Inside the bitter battle for Hampstead Ladies Pond The row over whether trans women should be allowed at this female-only bathing spot is boiling. Katie Glass takes a dip with the pond’s swimmers Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025
TribCast: Sid Miller’s THC entanglements In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Texas Tribune reporter Kate McGee about her recent investigative reporting in to Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and his staff. The Texas Tribune · Sep 2, 2025
How Gabrielle Creevy went from working at her local gym to starring in The Guest With a BAFTA and a role in Black Doves under her belt, the Welsh actor is a force to be reckoned with Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025
3 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from August 2025 August's edition of the Blu-ray Bounty ranges from Blockbuster to Indie, with a making-of documentary on Apocalypse Now thrown in for good measure. TechRadar · Aug 30, 2025
TribCast: How will Texas protect its campers from future floods? In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune climate reporter Emily Foxhall about the emotional pleas Camp Mystic parents made to state lawmakers and analyze the proposed new laws in response to the Kerrville floods. The Texas Tribune · Aug 26, 2025
TribCast: Will 13 Democrats be expelled from the Texas House? In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor ask University of Houston law professor David Froomkin to help them break down the legal cases seeking to remove 13 Democrats from the Texas House. The Texas Tribune · Aug 12, 2025
TribCast: How long can Texas Democrats hold out? In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, about her and her colleagues’ decision to flee the state, the potential financial and criminal penalties and her opposition to the state’s proposed new congressional map. The Texas Tribune · Aug 5, 2025
From Chaos to Cuddles: How Woodemon Makes Parenting Feel Like Magic As a dad of three—Eleanor (5), Theodore (3), and baby Lila (8 months)—my days are a whirlwind of spilled Cheerios, dinosaur battles, and the endless quest to find toys that don’t end up in the “junk drawer” by noon inkl · Aug 5, 2025
I love dance so much. How do I decide if I want it as a career or just a hobby? This type of work is a gamble, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. It might help to consider what kind of life you’d like to avoid The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2025
TribCast: Do Texas Democrats have any hope in 2026? In part one of our two-part look at the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder. The Texas Tribune · Jul 22, 2025
TribCast: Floods in the Texas Hill Country In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor are joined by meteorologist Matt Lanza to discuss the deadly Texas floods. How did they happen? Could people have been better warned? And what can keep this region safe in the future? The Texas Tribune · Jul 8, 2025
TribCast: Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott are getting what they want this legislative session In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk with politics reporter Jasper Scherer about education funding, a THC ban and the success of conservative priorities this year. The Texas Tribune · May 27, 2025
6 Girl Names Associated with High Intelligence The names we choose for our children often carry layers of meaning, reflecting our hopes, cultural heritage, or simply sounds we find beautiful. Interestingly, certain names also come with perceived associations, and one common, if informal, connection is with intelligence. While a name itself doesn’t bestow intellect, some names resonate… Budget and the Bees · May 27, 2025
Netflix has racked up 15 No. 1 movies in 2025 so far — here’s the 3 worth watching Netflix has notched more than half a dozen No. 1 movies in 2025 to date, and I'm picking out the ones that deserve to be in your watchlist now. Tom’s Guide · May 24, 2025
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 Scarlett Johansson debuts as a director in Cannes with a comic tale of grief and empathy In an interview, Scarlett Johansson says there's “a lack of empathy in the zeitgeist.”
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2025 I’ve realised I am too contrarian. How can I change this? There’s a gap between what you want to do and what you do, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes. Thinking about how it affects others might help
The Texas Tribune · Apr 29, 2025 TribCast: Inside the lottery scandals roiling Texas In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune reporter Ayden Runnels about lottery couriers and whether a $95 million prize winner was legitimate.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025 You be the judge: should my housemate chip in with mowing the lawn? Eleanor wants to enjoy a garden that isn’t overgrown. Raheem argues it’s the landlord’s responsibility to maintain it. You decide whose argument doesn’t cut it
The Texas Tribune · Apr 22, 2025 TribCast: Get out the popcorn, it’s Paxton vs. Cornyn The gang welcomes back an old friend, Patrick Svitek, to preview Texas’ biggest political throwdown in years.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 15, 2025 Can Texas retain and train more teachers? In this week’s episode of the TribCast, Matthew and Eleanor ask the question: Are Texas teachers OK?
The Texas Tribune · Apr 8, 2025 TribCast: Covering Texas’ new abortion fights TribCast digs into clarifying bills, crackdowns on pills, lawsuits, arrests and everything else abortion-related.
The Fashion Central · Apr 7, 2025 Mum Who Thought She’d Be “Fat Forever” Drops Nearly 6st After Bikini Panic Before Tenerife Holiday Eleanor Brown, a 23-year-old mum-of-three from West Yorkshire, never thought she’d escape the cycle she was stuck in.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2025 How do I navigate the fear and anger of this political moment? The most pressing issue we face is not how to manage our feelings, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, but how to show up in ways that are important to us
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025 Strangers mock my moves. How can I regain confidence on the dancefloor? Dancing in the dark can restore a sense of fun in your body without anyone watching, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. You’re never too awkward or sober to start
Inverse · Feb 9, 2025 15 Years Ago, One of the Best Shooter RPGs Defied All Expectations Bioshock 2 managed to take a corporate edict and turned it into a thoughtful follow-up that should be remembered as a gold standard gaming sequels.