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‘I came to make new friends’: the hangout event where phones are locked away
Offline Club brings digital detox concept to London for those wanting real-life connections and relaxation. For some of us, being without our smartphones for a few hours prompts panic: think of all ...World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago -
I find it hard to make friends – now my daughter does, too
Many of us are convinced our insecurities are screaming out because we compare what we feel like on the inside to what other people look like on the outside. The question I grew up in a ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Grief and shock at Buenos Aires hotel where Liam Payne died: ‘I came to say goodbye’
One Direction fans flock to the site where their idol fell to his death on Wednesday as hotel guests express confusion. The street of the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires, where the One Direction ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Dining across the divide: ‘I think his opposition to child benefit came partly from a place where he doesn’t have any kids’
They differed on support for those with children – would they agree on experts, immigration or Brexit?. Jonjo, 30, Lincolnshire . Occupation PR consultant Continue reading...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
I am the infamous non-responder in our group chat. Does that make me a bad friend? | Louis Hanson
I find it overwhelming to keep up with the never-ending stream of notifications we’re flooded with every day. Sometimes I feel like throwing my phone into a lake. There’s always one nonexistent ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Bad behaviour locks Paddington away from children
Children are let down as a statue of Paddington is locked in a garden for much of the time.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
AT&T and T-Mobile Claim Locked Phones Are Good, Actually
Mobile carriers argue that locking devices helps them lower costs. Consumer protection groups see it a little differently.Tech - Wired - October 23 -
Live commerce is the new sports bar: Loupe is the preferred late-night hangout for sports fans and collectors
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Live commerce and the sports collectibles industries are both booming. There’s one place that sports fans are all going after work and no, it’s not the nearest sports bar. At ...Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday -
Daylight saving ends: Where do efforts to 'lock the clocks' stand?
Tired of changing the clocks twice a year? You aren't alone.Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Harris and Trump Hold Splashy Events Away From Swing States
Also, the C.D.C. lowered the age for the pneumonia vaccine. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Daniel Jones: I was frustrated and didn't like being pulled for Drew Lock
The Giants came into Week Seven with one of the worst offenses in the NFL and the unit failed to match the poor results of the first six weeks against the Eagles.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
First came the bots, then came the bosses - we’re entering Musk and Zuck’s new era of disinformation | Joan Donovan
Tech leaders’ politics are encoded into their platforms – and with Trump’s ascent, they have direct access to the Oval Office. I’m a researcher of media manipulation, and watching the 2024 US ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
So Human It's Scary: My Day Alone Talking to Bots That Sound Like Us
Joanna Stern strapped chatbots from Meta, Google, OpenAI and Microsoft to a tripod and took them to the woods to uncover the secrets of AI friendship.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
Chalamet makes surprise appearance at lookalike event
The Wonka star stuns fans by turning up to his own lookalike contest and poses for photos with contestants.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Week 8 showed us a new version of the SEC
Who's the top of the SEC? And who's actually a contender that we dismissed in September?Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
New Halo: Flashpoint Video Shows How The Tabletop Game Came To Life
In a new behind-the-scenes video, Mantic Games has shared more details on tabletop game Halo: Flashpoint ahead of its US release date of November 16, and the lengths the studio went to so that it ...Tech - GameSpot - October 23 -
Andrea Bocelli on his new album, film and 30 years of making music: 'I like to think to the future'
To mark 30 years of his career, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has released a new compilation album, “Duets,” featuring previously released and new collaborations across some of his best-known workEntertainment - ABC News - November 4 -
Here's where Trump and Harris are holding final events before Election Day
Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are campaigning in key battleground states on Monday, with Trump visiting North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, and Harris hosting a rally in ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
'I never thought I would make it to this stage'
Film school graduate Shamiam suffered 70% burns as a baby and had her forearms turned into "fingers".Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
‘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 - 5 days ago -
What I learned when Turning Points USA came to my campus | Cas Mudde
The far right is looking very different to how it did a few years ago. They’re less tied to traditional conservative organizations. This Tuesday, Charlie Kirk brought his You’re Being Brainwashed ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Old-school flip phones are making a comeback as some look for simpler lifestyle
Major phone companies say some Americans want to ditch their smartphones in favor of so-called dumb phones. Some cell phone makers have even come up with new models of the iconic flip and brick ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
'I could see my kneecap was not where it should be'
Cam Roigard suffered a knee injury that threatened to derail his Test career before it had properly started. But he is back - quicker and stronger than ever.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
The secret life of a careworker – ‘I was blown away by how meaningful and interesting it is’
When anxiety forced Kathryn Faulke to give up her NHS job and became a care worker, she never thought she would enjoy it. Now, she has written a ‘love story’ of a book about the profession. Care ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Queen Camilla to miss Remembrance events with chest infection, as Kate makes comeback
LONDON — Princess Kate joined King Charles and other senior Royals at a Remembrance Day event in London on Saturday, Buckingham Palace said, but Queen Camilla missed the occasion after falling ill ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
New Netflix Feature Finally Lets You Share Clips With Friends
Sharing Netflix clips on social media is nothing new, but now the streamer is getting in on the act with its own clip-sharing feature. Starting today, Netflix users on iOS will be able to use ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Trump says 'Fox News is not our friend,' claims it's airing 'Democrat ads'
Former President Trump on Sunday took aim at Fox News for airing what the GOP presidential nominee sees as too much coverage devoted to the Democrats, just a few days before the election. “FoxNews ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
America's Friends and Foes Brace for a New World Under Trump
Foreign governments have readied plans for his second term, expecting swerves on trade and security policy.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
‘I have few close friends’: I’m 69, retired, single and have amassed $3.6 million. What should I do with my fortune?
“Many weeks I spend more on my three rescue kitties and one rescue mouse than I do on myself.”Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Digested week: Crap telly, power naps – oh and I think I may have saved a friend’s life | John Crace
Also this week, Sunak fails to go out with a bang, while his party can just about be bothered to pick his replacement. Life skills you never knew you had. A little while ago I met a friend for ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
‘My father was a teetotaling, fair-minded, liberal-leaning capitalist’: And yet I allowed ‘friends’ to borrow $120K. How do I deal with the fallout?
“Of the original 10 I had earmarked for removal from my life, I’m still in contact with two.”Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
I’m a ‘trad wife’ in a happy marriage. How can I get my friends to accept me for who I am? | Leading questions
To your friends, your relationship is probably the least interesting thing about you, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Try to remember what drew you to these people in the first ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
No locks to make the College Football Playoff in the SEC? Parity leads to unexpected teams in conference race
SEC teams have been knocking each other off so far this season with only LSU and Texas A&M undefeated in league playSports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
Jared Goff is one great game away from making history
When the Lions gave quarterback Jared Goff a new contract earlier this year, it came with an expectation that he'll step up his game.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico
Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.World - CBS News - November 6 -
Eagles, Barkley make statement by pulling away from Commanders
The Eagles extended their lead in the NFC East, using a fourth-quarter blitz to overwhelm the Commanders.Sports - ESPN - 14 hours ago