‘The antidote to Brat’ – why pointelle is having a moment | Fashion
In this very on-brand April, where sun and showers jostle for supremacy and a chill wind is making 16C feel like 9C, you might have spotted pointelle popping up everywhere….
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Punching the light: Sydney’s 90s raves – in pictures | Photography
At the age of 17, Simon Burstall documented the burgeoning underground rave scene of 1990s Sydney. Armed with borrowed school cameras and stealing away from home in the early hours…
‘Being human helps’: despite rise of AI is there still hope for Europe’s translators? | AI (artificial intelligence)
In February 2022, while he was plugging away at rendering the US writer Dana Spiotta’s novel Wayward into French, the literary translator Yoann Gentric decided he needed a bit of…
When women choose non-monogamy: ‘It’s an opportunity for more integration’ | Relationships
It’s late afternoon, and Lucy texts her husband’s girlfriend. The sound of cartoons plays somewhere in the living room, and she absentmindedly wipes a smear of jam off the countertop….
Cocktail of the week: Le Magritte’s bitter velvet – recipe | Cocktails
A balanced, after-dinner refresher that layers sweetness, bitterness and richness in equal measure. The result has a clean, bitter-edged finish, making this perfect for the season, when the nights still…
New suspected hantavirus cases found as experts issue containment guidance – National
Two suspected cases of hantavirus were reported on Friday, with one in Spain and the other on the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, according to officials. A…
‘Full House’ star Dave Coulier shares cancer update after ‘extensive radiation’ – National
Full House star Dave Coulier shared a health update about his physical changes and his cancer treatment following “extensive radiation.” “I haven’t posted in quite a while, and the last time…
Stay away from rodents, Canada’s top doctor says on hantavirus precautions – National
While the risk of wide transmission of the new hantavirus strain in Canada is “low,” Canada’s top doctor is asking Canadians to stay away from rodents to reduce the risk…
How contagious is hantavirus compared with COVID-19, measles and RSV? – National
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, meant to travel from Argentina to Cape Verde, has become a growing concern among Canadians, as three Canadians are currently isolating…
I didn’t think I could get addicted to weed. I was wrong – and I’m not alone | Well actually
Amy knew it wasn’t great. But there she was, at the bottom of a dumpster, desperately searching for the THC vape cartridge she’d thrown away just hours earlier. Amy, 18,…
Soft armour, pert nipples: how London design team made Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala breastplate | Met Gala 2026
At Monday’s Met Gala, it inevitably fell to Kim Kardashian to deliver the evening’s biggest jolt. One of the few celebrities to straightforwardly interpret the “fashion is art” dress code…
‘Children shouldn’t be delayed for careers’: White House pregnancies have become pronatalist propaganda | Pregnancy
On a Sunday in late March, dozens of White House staffers dressed in florals and pastels gathered at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia to celebrate the impending arrival…
Product overload! Has your skincare routine gone too far? | Skincare
It often starts innocuously: a small cluster of spots around the mouth, easily dismissed as a hormonal breakout or a reaction to something you have eaten. But this is how…
David Attenborough, natural historian and renowned broadcaster, turns 100 – National
The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work….
4 Canadians still on hantavirus cruise ship to meet with consular officials – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 8, 2026 8:23 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Consular officials are on their way to the…
From cramped coach house to family home – how clever design transformed this tiny space | Homes
Eleanor and Dominic Charles’s wishlist was typical of most city dwellers looking to get a foot on the property ladder: a bit of outdoor space, ideally a house rather than…
Our cities are choked by cars – here’s how experts would fix them | Travel and transport
1. Expand and improve public transport The shift from fuel-burning cars to electric ones greatly reduces planet-heating pollution but does not make streets safer. For that, people need reliable options…
Living on the edge: what to wear with a lace-trimmed skirt
In-between weather calls for an in-between wardrobe. Knee-length skirts with a fun trim feel grown-up, chic and a little bit summery Continue reading… Source link
Is joy off the table? Have we lost the ancient knowledge of how to have a jolly time? | First Dog on the Moon
Some folk suggest ‘having fun’ in the face of global doom hurtling can be an act of rebellion, and while this is not actually true it can be fun Sign…
I made my husband ill with a few words – nobody is immune to the power of the nocebo effect | Helen Pilcher
For his last birthday, I gave my husband a monthly beer box subscription. While he saw it as a generous and delicious present, it spawned a mischievous idea on my…
Why is Silicon Valley suddenly obsessed with being tasteful? | Fashion
Last week, the US spy tech and data firm Palantir launched its latest “merch drop”, including a denim chore coat. “Rugged utility, enduring style” reads the website’s description of the…
Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for Mexican-style vanilla bean flan | Dessert
I started the year in one of my favourite places: Mexico City. I’ve since become one of those annoying people who finds a way to bring it up in nearly…
Luxury to high street jeans: can you tell the difference? | Jeans
Denim mania is surging across the fashion spectrum. At one end is the luxury brand Alaia with an Aegean blue, comfortable yet flattering £800 pair. At the other is JW…
‘No one has done this in the wild’: study observes AI replicate itself | AI (artificial intelligence)
It’s the stuff of science fiction cinema, or particularly breathless AI company blogposts: new research finds recent AI systems can independently copy themselves on to other computers. In the doom…
Where microplastics are going on holiday this year: the Stephen Collins cartoon
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My son is moving out. I’m happy for him but I’m bereft. How can I stop feeling so terrible? | Family
My son is moving out. I’m happy for him but I’m bereft. I know “empty nest” is a cliche but it’s out of control and it’s ruining my relationship with…
‘Do you think I’m a cougar?’: five influencer couples on their age-gap relationships | Well actually
When it comes to relationships with extreme power imbalances – say, professional hierarchies or underage participants – there is broad consensus on what’s acceptable. But a relationship between people whose…
Top-tier fun can be had on the buses | Life and style
At nearly 75, I have to sit on the front seat at the top of the bus like Justin Myers (49 ways to have fun right now!, 4 May). I have…
Saskatoon infectious disease lab searches for hantavirus treatment
New research from a Saskatoon-based infectious disease lab is examining the difference in the immune response between humans and rodents to identify a treatment for hantavirus. Concern about the virus…
Baking Steel v Ooni v Gozney: I tested the three best pizza makers for home in the US | Pizza
It’s never been easier to make pizza at home. And today’s pizza-making gear is more capable and approachable than you might think. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn…