EXPLAINED: 17 | Vintage Vibes

Ivanka Trump said she was done with politics – but is the Maga Princess plotting a return?

The former first daughter has spent the past few years distancing herself from Donald. Now she’s voicing fond memories of working in the White House

The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2024

Forget the 5am starts! Night owls like me possess the real secret of success

A new report suggests self-declared night owls tend to have higher cognitive scores. So please can we now ditch the lazy and undisciplined stereotypes, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

20,000 female condoms, 200,000 male condoms, 10,000 dental dams: will Paris 2024 be the sexiest Olympics ever?

It’s not the first time athletes and officials have been showered with contraceptives, writes Arwa Mahdawi. But is there any logic to the options on offer?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024

Why do politicians hate ‘the elite’ – when they are the elite?

The term has become a useful way for Trump and his fellow Republicans to rearrange the goalposts of debate. So why is the US president now sinking to that level?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024

Harry is the divisive duke – and Meghan is making jam. Can the Sussexes escape their ‘flop era’?

In America, the Duke of Sussex is embroiled in a row over a sports award and the backlash seems to be growing. A lot rests on the Duchess’s new lifestyle brand

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024

It’s no surprise a Newsweek writer panned Taylor Swift for being single and childless

The broader context of what the magazine has become starts with political activist Josh Hammer running its opinion pages

The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2024

What do Rudy Giuliani’s Amazon purchases reveal? Appallingly bad taste – and even worse morals

The former Trump attorney is spending as much as $2,000 a month on the site. It’s a lot of cash for someone who has filed for bankruptcy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024

Joe Biden is taking advice from his son, Hunter. This does not inspire confidence

The president could have made a dignified exit from the race for the White House – but his family has apparently implored him to stay put. Now he seems determined to see things through to the bitter, messy end, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024

Perimenopause finally gets more attention – because there’s something in it for men

Celebrities have spoken up about their experiences – and Silicon Valley types learned ovaries may hold the key to long life

The Guardian - US · Jun 29, 2024

Trump v Biden in the first 2024 presidential debate: our panelists’ verdict

Trump lied while Biden struggled to mount a coherent response. Our panelists weigh in on the first presidential debate

The Guardian - US · Jun 28, 2024