‘Ugly, old-fashioned, weird’: the baby names that set grandparents’ teeth on edge

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 16:55 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

One in five grandparents has struggled to come to terms with a grandchild’s name, according to a survey from Gransnet. Poor old Aurora, Tabitha, Elijah and Finn

Name: The baby name generation gap.

Age:…

Poor teeth brushing could be putting women at risk of migraines - with 60 per cent more likely to have body pain

found 2025 › Apr › 13 (Sun) @ 00:50 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

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Bacteria in the mouth were linked to pain conditions, researchers discovered, with good oral habits potentially easing the discomfort and improving overall wellbeing.

Poor countries say rich world betraying them over climate pledges on shipping

found 2025 › Apr › 07 (Mon) @ 05:15 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Proposal that ships pay levy on emissions to fund climate action in poor countries opposed by powerful economies

Poor countries have accused the rich world of “backsliding” and betrayal of their clima…

Poor Prince Harry: what to do when someone close to you publicly trashes an institution you love? | Marina Hyde

found 2025 › Apr › 01 (Tue) @ 12:55 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

As claims pile up about the charity he founded, he’s learning that smiling and biting your lip can be quite painful. Hear, hear, as the Windsors might say

Straight faces, please, as we try to look cha…

Poor sleep may trigger a specific, bizarre personality change, scientists discover

found 2025 › Mar › 12 (Wed) @ 14:22 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

According to scientists from Nottingham University, who tracked over 1,000 Brits, those who suffered a month of restless sleep were likely to endorse such beliefs.

Poor Weather Reduced Employment Slightly in February

found 2025 › Mar › 09 (Sun) @ 15:51 UTC

a story from Calculated Risk › Calculated Risk

<div>The BLS reported 151 thousand non-farm jobs were added in February. During the Winter months, I like to look at the weather impact on the report.</div><div>
</div><div>The BLS reported 404 thou…

QUENTIN LETTS: Kemi's good wishes for Starmer's US visit were the sort of thing you say to a 2nd XI gladiator off to face the Circus Maximus lions

found 2025 › Feb › 27 (Thu) @ 06:25 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Poor old Starmer was plainly dreading his trip to Washington to see Dr Strangelove and chums. He began PMQs by honking 'this afternoon, of course, I will travel to the US'.

Poor Weather Reduced Employment by About 90,000 in January

found 2025 › Feb › 13 (Thu) @ 06:50 UTC

a story from Calculated Risk › Calculated Risk

<div>The BLS reported 143 thousand non-farm jobs were added in January. During the Winter months, I like to look at the weather impact on the report.</div><div>
</div><div>The BLS reported 573 thous…

Insider reveals heartbreaking words that saved drug addict First Lady's life

found 2024 › Dec › 21 (Sat) @ 13:28 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Poor Betty Ford had no idea what was about to hit her. Still wearing her pastel pink bathrobe, surrounded by 12 of her nearest and dearest, she was about to hear the harshest truths of her life.

Poor countries struggling with debt fight to get help

found 2024 › Dec › 13 (Fri) @ 17:58 UTC

a story from The Economist › International

New power struggles among lenders are complicating negotiations