88 m. ago Horror stories of a ‘feminised workplace’ mask the real crisis in male identity | Finn Mackay

Stereotypes that centre mens’ worth in their work are strangling sensible debate, and letting down women tooFinn Mackay is an academic and the author of Female Masculinities and the Gender WarsFirst it was mechanisation threatening our jobs, then AI and now this: the Great Feminisation is taking over the workplace. Well, that’s according to American journalist Helen Andrews, who popularised this thesis in a speech to the National Conservatism conference in Washington DC.The idea is that too many women in the workplace, and in positions of power, has led to the dominance of stereotypical feminine values, to the detriment of everyone. Girly things like conflict resolution rather than manly plain speaking, fussy HR departments, or a lack of healthy aggressive competition, have all created an imbalance in the workplace and in the world, suppressing stereotypical masculine values. Andrews fears for her sons and their future in the feminised world that she believes threatens us all.Finn M...

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3 h. ago One in four unconcerned by sexual deepfakes created without consent, survey finds

Senior UK police officer says AI is accelerating violence against women and girls and that technology companies are complicitOne in four people think there is nothing wrong with creating and sharing sexual deepfakes, or they feel neutral about it, even when the person depicted has not consented, according to a police-commissioned survey.The findings prompted a senior police officer to warn that the use of AI is accelerating an epidemic in violence against women and girls (VAWG), and that technology companies are complicit in this abuse. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Lionel Messi stars as Inter Miami create club history with dominant win

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3 h. ago Wish List will help creation of hub space for East Kilbride church

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3 h. ago Andy Burnham hails £300m green energy hub and the creation of 700 jobs

Plant will store power generated by wind power to boost the national grid

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5 h. ago England plot route to Ashes recovery as Mark Wood admits they were ‘hit hard in round one’

Nervous flyer considered driving from Perth to BrisbaneTourists yet to decide if Test players will play tour matchMark Wood has considered driving straight from Perth to Brisbane – a 2,500 mile (4,000 km) journey over four days – just to fill the extra time created by the chastening start to England’s much-hyped Ashes moonshot.The fast bowler was among a side left “shellshocked” by the galling batting collapse on the second day at Perth Stadium that allowed Australia to power to a one-nil series lead through Travis Head’s remarkable 69-ball century. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Sinister patterns in Epstein's emails DECODED: Secret confidants... guru

A deep analysis of Jeffrey Epstein's newly released emails has uncovered chilling patterns throughout, revealing the inner workings of the sexual predator.

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14 h. ago US and Ukraine promise ‘updated’ peace framework after criticism of pro

US-Ukraine statement comes hours after European countries propose their own alternative peace The US and Ukraine said they had created an “updated and refined peace framework” to end the war with Russia, hours after European countries proposed their own radical alternative that omitted some of the pro-Russia points made in an original US-backed document that was leaked last week.The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, emerged from a meeting in Switzerland late on Sunday with a Ukrainian delegation led by Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, saying he was “very optimistic” about the progress of the talks. A joint statement between the two countries said that any eventual deal would “fully uphold” Ukraine’s sovereignty. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Lily Phillips is bisexual and wants to settle down with a woman, adult star reveals

Lily Phillips is known for her outrageous online stunts, but the content creator has rarely spoken about her dating life - until now, as she candidly opens up about being bisexual

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17 h. ago Lily Phillips opens up on bisexuality as she reveals she'll settle down with a woman

Content creator Lily Phillips has opened up about being bisexual, revealing that she's more inclined to settle down with a woman as they 'understand' one another on a deeper level

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18 h. ago BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row

Planned overhaul of editorial guidelines committee would dilute influence of Tory board appointment Robbie GibbThe BBC is planning to overhaul the way it investigates editorial concerns, in a move that will dilute the influence of a Conservative figure accused of trying to sway its political impartiality.A new deputy director general post is also expected to be created to aid Tim Davie’s successor as director general, after concerns that the task of overseeing the corporation has become too big for one person. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Four in 10 Brits prefer festive 'picky bits' to Christmas lunch

Christmas dinner is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the festive season. But four in 10 Brits prefer 'picky bits' to the full meal - with baked cheese the nation's favourite - according to a survey.

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22 h. ago Seven out of 10 Tories believe Conservative party will prop up a Farage government

With polling suggesting the Tories are facing a wipeout, a survey of Conservative Party members by ConHome reveals that they support the idea of a deal with Reform UK

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23 h. ago How to make the perfect butter paneer – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

Which versions of this much-loved and widely adapted rich vegetarian curry will be distilled into the perfect take?This luxuriantly rich, vegetarian curry – a cousin of butter chicken, which is thought to have been created in the postwar kitchens of Delhi’s Moti Mahal, though by whom is the subject of hot dispute – is, according to chef Vivek Singh, “the most famous and widely interpreted dish in India”. His fellow chef Sanjeev Kapoor describes it as “one of the bestselling dishes in restaurants” there, but here in the UK, though it’s no doubt widely enjoyed, it seems to fly somewhat under the radar on menus, where even the chicken original plays second fiddle to our beloved chicken tikka masala.If you haven’t yet fallen for the crowdpleasing charms of fresh cheese in a mild tomato sauce, consider this a strong suggestion to give it a whirl. Paneer makhni (makhni being the Hindi word for butter, hence also dal makhni), tastes incredibly fancy, but it’s relatively simple and quick to...

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25 h. ago This is how we do it: ‘I’ll have to tell my wife what’s going on soon’

Robert, who is in a sexless marriage, has become besotted with Rita – and their sexual chemistry is incredible. But how long can they go on like this?How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyWhat makes the sex incredible is our chemistry, and the complete lack of judgment and pressure Continue reading...

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28 h. ago How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality

Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decadeIn the next few years, spades could be in the ground for a city made of wood, in the middle of the largest new nature reserve created in England in decades, with four-bedroom homes on sale for £350,000.It sounds too good to be true, but a cross-party coalition of campaigners is trying to make a “forest city” to house a million people a reality, with construction commencing by the end of this parliament. It would be the first such project in England since the purpose-built new town of Milton Keynes in the 1960s. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance

Mexican artistic director Jorge Díaz has created a unique stage adaptation of the Maya myth Popol Vuh

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30 h. ago 'My job is to create a silent narrative': Paul Tazewell reveals the costume secrets of Wicked: For Good

The Oscar-winning designer divulges how he worked with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for the grand finale — plus the truth between that grey cardigan

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30 h. ago Bill Murray terrified Wes Anderson and terrorised Jason Schwartzman – then became their closest collaborator

The 1998 film ‘Rushmore’ marked the beginning of Murray’s longstanding creative partnership with Hollywood’s most impeccably dressed auteur – one forged in unease and volatility, writes Clarisse Loughrey

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39 h. ago Starmer says Andrew should give evidence in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

Prime minister says in principle anyone with knowledge of child sexual offence cases should disclose what they knowKeir Starmer has increased the pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to cooperate with a congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, saying those who are caught up in child sexual offence cases should disclose any information they have.Asked whether Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles last month, should respond to the US House oversight committee, the prime minister said those with “relevant information” should share it. The former prince had a long friendship with Epstein and is alleged to have sexually assaulted one of his victims, Virginia Giuffre – allegations he denies. Continue reading...

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