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'I thought I was going to die': Former police officer testifies at murder trial

In court on Monday, former police officer Adam Coy described the shooting, and killing, of Andre Hill in 2020.

'We earn £100,000 together. We are not worse off after the Budget'

People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they made of the Budget.

‘I was asked to find a volunteer for an air pollution campaign in Lahore – I couldn’t find anyone’

As Pakistan’s second biggest city takes the lead in the poor air quality index, one artist and activist struggled to find people who cared. It is “smog season” in Lahore. Along with cities in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Dozens jailed in drug smuggling mega-trial: "Your honor, I played, I lost."

The multinational cocaine and cannabis trafficking enterprise was busted after investigators cracked encrypted messaging apps.

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

White ex-officer testifies in fatal shooting of Black man: 'I thought I was going to die'

The white police officer who shot and killed a Black man four years ago in Columbus, Ohio, testified that he believed a home was being burglarized and feared for his life.

I don’t know who is going to win, but I know why Trump or Harris might lose

If Harris loses the election, it will be because she couldn't answer the question "How would you be different from Joe Biden?" and if Trump loses, it will be due to the events of Jan. 6.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

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

Dolly Parton: ‘I was sorry when Dolly the sheep died – though I don’t want to be cloned’

As she launches a new LP and her own wine, the country legend answers your questions on her tough childhood, how she recorded Jolene, and why she’ll never retire. How important were the ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

'I feel unsafe when I go out in the dark' - Nick Robinson's daughter tells dad

BBC host Nick Robinson interviewed his daughter about actress Saoirse Ronan's comment that women think about safety all the time.

Derek Carr on Michael Thomas comments: I don't know what I did to him

After Saints wide receiver Chris Olave suffered a concussion on a pass from Derek Carr early in Sunday's game against the Panthers, former Saints wideout Michael Thomas sent out a string of tweets ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

New Steelers pass rusher Preston Smith requested trade from Packers: 'I got what I asked for'

Smith is already taking to Pittsburgh's defensive scheme

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

How we met: ‘I tripped and completely humiliated myself. Then I tried to style it out’

CJ and Lyndsey’s first date led to a journey to A&E. But they bonded over glassblowing, online zines and ADHD, and ended up proposing to each other. Tell us your story of how you met someone ...

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 - November 9

‘Was I drugged and raped? I’ll never know’: partners of accused share fears at Pelicot trial

Some ex-girlfriends of accused men tell court of burden of not knowing if they had been sedated and molested in past . Giving evidence in Avignon’s criminal court, a softly spoken woman in her 30s ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Blind date: ‘Hopefully he thought I was funny, as I do try pretty hard’

Florence, 25, a political science master’s student, meets Joe, 28, a civil servant. What were you hoping for? At the very least a story and an entertaining evening, good or bad. Continue ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Kristina Blahnik on switching architecture for Manolos

Manolo Blahnik’s niece led the British luxury shoemaker to its best ever financial performance in 2022

Business - Financial Times - November 10

‘I met the actor I replaced at a party!’ From Friends to Paddington, the tricky art of taking over a much-loved character

Sally Hawkins being replaced in the Peruvian bear’s latest romp is nothing new: from Ross’s wife-switch in Friends to Dallas’s short-lived Miss Ellie stand-in, recasting can cause confusion – and ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

I Gave My Son the Books I Loved. He Chose ‘Heidi’ Instead.

What a 19th-century Swiss novel, and a young fan’s pilgrimage to the Alps, taught me about fatherhood.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 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 - 4 days ago

‘I handle my dad’s finances’: My father is in a nursing home and will get $100K in compensation. What should I do with it?

“I’ve thought about CDs, money-market and mutual funds.”

Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago

I have spent my life looking after my depressive, controlling mum – can I move on? | Ask Annalisa

This is one of the most controlling mother/daughter relationships I’ve ever seen. You have done more than enough for her. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Jahmyr Gibbs: I didn't expect the Lions to draft me, I know the Cowboys wanted to

The Cowboys have tried and failed to move the ball with a couple of over-the-hill running backs, Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook, this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

‘I wish Dad were here’: I received $500,000 after my late father’s wrongful-death lawsuit. My adviser suggests annuities. How do I invest it?

“I do not want incredibly high-risk investments. I want moderate risk, but something statistically stable.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 27

‘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

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