Category: The Gaurdian

Carly Schwartz wanted a solution for her mental health struggles. She found one, but not where she expected On a threadbare carpet in the living room of a Bernal Heights bungalow, I lay blindfolded on my back. Two middle-aged rescue terriers, one missing an eye, sniffed my feet and climbed ...

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The ESPN star has done brilliant work for Black students. I wrote an open letter to him explaining why his comments on politics alienate much of his audience Dear Stephen A Smith, Let me first say that I tremendously respect all you do for historically Black colleges and universities. You ...

The New Zealand duo’s first performances in eight years showcase their signature wit and understated charm When Robots, Flight of the Conchords’ song about an android uprising told from the robots’ perspective, came out in 2008, it seemed like pure comedy. Now the story feels all too real, and the ...

US president says he is considering restarting naval escorts in strait of Hormuz in attempt to end Iranian blockade Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is on “life support” and that he is considering restarting US navy military escorts of ships through ...

US president said Iran’s response to the US peace proposal was ‘stupid’ and that the ceasefire is ‘unbelievable weak’ Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays Turkey’s foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, will visit Qatar later today for talks on the war, its impact on the ...

Bloc breaks its lengthy deadlock on the issue but falls short of imposing full-scale trade sanctions Middle East crisis – live updates The EU has agreed sanctions on violent Israeli settlers, ending a years-long deadlock over the issue but still taking only a “baby step” according to one MEP. Kaja ...

Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life? Isn’t it weird that dentistry and medicine have been kept largely separate? Why should our mouths be treated differently from the rest ...

In the US, 60% of young men are single and sex is at a record low. Despite endless opportunities to meet the right person, it feels like dating in the US has become more fraught than ever. As political divides deepen and the #MeToo backlash grows, we meet the people ...

As the president’s popularity withers, the party has no will to stage an intervention against him Donald Trump wins, Republicans lose. The Indiana primaries on 5 May, in which five of seven Trump-backed candidates ousted stalwart conservative Republican state legislators who had refused his command to redraw congressional districts, has ...