Why hasn’t the US called for an investigation into mass graves in Gaza? Nothing screams ‘covering up war crimes’ like insisting that there should absolutely not be an independent investigation The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2024
Discussing Sonia Sotomayor’s retirement is not sexist – it’s strategic The liberal justice has been called the supreme court’s conscience but we can’t afford a repeat of Ruth Bader Ginsburg The Guardian - US · Apr 27, 2024
Is Connor Hubbard the most boring man on the internet? His viral TikToks of his generic 9-5 life in a Texas suburb have become a Rorschach test of sorts The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2024
The Trump family’s latest side hustle: Melania’s selling $245 Mother’s Day necklaces With her husband on trial over hush-money payments – and desperate for cash – the ex-first lady isn’t worried about optics The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2024
I tried to become a local hero by rescuing a cat. I failed comprehensively I thought finding Karma – yes, that is the cat’s name – would make me beloved and cherished by my neighbourhood. Unfortunately, not so much The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024
Why are celebrities destroying multimillion dollar mansions? From Kanye West to Chris Pratt, the celebrity approach to housing is more out of touch than ever, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024
‘Miss AI’ is billed as a leap forward – but feels like a monumental step backwards AI models take every toxic gendered beauty norm and bundle them up into completely unrealistic package The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2024
An Israeli bomb destroyed 4,000 embryos at a Gaza IVF centre. Where is the outrage? The anti-abortion crowd who believe embryos are ‘extrauterine children’ have been weirdly silent about the strike The Guardian - US · Apr 20, 2024
Will the ‘cancel culture’ crowd speak up about the silencing of Asna Tabassum? Don’t hold your breath The University of Southern California canceled its valedictorian’s planned speech after pro-Palestinian posts. It’s no surprise The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2024
The media industry is dying – but I can still get paid to train AI to replace me According to an automated missive, I have the perfect set of skills to help write the first draft of AI history. It’s not a job for life, though The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
How did Kamala Harris go from being a rising star to a damp squib? The first female vice-president was supposed to be the future of the Democratic party – now she looks like ancient history The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
Trump’s latest claim? That he has moderate abortion views – but don’t be fooled Trump is walking a tricky tightrope trying to appeal to his evangelical base and moderate voters. His solution? A bunch of contradictory nonsense The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2024
What sets me apart in the US? I’m car-free by choice I get tons of incidental exercise, save money and don’t have to worry about parking. But other people look at me aghast, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024
Is Melania the Trump campaign’s secret weapon? She left the White House with the worst popularity rating for any first lady in history. But she could still be an asset for her husband, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024
The Guardian - US · Apr 6, 2024 What a surprise! Free speech absolutist Elon Musk doesn’t really love free speech The X owner is paying legal bills of people ‘unfairly treated’ over their posts while weaponizing the law to shut down his critics
The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024 You can get a lot of great products in the US – so why do the deodorants stink? Thankfully my mum is soon coming to visit me with a suitcase full of the best of Britain: chocolate, tea and savoury snacks, writes Arwa Mahdawi
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024 Why you probably look much older than you think A majority of people imagine they’re far fresher-faced than they actually are, writes Arwa Mahdawi. So should we be battling our internalised ageism and embracing the ravages of time?
The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2024 Trump selling Bibles may be desperation – but that shouldn’t cheer anyone up Despite mockery, Trump has sold trading cards, sneakers, cologne and perfume – and manages to get the last laugh
The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2024 ‘Wellness bro’ Andrew Huberman is accused of lying to women he dates. Does it matter to his millions of listeners? The Stanford neuroscientist is highly credentialed and endearingly earnest on his popular wellness podcast, but is now facing claims against his credibility
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024 Can Meghan become the next Gwyneth Paltrow? Only if her products are equally bizarre The Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle website will sell fancy goods at fancy prices. But is she really ready to compete with Goop’s vagina candles?
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024 There is a perfect time to shower – and it’s not when you think In the data-driven, optimisation-obsessed corner of the internet, everything has its optimal moment, and washing is no exception, writes Arwa Mahdawi
The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2024 As Gaza is destroyed, Israel is killing dozens of children in the West Bank A 12-year-old Palestinian boy was shot while lighting a firework. ‘Cases like these happen quite regularly, but no one’s hearing about them,’ according to the Israeli rights group B’Tselem
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024 Want to get rich quick? Business influencers have some new advice – and it’s terrible Wannabe business moguls suggest we should all outsource our work to countries where cheap labour is easily available. Sound familiar, asks Arwa Mahdawi
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024 My year of wellness is not going well – from accidental laxatives to heatstroke in a sauna The attempt to boost my immune system hasn’t had the desired effects. I have been half-naked in public, and misunderstood Taylor Swift’s advice with catastrophic results. But one change has worked, writes Arwa Mahdawi
The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2024 Are progressive politics the real reason why US lawmakers are spooked by Tiktok? Lawmakers say they’re on the warpath because TikTok’s owner is a national security threat. Some users think the app has become a hub for progressive activism