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My friend has embraced conspiracy theories and I’m fed up with it | Ask Philippa
Think of him like a car in a skid, you want to take the steering wheel and switch direction, but the car has too much momentum and it will carry on the same path. The question I’ve had a good ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
‘I’m done’: Joe Marler retires from international rugby to focus on family
Prop calls time on England career after 95 caps ‘I don’t want to leave my house with my kids crying’ Joe Marler has called time on his England career and will play no part in the rest of their ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Scaramucci: 'I’m watching a brutal train crash unfold for JD Vance'
Anthony Scaramucci, a former ally of former President Trump, has warned Ohio Sen. JD Vance of the potential pitfalls of supporting Trump, suggesting that he is not a friend and that he is not a ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
I’m a Presidential Historian. This Is My Biggest Regret About Trump.
I used to think of Trump as a dangerous but recognizable demagogue. Now I see him as a genuine aberration in our history — and a unique threat to the nation.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
Druckenmiller: I’m worried the Fed declared victory on inflation too early
Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller fears a re-run of the 1970s inflationary experience.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Trump’s election victory might be good for my retirement — but I’m still skeptical
The president-elect made some appealing promises to older Americans.Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
‘I’m switched off’: frustration and fatigue as power cuts keep Ecuador in the dark
Facing a severe drought and reliant on hydropower, the country is enduring relentless blackouts. But experts say opportunities have been missed to adapt and diversify. It’s 6.30pm in Quito, and ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
I’m the Governor of Kentucky. Here’s How Democrats Can Win Again.
I won re-election last year in a state that Trump just carried by 30 points. Here’s how.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
I’m Out of Shape. Will an AI Trainer Improve My Fitness?
In the premiere installment of WIRED’s new AI advice column “The Prompt,” we answer questions about AI’s ability to change your body, and your ability to change AI’s environmental impact.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
Chuck Hagel: Why I’m Worried About Our Military
Political independence and ethics are the bedrock of our armed forces. Today, I am concerned that both are in danger.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
‘I’m just here for the selfie’: the mirror reflecting Rome’s TikTok visitor boom
Thousands flock to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola and other former hidden gems just for photo ops. There are two entrances for visitors to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, a prominent ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
I’m 16. On Nov. 5 the Girls Cried, and the Boys Played Minecraft.
On the day after the election, it seemed boys and girls woke to a new reality.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
How I’m Building My Startup With Remote Workers and AI Tools
Startups like mine are managing remote teams and integrating AI tools to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment.Business - Inc. - 18 hours ago -
‘I feel like I’m missing something’: I’m 68, divorced with two children. I’ve $750,000 and rent my home. Do I need a trust?
“I continue to reinvest the dividends and interest so my investments continue to grow.”Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
I’m 77 and planning to retire with $700K. I love to travel and I’m moving cross country. Have I saved enough for retirement?
‘My Social Security is $3,100 per month. I do not own a home’Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Stop Worrying About AI Getting Better, and Start Obsessing About How You Can Get Better
AI is your enemy, a vicious adversary. It will run you over if you don’t fight back.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Ali: The election is supposedly about women's issues. Why are the media so obsessed with men?
The election is supposedly about women's issues. Why are the media so obsessed with men, especially young men?Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 2 -
Better, faster, stronger? Tech titans’ obsession with turbocharged computer power could be our downfall | John Naughton
First there was Moore’s law, now the Nvidia boss has upped the ante. It’s all fuelling a dangerous conviction that everything can be solved by technology. In 2001 I interviewed the late Gordon ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
At 36 years old, I am once again obsessed with Pokémon cards – this time on my phone
The new smartphone version of the trading card game has captured me as effectively as a Master Ball – but I’m enjoying this daily nostalgia shot. Any millennial – and any parent – will be familiar ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
‘In China, builders don’t look at drawings’: the architect challenging his country’s rampant urban obsession
China is moving mountains and flattening neighbourhoods. But Dong Gong is sparking a revolution – by working slowly with what’s already there. As a book of his great projects appears, he shares his ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
‘Henry VIII is a serial killer and abuser’: why is Britain still so obsessed with the Tudors?
England has long adopted the version of events informed by the Victorians’ biases and neuroses. But what is behind the flood of 21st-century retellings, including the new TV series The Mirror and ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
The New England Patriots Aren’t Just Bad. They’re Historically Awful.
It’s scary when a coach calls his team soft. What’s even scarier is when the players sign off on it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
The Tour de Parador: exploring Spain’s fabulous historic hotels by bike
A self-guided ride through La Mancha and Extremadura visits converted castles, monasteries and palaces. Plus: five more paradors not to missWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Historic Philadelphia synagogue targeted by vandals three times in one day
Vandals targeted one of the oldest synagogues in the U.S. vandals three times Tuesday, including by attempted arson, officials said.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Historic season for Navy's Blake Horvath has him in elite company
Horvath has helped lead Navy to a 6-0 start for the first time since 1979. Up next: Notre Dame.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
Why Georgia’s EU future is on the ballot in historic parliament vote
Also in this newsletter: Russian migrant-smuggling ring bustedWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Historic House-NCAA settlement leaving hundreds of Olympic sport athletes in peril
While the NCAA and power conferences agreed to expand upon scholarships as part of the settlement, they also imposed roster limits for sports, many of which did not previously exist.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
New-look Warriors' defensive intensity is fueling historic start
The Warriors' red-hot start to the 2024-25 NBA season is being fueled by Golden State's defensive intensity, Dalton Johnson writes.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
Irresistible Mitchell Santner spins New Zealand to historic victory in India
New Zealand win Test series in India for the first time Santner takes 13 wickets in career-defining performance India collapsed to a humiliating series defeat at home, their first for 12 years, ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Sharks set NHL record with historic losing streak to begin season
The Sharks set an NHL record with a historically bad losing streak after San Jose's 7-3 loss to the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27 -
Indiana’s historic start, Ohio State’s narrow escape and more takeaways
As we approach November, it's getting increasingly difficult to shrug off all we've seen as dumb luck, soft schedules and total flukes.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Ukraine war briefing: Bomb shatters historic landmark in Kharkiv
Prized Derzhprom building in Kharkiv damaged in attacks injuring 19; North Korean foreign minister heads to Russia as Nato chief says Kim Jong-un’s troops are in Kursk. What we know on day 979. ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Kharkiv residents describe ‘pure horror’ after Russian attack on historic building
Strikes on Derzhprom building described as cultural vandalism against symbol of Ukrainian resistance. Residents in Kharkiv have described a Russian attack on Monday night on the city’s historic ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Japanese Americans reclaim power with historic baseball game at Manzanar prison camp
The baseball games were held at Manzanar, one of 10 Japanese American concentration camps erected by the U.S. government during World War II.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
10-year-old catches historic World Series grand slam
Fifth-grader Zachary was seated in right field for Game 1 of the World Series, in perfect position to retrieve the 10th inning grand slam ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman that ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
The Spin | The magic of Mitch Santner and New Zealand’s historic series win in India
Bowler’s superb display to end India’s 12-year home dominance followed Kiwis’ glorious sporting weekend . Mitchell Santner bowls in his contact lenses but bats in his glasses. It feels like part of ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Diamonds rebound to avoid historic Silver Ferns clean sweep
Australia beat New Zealand 63-50 in game four of Constellation Cup World champs lose series 3-1 even as Sophie Garbin stars in Melbourne The Diamonds have roared back to clinch a consolation win ...World - The Guardian - October 30
