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Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Story Recap
Get caught up on the story ahead of the release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II on May 21.GameSpot - Tech -
Alice Munro, short story writer, 1931-2024
Canadian Chekhov who compressed the epic complexity of the novel into just a few pagesFinancial Times - Business -
The story of Labour power, told in pledge cards
Keir Starmer’s 1997-style pitch for votes grasps the party’s strengths and weaknessesFinancial Times - Business -
'STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.' Review: Story of the Memphis Sound
This HBO documentary explores the often precarious history of the legendary label, whose artists included Booker T. & the M.G.s, Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
This Commodity Tells a Story About the Entire Economy and It's Bullish
Copper prices have gone parabolic this year as traders bet on economic growth and AI.Inc. - Business -
Plumber accused of faking stories complains to Ofcom
James Anderson says there is a "witch hunt" against him following a BBC investigation.BBC News - Top stories -
Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.Wired - Tech -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘God, You Can Kiss’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel
It is thought more than 100 Israelis are still being held hostage in Gaza after the 7 October attacks.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
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WSL title perfect end to Hayes' unique story
Emma Hayes is used to winning the Women's Super League with Chelsea - but nobody could have written this script better.BBC News - Top stories -
The origin story of Leatherman's "pocket survival tool"
In 1975, Tim Leatherman decided to put his engineering degree to use and see if he could somehow combine a pocket knife with pliers. His tinkering that forged a "multitool" would lead to Leatherman, a Portland, Oregon-based company that ...CBS News - Top stories -
My Twisted Path to a Meaningful Life
A bad night of partying left my body broken and nearly paralyzed. I let the pain shape me for the better.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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Why a New Yorker Story on a Notorious Murder Case Is Blocked in Britain
The article challenges the evidence used to convict Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse, of multiple murders last year, and has led to a debate about England’s restrictions on trial reporting.The New York Times - World - New York -
‘Her stories are life itself’: Yiyun Li on the genius of Alice Munro
The Chinese American author of The Book of Goose pays tribute to the late writer, reflecting on the rich rewards of revisiting her stories over many years. A life in quotes: Alice MunroFive of the best Alice Munro short storiesTwo days after Alice ...The Guardian - World -
Paul Scheer shares stories from new memoir "Joyful Recollections of Trauma"
Comedian Paul Scheer shares stories from a new memoir "Joyful Recollections of Trauma."CBS News - Top stories -
‘A history that’s been suppressed’: the Black cowboy story is 200 years old
Historians estimate a quarter of settlers of the US west were Black, moving cattle on horseback, settling towns and keeping the peace. When Larry Callies went to the movies as a boy in Rosenberg, Texas, the heroes riding horses and wearing ...The Guardian - World -
Afghan Star podcast review — story of a TV show that gripped the country
New series relates the rise of Afghanistan’s answer to ‘American Idol’ following the fall of the TalibanFinancial Times - World -
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‘I see my greedy in-laws as misogynists’: I was a stockbroker in the 1980s and always kept my money separate from my husband’s. Is such self-protection justified?
“The biggest surprise when we got married was that my husband’s family saw me as a paycheck, even though they are all educated.”MarketWatch - Business -
The Crushing Loss of My Beloved Old Couch
Our new settee just doesn’t sit well. How can we ever cushion the blow?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ange: City game my worst experience as manager
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said he suffered cold sweats before Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Manchester City for fear of having his integrity questioned.ESPN - Sports -
'My fake food was good enough for Barbie'
A fake food artist is "stunned" by the response since her work featured in the hit film Barbie.BBC News - Top stories -
'I will be paying my mortgage until I’m 68'
With more young homebuyers opting for ultra-long mortgages, we hear from people about their personal experiences.BBC News - Top stories -
My real-estate agent says my house ‘smells like dog.’ Is this a ploy to lower the price?
“I have a very good nose, and it smells like the inside of an air freshener.”MarketWatch - Business -
Will I forfeit my 401(k) if I leave my job in fewer than five years?
Workplace retirement plans may have a vesting schedule. Here’s how it works.MarketWatch - Business -
Michael Cohen tells trial he once thought Stormy Daniels was extorting Trump over her story – live
Former Trump lawyer once told the district attorney’s office about this assessment, hush-money trial hears. Michael Cohen takes stand for cross-examination in Trump trialJudge Juan Merchan is on the bench and the court is in session.. Donald Trump ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
The Big Cigar review – proof that Hollywood can’t be trusted to tell the stories of Black radicals
This drama about a fake movie fabricated to let Black Panther fugitive Huey P Newton flee to Cuba in the 70s not only dilutes the story of a Black leader – it centres the white characters. Eyes will roll. A few years back, in conversation with ...The Guardian - World -
Technology stocks are once again leading the way in 2024. Why these ETFs tell a different story.
U.S. stocks are rallying in 2024, but some of the most popular ETFs tracking key sectors haven’t kept pace, leading to significant gaps between their returns and the indexes they are designed to mirror.MarketWatch - Business -
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I got bitten by a feral cat and my hospital copay wiped out my savings. I’m 50, single, with no kids. Should I cash out my $12,000 life-insurance policy?
“I was thinking about cashing it out, and using the money to max out a SEP or Roth IRA for the year. Can I max out both? Or only one.”MarketWatch - Business -
'I can only eat once a day to make my medication last'
Paul Elcombe takes Creon three times a day after having part of his pancreas removed.BBC News - Top stories -
Ask Shrimsley: how do I get my kids off their phones?
Google it! Just kiddingFinancial Times - Business -
Why won’t my coffee shop play Taylor Swift?
A barista studies the secret codes of background musicFinancial Times - Business -
I Took Career Advice From My Mom for Granted. Then She Died.
The financial assistance would be invaluable. But I miss the emotional support even more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘My heart still hurts’: The personal sacrifice of revealing a K-pop scandal
Two journalists reveal how they bore the brunt of fans' anger after exposing K-pop's dark underbelly.BBC News - Top stories -
‘The insults and screaming took their toll’: the worst time of my life as a chef
In this extract from her memoir, A Woman’s Place Is in the Kitchen, Sally Abé recalls the job she had to leave• Read the interview with Sally Abé. ‘You’ll never amount to anything, young lady.” These are words that no one, no matter what industry ...The Guardian - World -
My top 10: Ariella Budick on New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art
Our US art critic’s personal voyage through one of the world’s greatest — and largest — permanent collectionsFinancial Times - World - New York -
'My son was treated with infected blood and it was kept secret from us'
Angela Newcombe says she was kept in the dark about her son's HIV diagnosis.BBC News - Top stories