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Fright club: why are so many of us hooked on spooky tales?
The paranormal has hit prime time, with scary stories on podcasts and TV shows more popular than ever. We head to UncannyCon to meet fans and creators to understand the thrill of the chill. A ...The Guardian - 5h -
‘I lost 10 years of my life’: how UK betting giant’s unlawful marketing kept suicidal gambler hooked
Sam found himself getting sucked deeper and deeper in to betting, sometimes risking £11,000 in a day. Now a judge has ruled he was unlawfully targeted. At 1.17pm on 15 August 2018, Sam* logged in ...The Guardian - 21h -
Vietnam: The War That Changed America review – a stunningly powerful tale of regret
There are narrow parameters to this Ethan Hawke-narrated documentary – the conflict’s effects on the US. But it’s a valuable reflection packed with emotional, moving tales from penitent soldiers ...The Guardian - 2d -
A familiar tale as Steven Gerrard departs Al-Ettifaq with relegation fears in the air
Whether he jumped or was pushed, the former Liverpool captain is once again bequeathing a club at risk of the drop. Perhaps it was the sight of Piers Morgan in Saudi Arabia that prompted Steven ...The Guardian - 2d -
An Update on Our Family: the utterly shocking tale of the ‘family vloggers’ who ‘rehomed’ their adopted son
This docuseries doesn’t just show the tale of the YouTubers who created content out of adopting a child – until they gave him up. It’s also a valuable indictment of our obsession with living ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
The Alcohol Industry Is Hooked on Its Heaviest Drinkers
While many drinkers cut back, some people who consume 15 or more drinks a week say they are unfazed by health risks.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21 -
A tale of two Trump speeches: From the Politics Desk
America got a long look Monday at two Donald Trumps, one in his official inaugural address and one in a free-wheeling second speech inside the Capitol.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Transfer rumors, news: Santos eye fairy-tale Neymar homecoming
Neymar has been linked with a stunning return to Santos, the club where he made his name. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
A Tale of Two Model Rocket Companies: SpaceX and Estes
One just launched the world’s biggest rocket, with mixed success. The other makes small model rockets for hobbyists, and it’s stockpiling supplies ahead of Trump’s tariffs.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
A Tale of Two Teenage Grand Slam Winners in Australia
Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek both won their first majors before they turned 20. Thus far in their careers, that’s about where the similarities end.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Forty years and counting, Lou Mathews knows a tale or two about 'Hollywoodski'
Lou Mathews, author of "L.A. Breakdown" and "Shaky Town," is back with "Hollywoodski," a novelized collection of short stories about a faded screenwriter.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 17 -
Watch: A tale of one street, two very different outcomes
John Sudworth returns to the road where firefighters had to let one side burn and save the other.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Broken nets, 'Maradona' skill and a new dad - Tamworth's tales on historic day
A net malfunction, a defender pulling off a bit of 'Maradona' skill he could not explain and the keeper who became a dad just the day before, the tales of Tamworth's dream FA Cup tie at home to ...BBC News - Jan. 12 -
‘I’ve been hooked’: scourge of shady line calls baffles Raducanu and others
In world of elite tennis, not everyone believes rivals can be trusted to make fair calls in umpire-free practice sessions. During a calm, quiet afternoon in the buildup to Wimbledon last year , ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Malachi Nelson, Jaden Rashada stand as cautionary tales for ultra-hyped QBs who fall into transfer portal trap
Figuratively speaking, Nelson is about as far from USC as humanly possible after two yearsCBS Sports - Jan. 7
