My Family Owned 1000 Slaves and Profited from the Trade This Is How I Am Trying to Make Amends Laura Trevelyan
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Buried: how we choose to remember the transatlantic slave trade – documentary
The remote island of St Helena, a British overseas territory, is best known for Napoleon's tomb – the island's biggest tourist attraction. However, while overseeing the construction of a long-awaited airport on the island, Annina van Neel learns ...The Guardian - World -
I’ve paid rent to my boyfriend since 2012 — and helped raise his child. He’s making $200,000 on the sale of his home. Am I entitled to half?
“I have taken care of his first child from another marriage for 12 years.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I’d like a nest egg of my own’: My sister and I will inherit our mother’s house, but it’s miles from anywhere. Is it wrong to force her to sell?
“I have a physical disability, and have never driven. There is no public transportation near the house.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I was devastated by her infidelity’: I’m still on the deed of my ex-wife’s house, but our divorce decree says she gets the property. Am I sitting on a golden goose?
“I harbor no ill-will towards her and I’m not looking to extort her, I just think we’re long overdue for a clean break.”MarketWatch - Business -
I was stunned when I was diagnosed with cancer. Then I had to work out how to tell my son | Hilary Osborne
Like Kate, parents with the disease face a big decision – how and when to tell the children. Think about how shocked you felt after hearing the Princess of Wales’s cancer news on Friday, multiply that by a thousand, and you go some way to knowing ...The Guardian - World -
The big idea: why am I so forgetful?
A failing memory can be frustrating, but it may be a sign your brain is working exactly as it should. Every day, people across the planet ask themselves this question, myself included. When we are desperately searching for our glasses, wallet or ...The Guardian - World -
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 I managed my autism in the Big Brother house
Bradley Riches reveals the coping mechanisms he used while taking part in the series.BBC News - Top stories -
How the Atlantic Went From Broke to Profitable in Three Years
The publication’s new chief executive raised subscription prices, and moved away from day-to-day news coverage to focus on deeply reported stories with broad appeal.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How the Atlantic Went From Broke to Profitable in Three Years
The publication’s new chief executive raised subscription prices, and moved away from day-to-day news coverage to focus on deeply reported stories with broad appeal.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
My boyfriend’s behaviour is making me second-guess everything. What should I do? | Leading questions
An accurate gut feeling can be hard to distinguish from overreaction, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But there’s probably a good reason you feel this way . My boyfriend and I have been together for five years now, and for the most ...The Guardian - World -
‘I’m not profiting from misery. I’m averting more’ – Thales’s UK boss on making missiles for Ukraine
Whether manufacturing drones or printing British blue passports, the defence contractor is flying high in a geopolitically risky climate. For a “ferocious remainer”, Alex Cresswell is remarkably proud of his blue passport. For some, the dark ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
How retailers are profiting from inflation question gains new urgency from FTC report
Profits and inflation surged together in the aftermath of the pandemic, leading many market commentators to pin the blame for inflation on corporate greed fueled by fiscal stimulus. Other economists and corporations fired back, arguing that ...The Hill - Politics -
I'm not ashamed of who I am any more, says Lioness
Lioness striker Bethany England speaks to the BBC to mark 10 years since gay marriage was legalised.BBC News - Top stories -
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried returns to Manhattan federal court Thursday for sentencing that could land him in prison for the next half-century. Follow here for the latest live news updates.CNN - Top stories -
My boyfriend owns his home and I pay him rent. I have five kids and he has two children. What happens to me if he dies?
“We have separate bank accounts.”MarketWatch - Business -
How Do I Get My Unemployed Brother Out of Our Father’s House?
Four years after being laid off, a man in his 50s is still relying on his father, who just moved into an assisted living facility, for support and housing. Should his sister say something?The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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 and looking to retire’: My brother was released from jail and wants to buy back our parents’ foreclosed home. Should I help him?
“I don’t want to make promises I can’t financially live up to. I own my own house and struggle to keep that in order.”MarketWatch - Business -
I’m Inc.’s Emotional Intelligence Columnist. Here’s How I Manage My Emotions, Reduce Anxiety, and Build Stronger Relationships
I've studied and taught emotional intelligence for years. Here's what I learned in the process.Inc. - Business -
China’s answer to Instagram makes first profit
Shanghai-based unicorn known as ‘little red book’ brought in $500mn in net profit last yearFinancial Times - World - China -
Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer journey after worrisome 'I am….dying' Facebook post
Fitness guru Richard Simmons urged his fans to 'see your doctor' after revealing his skin cancer diagnosis and his treatment on Facebook this week.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Sam Bankman-Fried will appeal his 25-year sentence – live
Sentence for former CEO of now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange is lower than the 40-50 years prosecutors asked for. Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prisonSam Bankman-Fried’s parents are in the courtroom to witness their son’s ...The Guardian - World -
How Keenan Allen went from the best year of his career to blindsided by a trade
The Chargers traded Allen to the Chicago Bears on March 14 in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick.ESPN - Sports -
Out of the shadows: Even as a champion, Tszyu trying to set his own course
Kosta Tszyu is a legendary boxer but his son might be the best in the family. And he's on a quest to prove it.ESPN - Sports -
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 -
Like My Book Title? Thanks, I Borrowed It.
Literary allusions are everywhere. What are they good for?The New York Times - Top stories -
Lionel Messi on retirement talk: 'If I feel good, I will always try to continue competing'
Messi will have a busy 2024 as he looks to deliver titles for Inter Miami and Argentina.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
GameStop makes layoffs as video game retailer looks for profitability boost
GameStop Corp. has been cutting jobs, the video game retailer and original meme stock said this week.MarketWatch - Business -
Why Didn’t My Sister Include Me in Her ‘Family’ Birthday Party
A reader’s feelings are hurt after offering to fly to celebrate her sister’s 70th birthday only to be told not to bother, as “all her family” would be there.The New York Times - Lifestyle