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Burnham survived his first Trump meeting. His nice hair may have had something to do with it

The PM’s shiny newness could explain the easy ride he got this time. But who would dare predict the ever-shifting weather in the president’s head? asks Guardian columnist, Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

How’s your apocalypse stockpiling coming on? Three weeks in, mine has hit a few snags

Cans of tuna, sparkling water and an old torch – if the end of the world came for me now I’d struggle, but it’s hard to know how to prepare for an unknown threat, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Ridiculed by the press – and now King Charles is joining in. Sorry, Harry, but what did you expect?

The Sussexes must have hoped for a warm welcome. Then they read the king’s delicately savage letter about ‘private citizens’, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

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The September reset is real. I’m about to become a better person, flaxseed by flaxseed

Small changes are what I’m aiming for – 10-minute workouts, cleaning out my handbag. Then I’m less likely to have failed come October, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

Goodbye, Dolly Parton: a gay icon whose appeal reached across age, class and politics, and into the Maga heartlands

Straight women loved her, so did Eminem. Even Donald Trump found something nice to say. Her allure had no boundaries and was truly unique, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Relax, everyone: Elon Musk has a mantra to make the climate crisis go away

It’s simple, says the SpaceX boss – according to something called the ‘Kardashev scale’, we just have to move energy production ‘off-planet’, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

Should I try the ‘18 summers’ parenting trend? Only if I want to ruin the school holidays

Long days with nothing to do is the whole point of summer. Turning it into a ‘making memories’ exercise is creepy and controlling, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

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I’m torn by the hard hat v graduation cap debate. Is it wrong that I want my kids to go to university?

As Andy Burnham intervenes, it’s clear that the shine is coming off higher education. But is society ready for this mindshift? Am I? asks Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

$In a fractious, divided world, I think I know why Pride is the hottest show in town$

In a fractious, divided world, I think I know why Pride is the hottest show in town

The 2014 film was only a modest success – but now the musical’s message of gay rights and solidarity feels both outlandish and full of hope, says columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

In Britain, Europe, and especially Las Vegas – maxxing the all-you-can-eat buffet is the people’s sport

As the all-inclusive holiday has a revival, I recall honing my buffet talents at the Pizza Hut salad bar in the 1980s. It’s skill and science, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

It’s a truly Trumpian tragedy: he’s made billions of dollars but can’t buy love or respect

Potus pocketed over $2.2bn last year – but with an algae-filled reflecting pool and his State Fair a fiasco, what price happiness? asks Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

I grew up watching Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova – this tale of their friendship wrecked me

Chris was my first tennis love, but it was Martina who broke my heart. What a joy to watch these legends still fighting on, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Here’s something London can be envious of: when New York parties, it really parties

A riot of joy and hugging and screaming followed the Knicks’ historic win. Britons can be jolly (Arsenal fans just were), but this was the gold standard, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

British women are among the angriest in Europe. Well, what’s wrong with that?

A new survey seems to correlate anger with being unhappy – but it can be an energising and frankly entertaining emotion too, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

Belle Burden’s divorce memoir was headed for a Salt Path-style scandal – but people are still on her side

The Oprah-approved book is said to have left out important financial details, so why does the writer remain a pin-up for wronged women, asks Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · May 20

I didn’t think it was possible to love Kylie Minogue any more – her new Netflix series changed that

After the glut of brand-building shows from other celebrities, the Kylie documentary is radical for simply allowing the star to come across as human, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · May 14

What to make of Brett Ratner’s diplomatic visit to China? Trump is trolling us all

Having the cancelled director of the Rush Hour franchise – one of the president’s favourites – on Air Force One is exactly the kind of gesture he enjoys making, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Sats curriculum a worry for pupils and parents

Letters: Margaret Ogden, Alex Dickie and Prof Colin Richards respond to an article on exam anxieties

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The Guardian - UK · May 7

My kids are taking their first big exams – and revealing my own anxieties about AI and long division

As the traditional route of school, university and job is ever more precarious, it’s no wonder parents are feeling the strain, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Creaky knees be damned – Charlize Theron is showing us what’s possible at 50

Her new film, Apex, may not be Citizen Kane, but how refreshing to see a middle-aged actor as a female action hero, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

Ageism has no place at music festivals such as Coachella and Reading

Letters: Readers respond to an article suggesting Justin Trudeau was too old to attend Coachella

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23

With his Bible readings, Trump is doubling down on his God complex. Somehow, evangelical Christians are buying it

The US president’s Bible reading is a desperate plea to the one group that seemingly hasn’t deserted him – yet, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17

Five Great Reads: a month in tradwife land, Francesca Albanese’s ‘rollercoaster’ life, and the problem with six-second hugs

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16

Justin Trudeau at Coachella? That’s just wrong: at a certain age, things must change

If you have to consult the Reddit thread ‘am I too old for Coachella?’, then the answer is probably ‘yes’, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

Don’t make Marshal Foch’s mistake on AI

Letter: Peregrine Rand reflects on Marc Bloch’s Strange Defeat and the future threat of artificial intelligence

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