I’ve Written Diary

I’ve written a diary every day since I was 14. What does that say about me?

Reading four decades of entries, I realise ego can take precedence over world events, life is never too dull to record – and I’ve learned not to take myself so seriously. “Hello! I said to myself ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Sporting ending was written like this - Amorim

Manchester United's incoming head coach Ruben Amorim reflects on a dream departure from Sporting, but warns of "different world" in the Premier League.

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You

Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.

Tech - Wired - November 9

Rescued diary in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in D-Day

The diary of a Chinese naval officer that was discovered in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in the D-Day landings at Normandy.

Protesters wave Nazi flags at 'The Diary of Anne Frank' production in Michigan

Protesters waved Nazi flags outside of a community theater production of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” leaving performers "understandably shaken" by the hateful display in Michigan, officials said ...

'Trans Diaries' actors counter election attacks with a powerful tool: their own stories

Trans performers funnel their election anxieties into shows in West Hollywood and San Diego. Their goal: Make sure their voices are heard in the new political landscape.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15

Cop29 week one diary: from fossil fuel colouring books to Ronaldinho

Keir Starmer gets a warm welcome, a vegan burger costs the earth, and cop29.com makes a point. Many countries are offering treats at their Cop29 pavilions: the UK’s has a coffee bar; Georgia’s has ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

At 97, Black Business Leader George Johnson Has Written His Memoir

The founder of Johnson Products Company, the first black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange, will release ‘Afro Sheen’ on Feb. 4.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Trump is back: how a written-off felon returned to rule America

A twice-impeached convicted criminal defied assassins and the political odds — and will soon be back in the White House

World - Financial Times - November 7

Should I pay credit card debt that has been written off?

Paying off written-off debt may seem counterintuitive, but it can make sense in certain cases. Here's why.

Man’s will written on back of food boxes is valid, UK high court rules

Malcolm Chenery left estate to Diabetes UK charity when he died in 2021, writing will on fish and mince pie boxes. A will written on the back of cardboard food packaging has been found to be valid ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum?

A previously unknown musical work written by composer Frederic Chopin appears to have been found in a library in New York City

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

‘A story written in blood’: hopes for justice fade for victims of Chile’s police brutality

Five years after mass protest movement, thousands of victims are trapped between hopelessness and impunity . On a recent afternoon in Santiago, several thousand people gathered to mark the fifth ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Experience: I’ve been to every country in the world

There have been many highlights. In a group of islands off Norway, I saw a total solar eclipse, which was surreal. I’ve always been adventurous. That’s why, in 2013, I set myself a goal to travel ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Still hanging on to your old diaries and teenage photos? Chuck them out – and start to live | Nell Frizzell

I’m moving house, which means coming face to face with a lifetime of mementos. I feel a burden lifting with each item I bin, donate or recycle. There is a particular sort of box that lurks in every ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Sunday with Tobias Menzies: ‘ I’ve become a lot better at domestics’

The actor goes cold-water swimming, has eggs for breakfast, does a bit of gardening, meets a friend for a drink. Sunday plans? I’ve really got into cold-water swimming, so that’s often how I ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

For my son, I’ve ceased to be the font of all useful knowledge | Séamas O’Reilly

A child doing his own research is great, until dad gets replaced as his go-to source. ‘I have questions,’ my son says, as I pick him up from school. He’s just been on the receiving end of a light ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

'I’ve always been a hugger' - Clinton & Le Tissier answer fan questions

Manchester United defender and captain Maya Le Tissier and midfielder Grace Clinton answer fan questions while taking on a painting pottery challenge. From Grace's sleepiness in meetings to Maya’s ...

