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Colchester Evening GazetteWoman mortified after giving beautiful calendar with 'crude' captions to her mum
A woman was left mortified after discovering the beautiful calendar she bought for her mother contained “crude” and suggestive captions.
- Benzinga
Bill Gates' Billionaire Success Was Fueled By A 'Crucial' Childhood Habit That's Nearly Extinct Today–Here's Why That's A Problem
Bill Gates, one of the richest and most influential people in the world, says his success comes from a childhood habit that's hard to find in kids today – the ability to focus deeply without interruptions. When he was young, Gates spent hours in his room reading books and thinking about ideas. This helped him learn how to solve problems and develop creative ideas – skills that helped him create Microsoft and become a billionaire. Don't Miss: Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growi
- Hello!
Exclusive: Elizabeth Day reveals the kindest celebrity she's ever interviewed
The 46-year-old podcaster and author exclusively joined HELLO! to talk about what kindness means to her this year
- The Daily Beast
‘Why the F*** Are You Laughing?’: Piers Morgan Loses it During Healthcare CEO Shooting Debate
Piers Morgan lost his cool during a heated debate on his “Uncensored” show, swearing at guest Taylor Lorenz. Lorenz, a former Washington Post and Daily Beast reporter, was on the show Monday to defend controversial social media posts that appeared to celebrate the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Lorenz, now a podcaster for Vox Media, admitted on the panel that her reaction to the killing was “joy,” according to NBC. She said she “felt, along with so many other Americans, joy, unf
- The Telegraph
Parenting similar to joining a rowing club? No, it’s more like a never-ending marathon
If there’s one thing that immediately becomes clear when you start rowing, it’s that it’s a commitment – of both time and effort. There are the early starts, the endless training on land and water, the rigging and de-rigging of boats when you’re racing and the fact that you actually have to show up – after all, an eight can’t go out onto the water if only seven people are there.
- Evening Standard
GCHQ Christmas puzzle 2024: do you have what it takes to solve it?
Fancy a festive challenge?
- Associated Press
Hundreds of bookstore staffers receive holiday bonuses from author James Patterson
Staffers at Thank You Books in Birmingham, Alabama, San Francisco's City Lights Books and The Nook in Cedar Falls, Iowa, are among 600 booksellers receiving $500 holiday bonuses from James Patterson, t he bestselling novelist who has been awarding independent store employees since 2015. The winners, including Davis Gustafson at Thank You Books and Erin Messer at City Lights, were nominated by co-workers and customers among others.
- Associated Press
Research biologist based in Berlin receives $10,000 prize given to unpublished Black poets
A biologist's debut poetry collection that weaves science with a condemnation of slavery and colonialism has received a $10,000 literary award. The Cave Canem Prize helped launch the career of such acclaimed poets as Natasha Trethewey and Tracy K. Smith. Dr. Brandon Kilbourne's “Natural History” is this year's winner of the Cave Canem award, given for work by an unpublished Black poet.
- Associated Press
10 notable books of 2024, from Sarah J. Maas to Melania Trump
Even through a year of nonstop news about elections, climate change, protests and the price of eggs, there was still time to read books. U.S. sales held steady according to Circana, which tracks around 85% of the print market, with many choosing the relief of romance, fantasy and romantasy. Some picked up Taylor Swift's tie-in book to her blockbuster tour, while others sought out literary fiction, celebrity memoirs, political exposes and a close and painful look at a generation hooked on smartphones. Asking about the year's hottest reads would basically yield a list of the biggest hits in romantasy, the blend of fantasy and romance that has proved so irresistible fans were snapping up expensive “special editions” with decorative covers and sprayed edges.
- EADT
Mayor of Felixstowe launches charity cookbook
The Mayor of Felixstowe has launched a charity cookbook.
- The Guardian
Myself and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell review – hidden gems
A collection of articles, talks, letters and unpublished writing fills important gaps in the great naturalist’s life story
- The Guardian
Nikki Giovanni’s poetry was a platform for truth-telling
There was a directness and urgency in her spoken and written voice but she could be mischievous and funny too
- The Guardian
James Fleming obituary
Novelist and editor who owned the Book Collector, the magazine founded by his uncle and James Bond creator Ian
- People
Jennifer Love Hewitt Learned Her Mom Died from the Press: 'I Didn't Get a Goodbye Moment with Her' (Exclusive)
Hewitt writes of the moment, as well as the joy of celebration she shared with her mother, in her new book, ‘Inheriting Magic’
- Wales Online
Andy Murray's new TV role, decision after shock split from Kim and his luxury hotel you can stay at
The tennis legend has taken on several new challenges since retiring from the sport in August
- Hello!
Meghan Markle stuns in pink as she celebrates incredible baby news
Meghan Markle was glowing after a happy baby celebration on Wednesday. See details.
- Evening Standard
Danny Jones 'forced to return I'm A Celebrity crown and sceptre' after winning without cash prize
The singer claimed the title on Sunday night after beating fellow finalists Coleen Rooney, 38, and Reverend Richard Coles, 62
- The Independent
Keir Starmer claims fresh Brexit reset victory as UK strikes £360m EU fishing deal
Fishing rights were a constant source of tension following the UK’s exit from the EU
- Prevention
Geologists Might Have Stumbled Upon the Largest Gold Mine in the World
$83 billion has just been sitting there underground this whole time.
- Manchester Evening News
Husband gives police unusual reason for stopping his BMW on M56 hard shoulder
The driver had been stopped near to Manchester Airport