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I thought I understood my late father. Then I was forced to spend lockdown in his home
My family and I went to Shetland for my dad’s funeral – and the world suddenly shut down. Overwhelmed by his presence in the house, I found my perspective on our relationship starting to shift. I ...The Guardian - 9h -
Luka Doncic thanks Mavs fans in heartfelt statement after Lakers trade: 'I thought I'd spend my career here'
Doncic was sent to the Lakers in a trade that sent shockwaves through the sports universeCBS Sports - 1d -
‘I thought about filing for conservatorship’: I bought a home with my elderly parents. They reneged on their promise to sell their house and repay me. What now?
“The agreement was that, as soon as they sold their home, they would refinance the mortgage.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Mark Steel: ‘At 16, I thought I’d help transform the world into a socialist arena of peace and justice. I’m not sure we’ve managed it’
The comedian on liberating a budgie, stealing carrier bags, and his recent brush with death. Born in Kent, Mark Steel, 64, began his radio career in 1992 with the satirical show The Mark Steel ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Alleged spy thought she was helping police, court told
Vanya Gaberova is one of several Bulgarian nationals accused of spying for Russia.BBC News - 4d -
5 Powerful Ways to Use Thought Leadership to Grow Your Business
Thought leadership has become an essential tool to boost brand value and pave the way to long-term growth.Inc. - 5d -
It’s true! American schools do brainwash children. Just not in the way I thought | Arwa Mahdawi
Imagine my shock when our three-year-old came home singing about … an NFL team. I blame the teachers. Parents, beware! If you send your impressionable young child to school in the US they are at ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘The banks thought we were mad’: coral castles and look-at-me loos reinvent New York housing
With building codes strict and land values high, Big Apple apartment blocks tend to be grim. But two firms, SO-IL and Tankhouse, are fighting back with lush courtyards, breezy landings – and ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
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Alleged spy 'thought she was helping find fugitive'
Katrin Ivanova says she was "used" by her partner Biser Dzhambazov, who has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to spy for Russia.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Sean McDermott: I thought Josh Allen got a first down on fourth-down sneak
CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore thought Josh Allen got enough yardage for a first down on a fourth-down quarterback sneak early in the fourth quarter and head coach Sean McDermott felt the same way.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27 -
'I spent 30 years searching for secret to happiness - the answer isn't what I thought'
Prompted by Blue Monday, the BBC's special correspondent reflects on his struggle to find balance and joy in life - and a surprisingly straightforward solutionBBC News - Jan. 26 -
Will the bluster and thought leadership of the game industry go quiet? | The DeanBeat
I'm a fan of transparency. Because, as the big newspaper says, "Democracy dies in darkness."VentureBeat - Jan. 24 -
The Dalai Lama Shares Thoughts on China and the Future in a New Book
The spiritual leader of Tibet has published amply but seldom written in depth about politics. Now, as he approaches 90, he shares a detailed and personal account of his decades dealing with China.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Canucks Tocchet Gives His Thoughts On McDavid & Myers Suspensions
Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers were both suspended for three games.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Final Thoughts From the Last Night of the First 12-Team College Football Playoff
Ohio State’s $20 million roster did exactly what it intended and kept it interesting along the way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
‘Not as dirty as I thought it would be’: Sydney opens a sandless new beach in the suburbs
It may have no sand, but Putney beach, which opens on Wednesday, gives residents far from the coast the chance to have a dip without the long commute. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Eagles' 1st thoughts on facing Jayden Daniels and Commanders again
The Eagles will host the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday and already know what to expect from Jayden Daniels.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
UK's hierarchy of accents: 'I thought mine made me sound stupid'
Sociolinguists say accent bias is prevalent in the UK and affects how people are perceived by classmates, colleagues and friends.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Viktor Hovland shares thoughts on swing struggles from 2024 before missing cut in DP World Tour debut
Hovland entered the DP World Tour season as a top-10 player in the world with room for improvementCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
‘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 - Jan. 17 -
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 - Jan. 16 -
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 - Jan. 15 -
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 - Jan. 14 -
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 - Jan. 13 -
'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 - Jan. 12 -
Joan Didion and Mike Davis understood LA through its fires. Even they couldn’t predict this week
Fire is an inextricable part of the region’s identity, as the writers knew. But the way this divided city burns has been transformed. Talking about fire and Los Angeles is an exercise in ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
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 - Jan. 11 -
'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 - Jan. 11 -
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 -
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 -
‘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
