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What can I do if I can't pay my energy bill?
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?BBC News - Top stories -
What Can You Do if Violence Breaks Out on Your Train or Bus?
Public transportation is not necessarily more dangerous than other settings, but there are some ways that experts recommend to get out of a risky situation.The New York Times - Business -
This is how we do it: ‘At 80, I’ve discovered a sexual energy I didn’t know I had’
Until they met, both Hugh and Amelia doubted they’d ever have sex again – but since they got together there is no stopping themHow do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously. The sexual attraction is instantaneous: when we embrace ...The Guardian - World -
How do you save the pint from climate change?
Researchers are identifying genes in the hop plant to produce varieties that will be more resilient to climate change.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Blood-Sugar Tracking Is a Health Trend. Is It a Good Idea?
People without diabetes will soon be able to monitor their glucose levels more easily. It isn’t clear whether they should.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Do you live in an 'allergy capital'? These US cities are worst for allergies
Pollen, weeds and grass make you miserable? You'll want to steer clear of a few dozen "allergy capitals," cities around the country that are especially challenging for allergy sufferers.The Hill - Politics -
How do you top your biggest album? For Waxahatchee, the first step is to not overthink it
The band's vocalist and mastermind, Katie Crutchfield, talks about her latest Southern rock-inspired album, "Tigers Blood," out Friday.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
'It's unbelievable': How the Mariners built baseball's most feared rotation
Led by Luis Castillo, Seattle's old school rotation features a unique array of arms no hitter wants to face — and the "dominate the zone" crew might still get better.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?
UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
I’m 60 with $6,100-a-month in Social Security disability and a pension. I want my money to work for 20 years — what do you recommend?
“I live in a small town home. I refinanced my $185,000 mortgage a few years ago at 3.1% interest.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I’m spending a fortune on home maintenance. I realize my second husband is essentially living in my house for free’: What is a fair way to split costs?
‘When I married my husband, he sold his house, which was valued at about $100,000 more than mine, but he had no equity in it.’MarketWatch - Business -
West Virginia governor vetoes bill expanding renewable energy to protect coal
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) on Tuesday vetoed a measure that would raise the allowable size for a solar plant operated by state utilities, citing concerns about its effects on the coal industry. The measure, HB5528, would have expanded the ...The Hill - Politics -
Abortion Pill Rulings: What to Know About Availability of Mifepristone
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether a pill used in the most common abortion method should remain widely available.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
'Damned if you do, damned if you don't' - sportswomen on trans debate
More than 100 elite British sportswomen tell the BBC they would be uncomfortable with transgender women competing in female categories in their sport.BBC News - Top stories -
Carnival provides estimate of what the Baltimore bridge collapse will cost it
Carnival Corp.’s stock dropped Wednesday after the cruise operator reported an narrower-than-expected fiscal first-quarter loss but also provided an estimate for what the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore would cost it this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Commentary: The Broad expansion makes the museum more flexible, but at what cost?
The Broad museum in downtown L.A. has been a huge hit. Will a bigger building be worth the $100-million budget?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
How will the cost of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crimes be counted at sentencing?
Disputes over how much FTX customers have lost come to the fore as crypto exchange founder awaits his fate in US courtFinancial Times - Business -
How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.BBC News - Top stories -
'You Can't Do That!' Lawmakers' Kids Confront Them Over TikTok Crackdown.
Over burritos. In school drop-off line. Moms and dads of Congress get an earful from their own teens and tweens amid debate over a ban or forced sale of the app.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tiktok -
Who starts England's Euro opener - do you agree with our pundits?
Do you agree with our pundits on who starts for England at Euro 2024? Have your say here.BBC News - Top stories -
Plaschke: Do you still believe in Shohei Ohtani? I'm not sure
The Dodgers would love for us to move on from the Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara gambling allegations, but there are still too many questions.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
These 3 tax rules weren't a big deal last year—now they could cost you thousands, experts say
Don't let taxes rules around savings accounts, cryptocurrency and student loans catch you by surprise this year, experts say.CNBC - Business -
Bill Maher: 'I'll do everything I can to make sure' Trump isn't president again
Bill Maher says he’s committed to ensuring that former President Trump doesn’t return to the Oval Office. “I’ll do everything I can to make sure that doesn’t happen, but none of us have much influence,” the HBO “Real Time” host said of Trump ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
What Do Basketball Stars Really Listen to Before Tip-Off?
We asked 13 players and coaches to share their pregame mixtapes. They aren’t thinking about “One Shining Moment” just yet.The New York Times - Sports -
What can the UK do about China cyber-attacks?
The government issues sanctions over cyber-attacksBBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
It looks like Pakistan bought a Chinese spy ship. What does it do?
Yahoo News - World - Pakistan -
What do the first two rounds of a perfect draft look like?
Ideal outcomes for the first two rounds of a 10-team draft from any of the starting draft positions.ESPN - Sports -
What a New York City Business is Doing About Viral Violence
Women are taking to TikTok to share what appears to be a pattern of random violence in the global capital. Tsahi Shemesh of Krav Maga Experts says he's seen a corresponding increase in self-defense sign-ups.Inc. - Business - New York -
2024 NFL Draft: What it would cost Broncos to trade into top 5 for QB as Sean Payton sounds open to idea
Denver needs a QB after jettisoning Russell Wilson, and here's how much it'd have to trade to jump into the top fiveCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
How Russia pushed false claims about Moscow attack
BBC Verify examines how the campaign to blame Kyiv unfolded.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
How 49ers, other NFC powers should fare in division races next season
Jennifer Lee Chan predicts how the NFC will shape up following NFL free agency.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
How do I know if my smart meter is broken?
Almost four million smart meters in Great Britain were not working at the end of 2023.BBC News - Top stories -
How much does long-term care insurance cost for a 75 year-old?
Long-term care insurance is an effective way to plan for the cost of care. But how much is it if you're already 75?CBS News - Top stories -
Famously Obstinate, Bill Ackman Is Now Real-Life Famous. What Next?
The hedge-funder who loves a public crusade — and taking charge — is on to a new stage of his career: online warrior.The New York Times - Business -
Change Healthcare Hack: What You Need to Know
U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration are taking a close look at the fallout from a cyberattack on Change Healthcare in late February that has crippled revenue flow in the healthcare sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What You Can Learn From Hiring
How Eat the Change founder Seth Goldman has gotten better at hiringInc. - Business -
Weather tracker: Flood fallout claims at least 20 lives in Brazil
Heavy rainfall brings landslides to country’s south-east. Elsewhere, a wild temperature fluctuation in Iberia. Brazil was hit by devastating floods over the weekend that have so far claimed 20 lives in the resultant landslides and mudslides. There ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
Ex-COD Dev Says "You Can Only Do So Much" With Such A Big Series
David Vonderhaar made a name for himself with the Call of Duty franchise, having worked on the series at Black Ops studio Treyarch for nearly 20 years before calling it quits and starting his own studio. In a new interview with GI.biz, Vonderhaar ...GameSpot - Tech -
Are You Noise Sensitive? Here's How to Tell
Every person has a different idea of what makes noise “loud,” but there are some things we all can do to turn the volume down a little.Wired - Tech -
What we know after the Islamic State group claims responsibility for Moscow massacre
An Islamic State group affiliate has claimed responsibility for an attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed at least 133 peopleABC News - World