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Richard Flanagan: ‘I’m not sure that I will write again’

The Tasmanian novelist – whose latest book, Question 7, is up for both fiction and nonfiction prizes – on HG Wells, the TV adaptation of his Booker prize winner The Narrow Road to the Deep North… ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?

“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

One thing I’m sure of: Harris offered voters nothing on Gaza, and it mattered in the result | Nesrine Malik

Imagine how isolated in their trauma Arab-American voters must have felt to turn to Trump. But that’s what happened. I would be sceptical of post-election analyses in the wake of what is seen as a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Why I’m Voting

Editorial members reflect on their personal stakes in the 2024 election

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

It Sure Looks Like Trump Watches Are Breaking Copyright Law

The company behind Trump Watches prominently features an iconic image of the presidential candidate on its timepieces. There’s one big problem: It’s not allowed to.

Tech - Wired - October 18

Whether you vote for Harris or Trump, it’s a sure bet the stock market will thrive

Inflation could be a problem, but real growth and profits should be robust.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Morning Report — Sure bet: White House winner faces divided nation

In today’s issue: Sure bet: White House winner faces divided nation In a race to the wire, Vice President Harris will return to Pennsylvania today after focusing on younger voters in Michigan ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Greene: 'Pretty sure' Trump's AG will prosecute COVID 'crimes'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she was “pretty sure” the next attorney general would prosecute people for “crimes against humanity” committed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Preparing for ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

One reason I’m suspicious of Medicare Advantage? I’m a capitalist.

The downside of Medicare Advantage is that you are dependent for your health-insurance coverage on an organization that has powerful economic incentives not to pay.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire: Make sure Tua Tagovailoa is rostered, add this Buccaneers wide receiver

Here's who you should be targeting heading into Week 8

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine will ‘surely return in body bags’, US envoy says

Envoy to UN Robert Wood gives warning ahead of security council meeting, as US and South Korea defence chiefs urge North Korea to withdraw. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war The ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Exxon CEO on U.S. election: 'Not sure how 'drill, baby, drill' translates into policy'

Oil production will be driven by market dynamics, not the outcome of the presidential election, Darren Woods said.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Dragon Age Streamer Spent Almost A Whole Day Making Sure Her Rook Was A Smokeshow

Whether you spend an entire afternoon or mere minutes getting the details right trying to match your likeness or maybe handsome Squidward, creating your character in games like Baldur's Gate 3 and ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

DJ Moore walked off the field during a play, and Matt Eberflus isn't sure why

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore did a very strange thing in the first quarter of Sunday's game, walking off the field during a play and taking a seat on the bench while Caleb Williams was still ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

If You’re Sure How Trump’s Term Will Play Out, I Promise: You’re Wrong

You can’t see far enough ahead to trust the image in your mind’s eye.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

‘I'm Going to Bluesky’ Is the New ‘I’m Moving to Canada’

Users frustrated with Elon Musk’s handling of X and closeness to president-elect Donald Trump are fleeing to Bluesky—an easier migration than leaving the US.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

I hate Trump, but I’m glad he won

My moral tastebuds, triggered for years by an increasingly priggish, intolerant — and, yes, racist — left, wanted to see Team Blue cut down to size.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Catcalls and being followed: why I’m scared to run

Natalie Bell regularly experiences abusive comments – especially now the nights have drawn in.

‘Oh god I’m Sue Gray – don’t, I’m cringing’: comic Emma Sidi brings the embattled civil servant to the stage

After Starstruck and Taskmaster, the new project sees Sidi play a profane, lowbrow version of Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff. She explains why her latest comedy creation is breaking-news ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?

“If I take it now, my monthly distribution will be $2,500.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Alex Van Halen on his brother Eddie: ‘I’m not done dealing with this yet’

In the new book Brothers, the drummer writes candidly about life in the spotlight alongside his late sibling and their many highs and lows. For the last few years, Alex Van Halen has been busy ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

James Carville: Why I’m Certain Kamala Harris Will Be President

Why I’m not sweating this election.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

I’m a chronic nail biter — this no-bite polish finally helped me stop

This no-bite nail polish tastes bitter and helps prevent me from biting my nails. After using it for months, I’ve managed to kick my nail-biting habit.

The return of Hope of the States: ‘There will be no tantrums. I’m a grown man now’

The artful square pegs of the early-00s indie scene saw their careers upturned by the death of a band member. Now 18 years later they’ve reunited, finding their youthful spark still intact. “Let ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Charles Leclerc: ‘I’m super excited to work with Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari’

Level-headed F1 driver is teaming up with his childhood idol next season but before then there is plenty to achieve. . There is a fascinating dichotomy at the heart of how Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Marcel Desailly: ‘I don’t know if I was a star, but I’m now a legend’

The World Cup winner has firm grip on the game’s pulse and praises those players taking on the right in his native France. “I love watching the Championship,” Marcel Desailly says. “Usually I don’t ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

‘I’m walking here!’: jaywalking legalized in New York City

New law, letting people cross street outside of crosswalk, ends racial disparities in enforcement, council member says. Jaywalking – that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Orlando shooting survivor speaks out: 'Thank God I’m still here'

Another centimeter or two in either direction and it could have been the last Halloween Anthony Berry ever celebrated.

My friend has embraced conspiracy theories and I’m fed up with it | Ask Philippa

Think of him like a car in a skid, you want to take the steering wheel and switch direction, but the car has too much momentum and it will carry on the same path. The question I’ve had a good ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

‘I’m done’: Joe Marler retires from international rugby to focus on family

Prop calls time on England career after 95 caps ‘I don’t want to leave my house with my kids crying’ Joe Marler has called time on his England career and will play no part in the rest of their ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Scaramucci: 'I’m watching a brutal train crash unfold for JD Vance'

Anthony Scaramucci, a former ally of former President Trump, has warned Ohio Sen. JD Vance of the potential pitfalls of supporting Trump, suggesting that he is not a friend and that he is not a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

I’m a Presidential Historian. This Is My Biggest Regret About Trump.

I used to think of Trump as a dangerous but recognizable demagogue. Now I see him as a genuine aberration in our history — and a unique threat to the nation.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Druckenmiller: I’m worried the Fed declared victory on inflation too early

Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller fears a re-run of the 1970s inflationary experience.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Trump’s election victory might be good for my retirement — but I’m still skeptical

The president-elect made some appealing promises to older Americans.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

‘I’m switched off’: frustration and fatigue as power cuts keep Ecuador in the dark

Facing a severe drought and reliant on hydropower, the country is enduring relentless blackouts. But experts say opportunities have been missed to adapt and diversify. It’s 6.30pm in Quito, and ...