BIZARRE: 11 - You Need To See This

For some US residents, it is now impossible to get home insurance - and all because of the climate crisis

The rising incidence of wildfires means many Californians can no longer insure their property. It’s a sign of what’s ahead for the whole housing market, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023

Will AI free us from drudgery – or leave us jobless and hungry?

Artificial intelligence promises more leisure and creativity for workers. But at the same time, corporations are clamping down on unions and making plans to replace their expensive human employees, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023

A US company is trying to trademark the shape of its lettuce – but this is just the tip of the iceberg

From Rebekah Vardy trademarking ‘Wagatha Christie’ to Drake’s ‘God’s Plan’, we live in a world where absolutely anything can be monetised, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

How does the coronation look from the US? Like the final straw for Brand Britain

Stateside obsession with the Windsors appears to have peaked with Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview. Now there is little but apathy towards King Charles, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023

What’s that going up in flames? Why, it’s Elon Musk’s reputation

Just as SpaceX’s Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly this month, Musk is a mess, too, thanks to Twitter’s blue ticks, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

Cardi B is right. It is time to leave the butt implant era behind

Brazilian butt lifts have the highest mortality rate of any cosmetic procedure – and now surgeons are profiting, once again, from their removal, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023

Succession isn’t bad – but it is overrated

From the profanity to the shaky cinematography, I have finally had my fill of the hit drama. I’ll say this for the makers though, they do know when to stop, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

How can you comfort a sad, scared billionaire? Call them a ‘person of wealth’

The filthy rich are fighting back against wealthism. They are assisted by media allies, who urge more neutral language to describe their gold-plated plight, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2023

Morning Mail: Vaping ‘health emergency’, World Athletics trans ban, TikTok grilled in Washington

Health professionals call for ban on vape imports; Liberal leader under pressure to reveal stance on referendum; Chinese app boss grilled by US Congress

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023

First Thing: situation at Zaporizhzhia plant ‘perilous’, UN warns

Nuclear plant relies on single backup power line; EU leaders to discuss Ukraine’s armament needs; plus, 10 writers face their fiercest food fears

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023