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I thought I understood my late father. Then I was forced to spend lockdown in his home

My family and I went to Shetland for my dad’s funeral – and the world suddenly shut down. Overwhelmed by his presence in the house, I found my perspective on our relationship starting to shift. I ...

The Guardian - 10h

Luka Doncic thanks Mavs fans in heartfelt statement after Lakers trade: 'I thought I'd spend my career here'

Doncic was sent to the Lakers in a trade that sent shockwaves through the sports universe

CBS Sports - 1d

‘I thought about filing for conservatorship’: I bought a home with my elderly parents. They reneged on their promise to sell their house and repay me. What now?

“The agreement was that, as soon as they sold their home, they would refinance the mortgage.”

MarketWatch - 2d

The moment I knew: I told him I missed other people’s company so he put on a silly accent to make me laugh

On a months-long overseas trip, Melanie Kinsman craved someone to talk to other than Sam, her partner. He stepped up to the challenge with a comical impersonation. Find more stories from The ...

The Guardian - 3d

Mark Steel: ‘At 16, I thought I’d help transform the world into a socialist arena of peace and justice. I’m not sure we’ve managed it’

The comedian on liberating a budgie, stealing carrier bags, and his recent brush with death. Born in Kent, Mark Steel, 64, began his radio career in 1992 with the satirical show The Mark Steel ...

The Guardian - 3d

Claes Bang: ‘I think I have more of a sense of humour in English than I do in Danish’

The actor on saying yes to everything except pornography, working with ‘sweet’ Mick Jagger and why he wants to play a detective like Humphrey Bogart. What do you think is the dark “thing ” ...

The Guardian - 5d

It’s true! American schools do brainwash children. Just not in the way I thought | Arwa Mahdawi

Imagine my shock when our three-year-old came home singing about … an NFL team. I blame the teachers. Parents, beware! If you send your impressionable young child to school in the US they are at ...

The Guardian - 6d

'I was diagnosed with dementia in my 40s'

A group of people with dementia have made a film called Hear Our Voice to tackle common stereotypes.

BBC News - 6d

'I was born in a concentration camp'

A Holocaust survivor has said her mother feared the day she gave birth would be her "last on earth".

BBC News - Jan. 27

After being dumped at 58, I realized I was not equipped for the grief

The silence around my family’s collective trauma did nothing to prepare me for marriage – or divorce. I’m imagining myself teaching a class on grief.. “This,” I tell my young students, “is how you ...

The Guardian - Jan. 27

Sean McDermott: I thought Josh Allen got a first down on fourth-down sneak

CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore thought Josh Allen got enough yardage for a first down on a fourth-down quarterback sneak early in the fourth quarter and head coach Sean McDermott felt the same way.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27

'I spent 30 years searching for secret to happiness - the answer isn't what I thought'

Prompted by Blue Monday, the BBC's special correspondent reflects on his struggle to find balance and joy in life - and a surprisingly straightforward solution

BBC News - Jan. 26

I Prosecuted the Capitol Rioters. I Know Why Trump Pardoned Them.

Trump’s pardons will encourage more violence.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

‘Will I be caught in a 76% inheritance tax trap?’

The questions families are asking their advisers, following the IHT shake-up

Financial Times - Jan. 24

‘I Didn’t Just Want to Hear Her Story — I Wanted to Be in It’

When Rema Matevosyan and Bessie Schwarz were set up for work, they discovered they had more in common than A.I., including an address.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

The Kind of Pain I Wanted

To get out of my head and be more in the moment, I turned to bondage.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

‘I was a multimillionaire, I had a beautiful girlfriend, I was unhappy’: the ups and downs of a supertrader

Gary Stevenson grew up poor, got rich in the City – then found himself wrestling with depression. Now he says he’s the only person on the left who really understands the British economy – and the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

'I got a credit card as I lost winter fuel payment'

Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Will collections debt go away if I file for bankruptcy?

Getting rid of debt in collections is important if you want to get your finances back on track.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Ancelotti on Madrid future talk: I won't decide

Carlo Ancelotti has denied that he's made his mind up to leave Real Madrid this summer, saying "I won't decide my departure date from this club."

ESPN - Jan. 22

Am I liable for tax if I sell unwanted goods online?

I’m decluttering and using an online selling service to make money

Financial Times - Jan. 22

‘Not as dirty as I thought it would be’: Sydney opens a sandless new beach in the suburbs

It may have no sand, but Putney beach, which opens on Wednesday, gives residents far from the coast the chance to have a dip without the long commute. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

'I got £955 from a Child Trust Fund I didn't know I had'

Latonya Skye-Paterson discovers she is one of thousands of people with money to claim on turning 18.

BBC News - Jan. 20

UK's hierarchy of accents: 'I thought mine made me sound stupid'

Sociolinguists say accent bias is prevalent in the UK and affects how people are perceived by classmates, colleagues and friends.

BBC News - Jan. 20

'I was Whitney Houston's real-life bodyguard'

David Roberts spent six years protecting the late superstar as she toured the world.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Bill Gates on Trump meeting: 'Frankly I was impressed'

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates reflected on a recent dinner he had with President-elect Trump in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, saying he was "impressed" ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Zeldin: 'I believe that climate change is real'

Lee Zeldin told Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., that he believes in climate change and that it is an urgent issue that must be addressed during his Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Environmental ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Mum's murderer got released while I was on honeymoon

Michael Bowen was granted parole despite being considered high risk, BBC Wales has learned.

BBC News - Jan. 13

‘I can afford to be generous’: How much should I give my stepdaughter for her wedding gift? I want to be fair.

“I don’t have any other children.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 12

Why I Hire for Attitude Over Aptitude

My key to success has been hiring and retaining the right team members.

Inc. - Jan. 12

'I was prescribed surfing to help my depression'

Laura Truelove has seen a huge increase in the number of women taking up surfing in recent years.

BBC News - Jan. 12

'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'

Young male gamers in South Korea thought it resembled a gesture used to poke fun at the size of men’s penises.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Experience: I found treasures in a shipwreck

The sand swirled, and cleared. A flash of gold appeared and my heart leapt. I was 10 when I went on my first archaeological dig. I’d been exploring a clay pit near Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

I chose to be childfree. I didn’t think I was choosing isolation, too

I’ll never stop trying, but parents and childfree people both have to work hard to maintain a community. We’d been riding our mountain bikes and chatting for a solid half-hour when my friend ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

'I thought I was going to die': Jailed Venezuelan activist details brutality of prison life

Hundreds were arrested in protests after Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in last year's contested presidential election.

BBC News - Jan. 9

'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'

Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for pension valuations to be calculated.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Vikings' O'Connell: 'This is where I want to be'

Kevin O'Connell made clear Monday that he wants to continue as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach, even as his contract status has reportedly spurred interest from other NFL teams in acquiring his ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

David Letterman on leaving the celebrity life for his home state of Indiana: ‘I have greater humanity than I did when I was in show business’

The TV legend opens about his decision to quit the Hollywood lifestyle, admitting that living in the show business capital made him a “worse person.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

‘I laughed, I cried, I reflected on many things’: Guardian readers’ best films of 2024

From the mullets in Love Lies Bleeding and the bonkers body horror of The Substance to the tender humanism of Crossing, there was something for all tastes in 2024. Our readers share their ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

'I want the Grealish that won the Treble' - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Jack Grealish must show he 'deserves' to regain his spot in the starting line-up.

BBC News - Jan. 5

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