Kathryn Mannix’s With the End in Mind when it ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Trump singled me out for ruining women’s sport. This is my response to him | Austin Killips
The president talks about trans athletes ‘invading’ women’s sports, while doing nothing at all to elevate, fund or support women athletes. Earlier this month, Donald Trump singled me out. In ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
My partner and I argue constantly – and she puts all the blame on me | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
It’s very rare that one individual is wholly responsible for the difficulties in a relationship. Perhaps you should go to counselling alone, where you can be heard. • Every week Annalisa Barbieri ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trying to cancel my washing machine insurance leaves me in a spin – the Edith Pritchett cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
I was displaced from my home in Gaza — now Trump wants me gone for good
Even if Trump doesn’t order American soldiers to occupy and expel us, as he first said he would, he has effectively given Israel approval to do so.The Hill - Feb. 23 -
For too long, my wheelchair reminded me of what I’d lost. Then I saw it as liberating
When my rheumatoid arthritis became more aggressive, I clung to the idea of still being a ‘walking person’. Letting go of that gave me more freedom than I could have imagined. It started like any ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘I’m an endless honey pot’: My wife and I are in our 70s. We gave our son $40,000 for his L.A. wedding. Now he wants more.
“We have four sons. We financed three of them through college, so none of our kids have student loans.”MarketWatch - 16h -
Write Warz developers on how creative writing makes a hilarious party game
Write Warz is an upcoming party game centered around communal creative writing. Boltz Entertainment describes how it came together.VentureBeat - Feb. 21 -
I’m 50, earn $172K a year and married, yet I’m still living paycheck-to-paycheck. My family want me to return home. What should I do?
“I have a $154,800 401(k) and a house worth $453,900 with $323,400 on the mortgage.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump's Ukraine envoy calls Zelensky 'embattled and courageous leader'
President Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky an "embattled and courageous leader" after meetings in Kyiv on Friday, a notable shift from ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
US envoy to Ukraine hails Zelenskyy as ‘embattled and courageous leader’
Keith Kellogg takes different tone from Trump, who contrasted ‘very good talks’ with Putin with cooler relationship with Ukraine’s leader. The US envoy to Ukraine, Gen Keith Kellogg, has praised ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Writing the History of the Biden Presidency, in the Trump Era
A group of academics met to hash out a first scholarly history of the Biden administration. But in today’s scrambled politics, has the yardstick for success and failure changed?The New York Times - 4d -
WATCH: Thousands of dolphins swim together in California's Monterey Bay
A rare "super pod" of around 3,000 dolphins -- including the elusive northern right whale dolphin -- went out for a swim, with many leaping through into the air.ABC News - 5d -
Summer McIntosh eyes 5 individual events at swimming worlds, then a move
Summer McIntosh plans to leave her Sarasota, Florida, training base after this season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Red carpet in pictures: Teddy Swims and Sabrina Carpenter lead the way at the Brits
The world's biggest artists were on the red carpet at London's O2 Arena ahead of the ceremony.BBC News - 1d -
Who Gets to Own Scotland?
A new land-reform bill aims to unwind a long history of inequality. But centuries of feudalism are difficult to shake.The New York Times - 4d -
How to Write the Perfect AI Prompt, According to OpenAI President Greg Brockman
The best way to learn to use AI is to play with AI. An expert explains how to write great AI prompts to get you started.Inc. - 5d -
Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand, study finds: 'The writing was on the wall'
Despite the popularity of films like 'Wicked,' opportunities for people of color in Hollywood declined in 2024, according to the latest UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
7 Tips for Writing a Bestselling Business Book, According to the Pros
It takes more than a great idea to turn a book into a bestseller. Here are seven ways to write a bestselling book according to the pros who have done it.Inc. - 2d -
Woman Who Gave Birth to Another Couple’s Baby Sues I.V.F. Clinic
The woman, a Georgia resident, lost custody of the child she had carried. The in vitro fertilization clinic, Coastal Fertility Specialists, apologized for “an embryo transfer mix-up.”The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Nvidia’s Earnings Fueled AI Bulls but Still Gave the Bears More Ammo
The AI stock saw sales surge 78 percent on huge chip demand.Inc. - 3d -
Gary Woodland receives PGA Tour Courage Award as he returns from brain surgery
Gary Woodland is the winner of the PGA Tour Courage AwardABC News - 4d -
Best Weapons In Monster Hunter Wilds
Generally speaking, the best weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds is the one that you're most comfortable with. However, there are still a few caveats, such as options that can deal a ton of damage ...GameSpot - 3d -
Wild beaver release approved for England
The decision follows years of trials but some farmers are concerned there could be negative impacts.BBC News - 2d -
Chrissi Rawak won't take over as USA Swimming CEO due to 'unforeseen personal circumstances'
In a surprise reversal, Chrissi Rawak won't be taking over USA Swimming.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
USA Swimming says Delaware AD Chrissi Rawak will not assume role as CEO and president
USA Swimming’s board of governors said Friday night that Delaware athletic director Chrissi Rawak will not assume the role as CEO and president because of “unforeseen personal circumstances that we ...ABC News - 2d -
Rules for Staying Close to Exes
Never talk about sex. Especially the sex you had with each other.The New York Times - 3d -
Betty White is getting her own postage stamp
Legendary TV icon Betty White will be honored in March with a stamp, the U.S. Postal Service announced.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Sources: Fresno athletes played DFS on own stats
Fresno State and the NCAA are investigating allegations that two men's basketball players participated in daily fantasy contests based on their own performances, according to sources.ESPN - 1d
