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A US company is trying to trademark the shape of its lettuce – but this is just the tip of the iceberg

From Rebekah Vardy trademarking ‘Wagatha Christie’ to Drake’s ‘God’s Plan’, we live in a world where absolutely anything can be monetised, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Are you a doctor who hates treating gay people? Come to Florida, where Ron DeSantis has legalised bigotry

The sunshine state’s healthcare professionals will soon be able to deny treatment on religious or moral grounds. Thanks a bunch, governor, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

It’s official: billionaires aren’t the brainboxes they like to believe

The obscene wealth of many CEOs is less a result of intelligence and more down to luck, background and personality, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

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Elizabeth Holmes is rebranding herself as a sweet, devoted mother. Will anyone buy it?

The Theranos founder and convicted fraudster used a New York Times profile as a shameless PR exercise. If only other female convicts were given a first chance – let alone a second, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

The case of the missing bathrobes … what Liz Truss’s latest gaffe tells us about grubbiness and greed

Did a member of the ex-PM’s team pilfer some dressing gowns? If so, it wouldn’t be the worst thing to happen on her watch, but it represents a particular, pernicious form of Westminster entitlement, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

How does the coronation look from the US? Like the final straw for Brand Britain

Stateside obsession with the Windsors appears to have peaked with Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview. Now there is little but apathy towards King Charles, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

What’s that going up in flames? Why, it’s Elon Musk’s reputation

Just as SpaceX’s Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly this month, Musk is a mess, too, thanks to Twitter’s blue ticks, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

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Cardi B is right. It is time to leave the butt implant era behind

Brazilian butt lifts have the highest mortality rate of any cosmetic procedure – and now surgeons are profiting, once again, from their removal, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Succession isn’t bad – but it is overrated

From the profanity to the shaky cinematography, I have finally had my fill of the hit drama. I’ll say this for the makers though, they do know when to stop, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

How can you comfort a sad, scared billionaire? Call them a ‘person of wealth’

The filthy rich are fighting back against wealthism. They are assisted by media allies, who urge more neutral language to describe their gold-plated plight, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Morning Mail: Vaping ‘health emergency’, World Athletics trans ban, TikTok grilled in Washington

Health professionals call for ban on vape imports; Liberal leader under pressure to reveal stance on referendum; Chinese app boss grilled by US Congress

The Guardian - AU

First Thing: situation at Zaporizhzhia plant ‘perilous’, UN warns

Nuclear plant relies on single backup power line; EU leaders to discuss Ukraine’s armament needs; plus, 10 writers face their fiercest food fears

The Guardian - UK

One minute, I was in the sauna – the next, I was in a steamy panic

Sweating profusely has improved my life, with the heat wringing all the worry out of me. But an unexpected conversation sent me spiralling, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Watch out for hungry bears! Why Elon Musk’s new town could run into trouble

The world’s richest man is building a libertarian utopia in Texas. But when there are no rules or regulations, there can be unexpected problems, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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What fresh misogynist hell is this? Why a new ‘maid’ cafe is causing a ruckus

I assumed an establishment where young women dress as maids and perform submissively would be a den of depravity. The truth may be more complicated, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

The era of quiet quitting is over. The age of loud firing has begun

Last week Elon Musk continued to drastically reduce the Twitter workforce, laying off another swath of loyal employees. Think other tech bosses won’t follow suit? Think again, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Welcome to the circumboob - the cleavage trend for a chaotic era

We’ve all heard of the ‘lipstick effect’ and the ‘hemline index’ as indicators of the overall economy. But perhaps there is another gauge we should consider, says Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Landlords are rebranded as ‘house hackers’ – and capitalism is sanitised once again

On TikTok, live-in landlords are described in a way that sounds less elitist and exploitative, more tech-driven and cool. And don’t get me started on ‘yimbys’, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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I’ve tried every productivity hack from pills to self-hypnosis. Do I need someone to sit next to me and tut?

Simon Berens, a software engineer at Meta, says paying people to watch him work has made him almost three times as productive. And it only costs $5,000 a month, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Will George Santos’s dog scandals finally bring him down?

Mitt Romney has called the US congressman a ‘sick puppy’. But, more broadly, the GOP has made itself a home for those who mock honesty and decency, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Don’t ring the doorbell but do clear up after your dog – an everyday guide to modern etiquette

Last week, some rules for modern manners went viral, but they weren’t very applicable to those of us with mundane lives. Here is what you really need to know about travel, masks and toilet paper orientation, according to Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Mascara? Accountants? Le dollar beans? On TikTok, nothing means what you think it does

What do you do if your favourite social media platform penalises you for talking about sex? You invent your own code – even if that leaves older users mystified, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Trump seems oddly relaxed about Republican rival Nikki Haley. Is it because she doesn’t stand a chance?

Ron DeSantis would supposedly be ‘disloyal’ if he challenged Trump for the White House. Haley, meanwhile, ‘should do it’. Guess who’s a bigger threat, asks Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Everyone hates Velma the lesbian detective. Is she really an insult to Scooby-Doo fans?

Leftwingers, rightwingers: Mindy Kaling’s new TV show has outraged them all. She’d have gotten away with it, if it wasn’t for those meddling viewers, says Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

The hospital wants $83,135 for saving my wife. She’s worth it – but where did that figure come from?

No one expects American doctors to remove an appendix for free. But it’s remarkable how quickly even the most shocking bills shrink once you start querying them, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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