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Ask Shrimsley: Can I call you Rob?

Barely a week goes by without someone deciding it’s friendly to shorten my name. This is a basic misjudgment

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Ask Shrimsley: Am I a real working person?

So what if you work and you’re a person? In what way is that a qualification?

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Ask Shrimsley: how do I keep a relationship special?

If you’re buttering up a US president, neediness and flattery will get you everywhere

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Ask Ugly: I was prescribed medicine for a zit. Should I take it?

Acne medication can be effective. But watch out for ‘beauty culture masquerading as health’, writes Jessica DeFino. Hey Ugly, . I went to a dermatologist for the first time about a giant thing on ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Harris when asked if she thinks Trump is a fascist: ‘Yes I do’

Vice President Harris on Wednesday agreed that she believes former President Trump is a "fascist" but again avoided using that word to label her political rival directly. Anderson Cooper during a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Lara Trump: ‘I would seriously consider' replacing Rubio in Senate if asked

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Trump, said she would “seriously consider” replacing Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) since he’s been tapped to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

‘I was asked to find a volunteer for an air pollution campaign in Lahore – I couldn’t find anyone’

As Pakistan’s second biggest city takes the lead in the poor air quality index, one artist and activist struggled to find people who cared. It is “smog season” in Lahore. Along with cities in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

New Steelers pass rusher Preston Smith requested trade from Packers: 'I got what I asked for'

Smith is already taking to Pittsburgh's defensive scheme

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

I have spent my life looking after my depressive, controlling mum – can I move on? | Ask Annalisa

This is one of the most controlling mother/daughter relationships I’ve ever seen. You have done more than enough for her. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Robert Shrimsley: can you BBC Verify that for me?

Is the Beeb being self righteous again? Or offering us a model for reinforcing our own cred when others doubt it?

Business - Financial Times - November 8

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

My wife glazes over when I talk about my writing. How can I come to terms with her indifference? | Ask Philippa

Your persona as an author is in the public domain, so perhaps your wife wants to keep the private you to herself. The dilemma I am a 53-year-old husband, happily married for 10 years. ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Do I have enough money to retire? Ask yourself these 3 questions to assess whether you're ready

Do you have enough money to retire? Asking yourself several questions can help assess your financial readiness, expert said.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Becoming deaf has made me feel insecure. How can I regain my confidence? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, and you may find some comfort in learning from other people’s experiences. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

What’s the silliest question you can ask a restaurant critic? (And yes, I have the answer) | Jay Rayner

It’s fair to say that, after 25 years of writing reviews, I have eaten in a lot of restaurants. But I’ve always thought it ludicrous to pick a favourite. Who is the best member of your family? Not ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

DJ Moore: I don't think anybody really asked for Shane Waldron to be fired

After the Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday, a report indicated that players on the team went to head coach Matt Eberflus and General Manager Ryan Poles to lobby for ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Let Me Ask a Question We Never Had to Ask Before

Election Day is only the beginning.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Prosecutor in Menendez Brothers Case to Ask Court for Resentencing

The request from George Gascón, the Los Angeles County district attorney, could lead to Lyle and Erik Menendez being released from prison, decades after they were convicted of murdering their parents.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Drivers face severe delays after lorry fire

The M5 in Somerset has reopened after an earlier lorry fire closed all lanes.

Gérard Depardieu absent as sexual assault trial begins

Proceedings get under way in Paris without accused who is said to be ‘extremely affected’ by ill health. The trial of Gérard Depardieu on sexual assault charges has opened in Paris in the absence ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Gerard Depardieu's sexual assault trial opens in Paris

Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts.

The questions being asked over the Southport attack

The complexities of how our prosecutions work can mean there are limits on what the public can know.

Trump Asked for Power. Voters Said Yes.

This was a conquering of the nation not by force but with a permission slip. Now, America stands on the precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in its 248-year history.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Trescothick asks for patience after big England loss

Interim coach Marcus Trescothick asks for patience from England fans after his side falls to a ODI series defeat by West Indies in Barbados.

Golden coaches UF, asks for patience amid inquiry

After four "challenging" days, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court Monday night before the Gators played Grambling State.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Smith asks for pause in Trump Florida document case

Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday asked the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to pause proceedings in an appeal launched in President-elect Trump’s Florida documents case. The filing comes as the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?

A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.

Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby

Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.

Biden asks Congress for $100B in disaster relief funding

President Biden has sent Congress an emergency funding request for roughly $100 billion to help with recovery after natural disasters, including the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton in the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Google AI chatbot asks user to ‘please die’

Google’s AI chatbot Gemini gave a threatening response to a Michigan college student, telling him to “please die.” The artificial intelligence program and the student, Vidhay Reddy, were engaging ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

DOJ asks judge to order Google to sell Chrome

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking a federal judge to order Google to sell off its Chrome browser after the court found the tech giant maintained an illegal monopoly over online search. In ...

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

'I never thought I would make it to this stage'

Film school graduate Shamiam suffered 70% burns as a baby and had her forearms turned into "fingers".

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.

How I Discovered I Was Stolen at Birth

There could have been as many 50,000 babies trafficked out of Chile between the 1950s and the 1990s.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

'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.

Miyamoto: I Am No Genius

Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto is one of the most famous and groundbreaking creative types across all of entertainment, but the man himself doesn't agree that he's a genius. As part of ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

Usyk asks Fury to sign photo of him being punched in face

A sedate news conference ends with Tyson Fury tickling Oleksandr Usyk during their face-off.

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