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I tried the popular 30/30/30 morning routine – and was left sadder, wiser and nauseated | Emma Beddington
That’s 30g of protein within half an hour of waking, then a spot of “low-intensity” cardio. Doesn’t sound so bad, does it? Don’t be fooled. In my continued quest for self-optimisation via silly ...The Guardian - 2d -
In Relationships, Am I the Asshole?
For more than a decade, Reddit’s “Am I the Asshole?” sub has served as a trove of cautionary tales and (very) real relationship advice. WIRED talked to two OPs about what happened after their posts.Wired - 2d -
The one change that worked: I began a quiet, satisfying rebellion against the digital age
Swapping my phone for an analogue camera, I took inspiration from my family albums and started photographing the things that mattered most. There’s something magical about holding a physical print ...The Guardian - 2d -
30-year-old takes on loneliness crisis with a social networking app that's already raised $646,000
Nicola Gunby felt isolated when she moved to London — one of the biggest cities in the world. It led her to create a new social networking platform.CNBC - 3d -
‘I was always obsessed with death’: how Linder turned pornography and trauma into art
At 70, Linder is having a retrospective at the Hayward Gallery – after years of being overlooked by the art establishment. She discusses punk, porn and politics. In 1977, the punk band Buzzcocks ...The Guardian - 3d -
'I miss my school': BBC launches programme for children in war zones
The BBC World Service has launched an Arabic edition of its award-winning educational programme Dars.BBC News - 3d -
Trump's national security adviser: 'I don't think there's any plans to invade Canada'
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday he doesn’t think the president has “any plans to invade Canada.”NBC News - 3d -
I saw illegality and complicity with war crimes. That’s why I quit the UK Foreign Office | Mark Smith
Ministers and senior officials protected arms deals facilitating death and horror in Gaza and Yemen. I urge my former colleagues to resist them. Britain’s system for controlling arms exports is ...The Guardian - 3d -
How This Entrepreneur Turned Social Media Star Built His Public Speaking Confidence
These steps can help you structure and deliver the best speech possible.Inc. - 3d -
Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps
This year’s Super Bowl commercials are going for laughs, with advertisers betting that viewers need a diversion from weighty mattersABC News - 3d -
‘Dad, I Came Back Alive!’ Israeli Hostages Start to Give Glimpses of Ordeal.
Hostages freed before Saturday’s exchange have expressed relief and joy, while descriptions of the torment they endured are trickling out.The New York Times - 3d -
I Do Not Want Revenge for My Father’s Death
My father’s killer is being released to save hostages.The New York Times - 3d -
'My wife told me to date after she died - I wasn't ready for what was out there'
Geraint John says some dates have made a sharp exit when he's told them he's been recently widowed.BBC News - 4d -
Jimmy Butler shows early chemistry with Stephen Curry in encouraging Warriors debut: 'I get the easy job'
Butler scored 25 points and complemented Curry perfectly in Golden State's win over ChicagoCBS Sports - 4d -
I feel happier and healthier when not around my mother | Ask Philippa
When parental relationships fall short of fulfilling our own emotional needs, they can leave us feeling at fault. The question I’m overwhelmed by fear, shame, guilt and anxiety about my ...The Guardian - 4d -
May on open IU job: 'I love being at Michigan'
Following Saturday's win over Indiana, Michigan coach Dusty May, a former student manager with the Hoosiers, said he's "very, very happy" with the Wolverines when asked about potential interest in ...ESPN - 4d -
My husband and I are in our 50s — and 85% invested in stocks. Is our strategy too aggressive for the next 10 years?
