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20,000 female condoms, 200,000 male condoms, 10,000 dental dams: will Paris 2024 be the sexiest Olympics ever?

It’s not the first time athletes and officials have been showered with contraceptives, writes Arwa Mahdawi. But is there any logic to the options on offer?

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Joe Biden is taking advice from his son, Hunter. This does not inspire confidence

The president could have made a dignified exit from the race for the White House – but his family has apparently implored him to stay put. Now he seems determined to see things through to the bitter, messy end, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Trump v Biden in the first 2024 presidential debate: our panelists’ verdict

Trump lied while Biden struggled to mount a coherent response. Our panelists weigh in on the first presidential debate

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Why are Swifties and Charli xcx fans at war? I blame Big Tech

Our digital ecosystem thrives on division in everything from politics to pop. Devoted fanbases are one result - ready to unleash hell on haters, says Arwa Mahdawi

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‘Jesus is my saviour, Trump is my president.’ Why the religious right is rooting for a convicted conman

From selling Bibles to extolling the Ten Commandments, Trump has been courting evangelicals all year. And despite his shortcomings, it is working as well as ever, says Arwa Mahdawi

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I tried to solve a murder – and almost had a nervous breakdown

My true crime obsession led me to spend countless hours and thousands of dollars investigating a missing persons case. I didn’t crack it. But I nearly cracked under the pressure, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Maya Hawke is honest about her privilege. Why are other nepo babies so defensive?

The actor has been frank about her luck and comfort. But many celebrity children refuse to acknowledge the influence of their rich and well-connected parents, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Elon Musk is cosying up to Donald Trump. Haven’t we suffered enough?

While their huge egos have rubbed each other the wrong way in the past, they may have found common ground, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Should we follow Lily Allen – and let our partner control our smartphone?

Allen’s husband decides the apps she is allowed to use and she decides his. It’s one of many approaches people are taking to try to ditch social media and unbreak their brains, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Celibacy and the decline of sex-positive feminism

Letter: Responding to Arwa Mahdawi’s article, Hannah Cleallsmith says celibacy has become a more important topic than dating for her and her friends

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Ivanka Trump looks like the comeback kid – and we should all be afraid

The closer Ivanka Trump is to her father, the closer Donald Trump is to the White House. And lately, the former first daughter seems to be testing the political waters, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Can you be both straight and queer? You can if you’re Dannii Minogue

You assumed the entertainer was talking about her sexuality when she said she was ‘queer’? What an old-fashioned way of thinking, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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My Palestinian keffiyeh is a symbol of my identity. I should not be afraid to wear it in public

I wear the traditional black and white scarf to celebrate my heritage. That’s enough to make you a target in the US today, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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I hoped Peppa might be a role model for my daughter. But that little piggy is just a brat

My very American toddler can pick up a lot of things from the cartoon porker – but not an English accent. I wish I’d known that 12,000 episodes ago, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Could you get by on a measly $43,000 a month? It seems Rudy Giuliani can’t

Trump’s disgraced former attorney somehow frittered away almost $120,000 in January. As a cash-strapped millennial, Arwa Mahdawi is delighted to share some money-saving tips

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It’s not stranger danger you should be afraid of, it’s video doorbell derangement syndrome

Symptoms include paranoia, anxiety and a compulsion to snoop on your neighbours. I’m not judging – I’ve had a brush with it myself, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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It’s Mark Zuckerberg as we’ve never seen him! But what’s really behind the new look?

With his interchangeable T-shirts and short neat hair, Facebook’s founder famously ‘never tried to be cool’. Is his makeover just a distraction from what’s going on at Meta, asks Arwa Mahdawi

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Why are celebrities destroying multimillion dollar mansions?

From Kanye West to Chris Pratt, the celebrity approach to housing is more out of touch than ever, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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What sets me apart in the US? I’m car-free by choice

I get tons of incidental exercise, save money and don’t have to worry about parking. But other people look at me aghast, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Is Melania the Trump campaign’s secret weapon?

She left the White House with the worst popularity rating for any first lady in history. But she could still be an asset for her husband, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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You can get a lot of great products in the US – so why do the deodorants stink?

Thankfully my mum is soon coming to visit me with a suitcase full of the best of Britain: chocolate, tea and savoury snacks, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Why you probably look much older than you think

A majority of people imagine they’re far fresher-faced than they actually are, writes Arwa Mahdawi. So should we be battling our internalised ageism and embracing the ravages of time?

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There is a perfect time to shower – and it’s not when you think

In the data-driven, optimisation-obsessed corner of the internet, everything has its optimal moment, and washing is no exception, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Want to get rich quick? Business influencers have some new advice – and it’s terrible

Wannabe business moguls suggest we should all outsource our work to countries where cheap labour is easily available. Sound familiar, asks Arwa Mahdawi

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My year of wellness is not going well – from accidental laxatives to heatstroke in a sauna

The attempt to boost my immune system hasn’t had the desired effects. I have been half-naked in public, and misunderstood Taylor Swift’s advice with catastrophic results. But one change has worked, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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