The pleasures of countercyclical reading
Monika Hartmann explores and recommends countercyclical reading, where readers purposefully consume books outside of the seasons or holidays in which they are set.
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Yates and Carthy eye Giro d’Italia success
British riders Simon Yates (Team BikeExchange) and Hugh Carthy (EF Education–Nippo) are on the hunt for results at the ongoing Giro d’Italia. After a calm first week, both Britons are still in the mix ahead of the crucial stages. 28-year-old Yates is among the favourites for the Giro which, together...
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G7 plans to help 40m girls into education amidst UK government cuts to foreign aid
Renewed commitments are to be made by G7 members to ensure the education of 40 million girls in developing countries.
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What Happened To: ‘Spider-Man’ (PS1)
In the latest 'What Happened To?' Reece Goodall looks back at the PS1-era Spiderman games two decades on
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50 years on: the invention of email
Reece Goodall looks back at how the email has evolved over the past 50 years.
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A spell in Paris: aspiring magicians should head to the capital
Double Fond, a Parisian theatre specialising in magic, is offering a state-approved degree in magic.
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The Music That Made Me: Paramore
Paramore was a key band for many an emo kid, and Frank Evans explores what their music means to him.
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Eberle named Elite Series MVP, Kirk scoops Best British Player award
Sheffield Steelers forward Tanner Eberle was voted Elite Series MVP by the competition’s media pool, the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) has announced. The 27-year-old Canadian forward enjoyed a headline-grabbing tournament for the Steelers, leading the Elite Series in goals (15) and points (27). Eberle played a key role in...
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‘Run’: the real monster is the lack of mental health care
Emilia Growney finds the new Netflix thriller to be a revealing examination of the poor availability of mental health care in rural areas.
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More than £18m in loan overpayments held by Student Loans Company
More than £18 million in student loan overpayments have been held by the Student Loans Company (SLC) over the last five years.
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Why I didn’t connect with ‘Back’
Noah Keate laments his inability to fully enjoy the legendary comedy pair David Mitchell and Robert Webb's latest work 'Back', citing that its plot and characters are too contrived and superficial.
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Julia Michaels ‘Not In Chronological Order’ review: catchy love songs lacking cohesion
Beth Lee reviews the debut album from singer songwriter Julia Michaels.
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Lewis Hamilton’s new contract and what it’ll mean for Mercedes
World champion Lewis Hamilton dropped another hint about his plans to remain in F1 after his victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, and team principal Toto Wolff has suggested he expects his driver to sign a two-year contract. There was much speculation about Hamilton’s future in F1 after he signed...
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