“Our funds and our tech stocks have done well over the years.”MarketWatch - 4d -
I live in a forest my parents planted when I was a child. It’s not too late for you to grow one too | Jessie Cole
Sometimes a branch grows so low and bushy that it blocks access to my room. I diligently cut it back. More summer essentials In the late 1970s when my parents built the house I still live in, ...The Guardian - 4d -
The moment I knew: I was mourning the end of my summer fling – then a parcel arrived at my door
When Steph Vizard hooked up with Hugh during a trip back home, it was like living inside a romantic comedy. But could they have a happy ending?. Find more stories from The moment I knew series ...The Guardian - 4d -
Jerry Jones says it's 'a shocker' Cowboys not in this year's Super Bowl: 'I wouldn't have signed Dak Prescott'
The Cowboys owner is -- somehow -- surprised his team isn't playing for a championshipCBS Sports - 4d -
I've been a therapist for 30 years: 6 mistakes the happiest couples avoid early on
"Simple changes, at any time, can go a long way to turn things around," says Rachel Glik, author of "A Soulful Marriage" and therapist of over 30 years.CNBC - 4d -
CEO of $28 million company: Here's the best advice I've ever received—I still use it to motivate myself
Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman says a single piece of advice from a mentor helps her get through difficult days at work and home.CNBC - 4d -
Sanders if passed at 1: 'Why would I be mad?'
Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders isn't worried about whether he is selected first overall in the NFL draft, saying he's more concerned with landing with a team with the right scheme fit.ESPN - 4d -
This is how we do it: ‘If she wants me to dominate her, I will. It brings her happiness’
It came as a shock to Chiara and Frank when they realised they were doing BDSM. They thought they were just having great sex! How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . I ...The Guardian - 4d -
Splat’s entertainment: I watched Rotten Tomatoes’ 40 lowest-rated films to find out which was worst
Our brave victim writer sits through the film site’s 0%ers to see what makes a bad movie. Will she emerge with her sanity intact – and are all these flops really so bad?. I have seen horrors so ...The Guardian - 4d -
Jared Harris: ‘What do I dislike about my appearance? Everything. I have a weird eyebrow, red hair, freckles … ’
The actor on being on set with his famous father, his dislike of Vladimir Putin, and why the police gave him a bed for the night. Born in London, Jared Harris, 63, appeared on television in Mad Men ...The Guardian - 4d -
I was wrong to say Bazball is a cult. It’s actually a death cult | Barney Ronay
As defeats pile up Brendon McCullum’s brand of cricket now has the feel of a cool music video on the deck of a sinking ship. Two summers ago, with interest in the England Test team’s seductive new ...The Guardian - 4d -
'I know 34 people who have taken their own lives'
Film producer Andrew Jenkins is selling an Aston Martin to fund a film to raise awareness of suicide.BBC News - 5d -
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'My university course made me who I am - now it's being cut'
Universities are cutting jobs to make financial savings, with students and staff bearing the brunt.BBC News - 5d -
Tech vs finance: the social wars
No longer the most powerful profession, finance still provides better companyFinancial Times - 5d -
What I loved, hated about the January transfer window
In his latest Onside/Offside column, Luis Miguel Echegaray assesses the winter transfer window.ESPN - 5d -
Trump and Musk Attack Journalists by Name in Social Media Posts
Since his inauguration, the president has been quick to demonize what he calls “the fake news media.” On Friday, both men demanded that individuals be fired.The New York Times - 5d -
Tyreek Hill apologizes to Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins teammates: 'I'm taking full accountability of what I said'
A month after saying that he wanted "out" of Miami, Hill appears to have changed his mind.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Man charged in 2020 killing of rapper Pop Smoke pleads guilty to manslaughter to avoid trial
A man charged in the 2020 killing of rapper Pop Smoke during a robbery at a Hollywood Hills mansion accepted a plea dealABC News - 6d -
Travis Kelce: I owe everything to Andy Reid
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says no one has meant more to him than head coach Andy Reid.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
'I won't leave. Put that in your brain.' Palestinians reject Trump's call to expel them from Gaza
Stunned Palestinians rejected President Donald Trump's proposal to expel them from the Gaza Strip so that the U.S. could take over the territory and rebuild it for othersABC News - Feb. 5
