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An ‘Old Reliable Friend’: Readers Share Their JanSport Memories
After the death of Murray McCory, a founder of the outdoors equipment company JanSport, readers recalled how their backpacks served them on life’s journeys.Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
Fujitsu boss 'does not know' if Horizon is reliable
Paul Patterson raises concerns about the system at the heart of sub-postmasters' wrongful convictions.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Northern Rail to cut Christmas timetable to improve reliability
UK’s largest train operator outside London has breached its contract three times this year due to cancellationsWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Budget Q&A: Readers’ questions answered
Experts respond to queries about measures announced in the autumn BudgetWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Reader reactions to a potential Trump victory
With just hours until polling stations open, the race for the White House is too close to call — but what do people around the world think of a possible second Trump presidency?World - Financial Times - November 4 -
Mormons were once reliably Republican – but they could tip Arizona Harris’s way
Harris and Trump are going all out to woo the 450,000 Mormons, or 6% of the population, who live in Arizona. US elections 2024 – live updates A valuable Republican voting bloc in Arizona is ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and why
Government claims have been hotly contested by farmers, and the BBC has been scrutinised for its analysis.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Kindle Paperwhite Review (2024): The E-Reader to Get
Amazon’s new Paperwhite remains its best ebook reader, now with a larger display, thinner chassis, and longer battery life.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
‘Downright terrifying’: readers on their scariest horror villains
After Guardian writers listed their most nightmarish baddies for Halloween, now it’s our readers’ turn. As a film it tends to be considered the weakest of Fulci’s big four or five, but a barely ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
The Best Ebook Readers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
These WIRED-tested slates let you take the world’s library anywhere.Tech - Wired - November 9 -
Booker prize 2024: and the winner is... you, the reader
The judges have a hard task at this week’s Booker prize ceremony with five of the six shortlisted books worthy winners, though Percival Everett’s James – a retelling of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
‘Fundamentally saddened’: Washington Post readers on failure to endorse Harris
Readers say newspaper is failing to abide by its principles as some cancel subscriptions in ‘disgust and disappointment’. Furious Washington Post readers have accused the news organisation of ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
‘I grew up with it’: readers on the enduring appeal of Microsoft Excel
From baby names to wedding planning, fans of the 40-year-old spreadsheet program reveal how it has transformed their lives. “I’m a boring man,” says Mike Elwin, an energy management consultant from ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Neil deGrasse Tyson takes readers on a cosmic journey with "Merlin"
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the cosmos in his new book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," where he answers readers' questions on galaxies, black holes and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Readers Shed Subscriptions After Washington Post and LA Times’ Non-Endorsements
After their billionaire owners declined to endorse a presidential candidate, after preparing editorials endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, more than 200,000 furious readers canceled their paid ...Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Kindle Colorsoft Review: A Color E-Reader and Not Much Else
The first color Kindle is a nice upgrade, but Amazon missed out on a few opportunities to make the Colorsoft even more special.Tech - Wired - October 30 -
The news industry needs a bar association to restore readers' trust
To truly address the media’s trust crisis, journalism needs an approach that goes beyond stopping endorsements and borrows from a historic model of reform: the American Bar Association.Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
‘I named my son after him’: readers on the greatness of Quincy Jones
Whether advising him on restaurant menus or meeting him at Prince’s house, Guardian readers recall their encounters with the entertainment icon. • Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney and ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
‘A therapist shouldn’t be giving you hugs’: readers share bad counselling experiences
From inappropriate behaviour to encouraging patients to stop medication, reckless therapists can cause real damage. Government urged to regulate psychotherapists and counsellors When Karin ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
‘It felt wild and mystical’: readers’ favourite remote spots in Europe
Our tipsters have found solitude in glorious mountains, islands and coastlines from the Highlands to the Aegean. Davaar island , off the Kintyre peninsula in south-west Scotland, is a true ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Book Review: 'How to Think Like Socrates' leaves readers with questions
In “How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World,” Donald JEntertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago -
‘It looked as good as new’: readers share their tips for repairing household items
From YouTube video guides to sourcing parts, here are some ways to extend the life of your appliances and sentimental items. Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
'I've never seen anything like this': New York suburb overwhelmed by tight House race
New York's 17th Congressional District wasn't always competitive. Now it is, and voters are overwhelmed.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Trump 2.0 would need 53 GOP senators for a ‘truly reliable’ majority, analyst says
If Republican nominee Donald Trump is elected president, he would need 53 GOP senators to have a “truly reliable” Senate majority, reckons one analyst. With a Kamala Harris presidency, certain GOP ...Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
ADM calls off investor webcast after new confusion over its accounts’ reliability
Company’s share price fell almost 12% in early trade as it vowed to work ‘diligently’ to finalise financial statementsBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
xpander.ai’s Agent Graph System makes AI agents more reliable, gives them info step-by-step
It enables AI agents to achieve a 98% success rate in multi-step tasks, compared to just 24% for agents using traditional methods.Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago -
Emhoff to young men: Trump ‘not your friend’
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff has a message for young male voters: Former President Trump is “not your friend.” Emhoff joined MSNBC’s Symone Sanders on Sunday and was asked about the historic gender ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Pie fortune heir guilty of best friend's murder
Dylan Thomas, who had also tried to scale the Buckingham Palace fence, stabbed his friend 37 times.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
‘I stood on the sunny hilltop imagining I was a Roman’: readers’ favourite ancient sites in Europe
Celtic coins in Jersey, vast Neolithic structures in Spain and France, and a Roman bath or two feature in our tipsters’ picks from antiquity and beyond. Feeling the need for some brief respite from ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Newspaper non-endorsements at Washington Post, LA Times fit a trend, but their readers aren't happy
Newspaper owners across the country have been ditching presidential endorsements, figuring they shouldn't alienate readers with something most of them don't care aboutEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
We asked Guardian readers what are some of the tiny things that help them get through the day | First Dog on the Moon
Aside from reading First Dog on the Moon cartoons. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
‘Joyce and Hemingway loved lingering here. I can see why’: readers’ favourite small cities in Europe
Art nouveau cafes, Ottoman architecture and beer halls make these modest cities a big draw away from the crowds. I got off the train to Venice last summer in Trieste, planning to spend a few hours ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Book Review: Reader would be 'Damn Glad' to pick up a copy of actor Tim Matheson's new memoir
Actor-director Tim Matheson takes readers behind the scenes of more than a few of his hundreds of credits in the new memoir, “Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.”Entertainment - ABC News - November 11 -
Even supermodels have their struggles. Elle Macpherson hopes readers will learn from hers
Elle Macpherson shares life lessons in her memoir, 'Elle.' She hopes it will help younger women 'find their own unique strength and beauty.'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago -
The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels
It’s holiday season, but that doesn’t have to mean waiting in long lines for big sales to buy the hottest toy or newest game system for the kids in your lifeEntertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago -
‘Skiing, hiking and ice-fishing from the door’: readers’ favourite Nordic winter trips
Our tipsters wrap up warm and head to northern Europe, finding glacier lakes, frozen seas, snowy forests, reindeer herds and – happily – saunas and hot tubs. We booked a brilliant skating ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
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Sergei Skripal told friends Putin would 'get him'
Sergei Skripal said he could not return to Russia or there would be "reprisals".Top stories - BBC News - October 28
