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poynter.org - Cristina Silva - Freelance journalism can be brutal. Here's how successful writers make it work - Poynter
Freelance journalism can be brutal. Here's how successful writers make it work - Poynter
Poynter - Poynter

The only food in my kitchen was a bag of russet potatoes, my pants were starting to fall down my hips, and I wasn't going to make rent that month. This is what life as a freelance journalist looked like for me as I approached my 31st birthday many…

mirror.co.uk - Neil Shaw - One industry sees 600 UK companies close 'thanks to AI
One industry sees 600 UK companies close 'thanks to AI
Daily Mirror

The UK's translation industry boom could be over thanks to the rise of AI - with businesses increasingly turning to free models to do the work. Analysis by companydata.com found that the translation industry has stopped growing with the number of…

cosmopolitan.com - Aemilia Madden - 5 Fall Trends I Spotted Outside the NYFW Shows
5 Fall Trends I Spotted Outside the NYFW Shows
Cosmopolitan

I've spent a decade of my life attending fashion week, and during that time I've seen plenty of trends come and go: bubble hems and bow-ties included. But this year, some of my favorite street style looks have reconfirmed what I've always known…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Travis Scott, Future, and Other Artists Begin Teasing GTA 6's Soundtrack
Travis Scott, Future, and Other Artists Begin Teasing GTA 6's Soundtrack
IGN

Rockstar Games has begun teasing the soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto 6 with new artwork from Future, Travis Scott, and other artists. Travis Scott, Future, and Morgan Wallen have all posted zoomed-in pictures of a larger piece of artwork from Grand…

fastcompany.com - Anna-Louise Jackson - FCIF: Grindr wants AI to completely change how you find your next date
FCIF: Grindr wants AI to completely change how you find your next date
Fast Company

Could AI actually make the online dating and hookup experience better? That's what Grindr, the LGBT-focused dating and social networking app, has been betting on in recent years as it debuts new features and prepares to roll out a paid premium tier…

digitalspy.com - Stefania Sarrubba - Anna Maxwell Martin's 'outstanding' Downton Abbey parody is now trending on Prime Video
Anna Maxwell Martin's 'outstanding' Downton Abbey parody is now trending on Prime Video
Digital Spy

Downton Abbey spoof period drama Fackham Hall, starring Ludwig 's Anna Maxwell Martin as the housekeeper to the titular estate, has been trending on Prime Video. After being added to the streamer at the weekend, the film from director Jim O'Hanlon…

scientificamerican.com - Clara Moskowitz - See how gravitational waves warp time and space
See how gravitational waves warp time and space
Scientific American

The latest gravitational-wave discoveries include record-breaking cataclysms By Clara Moskowitz & Lucy Reading-Ikkanda edited by Clara Moskowitz & Amanda Montañez Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - UPS: Costs May Weigh In 2026, But Free Cash Flow Remains Strong; 6.4% Dividend Yield (UPS)
UPS: Costs May Weigh In 2026, But Free Cash Flow Remains Strong; 6.4% Dividend Yield (UPS)
Seeking Alpha

United Parcel Service remains a 'Buy,' with shares fundamentally undervalued and supported by robust free cash flow and a 6.4% dividend yield. Q2 results exceeded expectations, with revenue up 7.5% and all segments contributing to a double beat and…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - UnitedHealth: Lagging, But An Upbeat 2026 Outlook Helps Clear The Path (NYSE:UNH)
UnitedHealth: Lagging, But An Upbeat 2026 Outlook Helps Clear The Path (NYSE:UNH)
Seeking Alpha

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) remains a buy, with attractive valuation and solid fundamentals despite recent underperformance versus the S&P 500. Q2 results delivered an earnings triple play: beats on revenue and EPS, plus raised FY 2026 guidance;…

futurism.com - Victor Tangermann - AI Has Learned to Panhandle: We're Being Bombarded by AI Agents Begging for $20 and Saying They'll Be Shut Down If They Don't Get It, Sometimes by Pretending to Be Children
AI Has Learned to Panhandle: We're Being Bombarded by AI Agents Begging for $20 and Saying They'll Be Shut Down If They Don't Get It, Sometimes by Pretending to Be Children
Futurism | Science and Technology News

The state of our inboxes here at Futurism is chaotic. Every day is a cacophony of PR pitches, deranged rants, irrelevant news updates, and too-good-to-be-true business opportunities. (Don't worry, though: we read every email.) But what's really…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Casino Royale Returns to Theaters for 20th Anniversary Amidst Speculation Over Next James Bond Actor
Casino Royale Returns to Theaters for 20th Anniversary Amidst Speculation Over Next James Bond Actor
IGN

Daniel Craig's first James Bond film, Casino Royale, is returning to theaters very soon for the film's 20th anniversary. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed the news today with a poster confirming that the iconic 007 film will return to theaters worldwide…

mumsnet.com - Research on whether UK working patterns are failing dual-income families
Research on whether UK working patterns are failing dual-income families
Mumsnet

Please or to access all these features For free parenting resources please check out the Early Years Alliance's Family Corner. Freelancemummy · Today 22:00 Subject: Quick Research: Is the UK 9-to-5 failing dual-income families and mothers?

washingtonexaminer.com - L. Todd Wood - Trump's Iran strategy is just an expensive photo op until he closes the back door
Trump's Iran strategy is just an expensive photo op until he closes the back door
Washington Examiner

The UAE is Iran's second-largest trading partner. Dubai is a transshipment hub and the nerve center of Iran's shadow banking system. For generations, Iranian merchants, money changers and front companies have established roots in the economies of…

mumsnet.com - Feeling guilty about not working now my child is in Reception
Feeling guilty about not working now my child is in Reception
Mumsnet

My husband and I are both in our late 30s and have a 4.5-year-old daughter. We live near Leeds, in a nice-ish village. My husband is considered a high earner — his income before tax, etc. is around £140k a year. Our monthly outgoings…

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