9 h. ago US woman living in the UK reveals what Americans REALLY think about Britons

Maxine, a US native currently living and working in North Yorkshire, took to TikTok to share what people in her home country really think of the British.

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30 h. ago ‘I don’t think my brain should have gone through that’: five young people on their experience of smartphones as teens

What do people who got – and one who didn’t get – internet-connected phones in their adolescence actually think about the impact they had on them?Debate and anxiety about teen and preteen access to smartphones and social media is raging. One paper has likened smartphones to a “parasite” on our brains, while another study suggests moderate use of social media does not have a harmful effect on young people. In the US more than 100,000 parents have joined an online pledge to delay giving children smartphones until at least the eighth grade and in Australia a ban on under-16s using social media will come into effect in December. Despite all this, OECD figures released in May show 70% of 10-year-olds and 98% of 15-year-olds have internet-connected smartphones.So is giving teenagers smartphones that big a deal? Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Starmer says welfare concessions are ‘common sense’ but dodges funding question – UK politics live

No 10 has offered significant concessions to the rebels amid fears over Tuesday’s voteNo 10 climbs down over welfare billStephen Kinnock, the care minister, was the government voice on the airwaves this morning. Here are the main points he made about the welfare bill U-turn.Kinnock rejected claims that the U-turn was a sign of weakness. When it was put to him on the Today programme that this move, coming after the U-turns on winter fuel payments and a national inquiry into grooming gangs, showed that if Keir Starmer was pushed, he would give in, Kinnock replied:I think if you talk to people out there in the country, they respond very positively to politicians listening, engaging, recognising that you don’t get everything right from day one every time, and making the adjustments and the changes that are needed.And this prime minister will always put the country first. He puts country before party, and he does the right thing for the country.He defended having a “staggered” approach t...

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34 h. ago 'I spend £400 a month fooling people into thinking I'm in my 30s – here's my real age'

Fashion influencer Nerys Middleton shares her tips on how to look and feel younger, while embracing the compliments that come with it

Economics

34 h. ago Brit who's travelled to over 50 European cities reveals the most underrated

The intrepid traveller has visited every country in the continent and previously revealed which country he thinks has the friendliest people. But where are Europe's most underrated city breaks?

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48 h. ago World's richest tennis player refuses stay at Wimbledon hotel: 'I don't think people realise!'

Jessica Pegula will be among the women aiming to win Wimbledon when the tournament starts next week but she won't be staying in the same place as some of her competition

Sport

50 h. ago Jack Draper refreshed after illness and relishing chance for deep run at Wimbledon

British No 1 ‘feeling so much better’ after tonsillitisDraper will be seeded No 4 this year at WimbledonJack Draper says he is feeling refreshed before Wimbledon after his bout of tonsillitis and he is determined to make Centre Court his own environment as he prepares for his first championships at the All England Club as one of the best players in the world.“I think the home support that I’m going to have and people right behind me is going to be amazing,” Draper said. “It’s going to be a privilege to play as the British No 1 and that’s what I’ve always wanted, I’ve wanted to make Centre Court of Wimbledon my environment, and I’m looking forward to hopefully starting that.” Continue reading...

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52 h. ago I know why JoJo Siwa felt pressured into calling herself a lesbian before dating Chris Hughes: FLORENCE SCORDOULIS

You may think that we've moved past prejudices based on people's sexuality. But, sadly, I've lost track of the number of biphobic comments I've heard over the years.

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3 d. ago You're washing your hair WRONG! Doctor reveals exactly how often you should be shampooing your locks

It's something that most people do at least once a week without thinking twice about it. But it turns out you've probably been washing your hair wrong this entire time.

Society

5 d. ago Why it’s good to admit when you’re wrong – and how to improve

Admitting to being wrong can be difficult. But ‘intellectual humility’ is a trainable trait that deepens relationshipsYou may be familiar with the feeling. Someone factchecks you mid-conversation or discredits your dishwasher-loading technique. Heat rises to your face; you might feel defensive, embarrassed or angry. Do you insist you’re right or can you accept the correction?Admitting to being wrong can be difficult and uncomfortable. But the ability to admit to incorrect ideas or beliefs – what psychologists call “intellectual humility” – is important. Research shows that people with higher intellectual humility think more critically, and are less biased and less prone to dogmatism. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago You're showering wrong! Scientist reveals why you should NEVER opt for cold water

While some people enjoy cold showers, others can think of nothing worse. Now, experts have revealed why you should never bathe in cold water, even during a heatwave.

