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'I used my chair lift to escape flooding'
Annie Sweeney, 94, recalls how her home in Coalisland was suddenly "swimming with water" on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Why I was wrong about the US election
Economics, ‘vibeonomics’ and the Trump swingWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Trump taps ex-SEC chair to serve as US attorney for Southern District of New York
President-elect Trump announced Thursday that Jay Clayton, former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will serve as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. The role ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live
Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Have I Got News for You: how does the US version compare?
The long-running topical comedy show made its way stateside in September and it’s turned out to be a far different proposition than the original. “Big up Keir Starmer,” declared a British prisoner ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Ally McCoist: ‘I used to have sex weekly - now it’s weakly’
The football pundit on bad timekeeping, wanting to escape the rain, and missing out on the World Cup. Born in North Lanarkshire, Ally McCoist, 62, began his professional football career with St ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
I used to conserve artworks. Now I am in prison for taking climate action | Margaret Reid
It was my dream job. But what’s the point of preserving masterpieces for a future being destroyed by fossil fuel companies?. Margaret Reid is currently on remand for taking action with Just Stop ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride says "I didn't run" for Congrees "to talk about what bathroom I use"
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as Republicans have sought to put forward a bathroom ban ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
I used to think I could adapt to most things – then they rearranged my local Lidl | Zoe Williams
They haven’t just moved all the stuff, they’ve reversed half the aisles, so they run across instead of instead of along. It feels weirdly fake, like I’ve walked into a trick supermarket. What they ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride says "I didn't run" for Congrees "to talk about what bathroom I use"
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as Republicans have sought to put forward a bathroom ban ...Politics - CBS News - 2 days ago -
I used to think Googling my symptoms kept me healthy. My mother’s death showed me I had to quit | Elle Warren
Tragedy, and an OCD diagnosis, reshaped my understanding of what I was doing – and why. When I got my first period aged 11, but not again for 18 months, I worried I might be the next Virgin Mary, ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
I spent hours trying to persuade US voters to choose Harris not Trump. I know why she lost | Oliver Hall
As a phone bank volunteer, I hoped to counter the Republican attacks and half-truths, but people really believed them. It has been an extraordinary week for US politics – and a very depressing ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
‘I feel robbed’: the millions of residents in US territories like Puerto Rico who can’t vote in presidential race
After a comedian at a Trump rally described Puerto Rico as ‘garbage’, old resentments were fired up, as residents say it’s unfair to be disfranchised in elections. Donald Trump’s Madison Square ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
‘I had to get out’: the US military officers filing for conscientious objector status over Gaza
Disillusioned members of the US military have turned to Vietnam war-era policy to terminate their service because of religious or moral convictions. For Joy Metzler, a second lieutenant in the US ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Alternative comedian Joe Kent-Walters: ‘I used to do a strip tease with carrier bags’
The Yorkshire-born standups’s surreal take on a working men’s club has bagged him comedy awards and a BBC radio pilot. But even as he dreams of a Mrs Merton-style talkshow, he’s still insistent on ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Dining across the divide: ‘I said, if the whole world were to turn vegan, half of us would starve to death’
One is an abolitionist vegan, the other used to be a livestock farmer – could they come to any mutual understanding?. Alex, 28, Loughborough . Occupation Programmer Continue reading...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
'I am safe': US kayaker who faked death sends video to police
Police say Ryan Borgwardt is believed to be in Eastern Europe, and has sent a video to prove he is safe.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
This holiday, I want to thank shortsighted stock traders for allowing us to win the long game
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to give thanks to all of the traders out there who create opportunities every dayBusiness - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Here are the candidates running for DNC chair
The Democratic Party is turning its sights to electing the next Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair after a terrible Election Day saw the party lose the White House and the Senate majority ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Howard Stern says he feared US wouldn't elect a woman: 'I know how men talk behind closed doors'
Howard Stern says he was fearful going into the election that the country wasn't ready to elect its first woman president in Vice President Harris because he knows "how men talk behind closed ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
I’m 67, married and have two mortgages worth $660,000. Should I use my 401(k) to pay them off?
“I want to have $6,000 a month in cash to live comfortably and travel upon retirement.”Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
The 14 Best Office Chairs in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
BBC chair calls for overhaul of UK broadcasting rules
Samir Shah wants regulatory regime improved so public service broadcasters can act with ‘agility, flexibility and pace’Business - Financial Times - November 4 -
Trump is not expected to try to fire Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve watchers don’t think that President-elect Donald Trump will seek to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his post before the central bank chief’s term ends in mid-2026.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him
The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Cotton joins Senate GOP leadership as conference chair
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) earned the Senate GOP conference chair position Wednesday, defeating Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) for the coveted spot. Cotton defeated the Iowa Republican in what was the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Axelrod pushes for Rahm Emanuel as DNC chair
Democratic strategist David Axelrod is pushing for U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel to become the new chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). “If they said, ‘Well, what should we do? ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
August Pfluger elected Republican Study Committee chair
Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) was elected on Friday to chair the Republican Study Committee (RSC), the largest conservative caucus in the House, for the 119th Congress. Pfluger, who had led the ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Trump makes picks for FCC chair and energy secretary
President-elect Donald Trump said he has selected Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the current top Republican commissioner at the agency, and oil and gas industry ...Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Kemp to serve as Republican Governors Association chair
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) will be the next chair of the Republican Governors Association (RGA), the group announced on Wednesday, following an election at the RGA’s annual conference. Kemp is ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
FCC chair to step down on Trump's inauguration
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced Wednesday she will depart the regulatory agency on Inauguration Day when President-elect Trump returns to the White ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Rahm Emanuel is a terrible choice for DNC chair
Emanuel’s response to the McDonald killing was emblematic of his arrogant leadership method, routinely clashing with the basic interests of racial minorities and the non-affluent.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Gary Gensler to step down as SEC chair in January
Regulator had pushed through a blizzard of new rules during his tenureBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Democrats to elect a new party chair Feb. 1
The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Feb. 1.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
The Crypto Industry Is Helping Donald Trump Pick SEC Chair
The president-elect's transition team is consulting with industry leaders as it vets potential replacements for outgoing chair Gary Gensler, sources tell WIRED.Tech - Wired - 21 hours ago -
Puerto Rico Republican chair demands Trump apology for rally’s racist remarks
Angel M Cintrón, party’s chair on island, says he will not vote for Trump unless he says sorry for speaker’s comments. US elections 2024 – live updates The president of the Republican party’s ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Harris Took Steady Approach to Space as Chair of White House Council
As chair of the White House’s National Space Council, the vice president largely emphasized continuity with policies set by the Trump administration.Science - The New York Times - October 30