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Don’t ignore Iran’s continued persecution of pro-democracy activists
The Iranian judiciary, acting as an arm of suppression rather than a pillar of justice, has begun resorting to increasingly harsh measures.Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Tales of 19th-Century A.I.: Don’t Fall in Love With a Singing Robot
Now we fret about chatbots. An earlier age worried about automatons, the uncanny humanoid contraptions whose voices could trigger love or mania.Top stories - The New York Times - November 18 -
'Wicked' fans have a message to moviegoers: Don't sing along in theaters
Can you sing along to “Wicked” show tunes in a movie theater? Ahead of the big-screen debut, die-hard fans of the musical are debating movie theater etiquette online.Top stories - NBC News - November 19 -
Cock-a-doodle-don’t: man fined over cockerel’s morning noise
Harold Brown, 80, given £200 penalty after Hampshire neighbours complained of crowing he said was a ‘croak’. A man has been fined after his noisy pet cockerel subjected neighbours in a quiet street ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Democrats: Don’t abandon identity politics, get them right
For identity politics to be meaningful, we must go beyond surface labels and embrace the full, layered depth of people’s lived experiences.Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Don’t underestimate the Rogansphere. His mammoth ecosystem is Fox News for young people | Sam Wolfson
Podcasts like Joe Rogan’s and Theo Von’s aren’t on the fringes. Their blend of off-the-cuff, Trump-leaning commentary blurs traditional lines between left and right – and offers listeners ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Analysts don’t budge on Williams-Sonoma ratings despite stock rally
After the retailer’s stock hits an all-time high, analysts remained neutral.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Don’t Let Donald Trump Drive You Into Internal Exile
Focusing on your own life and disengaging from politics can be appealing. But it is a abdication of responsibility.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Please don’t sing along to Wicked in the cinema – it is deeply embarrassing | Patrick Lenton
Hey, frustrated theatre kids: no one is going to musicals to hear you sing. And don’t listen to the Rock – some of us actually want to hear the film we’ve paid to see. In shocking news for grumpy ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?
“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago -
I don’t expect stone-cold truths from a chatshow, but Saoirse Ronan delivered one | Marina Hyde
The men on Graham Norton’s sofa found self-defence a hoot. I’m sure most women have found ourselves in that conversation. In a development that absolutely must not catch on, something interesting ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Analysis: NBA and WNBA coaching jobs 'don’t have a long shelf life.' Lately that's been 1 to 3 years
Erik Spoelstra quietly made history last weekSports - ABC News - October 29 -
I don’t know who is going to win, but I know why Trump or Harris might lose
If Harris loses the election, it will be because she couldn't answer the question "How would you be different from Joe Biden?" and if Trump loses, it will be due to the events of Jan. 6.Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence
A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
The October jobs report comes at a crucial moment — but don’t expect clear answers on the economy
Job gains in October will likely be dragged down by one-off events like Hurricane Milton and the Boeing strike. Here’s how that could muddy the waters for investors and the Fed.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?
“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Dolly Parton: ‘I was sorry when Dolly the sheep died – though I don’t want to be cloned’
As she launches a new LP and her own wine, the country legend answers your questions on her tough childhood, how she recorded Jolene, and why she’ll never retire. How important were the ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Some Maga men seem to think women don’t have rights – starting with their wives | Rebecca Solnit
The 2024 election is in part about whether women can be free and equal citizens of this republic. Right now too many cannot. This week, the fundamentalist Christian pastor Dale Partridge argued in ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Can I fix it? Yes you can! Don’t throw away these household items before trying to repair them
From household electrical appliances to timber furniture and a family fairy floss machine – so much can be saved from landfill . Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Alan Bennett at 90: ‘What will people think? I don’t care any more’
In his 10th decade, the writer is as prolific as ever with a war film in the works and a new sex-fuelled novella set in a home for the elderly. He talks about mourning Maggie Smith, turning down a ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Andrea Bocelli: ‘I don’t like lies. They always have short legs, especially the ones we tell ourselves’
The opera singer on getting advice from Pavarotti, singing as a superpower, and what happens when we die. Born in Tuscany, Italy, Andrea Bocelli, 66, became blind at the age of 12. Discovered by ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Sen. Moore Capito: 'I don’t anticipate a scenario' where GOP refuses to certify results
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) said she does not anticipate a scenario in which Senate Republicans refuse to certify the election results but stressed she thinks former President Trump will ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Don’t sweat the closing bell. It’s easier than ever to trade stocks around the clock.
