From 2028, women’s events in all Olympic sports will be limited to biological females, says the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC says that the sex of each athlete will be determined by a “one-time” gene test which would screen for the SRY gene “via saliva, cheek swab, or blood...
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Last Thursday, in what can only be called a national tragedy, Nigel Farage’s Cameo profile told fans that the Reform UK leader was “unavailable”. Previously a cornerstone of British culture, Farage’s flourishing Cameo business was one of many on the site which allow celebrities and public figures to sell short,...
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Sam Capper walks us through the consequences of Paramount's recent acquisition of Warner Bros.
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Madeleine Wilson and Sam Capper answer all the big questions after the 98th Oscars
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Countless classic films have helped to build a picturesque image of a snowy day in New York City. The recent winter storms in the north-east of the US, however, have brought about quite the opposite. New York suffered “near impossible” travel conditions after the major storm hit the east coast of the...
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Sam Capper examines why banning social media for under-16s may fail to protect young people and argues that safer platform design and stronger guidance offer a more effective solution.
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The Leamington Transformation Board have released their finalized “concept masterplan” for the pedestrianised Parade. People’s Parade Middle, WCC The board, comprised of authorities including Leamington Town Council, Warwick District Council, and Warwickshire County Council (WCC), released the finalised “Parade Public Realm Concept Masterplan” on January 26. Possibly the most impactful...
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In the lead-up to the recent conclusion of Stranger Things, fans were faced with a choice. Abandon Christmas and New Year’s celebrations to watch hours’ worth of television the moment episodes were released or resist the urge to check social media in fear of being spoiled. This might seem like...
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Amy Poehler’s Good Hang took the award for ‘Best Podcast’ at this year’s Golden Globe Awards. The interview-style podcast has seen Poehler chat to guests from across industries, including Seth Meyers, Reneé Rapp, Michelle Obama, and most recently Jennifer Lawrence. The Golden Globes say this inclusion is “an effort by...
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As the year has come to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the best releases of 2025. Here are The Boar‘s albums of the year! Is your favourite release featured on our list?
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Happy 2026! Allow your favourite student journalists to inspire you with our annual attempts at renewal – whether that's proper hydration, banishing doomscrolling, or perfecting the art of the Letterboxd review.
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The ‘performative male’ has become one of the most prominent internet trends of 2025, but it might not be as harmless as it seems. It’s time we truly worked out what makes a performative male tick. Firstly, let’s establish what exactly a ‘performative male’ is. The idea began in response...
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