Readers Share Their Near-Death Experiences
After the death of Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist who studied near-death experiences, readers shared stories of their own.
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Peter Fenwick, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences, Dies at 89
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Trump avoids punishment for hush-money conviction and calls case ‘terrible experience’
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‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences
Dr. Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist, assembled anecdotes from more than 300 people in his book “The Truth in the Light.” Here are some of them.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Experience: I found treasures in a shipwreck
The sand swirled, and cleared. A flash of gold appeared and my heart leapt. I was 10 when I went on my first archaeological dig. I’d been exploring a clay pit near Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
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Warren questions Trump IRS nominee's experience, promotion of tax credit
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches
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What happens to an NFL coach who is fired? Five share their experiences
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Actor Steve Guttenberg shares harrowing LA wildfire experience
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How Narvar is using AI and data to enhance post-purchase customer experiences
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Greggs shares drop on sales slowdown
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Trump shares inflammatory video with crude reference to Netanyahu
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Lotte Group taps Arbitrum for Web3 entertainment experiences
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License Plate Readers Are Leaking Real-Time Video Feeds and Vehicle Data
Misconfigured license-plate-recognition systems reveal the livestreams of individual cameras and the wealth of data they collect about every vehicle that passes by them.Wired - Jan. 7 -
Sony is making a location-based experience based on The Last of Us
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Belichick shares on-brand reaction to Patriots firing Mayo
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‘I laughed, I cried, I reflected on many things’: Guardian readers’ best films of 2024
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Modern CEO Readers Weigh In With Their Top Leaders
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‘A glimpse of hope’: how Observer readers are helping mend broken lives in war-torn lands
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5 Ways to Improve Your Hiring Experience
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Experience: I paid £55,000 for a beer
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‘A lesson like no other’: readers’ favourite learning holidays
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