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🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

MY ROOM, MY PERMISSION ⟩ "Dear daughter, you will inherit this!" or things we actually don't know what to do with

The article discusses the renewed season of a talk show that addresses the emotional struggles of collecting and holding onto unnecessary possessions.

Feb 26 • 16:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What the phrase of Epictetus means: 'Wealth does not consist in having great possessions, but in having few desires'

The article discusses the relevance of Stoic philosophy, particularly the teachings of Epictetus, in today's consumer-driven society.

Feb 23 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

On Monday's "Kuuuurija": Shock after death: the family discovered a will in the car of a man from Alatskivi, leaving all his property to the neighbor

A woman from Alatskivi discovers her late husband's will, revealing he bequeathed all his possessions to their neighbor, sparking a family dispute.

Feb 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kari Pekonen, 65, allows his wife Phantipa to do something that is frowned upon in Thailand

Kari Pekonen has relocated to Thailand after selling all his possessions in Finland to support his wife, Phantipa, and her family, who live on a chicken farm.

Feb 16 • 09:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Zygmunt Bauman, philosopher and sociologist: 'We are no longer what we do, but what we buy'

Zygmunt Bauman critiques consumerism, arguing that identity has shifted from personal achievements to material possessions and consumer goods.

Feb 13 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

A Rich Opinion is Expensive

The article explores how societal perceptions of wealth are often influenced by consumerism and advertising, leading to quick judgments about a person's financial status based on their possessions.

Feb 10 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye United States: sold everything, renounced the American dream at 80 years old, and moved with just one suitcase

At the age of 80, Edward Krueger Connors Jr. sold his house in California and moved to southern Italy, embracing a life focused on experiences rather than material possessions.

Feb 7 • 13:21 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

These documents reveal all the wealth of Jeffrey Epstein

The Epstein files contain details about the millionaire's wealth, showing how the money was distributed and what possessions the convicted sex offender had.

Feb 5 • 20:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

I want to start everything from scratch! Samanta Tina has decided to move and get rid of all her belongings

Singer Samanta Tina has decided to move and declutter her possessions after feeling out of place upon returning from a trip to India.

Feb 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

How could Lajčák do that?

The article reflects on the emptiness of material possessions and questions the motivations behind Miroslav Lajčák's recent decisions, drawing parallels to an individual's experience with luxury purchases and the fleeting nature of happiness.

Feb 4 • 09:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Waste firm apologises after bin men filmed clearing homeless woman's possessions

A waste company, Veolia, has issued an apology after its workers were filmed removing personal belongings of a homeless woman from the streets.

Jan 7 • 12:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Rare possessions of Steve Jobs at public auction

A public auction organized by RR Auctions features a rare collection of items belonging to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, including a prototype of the Apple-1 motherboard, which has bids exceeding $55,000.

Jan 7 • 10:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

A million-dollar robbery at a German bank leaves hundreds of clients worried about their possessions

A major robbery at a bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, resulted in thieves stealing 30 million euros worth of money, jewelry, and other valuables, causing panic among hundreds of clients.

Dec 31 • 13:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Love of Luxury: These Zodiac Signs are Biggest Materialists

The article discusses how certain zodiac signs are particularly drawn to a luxurious and materialistic lifestyle, often valuing wealth and expensive possessions highly.

Dec 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Outrage over the false prophet Embo Noah who predicted the world's destruction by flood on Christmas Day

The false prophet Embo Noah has incited outrage by predicting a catastrophic flood on Christmas Day, convincing thousands to sell their possessions to join his 'arks'.

Dec 26 • 17:39 UTC

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