34 h. ago I’m in my 30s and own my home. How can I share my good fortune with friends?

You’re very generous, but your friends may feel uncomfortable about accepting your help and want the satisfaction of making it on their ownI’m in the fortunate position of owning my own home and some land without a mortgage (in a very affordable and somewhat remote area), and every week I hear more stories from friends about their struggles to get by. We’re all in our 30s, but I feel as if my stress levels are infinitely lower than theirs.I’ve offered to have people stay rent-free so they can save money for a house – and generally act as a backup plan for anyone who needs a place to stay longer term – or even put a mobile home on the land. However, I still feel as if I’m barely making a difference. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Badminton ace Kirsty Gilmour battles through pain barrier to land Euro silver in Denmark

Bothwell star Gilmour landed a milestone medal recently

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4 d. ago Indian closes land border with Pakistan after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack

Water treaty also suspended amid hunt for militants said to have executed men unable to recite Islamic versesIndia has closed a key land border with neighbouring Pakistan, cancelled a water-sharing treaty and barred Pakistan’s citizens from entering under a visa exemption scheme following Tuesday’s attack by Islamic militants in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.The moves come as India’s defence minister, Rajnath Singh, said those who carried out and planned the Kashmir region’s worst attack on civilians in years, including those “behind the scenes”, would see a swift response. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago India closes land border with Pakistan after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack

Water treaty also suspended amid hunt for militants said to have executed men unable to recite Islamic versesIndia has closed a key land border with Pakistan, cancelled a water-sharing treaty and barred Pakistan’s citizens from entering under a visa exemption scheme after Tuesday’s attack by Islamic militants in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.India’s defence minister, Rajnath Singh, said those who carried out and planned the Kashmir region’s worst attack on civilians in years, including those “behind the scenes”, would see a swift response. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Stunning Scottish beach in 'UK's best place' goes on sale – and price is jaw

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3 w. ago Rangers look petrified by home discomforts and one thing’s for sure about Barry Ferguson’s chances of landing Ibrox job

Hibs were just the latest side to leave Ibrox with all three points as Barry Ferguson keeps creating unwanted history

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3 w. ago Rayan Cherki release clause truth emerges as Man United could land 'potential bargain

Man United have been one of several clubs linked with a summer move for talented Lyon forward Rayan Cherki.

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3 w. ago Aden Adde plane crash: Terrifying moment UN aircraft skids on airport runway as landing gear fails

The plane was forced into a desperate emergency landing when the front landing gear malfunctioned - sending the aircraft barreling toward the runway in yet another terrifying display of aviation failure

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3 w. ago Thousands of US health agency workers laid off in overhaul led by RFK Jr

Trump administration begins reducing Health and Human Services workforce as Kennedy plans up to 10,000 job cutsThousands of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees across the country are being dismissed on Tuesday as the Trump administration begins implementing its workforce-reduction plan, which could ultimately remove 10,000 staff members from the department through forced layoffs.The job cuts mark the first tangible impact of the health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s departmental overhaul announced last week, landing just days after Donald Trump moved to strip collective-bargaining rights from workers at HHS and other federal agencies. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Patrick Stewart set for Rangers fans grilling on 49ers takeover and next manager as CEO steps into the spotlight

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4 w. ago Perv leaves creepy note on teenage girl's car but single mistake lands him behind bars

Thomas Mellick Hensler tried to target young women by leaving sick messages on their car windscreens - but the bungling pervert included some details that led cops straight to him

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