Why I regret using 23andMe: I gave up my DNA just to find out I’m British

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I set up my own indie label. From Brexit’s brutality to the joy of DIY music, here’s what I learned

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World - The Guardian - November 2

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World - The Guardian - November 20

Rufus Wainwright: ‘I had a great party trick, but it once blew up in my face’

The singer-songwriter on his most memorable fan, his love of Chappell Roan, and his close friend and nemesis Jake Shears. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email If you could have a ...

World - The Guardian - November 23

My father voted for Romania’s ultra-nationalist. I am beginning to understand why | Andrei Popoviciu

We need to hear out family and friends who feel mainstream parties have let them down. This was a cry for help. Last Sunday, my country was jolted awake by a collective shock. For days, we’ve been ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Why the US gave Trump a second term

Millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance - our North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why.

Duckworth on Hegseth speaking out against women in combat: ‘Where do you think I lost my legs?’

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) criticized President-elect Trump’s nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary, after he called for women to not serve in combat roles. “Where do you ...

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Stephen Jones on trade for Trey Lance: I don't regret that at all

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said after Monday night's loss to the Texans that he doesn't have a desire to see Trey Lance before the end of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 23

My friend has embraced conspiracy theories and I’m fed up with it | Ask Philippa

Think of him like a car in a skid, you want to take the steering wheel and switch direction, but the car has too much momentum and it will carry on the same path. The question I’ve had a good ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

I’m Out of Shape. Will an AI Trainer Improve My Fitness?

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Tech - Wired - November 14

I spent hours trying to persuade US voters to choose Harris not Trump. I know why she lost | Oliver Hall

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World - The Guardian - November 9

I Ran Operation Warp Speed. I’m Concerned About Bird Flu.

Avian influenza might mutate to enable human-to-human transmission.

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Are you tired all the time? Me too – but I think I’ve worked out why

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World - The Guardian - November 18

I Believe in Miracles. Just Not All of Them.

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'I deserve to be a mum just as much as anyone'

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“Am I trading off my candidate’s loss? Does that make me a turncoat?”

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

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