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‘Deep in my madness, witches gave me hope’: Elizabeth Sankey on motherhood, depression and witches
While battling through the darkness of severe postpartum anxiety, Elizabeth Sankey saw a light of solidarity in the stories of witchcraft. Four years ago, when my son was only one month old, he and ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
A moment that changed me: My miscarriages were devastating – but an orca gave me comfort and hope
How can anyone cope with the loss of their pregnancies? When I watched Tahlequah the whale grieve her calf and go on to have another, it felt like the omen I needed to try again. It was winter ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
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The man battling Nigeria’s 'witch-hunters'
How one man is trying to protect people accused of witchcraft from lynchings and abuse.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
How a Shocking Insult Gave Me Reason to Hope
Two new stage productions have a lot to say about where we are as a countryTop stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
England's last executed 'witch' may have survived
A spelling error in a court document could mean the woman was not hanged, a Southampton historian says.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
NFL Week 8 scores: Dolphins lose Tua Tagovailova's return on last-second Cardinals FG
Tua Tagovailoa has been out since a Week 2 concussion vs. the Buffalo Bills.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27 -
Many churches shun Halloween – but witches and werewolves are welcome in mine | Ravi Holy
The modern ritual is just a chance for children to dress up, eat sweets and stay up late. For Christians to hate Halloween seems an own goal. Ravi Holy is the vicar of Wye in Kent On Thursday 31 ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
‘Witches’ Marks’? Curses? Medieval Etchings Uncovered at Manor House
A discovery of etched symbols and writing at a British Manor House has experts examining their possible meaning.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
Netanyahu claims his office is target of ‘organised witch hunt’
Israeli PM says mounting scandals are designed to harm country’s leadership in middle of warBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
You Too Can Hire an ‘Etsy Witch’ to Curse Elon Musk
Riley Wenckus used TikTok to tell Elon Musk she paid “an Etsy witch” $7.99 to make his life “a living hell.” A new market has opened up for others looking to follow her lead.Tech - Wired - 3 days ago -
A moment that changed me: I gave up my job – and found my self-esteem
When I moved with my partner to Washington DC, it was months before I was granted a work permit. At first, my confidence took a hit. Then I felt liberated to start a new life. When my boyfriend ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
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 - November 15 -
Experience: A tick gave birth in my ear
It was surrounded by eight babies. With its long spindly legs, it looked like a crab. After a terrible sleep, I raised my head and noticed drops of blood on my pillow. My earache must have been ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
DNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warning
Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
I'm a New Mom. The Latest Wearable Breast Pumps Gave Me Freedom.
Cord-free portable pumps, worn in the bra, allow women to produce milk for their babies wherever they are.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 3 -
Can my ‘inner child’ help me navigate life as an adult?
People on TikTok are exploring the idea of ‘reparenting’ their younger self. Could I reconnect with mine?. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellness I’m ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Will UK interest rate cut make mortgages and loans cheaper?
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Schumer withholds Senate orientation invite from McCormick
Democrats are holding out hope that Sen. Bob Casey can pick up enough votes to hold on to the Pennsylvania Senate seat.Politics - Politico - November 10 -
'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'
Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Beastieball Has Finally Given Me The Pokemon-Like Game Of My Dreams
The creature-collector genre is a space first and foremost dominated by Pokemon, then filled out with many games inspired by it. Lots of kids who grew up on the massively popular IP via the card ...Tech - GameSpot - November 14 -
Charli XCX: My parents drove me to raves aged 15
The pop star inspired a cultural phenomenon this summer with many adopting the "brat" way of life.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
I used to think Googling my symptoms kept me healthy. My mother’s death showed me I had to quit | Elle Warren
Tragedy, and an OCD diagnosis, reshaped my understanding of what I was doing – and why. When I got my first period aged 11, but not again for 18 months, I worried I might be the next Virgin Mary, ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?
“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work lands modelling job
Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
'My body was shaking' - a five-foot putt to keep alive Tour hopes
Marco Penge needing a birdie on the 18th hole to keep alive hopes of retaining his DP World Tour card is what makes the sport worth watching, writes Iain CarterTop stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Aaron Rodgers hopes to be "back to my faster-than-Godchaux speed"
Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux said after Sunday's game that Rodgers has lost his mobility.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
A moment that changed me: a kind stranger saved my life – and changed my attitude
I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and at one stage was so ill I woke in hospital to find the nurses crying. A stem cell donor was found who rescued my health and followed this up with a ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
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 - November 11 -
Mad Vlad's 'Red Dawn'
U.S. officials are investigating whether or not the Kremlin is behind a series of attempts to place incendiary devices aboard DHL cargo planes, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has a long ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
My wife is 9 years older than I am — but makes 50% less. Will I have to retire for her to receive my Social Security spousal benefits?
“She will probably retire nearly a decade before I do.”Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?
“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago -
This is how we do it: ‘I’m a feminist, but what turns me on in the bedroom runs counter to my convictions’
Rebecca thought she had a low sex drive until she got divorced and met Tom, who introduced her to dominant/submissive play How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . The ...World - The Guardian - October 26
