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Solo travel is booming and changing the entire industry
Solo travel was once the domain of rugged adventurers or travelling salespeople. Now, it seems, there's a little bit of lone wolf in many of us. Booking website Skyscanner has noticed it. Between June 2024 and May 2025 hotel-for-one searches on its…
I'm approaching 40 with no real retirement plan. My wife and I have accepted that I'll just keep working.
I turn 40 in a few months. Every year around my birthday, my wife and I have the same conversation. We make coffee, the kids disappear into a screen for an hour, and we pull up the numbers. Between our day jobs and my freelance writing side hustle…
Tie-neck blouses are the chic way to look stylish this autumn - Primark's £14 top nails the look
If there's one thing we love about the cooler seasons, it's that we can really start getting creative with our wardrobes. No longer is it warm enough for (this summer's staple, at least) shorts and a T-shirt, which, after months of humid heatwaves…
Ben Stokes faces England clearance row over possible overseas franchise deals
Ben Stokes is on course for another clash with the England and Wales Cricket Board because the governing body is unlikely to grant him permission to play in overseas franchise competitions next summer. The former England captain is understood to…
Xbox 'Streamlining' Is 'Great to See,' Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has spoken about the state of Xbox following layoffs that affected thousands of workers, saying that the 'streamlining' at the company is 'great to see.' The tech executive opened up about how the business' gaming branch…
Trump is right about left-wing bias - but he shouldn't rewrite history
In March 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at what his administration described as an increasingly anti-American presentation of the nation's history. The order directed federal museums and historical sites to emphasize…
'Fan art helps me escape my habits' - Recreating Distant Lands: Obsidian allowed this artist to explore colours, lighting and subjects beyond his usual repertoire
The freelance illustrator Marc Magliari works in animation and video games, but he says the way he works with colour and light is most inspired by medieval art, 1970s posters and German expressionist movies. This informs his work in colour…
BBC TV licence fee change update as Lisa Nandy responds to 'finished' claims
The Culture Secretary has offered a significant update on the future of the BBC TV licence, following questions over whether it was 'finished'. There are currently 23.3 million TV licences active across the UK, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of…
How to Watch the Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys Rio Game Live for (Almost) Free
Football is a deeply American sport, but it has been building a presence in other countries for years. The NFL International Series has taken this sport overseas every year since 2007. This weekend, we'll see the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys…
New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Livestream: How to Watch This NFL Game for Free
How to watch for free: The Patriots vs. Jaguars game will stream for free on 7Plus. You can use a VPN like ExpressVPN, our pick for location spoofing, to connect to a server in Australia and catch the match live for free. In the US, you may be able…
In 'California Inside Out,' Obi Kaufmann calls for nature to speak up
Author and activist Obi Kaufmann kicks off his latest book with a shocking proclamation. He suggests, in his opening line, that, for a myriad of reasons, California does not really exist. It's a bold gambit from a figure who has become deeply…
They Never Apologized' - Melissa Barrera Would Return to Scream, but Only if the Franchise Rights Leave Spyglass
Actress Melissa Barrera said she is open to returning to Scream, but don't expect to see her reprise her role as Sam Carpenter as long as Spyglass Media has the rights. The Scream 5 and Scream 6 star opened up about what it would take to bring her…
We left the U.S. for Spain and bought a house for $72,000-'It was one of the biggest leaps of faith we'd ever taken
Last year, my wife Luci and I made a decision that a lot of people in our life thought might be too risky. I was working in marketing for a large American corporation and Luci worked in the mental health field. We lived with our daughter, now 7…
Reid Detmers' breakout campaign has been a bright spot amid Angels' lackluster season
Los Angeles Angels left-handed starter Reid Detmers ended his breakout campaign on a high note by recording six scoreless innings against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. He only surrendered two hits and struck out seven in the team's 7-5 victory…
BBC Licence fee update today as Lisa Nandy confirms one option 'ruled out'
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was asked if the licence fee was 'finished' The Culture Secretary has given a key update on the future of the BBC TV licence - after being asked if it was ‘finished'. There are 23.3 million TV licences in force…
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