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Today · 11 min
Should film-makers be using AI?
Director Danny Boyle was booed at film festivals for using AI in an upcoming film
Friday · 8 min
The downfall of Russell Brand
Comedian, actor, YouTuber, religious influencer… now convicted rapist
Thursday · 8 min
Is ‘ferritin face’ a real thing?
And what are the signs your iron is low?
Wednesday · 13 min
Midterm elections: How the Democrats beat President Trump’s Republicans
There were historic wins in Texas, Kansas and Georgia
Tuesday · 11 min
The ghost jobs haunting your job hunt
Some employers create job ads with no intent to hire
November 2 · 12 min
Why is the new Call of Duty game getting backlash?
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, uses footage of the Itaewon crowd crush
October 30 · 9 min
Hyrox could become an Olympic sport
From poo-gate to the Olympics?
October 29 · 11 min
Would you use an 'Etsy witch'?
How witchcraft has been commercialised online
October 28 · 9 min
Why Kylian Mbappe has been cancelled in China
He’s been dropped by Chinese brands after referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator.
October 27 · 13 min
What Bukangi the shark in South Korea tells us about climate change
She’s given a boost to Busan’s tourism
October 26 · 8 min
How student protesters won against Serbia's Vučić
The Student List-Students Win aren’t politicians, but the movement won the snap election
October 23 · 10 min
Five ways El Niño is affecting weather around the world
Typhoons, droughts, wildfires and more
October 22 · 8 min
Hangxiety: Why some people experience anxiety after drinking alcohol
Scientists have confirmed that your friends do not hate you after your night out
October 21 · 9 min
How have the protests in France changed?
There was looting and violence over the weekend across the country
October 20 · 10 min
Why polyester is in its flop era
Should we be worried about its effect on our health - and the environment?
October 19 · 13 min
Why the word ‘vagina’ is getting blocked on social media
Vag1na, corn, shmex: The fight to save ‘seggs’ education
October 16 · 9 min
How flamingos in Albania sparked massive protests
Plans to build a luxury tourist resort near a flamingo reserve led to protests
October 15 · 13 min
Can airport scanners see you naked?
And everything else you’ve wanted to know about them
October 14 · 12 min
How fires in Indonesia are impacting Singapore’s air
...and other countries in South East Asia
October 13 · 8 min
Would you do an ‘influencer degree’?
Or do you think it’s something you can learn on social media?

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