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6 d. ago ‘Have you heard of this BDSM trend?’ What I learned recording thousands of hours of teens on their phones

When documentary-maker Lauren Greenfield immersed herself in the online and offline lives of 25 teenagers, she unearthed a world of sexually explicit images, rape culture, bullying and suicidal ideation. Adolescence, she says, has become like the wild westReactions to Lauren Greenfield’s documentary series Social Studies tend to fall into two categories. Young people think it is validating; adults think it’s a horror show. After all, the screen of a teenager’s smartphone is a shiny black hole to which access is rarely granted. “Our kids are right there,” as Greenfield puts it, “and yet we don’t really know what’s going on in their lives.”Her five-part series, which tracks the online and offline lives of a group of teenagers and young adults – the first generation of social media natives – is being tipped for an Emmy. Under the noses of their parents, she captures teenagers climbing out of bedroom windows to spend the night with boyfriends, posting sexually explicit images, tracking ...

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7 d. ago People put common car item in house to keep them cool in heatwave

A savvy Brit has shared their tried-and-tested method to keeping their house cooler using an item usually reserved for cars, and people can't believe they didn't think of it sooner

Society

7 d. ago ITV's Bradley Walsh shares health struggle 'people think I'm making up'

The Chase host's condition leaves him 'white as a sheet'

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8 d. ago Thousands gather at Stonehenge for summer solstice celebration

Combination of weekend timing and good weather could make this year’s event one of the busiest in yearsGlen Michael Herbert, a woodcarver known as Herbie to his friends, summed up the draw of the summer solstice beautifully.“It’s a spiritual thing that people of all faiths and none can embrace,” he said. “I think it’s about feeling the wheel of the year turning, enjoying the light, appreciating nature. Most of all, coming together.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago I lost weight and now people treat me better. How do I reconcile this? | Leading questions

It’s easy to resent being treated better because of how you look, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes. Try to notice who has treated you the same all alongRead more Leading questionsI am a woman who has been fat since I was about eight; I am now in my early 50s. I have been on Ozempic for almost two years. I have lost almost 50 kilos and can now do a whole lot of things that I wasn’t physically able to do before, which is great. But people treat me differently now. I had my work review and I am doing less but got feedback about how much more I am doing. I have been asked if I am looking to date, and even if I am thinking of having a child, both questions I never was asked when I was bigger. I didn’t think people treated me badly before, and still don’t, but now I am seeing that there is a difference. It is not comfortable for me. I am not at risk of putting the weight back on but how do I navigate the difference in how people are treating me?Eleanor says: A lot of people no...

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1 week ago I'm a city councillor and a nudist... people think it's strange but I don't see an issue

Julien Ferrat, city councilor of Mannheim and representative of local political party 'Die Mannheime' told MailOnline he is planning to visit the naturist village of Cap d'Agde in August.

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1 week ago ‘Hero’ India Air pilot ‘saved dozens of lives’ in brave final decision before horror crash

India Air pilot Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, 55, has been lauded for his quick-thinking actions which likely stopped dozens more people being killed when his Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed

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1 week ago Scared of shorts? Here are 53 perfect pairs for every occasion

Are boxers the new beach dress? Are bermudas really back? And is wearing shorts to the office ever OK? Here’s how to prepare yourself for the great unveilingHappy shorts season. Not happy for everyone, though, is it? It’s probably not a stretch to say that for many of us, wearing shorts is up there with getting into a swimsuit or showing your feet for the first time that year. A watershed moment of dread that, unlike most scary things – eating out alone, caring what other people think – only gets worse as you get older.But it’s also summer, and sometimes only shorts will do. Plus, this year, there really is something for every leg. Culottes are back, except they’re structured and called bermuda shorts – and you can even wear them to work. So are 1970s sports shorts, if your summer reference is more Ridgemont High. It’s not unseemly to wear boxer shorts, especially if you’re on the beach, just try them in seersucker – or if you prefer the freedom of a skirt, how about a skort? Hate a...

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2 w. ago Homeowners warned to avoid buying house with specific door number

One in five say they would not buy or rent a number 13 dwelling because they see it as unlucky while other people think the number could affect the resale value

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