Why has abortion faded from America’s national conversation? The US has already grown used to the horror caused by abortion bans. And Republicans have sought to quash the stories The Guardian - US · Sep 28
Play School is back – and with it the promise of TV I’m actually happy for my toddler to watch Thank goodness for this antidote to today’s frantic shows that aim to grab our kids’ attentions the same way our phones grab ours, says author Natalie Morris The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Is your kid off to a sleepover? Don’t forget the secret codeword Sometimes a child needs to say ‘I’m having a horrible time!’ without everyone around them realising, writes Polly Hudson. Ukulele! The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Job interviews are a weird business – but what’s the alternative? Given the biased nature of the interview process, the recent kerfuffle about taking iced coffee in with you may be the least of our worries, writes Emma Beddington The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
AI leaders have known about the extinction threat for decades Scientists and entrepreneurs knew the dangers of AI a quarter-century ago. But animated by curiosity and profit, they went ahead anyway The Guardian - US · Sep 28
The hill I will die on: No music, quiz nights or bustling saloon bar – pubs should have no atmosphere Ambiance: who wants it and why do so many pubs contrive to create it? The deader the pub the better, in my view, says comedian Mauren Younger The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
I’ve been unemployed for four years. But I do have an important job – to act as a warning to others When I think of the future, I imagine being in the same precarious position I’m in now, but fatter, wrinklier and even more fed up with my old, cold share house The Guardian - AU · Sep 28
Switzerland’s love of referendums helps us keep the far right at bay Brexit gave direct democracy a bad name. But the Swiss approach could be what Europe needs now, says Guardian Europe contributor Joseph de Weck The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
The Guardian view on Thames Water: Andy Burnham should nationalise this failed monopoly Editorial: Bill payers should not fund another rescue for financiers of the water industry. Public ownership can end the cycle of extraction and failure The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
The Guardian view on Manchester City: a strange kind of glory Editorial: If a guilty verdict on multiple counts of financial misreporting is upheld against the club, its achievements in the modern era will be forever tainted The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
When a celebrity dies, it can feel like losing a loved one. Why do we get so invested in parasocial relationships? These one-sided connections with famous people are a normal part of modern life. But sometimes they can lead to emotional distress The Guardian - AU · Sep 27
Don’t let Russian aggression distract us from backing Ukraine to the hilt THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: European allies must stay the course and support Kyiv through the winter in the face of threats about Moscow’s capacity to deploy military hardware across the continent The Independent UK · Sep 27
What’s funny, what’s offensive? And are Mitchell and Webb comedy villains now? The deletion of 11 old sketches from BBC’s iPlayer has angered culture warriors and raises questions about how society has changed, says the Guardian’s comedy critic Brian Logan The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
My holiday was full of tantrums and hangry meltdowns. And it wasn’t the kids who were to blame For 20 years I have made sure everyone gets where they need to be, with the least possible drama. Now suddenly I’m the one who needs looking after, writes Emma Beddington The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 Labour is nostalgic for two-party politics. That cosy, simple time is over – let it go Our fragmented political model will endure for the foreseeable future – and Reform will benefit from it until Burnham learns that cooperation is key, says Guardian columnist John Harris
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 Tony Blair would like Andy Burnham to take his advice on rejoining the EU. Should he? The former PM has been consulted by many who came after him – but Burnham might want to shake his New Labour past once and for all, says former Labour party adviser Tom Baldwin
The Guardian - US · Sep 27 I spent a full hour watching Trump TV. It’s a digital pathway to hell The streaming channel was full of the president’s vanity and myopia. It was also deeply, deeply dull
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 My Instagram reels addiction has ruined my ability to have a conversation. But can I get it back? As a journalist, I’m endlessly curious about people – or I was until short-form video made real-life interactions feel like a drag, says freelance editor and writer Hannah Ewens
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 I have seen with pride how British overseas aid saves children’s lives. That is why I say cuts should be reversed I understand the pressure on the public purse, but I have also seen the effect of our spending on the ground, says actor and Unicef UK ambassador David Harewood
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 I’ve made a new friend. But dare I show her the real me? We hit it off, agreed to meet and suddenly we’re bosom buddies. But oh, the stress of always putting myself in the best possible light, writes Polly Hudson
The Guardian - US · Sep 26 Kamala Harris is belatedly courting progressives. Is it too little, too late? As she mulls another presidential run, the former VP is building bridges with progressive and Arab American leaders
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26 Amazon’s Ring wants to replace local WhatsApp groups. It’s a recipe for curtain-twitching disaster Do we really want a slick digital message board overseen by Amazon? It’s the neighbourhood nonsense we treasure, says writer Imogen West-Knights
Newslaundry · Sep 26 From granite pioneer to POCSO accused: The unravelling of mining baron R Veeramani “R Veeramani is senior-most exporter of granite in India, he is having offices in 86 countries… he’s a top-most businessman… one of the finest gentlemen supporting this movement (sic).”
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26 In his final UN speech, Macron may have given other leaders a valuable parting gift: the guts to stand up to Trump The French president’s resolve seems to have rubbed off on the leaders of other ‘middle powers’, says Steve Bloomfield, the former international editor of the Observer
Evening Standard · Sep 26 OPINION - I fled London for peace but found my inner slob — now I’m back, smarter and calmer “Ok, but I’m not going to everybody’s bloody birthday and everybody’s bloody brunch,” I huffed, my begrudging condition on agreeing to move back to London after five years in the wilds of rural Somerset. “And it’s only for a year, while we figure out our next move.”