58 h. ago Paradise Logic by Sophie Kemp review – wild, absurd and wickedly funny

This outrageous skewering of the modern dating landscape confronts toxic masculinity and the contradictions of female desireNearly every page in Sophie Kemp’s debut is smart, jarring and wickedly funny. Set in Brooklyn in 2019, this wild, absurdist take on the millennial novel tracks the adventures of Reality Kahn, a 23-year-old waterslide commercial actor and zine-maker who determines to become “the greatest girlfriend of all time”, after her drug-dealing sex partner, Emil, casually suggests that she gets herself a man. Prior to that point, Reality had just been living her life, no strings attached. “Would having a special guy around really make me happier? Was this the life purpose I was looking for?” A boyfriend, she decides, might “add colour to my life as well as provide intrigue”. And, New York City being “a place where nefarious individuals got ideas”, he could also protect her from “getting raped so much”.Reality’s quest kicks off with a hunt for “intel”. Where do ...

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67 h. ago Shane Warne's daughter Brooke gives Elizabeth Hurley her seal of approval after debuting shock new romance with Billy Ray Cyrus

Shane Warne's eldest child Brooke appears to have given Elizabeth Hurley's new romance with Billy Ray Cyrus her seal of approval.

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3 d. ago Revealed: The number of times you should have sex every week to beat depression

A new report by researchers at Shantou University Medical College, China, reveals how many times per week people should be having sex for maximum mental health benefits.

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4 d. ago How Elizabeth Hurley believes she can 'save' troubled Billy Ray Cyrus, fix his relationship with daughter Miley and introduce him to a wholesome lifestyle

While the actress, 59, and singer, 63, are not an obvious match, Elizabeth has a history of dating troubled men, including Hugh Grant and the late cricketer Shane Warne.

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6 d. ago Sex, drugs and potting balls: The wildest snooker hellraisers to grace The Crucible

With the World Championship starting on Saturday at The Crucible, there's no better time to look back on some of snooker's wildest characters.

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9 d. ago Shane Warne's son Jackson reveals the hardest thing about losing weight as he shows off his dramatic 15kg transformation

Jackson Warne has revealed his biggest hurdle to getting fit as he showed off his dramatic weight loss transformation.

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2 w. ago Diddy’s lawyers want potential jurors to face questions on sex, drugs and violence

Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs want a judge to let prospective jurors at his upcoming sex trafficking trial be questioned about sex, drugs and violence

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2 w. ago Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want jurors at trial questioned about sex, drugs and violence

Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs want a judge to let prospective jurors at his upcoming sex trafficking trial be questioned about sex, drugs and violence

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2 w. ago James Anderson ‘overwhelmed’ by reaction after being awarded knighthood

The former England bowler retired from the Test arena in July after claiming 704 wickets.

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2 w. ago Donald Trump health report due following past controversies over medical transparency

There have previously been claims that Trump dictated a previous glowing medical letter and reports of recent significant weight loss.

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2 w. ago "I know exactly what happened": Alleged victim in Rochdale sex abuse trial denies drink and drugs affected her memory

Girl A was giving evidence at the trial for a second time

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2 w. ago Vehicles given to benefit claimants under Mobility scheme are linked to drug and sex crimes, figures reveal

Several police forces said they had collectively impounded more than 500 vehicles after they were involved in everything from drug dealing to illegal sex.

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2 w. ago Missed and delayed medication putting A&E patients at risk, new report reveals

68 per cent of prescription doses were not administered within 30 minutes of the expected time, the study found

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2 w. ago Palestinian teen ‘likely starved to death in Israeli prison,’ medical report says

Israeli doctor who saw Walid Ahmad’s autopsy said starvation was likely cause of death

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2 w. ago Palestinian teenager who died in Israeli prison showed signs of starvation, medical report says

Starvation was likely the leading cause of death for a Palestinian teenager who died in an Israeli prison, according to an Israeli doctor who observed the autopsy

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2 w. ago Unseen CCTV shows the last desperate race to save Shane Warne: Photo shows friend and paramedics rushing to Thailand holiday room of tragic cricket star as he died aged 52

EXCLUSIVE: This harrowing unpublished image shows the desperate race to save tragic cricket legend Shane Warne by paramedics and his friends.

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3 w. ago Russell Brand Denies Rape Charges: ‘I Was a Drug and Sex Addict’ but ‘I Never Was a Rapist’

Russell Brand Denies Rape Charges: ‘I Was a Drug and Sex Addict’ but ‘I Never Was a Rapist’  Variety

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3 w. ago Tycoon's wife facing sex and drugs allegations settles 'whistleblower' housekeeper dispute

A housekeeper has settled her claim against her wealthy former employers, after alleging she was forced out for whistleblowing about child safety

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3 w. ago Lucy Letby medical experts publish bombshell report claiming nurse killed NO babies

The 14-strong panel concluded that no criminal offences had been committed by Lucy Letby at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016 and instead provided alternative causes of deterioration

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3 w. ago Billionaire's wife facing sex and drugs allegations settles 'whistleblower' housekeeper dispute

A housekeeper has settled her claim against her wealthy former employers, after alleging she was forced out for whistleblowing about child safety

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