The new first family
What you need to know about the Trumps
Here are the essential things to know about the incoming US president’s family circle, with notes on the role each is expected to play in his administration
Joe Biden: missing you already
Laughs, gaffes and authenticity in the White House
The US vice-president leaves office with a favorable image and a reputation as authentic, a rare attribute for a politician, let alone a longtime establishment one
Airbnb: unusual events included for free
Strange things happen in other people’s homes - it’s all part of an Airbnb stay
Marvelling at the messiness of other people’s lives, negotiating awkward silences – staying in an Airbnb is weird because people are weird
Fear of a post-statistics future
How statistics lost their power – and why we should fear what comes next
The ability of statistics to accurately represent the world is declining. In its wake, a new age of big data controlled by private companies is taking over – and putting democracy in peril
T2 Trainspotting review
Choose a sequel which doesn’t disappoint
Danny Boyle’s follow-up to the cult 1996 hit isn’t quite as quick and extraordinary as the original, but it is a funny, moving ode to middle-aged male disillusionment whose risks pay off in spades
Cancer and nutrition
‘It simply isn’t the case that cake feeds cancer while eggs feed healthy cells’
The internet is awash with people claiming that ‘miracle diets’ can prevent or cure cancer. But beware – taking the wrong advice can be disastrous, say experts
50 reasons to love Milton Keynes
From concrete cows to the Open University
To celebrate the 50th birthday of Milton Keynes becoming an official new town, here’s why you should love the Buckinghamshire capital of shrubs, careful planning and snide remarks
Weekend listening: The Guardian's Token podcast
How would you fare with our gender ID quiz?
Tinder now offers a list of gender options in addition to ‘female’ and ‘male’. Fred McConnell (trans), guest CJ (non binary) and Leah Green (cis) thought the obvious response to this was to have a quiz
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Parsnip risotto
Winter warmers worth staying in for
Try Thomasina Miers’ recipe for parsnip, blue cheese and thyme risotto with parsley and hazelnut dressing. And if you’re not too full, there’s blood orange cake for afters