Jackson Irvine: ‘This Bundesliga experience is what I’ve always craved’ | Joey Lynch

The St Pauli captain and Australia midfielder believes he is only getting better at the age of 31 while leading a club closely aligned with his values. The streets surrounding the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

‘The best advice I’ve ever been given’: celebrities share their wisdom

Words of encouragement, words of courage, wise words… Some of our most influential figures share the advice that’s helped them most. Good advice respects the recipient’s autonomy, offering insights ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Mika Brzezinski defends Trump meeting: 'I’ve been surprised at the backlash'

Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," says she did not anticipate the severity of the controversy sparked by a meeting she and her co-host and husband Joe Scarborough had with ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

16 Best Mattresses—I’ve Tested Dozens for a Week Each (2024)

I’ve spent years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, and certified organic mattresses.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

At age 97, pioneering Black businessman George E. Johnson has finally written his memoir

As he approached his mid-90s, pioneering Black businessman George E

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

Google CEO says more than 25 percent of company's new code written by AI

More than a quarter of Google's new code is being generated by artificial intelligence (AI), CEO Sundar Pichai revealed during Tuesday's third-quarter earnings call for the leading tech company. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Everything I’ve learned as a beauty columnist about the products that actually work, from £17 body cream to LED masks

Overwhelmed by the number of products on sale? Tempted to try a time-saving trick? Our beauty columnist shares her expert tips on what works – and what to swerve • 50 best beauty bargains for ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Apple Just Quietly Updated the 2-Year-Old M2 MacBook Air. It’s the Most Brilliant Thing I’ve Seen Yet

Apple Intelligence is important enough that the company is even updating older models.

Business - Inc. - October 30

‘It’s the damnedest thing I’ve ever seen’: 10 film flops that became classics – ranked!

Hindsight can be a wonderful thing – as much-loved movies including Citizen Kane, The Shawshank Redemption and Blade Runner have proved. Budget: £19.3m. Worldwide gross: £22m Continue ...

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

‘I’ve stumbled deep into alien territory’: our sportswriters and arts critics swap jobs

What would happen if our arts critics and sports writers swapped roles for a day? How does the English National Opera compare to the Premier League … or the NFL to a West End musical? Our experts ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

It’s taken me 20 years, but I’ve finally updated my to-do list | Zoe Williams

Enough is enough. It’s time to stop worrying about James Dyson, Victoria’s Secret and Jilly Cooper. My time management is quite old-fashioned, mainly consisting of a to-do list. Three columns if ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Do people become less sociable with age? Not me – I’ve barely stopped since turning 90 | Sheila Hancock

Scientists think there may be benefits for older people who step back. I prefer to have ‘thank you and goodbye’ parties with my dearest friends. Some researchers at a Royal Society symposium, ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

I’ve been on the road speaking to the US right. Trump’s victory was not a surprise | Owen Jones

The voters I spent time with were energised by the president-elect’s messages. By contrast, Harris had no clear vision and no shared rage at the state of the country. Wherever I went during the ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

I’ve gained a whole new insight into my personality – from a cat psychiatrist | Emma Beddington

I need my own space and have a limited tolerance for human company … Might I actually be a moggy?. The only time I have ever mentioned my bird-lover’s slight – slight! – ambivalence towards cats in ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

I’ve been to more than 100 Trump rallies since 2016. This is why I think he won | Oliver Laughland

Travelling many miles across multiple states, I saw Republicans united in their disdain for facts – and a Democratic party far too relaxed about challenging them. In the early hours of Wednesday ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Danielle Collins on tennis retirement reversal and life with endometriosis: ‘I’ve settled into my skin’

The Billie Jean King Cup was supposed to be a retirement party for Danielle Collins — her last event before saying goodbye to tennis and hopefully starting a family. Instead she arrives in Malaga ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

‘I’ve had a wild, chaotic, beautiful life’: Rebecca Hall on race, regrets and learning to be herself

Actor and director Rebecca Hall has always had to fight to define herself. Now, more comfortable than ever with where she is, she opens up about painting, working with Woody Allen, her BYO wedding ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

Jacob Rees-Mogg on abortion, religion and reality TV: ‘I’ve been called worse than a Nazi’

The former Tory MP’s opinions include banning abortion even for rape survivors and scrapping net zero. Now, he’s following his heroes Donald Trump and Nigel Farage into TV. Jacob Rees-Mogg’s ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Are you tired all the time? Me too – but I think I’ve worked out why

Biting back anger, holding in tears: we use a huge amount of energy trying to avoid our emotions. And it’s exhausting. Are you feeling tired?* I’m going to take an educated guess that the answer is ...