I can’t blame my patients for turning to its straightforward assessments. But it has real risks – and care may require human messiness “Chat told me I should break up with him.” I instructed my face to remain therapist-neutral, but I must have smirked. The truth is, I was annoyed. ...
LARPING: How Influencers Fake Being RichLARPING: How Influencers Fake Being Rich
This week, we talk about Jason’s dive into the world of LARPing, where hustlebros and influencers use fake YouTube, OnlyFans, and Stripe dashboards as “proof” that they’re rich in order to sell low-quality get-rich-quick courses in pyramid schemes. We show how easy it is to pretend like you’re rich, and ...
Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’ after US and Iran trade strikesTrump says ceasefire is ‘over’ after US and Iran trade strikes
Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians “if they want”. ...
US strikes target Iranian military boatsUS strikes target Iranian military boats
The US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. ...
Chris Mason: It’s far from certain whether by-election will strengthen FarageChris Mason: It’s far from certain whether by-election will strengthen Farage
The Reform UK leader faces a challenge from Count Binface as the main parties rule out standing in Clacton. ...
From legal threats to ‘the worst haircut you can think of’: 25 years of The OfficeFrom legal threats to ‘the worst haircut you can think of’: 25 years of The Office
The beloved BBC sitcom is now a quarter of a century old. Ahead of two TV celebrations, here are 25 things you didn’t know about television’s funniest workplace mockumentary Fetch the acoustic guitar and twiddle your TM Lewin tie because it’s the 25th anniversary of The Office. Yes, it’s a ...
A moment that changed me: I broke my arm seven times – and finally listened to what my body was telling meA moment that changed me: I broke my arm seven times – and finally listened to what my body was telling me
As a child, enduring break after break, I thought of myself as simply unlucky. Truth was, I needed to tune in to my aches, pains and well-founded fears It was the first day of spring this year. I was topless, face-down on a foldaway travel table, as the masseuse uttered ...
Faithless review – if you understand some of the baffling choices in this show, please let us knowFaithless review – if you understand some of the baffling choices in this show, please let us know
This reboot of a 2000 film, based on a script by the great Ingmar Bergman, features some extremely odd camera work and a very strangely written female lead. But it’s frequently bewitching The film Faithless, a cruel adultery fable directed by Liv Ullmann from a screenplay by the great Ingmar ...
Walking in France’s ‘garden of Eden’: a new route in the gorgeous Gorges du TarnWalking in France’s ‘garden of Eden’: a new route in the gorgeous Gorges du Tarn
Europe’s longest and most dramatic canyon is replete with exotic wildlife, including kingfishers and beavers, ruined castles and architectural oddities We’re sipping chestnut kir on a terrace overlooking the Tarn River in southern France when we hear excited voices from the table beside us: “Regards! C’est un castor!” Below us, ...
Iran’s show of strength – podcastIran’s show of strength – podcast
Patrick Wintour reports from the funeral of Ali Khamenei as the Iranian regime puts on a show of confidence and resilience. Iran is holding a multi-day funeral for its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei in a show of defiance and resilience after its war with the US and Israel. Patrick ...