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Back in the day, he was funny. But that day was 24 years ago – and the character sits uncomfortably in a post-shame world, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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The truth about Pete Hegseth’s strange campaign against beards

His facial hair fixation might seem perplexing – but it is part of an aestheticisation of politics that is central to the Trump project, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Is heterosexuality hopeless?

Some argue that it is now embarrassing, particularly for women. But the fatalism of Extremely Online discourse obscures the actual picture, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Is the world about to be overrun by trans mice? Not if congresswoman Nancy Mace has anything to do with it

Mace’s TRANS MICE Act is designed to end ‘radical transgender-related experiments on animals’. But is this all a stupid misunderstanding, asks Arwa Mahdawi

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JD Vance has written another book? Couldn’t he just concentrate on his day job?

As the US tries to limit the damage from the Iran war, its vice-president has admitted he doesn’t understand diplomacy, writes Arwa Mahdawi. Of course not: he’s been too busy churning out another memoir

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The curious case of Elias Thorne – and what he tells us about AI inbreeding

A character bearing that name appears in a remarkable number of chatbot-generated stories, writes Arwa Mahdawi. He could be a messenger from the future – or a warning that generative AI is in danger of ‘model collapse’

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What Jared and Ivanka want, Jared and Ivanka get? Not if Albania’s ‘flamingo revolution’ has any say in it

Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets to block the Trump-Kushners’ plans to build on a nature reserve. But they’re not the only billionaires acting as if the whole world was for sale, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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How will AI sycophancy change us? Early signs are not encouraging

Constant validation and flattery from AI chatbots poses a serious risk to society and our shared grasp of reality, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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The chaotic, unique, beautiful Lebanon I knew has been reduced to rubble. When will it end?

Suspected war crimes happen almost daily as Israel continues its bombardment, which Unicef estimates is killing nearly 14 children a day. We cannot write this off as just another war in a war-torn region, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Have you looked inside your water bottle? I was shocked and disgusted by what I found in mine

I stared into the abyss, and the abyss stared back – mouldily. This is what happens when you forget basic hygiene, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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And, lo! The latest fad diet is upon us – and it’s called ‘eating biblically’

Some Christian conservatives are only eating foods mentioned in the Bible. At least Jesus wasn’t devouring ultra-processed sausage rolls, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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No, Richard Dawkins. AI is not conscious

Dawkins appears to have gone from atheist to AI-theist: perhaps he doesn’t view AI as God, but he certainly seems to see it as God-like

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Beware what you tell your AI chatbot. It’s not a shrink – it’s a snitch

In a case of ‘oh dear diary’, the OpenAI president Greg Brockman is having to read extracts from his musings about Elon Musk in court. It’s a terrifying reminder that what’s divulged to AI really isn’t private, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Pity the poor billionaires – demands for higher taxes must feel hurtful

No wonder they are upset by the slogan ‘tax the rich’. Despite their wealth increasing 81% since 2020, they need our emotional support now more than ever, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Nine dollars for a Starbucks is an ‘affordable luxury’? CEOs need to wake up and smell the coffee

The head honcho thinks splurging nearly $10 on a beverage during a cost-of-living crisis is fine for a ‘special experience’. It’s time to offer my own valuable advice, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Barron Trump is not a time traveller – but there’s a reason the idea has gone viral

The latest conspiracy theory involves the president’s son and a book written in the 19th century. It’s yet another distraction from the war on Iran, the rising cost of living and the Epstein files, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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I got an allotment to escape the chaos – and discovered a hotbed of vendettas

Community gardens are flourishing as people seek a positive, productive space beyond the political noise. Just don’t express any strong opinions about gravel, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Is Tucker Carlson eyeing a 2028 presidential run?

He has said he is ‘tormented’ by his previous support for Donald Trump – and some suggest the former Fox News host is positioning himself for the GOP nomination, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Should Barron Trump be drafted – or left alone to keep building his $150m fortune?

Prominent Maga bros have suggested the 20-year-old son of the US president should be called up this year, writes Arwa Mahdawi. Why does this seem so vanishingly unlikely?

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Terrible poll ratings would bother some politicians. Donald Trump isn’t one of them

A low approval rating will not cause the US president to hang his head in shame. He’s more likely to dig in, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Trump may believe he is the messiah – but his attack on the pope could prove costly for JD Vance

The president’s attack on the head of the Catholic church and the AI depiction of himself as a Christ-like figure have not gone down well with one of the largest groups of swing voters in the US, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Why aren’t Republicans thrilled by the fall in teen pregnancies?

In the US, the birth rate for 15- to 19-year-olds dropped 7% last year. But what seems like good news for society has been lamented by some leading Maga figures, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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How do you convince Americans to eat fish? Disguise it as meat, of course

To tackle the US’s woefully low seafood consumption, drastic measures are being taken. Enter tuna that looks like chicken nuggets and salmon masquerading as beef jerky, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Trump needs to go. If we can’t use the 25th amendment, I have another idea

The US constitution should make it possible to remove a president who’s not fit for office. But we’re going to need another way out, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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A Fox host says ‘many people’ think women shouldn’t be president. Thank goodness we’ve got a man in charge

Jesse Watters gave a litany of reasons why women shouldn’t lead before denying he agreed. But peddling these ideas normalizes them

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