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Demanding a haircut without talking is just rude – how important do you think you are? | Barbara Ellen
The chat-free salon session is now a thing, but is it really that hard to feign a bit of interest in your stylist’s love life and holiday plans?. How important are you? So important that only other important people are permitted to speak to you? ...The Guardian - World -
Biden on Trump’s next Supreme Court pick: ‘Do you think he’ll put anybody who has a brain?’
President Biden asked the audience at an NAACP Detroit chapter dinner to consider whether they think former President Trump, if elected for a second term in the White House, would fill hypothetical vacancies at the Supreme Court with “anybody who ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
What's gone wrong for the Rangers -- and what can they do about it?
The Blueshirts raced out to a 3-0 lead, but the Hurricanes have roared back. Here are the troubling trends for New York heading into Game 6.ESPN - Sports -
What the Chelsea Flower Show can teach you about investing
‘In my father’s view a portfolio should be like a garden — a real garden, not a show garden’Financial Times - World -
Beware the Biden factor, Keir Starmer: you can govern well and still risk losing the country | Jonathan Freedland
Politics is about achieving things and telling a compelling story. But neither the president – nor Starmer – can match Trump’s gift for narrative. The smile was the giveaway. Asked whether he was “just a copycat” of Tony Blair at the launch of his ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Why you can be a more informed investor once you know how to use market data
Retail investors are increasingly able to get what they need to make better financial decisions.MarketWatch - Business -
What You Need to Know About Managing Expenses to Buy and Stay in Your Home
A podcast series examines sustainable homeownership by outlining the financial implications of buying a house.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rapper Kendrick Lamar to Pay More Than $40 Million for Los Angeles Home
The deal for the roughly 16,000-square-foot Brentwood home is one of the city’s priciest so far this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The 'Uniparty' Is Real---but It Isn't What You Think
Democrats and Republicans aren’t overzealous about foreign intervention. They’re feckless about American leadership.The Wall Street Journal - World -
If you think you can't focus for long, you're right
Your attention span has shrunk by nearly two minutes in the past 20 years, driven in part by technology's hold over your work and home life, experts say. Here's how to stay focused so you can get things done.CNN - Top stories -
Neuroscience Says 6 to 10 Minutes a Day Can Make You Smarter, More Focused, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain
Surprisingly, one study shows that even two minutes of this type of activity provides clear cognitive benefits.Inc. - Business -
Federal inmate accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin can represent himself at trial
The federal inmate charged in December with stabbing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in an Arizona prison can represent himself in court after a judge agreed to a request to waive his right to legal representation, court documents ...NBC News - Top stories -
From $35,000 to $446,000: What it cost to renovate a $1 home in Italy
Buying a home in the Italian countryside for cheap comes with a catch — in one case, to the tune of of nearly half a million dollars.CNBC - Business -
FSA vs. HSA: What to Know About the Accounts to Pay Medical Costs
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts both have tax benefits, but both may also have drawbacks, two reports found.The New York Times - Business -
Should you sell your home ‘off market’?
Once the preserve of luxury London properties, the sales tactic is spreading. But what does it mean — and does it actually work?Financial Times - World -
How much does uni cost, and will I earn more if I go?
Given higher costs, some students are wondering whether going to university makes financial sense.BBC News - Top stories -
Can shame make you a better person?
Confucius and other ancient Chinese philosophers believed the feeling isn’t all bad – and can lead you toward your best self. What was the last thing that you felt shame about? Perhaps you couldn’t afford a new outfit for your friend’s wedding, ...The Guardian - World -
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 -
All you need to know about the Paralympics
With 100 days to go until the Paris Paralympics, BBC Sport guides you through the sports, the venues and how many gold medals can be won.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
More than a thousand fish die in pollution incident
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs confirmed the major fish kill on the Four Mile Burn, a tributary of the Six Mile Water at Newmills near Doagh.BBC News - Top stories -
Think before you click – and three other ways to reduce your digital carbon footprint | Koren Helbig
The invisible downside to our online lives is the data stored at giant energy-guzzling datacentres . It’s been called “the largest coal-powered machine on Earth” – and most of us use it countless times a day.. The internet and its associated ...The Guardian - World -
You think Parisians grumble a lot? Don’t get them started on the Olympic Games | Robert McLiam Wilson
From price rises to a ridiculous mascot, the French have had it up to here with the event. . We tend to view Paris as a fairytale princess, all romance and half-seen glitter. But for all its glamour, Paris has actually been depressed and irritable ...The Guardian - World -
Do you live in one of America's 15 fastest-growing cities?
With just a couple of exceptions, the fastest growing cities in America are located in the South, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.The Hill - Politics -
10,000 daily steps was a marketing ploy: Do you really need to hit it?
Getting 10,000 steps a day started as a marketing ploy — so is it really something to aim for?The Hill - Politics -
How well do you remember this season's Premier League?
This season's Premier League was full of drama, but were you paying attention? It's time to tackle our quiz.BBC News - Top stories -
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell working from home after positive COVID-19 test
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing symptomsABC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Teslas are cheaper than ever. Here’s how Biden’s China tariffs will affect costs.
The Biden administration this week slapped stiff tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, as well as batteries and battery parts from China.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Biden Can Do Something at the Debates That Trump Never Could
From years of watching debates, I think the winners always showed us something about civility.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Seven Theories for Why Biden Is Losing (and What He Should Do About It)
It’s not the poll numbers that worry me, exactly. It’s the denial of what’s behind them.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Van Hollen: 'I do not have concerns' about Biden at debate
Sen. Chris Van Hollen insisted Sunday that he's unconcerned about how President Joe Biden will fare at his first debate with former President Donald Trump next month.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Do voters care about the verdict in Trump’s criminal trial?
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss how a verdict in former President Trump’s criminal hush money trial will impact voters.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Harris says more Indian American representation is needed in government
Addressing a crowd of Indian Americans this week, Vice President Kamala Harris asserted the importance of voting and running. But Biden and Harris approval among the group has fallen.NBC News - Top stories -
How can a child in care cost £281,000 a year? Ask the wealth funds that have councils over a barrel | George Monbiot
Children crying out for stability are paying the highest price for Britain’s chaotic and exploitative residential care. I’m a patron of a small local charity that helps struggling children to rebuild trust and connection. It’s called Sirona ...The Guardian - World -
Child care can cost twice as much as rent in these 11 states: See the numbers
It’s no secret that child care is expensive – but in some U.S. states, it can cost at least twice as much as rent for families with more than one kid.The Hill - Politics -
FBI testimony about search of Menendez's home continues at trial
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.CBS News - Politics -
What you need to know about qualifying for the 2024 Indianapolis 500
Kyle Larson is among 34 drivers entered for 33 starting spots.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Chris Mason: What the razzmatazz and promises tell you about Labour
Sir Keir Starmer has carefully crafted an image similar to previous Labour leader Sir Tony Blair.BBC News - Top stories -
Bill Gates: 'You need to read' this new book about AI and education
Bill Gates' latest book recommendation focuses on the future of artificial intelligence and AI. Here's why the Microsoft co-founder wants you to read it.CNBC - Business -
All you need to know about the Paralympics with 100 days to go
With 100 days to go until the Paris Paralympics, BBC Sport guides you through the sports, the venues and how many gold medals can be won.BBC News - Top stories -
Why Biden’s China tariffs are more bark than bite
Also in today’s newsletter, how another Trump administration could reshape the energy outlookFinancial Times - World - China