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‘Disaster is about caring. I’m not selfish any more’ – This is climate breakdown
We are used to seasonal droughts in the Karoo. But this did not stop. This is Sybil’s story. Location Sutherland, South Africa. Disaster Southern Africa drought, 2015-2023. Isabella Visagie, ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
Why I’m Voting
Editorial members reflect on their personal stakes in the 2024 electionTop stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
One reason I’m suspicious of Medicare Advantage? I’m a capitalist.
The downside of Medicare Advantage is that you are dependent for your health-insurance coverage on an organization that has powerful economic incentives not to pay.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
‘I'm Going to Bluesky’ Is the New ‘I’m Moving to Canada’
Users frustrated with Elon Musk’s handling of X and closeness to president-elect Donald Trump are fleeing to Bluesky—an easier migration than leaving the US.Tech - Wired - November 15 -
I hate Trump, but I’m glad he won
My moral tastebuds, triggered for years by an increasingly priggish, intolerant — and, yes, racist — left, wanted to see Team Blue cut down to size.Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Catcalls and being followed: why I’m scared to run
Natalie Bell regularly experiences abusive comments – especially now the nights have drawn in.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Richard Flanagan: ‘I’m not sure that I will write again’
The Tasmanian novelist – whose latest book, Question 7, is up for both fiction and nonfiction prizes – on HG Wells, the TV adaptation of his Booker prize winner The Narrow Road to the Deep North… ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
I’m finally into ‘prepping’ and ready for the apocalypse | Eva Wiseman
Piles of loo paper, a years worth of tinned good and snake-proof boots. No wonder prepping has become a lifestyle choice . Prepping – I’m coming round to it. I’ve had Prepare, the old government ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
David Nicholls: ‘I’m genuinely deathly at a dinner party’
The bestselling author on why he finds it easier to be funny on the page, being inspired by Sue Townsend and Victoria Wood, and his struggle with the ending of You Are Here. David Nicholls, 57, is ...World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago -
I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?
“If I take it now, my monthly distribution will be $2,500.”Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?
“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
The return of Hope of the States: ‘There will be no tantrums. I’m a grown man now’
The artful square pegs of the early-00s indie scene saw their careers upturned by the death of a band member. Now 18 years later they’ve reunited, finding their youthful spark still intact. “Let ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Charles Leclerc: ‘I’m super excited to work with Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari’
Level-headed F1 driver is teaming up with his childhood idol next season but before then there is plenty to achieve. . There is a fascinating dichotomy at the heart of how Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Marcel Desailly: ‘I don’t know if I was a star, but I’m now a legend’
The World Cup winner has firm grip on the game’s pulse and praises those players taking on the right in his native France. “I love watching the Championship,” Marcel Desailly says. “Usually I don’t ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
‘I’m walking here!’: jaywalking legalized in New York City
New law, letting people cross street outside of crosswalk, ends racial disparities in enforcement, council member says. Jaywalking – that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Orlando shooting survivor speaks out: 'Thank God I’m still here'
Another centimeter or two in either direction and it could have been the last Halloween Anthony Berry ever celebrated.Top stories - NBC News - November 2 -
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 - November 14 -
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 - November 15 -
‘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 - November 15 -
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 - November 16 -
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. - 4 days ago -
I’m Being Flooded With Business Offers From Friends And Family
… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
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 -
I’m buying a house. My real-estate agent asked me to sign an exclusive contract. Is this the new normal?
“Should we be on the lookout for anything important when signing a contract with a buyer’s agent?”Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
This is how we do it: ‘I’m a feminist, but what turns me on in the bedroom runs counter to my convictions’
Rebecca thought she had a low sex drive until she got divorced and met Tom, who introduced her to dominant/submissive play How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . The ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
I’m an American voter overseas. For years, we were ignored – but maybe this time we’ll make the difference | Alexander Hurst
In the rush to defeat Trump, we’re suddenly on the frontline. It’s a shame, then, that so few of us actually vote. The United States doesn’t show much love to its citizens who live abroad. For ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
‘I can’t wait to paint myself when I’m old and knobbly’: the sensual world of Louis Fratino
His old-fashioned painting prowess and explicitly queer subject matter has made the young American artist hot property. So why are some people so shocked?. Next month, the 2024 Venice Biennale ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
The Guardian doesn’t ‘sanewash’ Trump or take orders from a billionaire owner. That’s why I’m proud to write here | Rebecca Solnit
Thanks to reader support, the Guardian is free from the political and commercial pressures that influence other US outlets. Please help us raise the $2m we need to keep up our momentum. . The ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Harris hails first-time and gen Z voters at Wisconsin rally: ‘I’m so proud of you’
Artists including Remi Wolf, Gracie Abrams and Mumford & Sons join VP at rally briefly interrupted by Gaza protesters. Kamala Harris warned a crowd that time was running out at a get-out-the-vote ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
I’m obsessed with whale poop: ‘It can be neon green, bright red – or even sparkle’
It may be colourful but if it gets on your clothes you have to throw them away, says biologist Dr Joe Roman, who can’t get enough of the stuff, which is vital to support ocean biodiversity. I first ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
I’m a surgeon, and I’ve been refused re-entry to Gaza – we need a medical ceasefire now | Ali Elaydi
Doctors sign the hippocratic oath to do no harm, but how can we treat people without hospitals, staff and enough medicines?. On 1 July 2024, the European hospital in Gaza evacuated all patients and ...World - The Guardian - October 31