Talent Firsthand Readers

Budget Q&A: Readers’ questions answered

Experts respond to queries about measures announced in the autumn Budget

World - 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 - 5 days ago

How Times Readers Made the Switch to Heat Pumps

Hundreds of Times readers wrote to us and shared their experiences of installing heat pumps, including the good, the bad and the daunting.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

How FT readers are faring in the Budget Game

Players show scale of challenge facing Rachel Reeves on October 30

World - Financial Times - October 24

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

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 - 3 days ago

The Best Ebook Readers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

These WIRED-tested slates let you take the world’s library anywhere.

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

Fàbregas: Barça's Yamal 'most talented in world'

Cesc Fàbregas has told ESPN he thinks Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal is "the most talented player in the world."

Sports - ESPN - October 17

How to Build a Magnetic Culture for Entry-Level Talent

In the current labor market, a good workplace culture can attract and retain talent for your organization.

Business - Inc. - October 25

'Generational talent': There are few like Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith

Smith is breaking every freshman receiving record at Ohio State, and that might just be the beginning.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Former Bad Education actor left without cash by rogue agent

A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.

Why it’s often luck, not talent, that takes us to the top

No one likes to admit it — but life’s lottery has a big role to play in success

Business - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

Daring or dire? Guardian readers on Joker: Folie à Deux

Todd Phillips’ superhero sequel might have been a box-office flop, but some readers see a lot to cherish in the performances of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. I thought that this was a daring, ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

FT readers: your tips on where to find calm and authenticity in Venice

The places that put the serene back into La Serenissima, as recommended by you

World - Financial Times - October 20

‘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 ...

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 - 6 days ago

‘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 - 4 days ago

‘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 - 13 hours ago

Next Generation 2024: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs

We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, an age band known as first-year scholars. Check the progress of our classes of 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Next Generation 2024: 60 of the best young talents in world football

From Franco Mastantuono to Estêvão, we select some of the most talented players born in 2007. Check the progress of our classes of 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 … and look at the ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Chip industry faces talent shortage as revenues head to $1 trillion | Deloitte

Deloitte says the chip industry will hit $1T in 2030, but a huge talent shortage looms across the entire world.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 15

Dean Kamen Knows How CEOs Can Fix STEM’s Talent Shortage

The entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor talks with Mansueto Ventures CEO Stephanie Mehta about what American business owners need to do now to protect the future of STEM in the U.S.

Business - Inc. - October 21

How Man City's remarkable academy keeps producing talent

Ahead of Man City's Carabao Cup clash vs. Tottenham, we take a closer look at their academy, how they prepare young players and manage their minutes.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Dodgers prove they are MLB's most talented team. And its toughest

Los Angeles showed its grit and resilience once again in rallying from down 5-0 to stun the Yankees in Game 5.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Anthony Richardson needs more time to develop raw talent: Analysis

Anthony Richardson got fewer starts than Bryce Young before he was sent to the bench

Sports - ABC News - November 1

Rennes’ turnover model becomes talent trap in season of reckoning | Eric Devin

Julien Stéphan’s side were once a guide for sustainable growth, but has player-churn policy led to Ligue 1 slump?. By Eric Devin for Get French Football News . Have Rennes taken it too far in ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

UCLA showcases the depth of its talent in season-opening victory over Rider

Kobe Johnson is a two-way force and Tyler Bilodeau shows off his offensive skill set as new-look UCLA opens the season with an 85-50 victory over Rider.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

How games companies can attract (and keep) new talent

Microsoft's Dametra Johnson-Marletti spoke at GamesBeat Next's Women in Gaming Breakfast about ways gaming can nurture its future leaders.

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

Trinity Rodman Owns Her Soccer Style

The standout on the U.S. women’s national team has the makings of a superstar, identifying as an entertainer as much as an athlete.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

Meet Mark Dulgerian, the NFL scout scouring four continents for international talent

The NFL's international games, such as the Panthers and Giants facing off in Munich, have helped to build American football's popularity globally.

Sports - ESPN - 6 hours ago

‘I emerged painfully transformed from her books’: Han Kang readers on her Nobel literature prize

From penetrating words to images that linger in the mind, Han Kang readers tell us what her work means to them. The 2024 Nobel prize in literature has been awarded to South Korean novelist Han ...