18 h. ago Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen time

As screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past

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23 h. ago Teyana Taylor's remarkable rise from reality TV as she's tipped for Oscar glory despite just 20 minutes of screen time in One Battle After Another

It has been proven that having only 20 minutes of screen time in a movie can not just get you nominated for an award, but receive one.

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64 h. ago Razor’s All Blacks lacked sharp edge but sacking Robertson does not guarantee revival | Robert Kitson

There is still time before 2027 World Cup to rescue the drooping silver fern but rebuilding an international team is hard and New Zealand’s aura has fadedAs a keen surfer Scott Robertson is well aware how abruptly situations can change. One minute you are riding the perfect wave, the next you’re being dumped from a great height and having your world tipped upside down. Which is essentially how “Razor” will now be feeling after being ousted as All Blacks head coach barely two years into his tenure.On the surface he was everything New Zealand rugby could have wished for. The serial domestic winner who had guided the Crusaders to seven successive Super Rugby titles, the empathetic everyman with the break-dancing skills to match. If anyone could connect with younger generations and encourage everyone to fall in love with the ABs again, surely he was da man? Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'Classic' war film with two huge Hollywood legends on BBC tonight

Fans have praised this 'top notch' war film for being ahead of its time with its action sequences and on-screen performances with Hollywood stars Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood

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4 d. ago Warning issued over excessive screen time as toddlers show delayed vocabulary

New research warns children born in 2020s spending double the recommended time on screens

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4 d. ago Keir Starmer tells MPs he is open to social media ban for young people

PM says he is alarmed at reports about children’s screen time and has shifted position on Australian-style policyUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has told MPs he is open to the idea of an Australian-style ban on social media for young people after becoming concerned about the amount of time children and teenagers are spending on their phones.The prime minister told Labour MPs on Monday evening he had become alarmed at reports about five-year-olds spending hours in front of screens each day, as well as increasingly worried about the damage social media is doing to under-16s. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The 5 things too much screen time is doing to your child’s brain

Screen time for young people can have a number of cognitive effects

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4 d. ago Children born in 2020s spending double the recommended time on screens, study warns

Researchers say toddlers who spend more time watching screens score lower on vocabulary tests

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5 d. ago 5 things too much screen time is doing to your child’s brain

Excessive screen time can have a number of cognitive effects.

Politics

5 d. ago Ronald Araújo returns from mental health break to see Barça over Super Cup line | Sid Lowe

For Barcelona’s Uruguayan defender, the 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Super Cup wasn’t just about the titleNot many people saw the exact moment Ronald Araújo lifted the Super Cup to the sky and a weight from his mind but the men that matter most did: they were right there, standing by him. They had welcomed him back, 47 days later and in a final, lifted him up towards the light, and handed him the captain’s armband. Now, after they had beaten Real Madrid 3-2 together, they handed him the captain’s responsibility and a captain’s honour, inviting him to raise the trophy for all of them. Which was when someone walked in front of the camera, went whoops and walked back again.By the time the shadow left the screen, Araújo was holding with the cup over his head, teammates roaring around him, and the Real Madrid players who stayed to watch had turned down the tunnel. They had been close to trading places. In a final of sudden storms – three clear chances and a goal in 2min 54sec afte...

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5 d. ago Parents warned that screen time damages toddlers’ ability to speak

The first-ever state guidance will be published in April

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6 d. ago Parents to be given state guidance on screen time for children amid development fears

The first-ever state guidance will be published in April

Society

6 d. ago How to dress for work without spending a fortune – or sacrificing personal style

Also: advice to reduce screen time, how to maximize your toaster oven, the best gloves and at-home fitness staples This piece was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to itEach week we cut through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations on how to live better – from what is worth buying to the tools, habits and ideas that actually last.At this time last year, I was a full-time student, throwing on the requisite leggings and an oversized sweatshirt for evening classes and late-night library sessions. This year, I’ve joined countless others in office life, zipping in and out of conference rooms and hopping on video calls for interviews and meetings. I love any excuse to shop, but many office-friendly pieces, including pricey blazers and crisp button-downs, are far outside my price range.The 27 best fashion gifts in the US – curated by our favorite stylists and creatorsEight winter clothing esse...

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7 d. ago My screen time is 37 minutes per day. Here’s how yours can be too

Forget a dumbphone or ‘friction-maxxing’. The secret to breaking up with your phone is simple

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7 d. ago ‘Make schools screen free again’: The bipartisan push to digitally detox American students

Educators and state legislators across the nation are pushing to banish smartphones from the classroom as evidence mounts that compulsive tech use is harming young people, reports Io Dodds

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7 d. ago Amy Schumer shares parenting rules for raising young son Gene

Actor and comedian Amy Schumer has revealed she never lets her son play with her phone or watch YouTube, as she joined Oprah Winfrey to discuss the importance of limiting children’s screen time.

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9 d. ago Manchester United fan group seeks to oust ‘incompetent clown’ Jim Ratcliffe

The 1958 says club has become a ‘laughing stock’Protest planned at Old Trafford in early FebruaryManchester United supporters group The 1958 has called for a vote of no confidence in the club’s ownership model, calling Sir Jim Ratcliffe “an incompetent clown”. The organisation will also hold a protest at the home match against Fulham on 1 February to make their voices heard at Old Trafford.The group wants the removal of the Glazer family and Ratcliffe from the club. Concerns were also expressed in relation to the work of the chief executive, Omar Berrada, and the director of football, Jason Wilcox, in the aftermath of Ruben Amorim’s sacking, which will lead to an interim replacement. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Corriedale's Ken Barlow and Eric Pollard scene given 'every single second' in emotional admission

Soap legends Ken Barlow and Eric Pollard as they graced the screen together for the very first time in the ITV soap special

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1 week ago My mental health was suffering because I was using my phone for EIGHT HOURS a day... this simple hack transformed my life

A woman who was glued to her phone for eight hours a day has revealed the simple hack that helped her drastically cut down her screen time.

Technology

1 week ago iPhone users find way to calculate yearly screen time total and it's worrying

A woman was floored after checking the total amount of time she's spent on her phone throughout 2025, with other smartphone and iPhone users now fearful of checking their own totals

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