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I Was a Health Insurance Executive. What I Saw Made Me Quit.
Shareholders, not patient outcomes, tend to drive decisions at health insurance companies.The New York Times - 5h -
How we met: ‘I knew we would sail the world together one day’
Manuela, 68, and Ian, 62, bonded in 2004 over their love of boats. They soon became a couple and are now on the final leg of a round-the-world trip. In the summer of 2004, Manuela had been living ...The Guardian - 9h -
What I got wrong in 2024
Rishi Sunak’s decision to call election earlier than needed highlights that candidates and personal traits matterFinancial Times - 10h -
A veteran's corpse was sent across state lines — before his family knew he was dead
One man's journey from a hospital in South Carolina to NovaShare, a body broker in North Carolina, demonstrates the peril of an industry with little regulation.NBC News - 1d -
I Give Bluesky 6 Months Before It Implodes
Bluesky isn’t the problem. It’s the tech industry’s unwillingness to learn from its own social media mistakes.Inc. - 1d -
Go ahead and pour cold water on hot take of Steelers being a Super Bowl team. Who knew George Pickens was this critical?
They had no easy buttons with Pickens out and really no downfield presence. If the Steelers aren’t running the ball well, which is most weeks, and they don’t have Pickens, they don’t really have ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mosel river in Germany to partially reopen to shipping, sailings limited
The Mosel in west Germany will partially reopen to cargo shipping on Monday after a temporary lock was installed over the weekend, but the number of vessels able to sail will be limited, navigation ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'I don't want to end up in a box when I die - I want an eco funeral'
Artist Rachel Hawthorn says an eco-friendly burial at a natural site is a "no-brainer" for her.BBC News - 3d -
'I'm 48, I shouldn't be living in a care home'
Disabled people tell the BBC a lack of accessible housing is leaving them stuck for years in unsuitable accommodation.BBC News - 3d -
Luigi Mangione disappeared, then re-emerged as a murder suspect. Those who knew him are dazed.
Months before United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's death, suspect Luigi Mangione disappeared, and loved ones desperately tried to reach him.NBC News - 4d -
‘I want to enjoy the rest of my years’: I’m 65, retired and own my home. I have $300,000 to invest. What should I do with it?
“Is the stock market reliable?”MarketWatch - 4d -
Experience: I was viciously attacked by a group of otters
The attack was relentless – there were 10 otters in all, tearing my arms, my legs, even the back of my scalp. I started running three years ago as part of my daily fitness routine. After dropping ...The Guardian - 4d -
What I Learned From a Reclusive Taliban Commander
Mullah Osman Jawhari led one of the deadliest assaults on American forces in Afghanistan, a battle that came to symbolize the war itself.The New York Times - 5d -
'It's not acceptable, I said that to him' - Postecoglou on Werner display
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says Timo Werner's performance was "not acceptable" after replacing him at half-time in the 1-1 Europa League draw with Rangers.BBC News - 5d -
Nikki Giovanni's legacy lives through the writers who knew and were inspired by her
Kwame Alexander, Marita Golden and other authors mourn the death of revered poet and civil rights champion Nikki Giovanni.NBC News - 5d -
I Tried the Cheapest Sauna on Wayfair
If you've been chasing an easy way to overheat, this click-together infrared sauna is easy to set up and works great.Wired - Dec. 11 -
Mangione attorney: ‘I haven’t seen any evidence’
Thomas Dickey, who is representing Luigi Mangione, said he hasn’t seen “any evidence” that his client is guilty of being the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
'I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap'
BBC South spends six months with patients and staff at Salisbury Hospital's dedicated spinal unit.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Ranking each team's College Football Playoff path: Penn State has smooth sailing, Tennessee faces tough road
The 12-team format means that some schools will have a long journey to a potential national championshipCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Pien Meulensteen: ‘Commentary was never something I thought I was going to get into’
Daughter of former manager René Meulensteen on overcoming her doubts and the growth of women’s game. Clipboard in the centre, teamsheet at the front and Rowntree’s Randoms to the right. Pien ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Josh O'Connor knew he could fake a good game in 'Challengers.' But that sauna scene ...
Josh O'Connor and Zendaya underwent rigorous tennis training before cameras rolled on 'Challengers.' Just don't expect expert racket play from him now.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
I wept and wept as I watched the Syrian regime fall. At last, I have a home again | Ammar Azzouz
There will be perilous days to come and the future is uncertain, but around the world we Syrians are celebrating. It happened so fast. In the evening, about 9:30pm UK time (30 minutes after ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Once I would have squirmed if a barista knew my order. But I’m learning to love being a regular | Emma Beddington
It’s nice to be known – even as someone who’s utterly predictable, cake-dependent and often unwashed. We went to the same cafe almost every day during our month-long trip to Venice. It was the same ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
How I Aged Into the Bad Christmas Movie
One December morning, a millennial critic awoke to discover that she had been begrudgingly charmed by an onslaught of Hallmark and Netflix holiday films.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
'I fought £255 parking charge and won'
Garry Kay was asked to pay £255 because he took longer than five minutes to buy a parking ticket.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
What Alice Munro Knew
The Nobel-winning author’s husband was a pedophile who targeted her daughter and other children. Why did she stay silent?The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Must I Share My Story?
A reader asks whether she needs to let her new colleagues, most of whom work remotely, know that she is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
John Fetterman: 'I admire Mr. Musk'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) offered praise for tech billionaire Elon Musk and his career on Thursday, while acknowledging they may not always see eye-to-eye on political issues. "I admire Mr. Musk. ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
At the Top of Her Bucket List: Saying ‘I Do’
When Moira Legault, who has brain cancer, was given about a year to live, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Tyler Ferron.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo - now I help others like me
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Pelosi on Hunter Biden pardon: 'I support the president'
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) indicated support for President Biden’s controversial move to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. Pelosi told The Hill on Wednesday when asked for her thoughts ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'
Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
'I was 19 when I first lost someone close; one reaction was of extreme anger at movies'
'A future without my parents was something I could not control, but in film, I could,' writer-director Azazel Jacobs writes of his Netflix film.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Surrendered and Played Along’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
How often do I need to shampoo and how do I pick one that suits my hair?
We asked the mane question to experts – is shampooing any good for hair and what is the correct way to do it?. Growing up, I washed my hair every day. I was washing my body every day, so I figured ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
I retired at 30 with $540,000 in the bank and 'I don't have any regrets'—3 moves that helped me get there
After feeling disappointed by her dream job, one millennial decided to retire early. She's happy with her choice: "I'm very good at doing nothing and relaxing."CNBC - Dec. 3 -
I escaped Rwanda genocide as a baby. I returned to find my generation has buried its pain | Ornella Mutoni
My Guardian documentary, The Things We Don’t Say, focuses on complex stories of healing in a country where many are putting on a brave face. Watch The Things We Don’t Say I was six months old ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Ilona Maher on joining Bristol: ‘I feel like the first day of school. I’m nervous. But this is what I love’
The US sevens superstar is turning to 15s in Premiership Women’s Rugby and says she may use a sports psychologist to deal with the added scrutiny. The deal is signed, sealed and delivered. Ilona ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
How Many Black Pants Should I Own?
A reader asks about the ideal number of black pants to own. Our fashion critic provides guidance on how many essential wardrobe pieces one should have.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Amari Cooper: I thought Josh Allen wanted the ball, so I gave it to him
Bills quarterback Josh Allen scored perhaps the most spectacular touchdown of his career on Sunday night when he completed a short pass to Amari Cooper, then ran behind Cooper, got a lateral from ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
