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Why do we pretend heatwaves are fun – and ignore the brutal, burning reality?

The heatwave media formula is still extravagantly weird: all stock photos of ice-creams and suns with their hats on. It is time we recognised this extreme weather for exactly what it is, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

How not to be the most annoying person in a pub quiz – five things I’ve learned

As someone who is consistently the worst person on a team, I can impart some advice. And the first is do not harangue your host or the other teams under any circumstances, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

MI6 has appointed its first female leader. What took it so long?

From politics to business, the determination to exclude women is purely emotional – a fact that remains as unspoken as it is obvious, writes Zoe Williams

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Yes, protesting can help tyrants like Trump, with its scenes of disorder. But that’s no reason to stay at home

The protesters in LA have a clear message: don’t arrest our friends and neighbours when they pose no danger to anyone, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

What’s the appeal of AI? It will always reassure you

Like many inventions – including mobile phones, Google and Lime bikes – I assumed AI would not catch on. But I’m finding it surprisingly useful, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

David Beckham’s knighthood shows the unique - and utterly absurd - power of the British class system

As the Beckhams finally get what they’ve apparently always wanted, what does it say about the institutions that put so much energy into blocking them? And what does it say about the rest of us, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Why are steel and fishing the only industries politicians care about? What about the ones that make real money?

Education and culture are worth vastly more to the UK. But you don’t see ministers cosying up to the US to support them, or opposition leaders complaining they’ve been ‘betrayed’, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

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The story of war is one of kidnapping, slavery and rape. And what we talk about is strategy and territory

From the Boer war to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Imperial War Museum’s new exhibition reminds us what really happens once the bullets begin to fly, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Herbert Pocket is far from a minor character in Great Expectations

Letters: Readers take issue with Herbert Pocket being deemed a ‘nobody’ in an article by Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

It’s been a big, beautiful week of bad news for Trump. But don’t expect it to stick

Elon Musk is tapping out, and a court has stepped in on tariffs. But the wheels coming off doesn’t mean the bus is stopping, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

The lifestyle changes that can combat the effects of menopause

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Think you know a lot about Dickens? Then who’s this Herbert character?

This minor figure from Great Expectations has sown panic at the GCSEs. Be honest: have you even heard of him, asks Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Dr Zoe Williams on how to prepare for menopause in your 30s and 40s

The TV doctor wants women to be aware of what’s coming, and feel empowered

The Independent UK

Are millennials really substituting dogs for children? Obviously not – as any dog owner would know

Take it from me: far from being fungible objects of love, canines and kids are the opposite of each other in so many ways, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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Led By Donkeys wanted to confiscate Michelle Mone’s yacht but settled for renaming it. It was still a coup

‘Pandemic Profiteer’ sends a clear message: it is not OK to make millions out of a national emergency, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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Ben and Cat Awkwardly Halt This Morning Over Product Mix-Up

Things got a bit awkward on This Morning today when Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley had to stop the show to clear up a mistake that left viewers scratching their heads.

The Guardian - UK

I finally managed to impress the gen Z of my household – by admitting I skived out of an open day

Back in 1990, my sister and I pretended we were looking at universities when we were, in fact, roaming around shopping malls. This astounded my teens, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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Why abortion rights in the UK are getting more and more perilous

Campaigners say confused health professionals are driving the increasing prosecutions of women. Others blame the police. Ultimately, the CPS has questions to answer, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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Tackling factors that cause obesity is key to helping people live healthy lives

Letter: Dr Charis Bridger Staatz says environmental forces have the biggest impact on low-income households

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After 35 years, the Menendez brothers have a chance for parole. Was that the Netflix effect?

Two shows inspired by the notorious double murder case undoubtedly heightened public scrutiny, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

The toxic debate about obesity rages on. But at least we know if Mounjaro or Wegovy is better for weight loss

I was recently asked to explain the media’s attitude to weight loss drugs. And the more I tried, the more sheepish I became, says Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

I won’t be taking exam leave to support my teens – just hovering, worrying and driving them mad

Exam pressures on both kids and parents are at an all-time high, but I’m glad that at least parents are more engaged these days, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Reform’s chairman is right: young Britons are demoralised. But it’s not because they hate their country

Waving the flag won’t buck them up. Tackling the climate crisis and the economy might, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Harry’s TV interview told us everything – and nothing. Why are the royals such terrible communicators?

Is their motto ‘never complain, never explain’ or ‘never stop complaining, never stop explaining’? Either way, it’s not working for them, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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I tried these 3 expert-approved tips to reduce hay fever symptoms

If your allergies are ruining your day, you might want to try these expert tips to help reduce symptoms.

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