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Write Down Your Thoughts in a Digital Journal on Your Phone
People have been keeping personal diaries for several millenniums, but free smartphone apps now let you capture much more than words.The New York Times - 2d -
‘Everyone thought it would cause gridlock’: the highway that Seoul turned into a stream
Cheonggyecheon stream in the South Korean capital has become an attraction – and helps with flood management, fighting air pollution and cooling the city. On a crisp December morning, office ...The Guardian - 1d -
Former Sony Exec On The One PlayStation Game He Was Surprised Didn't Sell Like He Thought It Would
Longtime PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida retired from the company on January 15 , and as part of his departure, he sat down for a lengthy interview to discuss a range of topics pertaining to ...GameSpot - 1d -
The risk of dementia is much higher than experts thought
The lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 is double previous estimates, new research suggestsMarketWatch - 3d -
New year, new anxious thoughts. How is your 2025 going? | Jess Harwood
Global events can feel bigger and more intractable than ever, but there’s still hope Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
‘I can afford to be generous’: How much should I give my stepdaughter for her wedding gift? I want to be fair.
“I don’t have any other children.”MarketWatch - 5d -
'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'
Young male gamers in South Korea thought it resembled a gesture used to poke fun at the size of men’s penises.BBC News - 6d -
Strong Words Support Thought Top Flames Defenseman Is Staying With Flames
For now, Rasmus Andersson hopes he's still a member of the Calgary Flames after the NHL trade deadlineYahoo Sports - 6d -
'Who would have thought?': Dennis Quaid seen evacuating in Brentwood
Actor Dennis Quaid spoke with KNBC's Robert Kovacik about the fires surrounding Los Angeles as he evacuated his Brentwood home and packed up his daughter’s belongings.NBC News - 6d -
New York’s Chinese Dissidents Thought He Was an Ally. He Was a Spy.
Shujun Wang seemed to be a Chinese democracy activist, but an F.B.I. investigation showed just how far China will go to repress citizens abroad.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Experience: I found treasures in a shipwreck
The sand swirled, and cleared. A flash of gold appeared and my heart leapt. I was 10 when I went on my first archaeological dig. I’d been exploring a clay pit near Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram
Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremony. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Michelle Obama 'sends her thoughts and prayers' while absent from Carter's funeral
Michelle Obama isn't among the mourners attending former President Carter's funeral service in Washington, but she says she's thinking of and praying for "everyone who loved and learned" from the ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Raiders' Charles Snowden thought he was in Florida during recent DUI arrest in Las Vegas
Snowden's blood-alcohol level was allegedly over twice the legal limit at the time of his arrestCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
I chose to be childfree. I didn’t think I was choosing isolation, too
I’ll never stop trying, but parents and childfree people both have to work hard to maintain a community. We’d been riding our mountain bikes and chatting for a solid half-hour when my friend ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
'I thought I was going to die': Jailed Venezuelan activist details brutality of prison life
Hundreds were arrested in protests after Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in last year's contested presidential election.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
The kindness of strangers: we thought we’d been poisoned at Tolstoy’s house. Then a local explained what we had really drunk
We took thirsty chugs from the tall glasses. Surely this ‘water’ belonged in a biohazard chamber, not our mouths. Read more in the kindness of strangers series In July 2019 I travelled to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'
Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for pension valuations to be calculated.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Vikings' O'Connell: 'This is where I want to be'
Kevin O'Connell made clear Monday that he wants to continue as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach, even as his contract status has reportedly spurred interest from other NFL teams in acquiring his ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
‘People thought we liked being touched and grabbed’: a former Abercrombie model recalls brand’s dark days
Kai Braden was a shirtless greeter during the brand’s mid-aughts peak. Twenty years later, his advocacy has helped secure first-of-their-kind protections for fashion workers. Something felt off ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Rachel Morrison thought she knew what directing would be like. Then she got in the ring
Pioneering female cinematographer Rachel Morrison worked on films including 'Black Panther.' Then she stepped into the ring as director on 'The Fire Inside,' her feature debut.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
David Letterman on leaving the celebrity life for his home state of Indiana: ‘I have greater humanity than I did when I was in show business’
The TV legend opens about his decision to quit the Hollywood lifestyle, admitting that living in the show business capital made him a “worse person.”MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
‘I laughed, I cried, I reflected on many things’: Guardian readers’ best films of 2024
From the mullets in Love Lies Bleeding and the bonkers body horror of The Substance to the tender humanism of Crossing, there was something for all tastes in 2024. Our readers share their ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
'I want the Grealish that won the Treble' - Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Jack Grealish must show he 'deserves' to regain his spot in the starting line-up.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
'I won't speak about it' - Rodgers on Tierney links
Manager Brendan Rodgers refuses to discuss reports that Celtic have held talks with their former defender Kieran Tierney about a return to the club.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
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Nikki Amuka-Bird: ‘I just played the prime minister and thought, me? Run the country?’
The actor, 48, talks about missing her charismatic mum, improvising throughout her life, being a pacifist despite everything and learning to use a gun. I became an orphan in my 40s, which was a ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Lakers' LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for a record you would've thought he already owned
LeBron's name is now at the top of yet another NBA listCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Ronaldo on 2yrs in Saudi: Happy, but I want more
Cristiano Ronaldo has declared on his two-year anniversary with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr that he's hungry for more titles.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Chris Hayes: I Want Your Attention. I Need Your Attention. Here Is How I Mastered My Own.
The problem we face is existential and spiritual, not situational.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
One-punch-killer thought victim had made fun of partner at pub karaoke
The judge says the 64-year-old's murder was "senseless and cruel" and the killer showed no remorse.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Experience: I paid £55,000 for a beer
When I asked for the receipt, the bartender printed it out and put her hand over her mouth. I’m a cricket journalist from Sydney, and in 2019 I was in Manchester to cover the Ashes. After dinner, I ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
I Still Don’t Know Why I Said Yes
In the language of physics, we were a quantum entanglement event.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
My friend has left her husband for a man I detest. Should I tell her how I feel? | Leading questions
Criticising a person’s partner is a pretty good way to strain a friendship, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. There’s no benefit in keeping the moral score. Read more Leading ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
I thought I could be a ‘cool mum’ – just strap my baby to me and keep living life as usual. I was so wrong | Tara Kenny
I’ve discovered new ways to be cool: rhyme time is my cocktail hour, the park my catwalk and I have a nappy bag that’s chicer than a Fendi Baguette. When I was six months pregnant, against all ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
‘Extraordinary longevity’: great whales can live a lot longer than we thought – if we leave them alone
Bowhead whales may not be the only species that can live to 200 years old. Researchers have found that the industrial hunting of great whales has masked the ability of these underwater giants to ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
'I died inside – I had fallen victim to a scam'
People are being warned to remain vigilant as the number of holiday scam reports rise.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
I Audited the Afghan Reconstruction. It Was Doomed From the Start.
Greed and self-delusion kept the money flowing, and hid the truth from the public.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Sugar Bowl postponed: Georgia, Notre Dame, SEC applaud decision, extend thoughts to New Orleans attack victims
The College Football Playoff quarterfinal has been moved to Thursday in the wake of the attackCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
'I wanted to be a dancer - now I'm a WWE star'
Isla Dawn has gone from Langside College to becoming a tag team champion in the world's biggest wrestling company.BBC News - Jan. 1
