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Sixty years of Notting Hill Carnival

The event — which began as a form of resistance against racism — draws millions to the streets of west London

31.08.2026 10

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Feminism didn’t kill the male breadwinner model, the economy did

Young non-graduate men face unique setbacks

21.08.2026 60

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Pandemic lockdowns never ended for some people

For too many young people, disrupted social ties have never fully recovered

15.08.2026 20

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Poor numeracy is a blind spot in the age of AI

An understanding of maths can be crucial to judging if the tech is telling you the right thing

12.08.2026 10

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The economics of women’s weight

A new study suggests weight-loss drugs help women find work — and prompt men to leave their partners

02.07.2026 30

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Why are we still arguing about the industrial revolution?

Historical data does not offer much insight about how our predecessors navigated profound change

09.06.2026 20

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If you’re in a spiral, you’re doing it right

What if, despite all your mistakes, you were actually getting somewhere but in a slightly more roundabout way?

24.05.2026 40

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Will social media addiction go the way of cigarettes?

Smoking among the rich has declined dramatically — and digital dependency could follow a similar pattern

21.04.2026 50

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The new Obama museum promises to revitalise Chicago’s South Side

But reversing decades of disinvestment is not without its challenges

30.03.2026 30

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