There’s been a recent push by different players in the financial industry to expand 24-hour trading.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning
Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Trump Jr.: I want people who 'don’t think they know better' than father in Cabinet
Donald Trump Jr. said he wants people who “don’t think they know better” than his father, President-elect Trump, to be a part of the Republican administration. “I’m going to be heavily involved on ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
‘Was I drugged and raped? I’ll never know’: partners of accused share fears at Pelicot trial
Some ex-girlfriends of accused men tell court of burden of not knowing if they had been sedated and molested in past . Giving evidence in Avignon’s criminal court, a softly spoken woman in her 30s ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Trash talking Grizzlies are back: Ja Morant says 'I don’t like them' about Lakers after Grizzlies win
LeBron had given Morant the 'too small' during the game, J.J. Redick stormed out of press conference after discussing Lakers' effortSports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
‘If you’re not hungry, don’t go’: London restaurateur fights back against cheap diners
Chef Hugh Corcoran had enough of ‘window dining’ after seeing an increase in guests splitting main courses . Shortly after opening his north London restaurant, Hugh Corcoran noticed a pattern among ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
David Hare: ‘I don’t have much time. I am trying to write a lot of stuff’
Now 77, the playwright who has chronicled British life for 50 years, says he is stepping up his work rate as he has limited scope to tell important stories. Sir David Hare has charted the forces ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
‘In China, builders don’t look at drawings’: the architect challenging his country’s rampant urban obsession
China is moving mountains and flattening neighbourhoods. But Dong Gong is sparking a revolution – by working slowly with what’s already there. As a book of his great projects appears, he shares his ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Billionaires like Elon Musk don’t just think they’re better than the rest of us – they hate us | Zoe Williams
The ultra-wealthy talk about solving the climate crisis or ending inequality. But what they’re really interested in is outliving or escaping anyone poorer than them. Nearly three years ago, I ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
‘Salads don’t win scrums’: Ox Nché is icing on Springboks’ front-row cake
A World Cup winner in 2023, the loosehead is part of South Africa’s feared ‘Bomb Squad’ and a hero in his home country. Ox Nché is far from the finished article. By his own admission, the ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
‘We don’t go to Ravenholm’: the story behind Half-Life 2’s most iconic level
On the 20th anniversary of the seminal game, we look back at the extraordinary moment where sci-fi dystopia turned into tense and terrifying body horror. At the start of Valve’s Half-Life 2, the ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
‘There are days when the school closes because children don’t have water to drink’ – This is climate breakdown
Until the 1960s it rained a lot. We ate wild game, fish, there were plenty of rivers, but since then they’ve been drying up. This is José’s story. Location São João das Missões, Brazil. ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Google Gemini unexpectedly surges to No. 1, over OpenAI, but benchmarks don’t tell the whole story
Google's Gemini-Exp-1114 AI model tops key benchmarks, but experts warn traditional testing methods may no longer accurately measure true AI capabilities or safety, raising concerns about the ...Tech - VentureBeat - November 15 -
Winter is coming … but don’t panic! 54 expert tips on getting through the cold, dark months ahead
How to survive the season – with mood-lifters, skin-savers, life-changing layers, and ways to have fun in the rain. Question your ‘winter blues’ Continue reading...World - The Guardian - November 16
