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‘Maybe I am bizarre to some people …’ The unique, underrated mind of 70s singer Dory Previn

After a painful childhood and marriage, the US singer-songwriter used writing to understand her schizophenia. A new film explores the wondrous music she then made. Julia Greenberg was in a friend’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible?

“Can they take our house?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

'Virus made me realise how lucky I am' - Young on England return

Twelve months after a serious virus wrecked his England hopes, winger Dom Young is back, ready to make up for lost time as they face a two-Test series against Samoa, live on the BBC.

My husband is seriously competitive in our weekly bridge matches. Am I abnormal not to care if I win or lose?

The question isn’t who is most normal, says Eleanor Gordon-Smith, but rather whether you can understand each other’s perspective. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email My husband and I ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

‘Who am I voting for? America!’ Chris Stapleton on patriotism, politics and being country’s great crossover star

With southern-gothic storytelling and a soulfully diverse sound, the Kentucky singer revolutionised the double-denim country scene. But as the US election hots up, he’s staying out of the culture ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

‘God works in mysterious ways’: I became a Nvidia millionaire playing ‘World of Warcraft.’ Am I smart — or just lucky?

“I had no job and no unemployment benefits.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 27

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid gathers pace – but at what cost to human life? | Nick Ames

After the horrors in Qatar we are somehow heading for an even bigger scale of tragedy for migrant workers in the run-up to Saudi Arabia 2034. On 13 December, two years will have passed since John ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

If my Netflix recommendations are anything to go by, I am tragically basic | Emma Beddington

A friend is feeling uncomfortably targeted by the streaming service’s personalised suggestions. Mine, meanwhile, reinforce an inconvenient truth. A single female friend is feeling uncomfortably ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

‘Who do people like me turn to?’ I am 70 with absolutely no emergency or retirement savings. So now what?

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

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

Arnold Schwarzenegger endorses Kamala Harris: ‘I will always be an American before I am a Republican’

The former Republican governor said that he was backing the Democrat because a Trump victory would mean ‘four more years of bullshit’. US elections 2024 – live updates The former Republican ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

I am the infamous non-responder in our group chat. Does that make me a bad friend? | Louis Hanson

I find it overwhelming to keep up with the never-ending stream of notifications we’re flooded with every day. Sometimes I feel like throwing my phone into a lake. There’s always one nonexistent ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Losing is actually better than winning: How I am consoling myself as a Yankees fan

Rather that stewing in the juices of the Yankees' World Series loss, L.A. Times reporter and lifelong Yankees fan decides that, for assorted moral and ethical reasons, defeat trumps victory.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Weston-super-Mare’s heartbreak, Arsène Wenger and the debate over football governance | Nick Ames

Decision to scrap FA Cup replays reopens discussion about what buckles next in an increasingly unsustainable calendar. Weston-super-Mare’s ground, the Optima Stadium, holds around 3,500 fans. It ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Balkan tensions loom over Sparta Prague’s Champions League push | Nick Ames

Rumours of strain among players from former Yugoslavian states has surfaced before group stage meeting with Brest. For Sparta Prague there is plenty riding on Wednesday’s meeting with Brest. Nobody ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

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

‘I’m devastated she didn’t win’: I voted for Kamala Harris. Am I disloyal for taking advantage of the Trump stock-market rally?

“Am I trading off my candidate’s loss? Does that make me a turncoat?”

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

David Hare: ‘I don’t have much time. I am trying to write a lot of stuff’

Now 77, the playwright who has chronicled British life for 50 years, says he is stepping up his work rate as he has limited scope to tell important stories. Sir David Hare has charted the forces ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

I’m 71 with $2 million in retirement savings and a conservative investment strategy. Am I doing this right?

“I’m in good health and still working part time.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Inside I am smiling. So why do I always look so miserable? | Adrian Chiles

I have a chronic case of resting not-happy face. But everything I try just makes it worse. There are several problems with my face, not least of which is that I look so bloody miserable all the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Big Money Flowed to Pro-Trump Groups in the Past Three Months

Three people — Elon Musk, Miriam Adelson and Dick Uihlein — put a combined $220 million into groups supporting Donald J. Trump in July, August and September.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Elon Musk gave $75m to his pro-Trump group in three months

America Pac said to be doing bulk of Trump’s voter turnout work in battleground states, which may give Musk leverage. Elon Musk has donated roughly $75m over the last three months to his pro-Donald ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Columbia Bars Vocal Pro-Israel Professor From Campus

The university said Shai Davidai had repeatedly harassed and intimidated employees. He said the university had not done enough to crack down on pro-Palestinian protests.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Step Up AAA Gaming On Mobile

With the iPhone 16 lineup of phones, both the base 16 and 16 Pro can play AAA games. How do they compare to one another? How has AAA gaming on iPhone improved in the last year?

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

New Pro Women’s Basketball League Reaches TV Rights Deal With TNT

The league, Unrivaled, has received commitments from W.N.B.A. stars such as Angel Reese, Chelsea Gray, and Kelsey Plum.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Georgia judge blocks elections rules backed by Pro-Trump Republicans

(Reuters) -A judge overturned changes to Georgia election rules made by a Republican-controlled state board in August, in a case brought by a conservative group which argued the changes would ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Columbia University bars pro-Israel professor from campus for 'threatening behavior'

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Good money, no team tactics and cute dogs: the rise of pro cycling freelancers

Many US riders are turning their back on the sport in Europe to ride in gravel races back home. There is less support but more opportunities. For decades, professional cycling has been dominated by ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Pro wrestling pound-for-pound rankings: Who are the real kings and queens of the ring?

Who are the real kings and queens of the ring? From WWE to AEW, Uncrowned debuts its pound-for-pound rankings to determine the top men and women in pro wrestling.