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Do you trust Mark Zuckerberg to solve your loneliness with an ‘AI friend’? No, me neither

He’d like to persuade us that chatting to a bot is like having a real pal. Of course that’s nonsense. Still, it’s more money for him, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Like Lena Dunham, I left my hometown. She’ll learn that what drives us away is often what draws us back

The Girls creator has moved from New York to London – and I did the reverse. Until one day I realised I didn’t want to die there, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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The truth is finally dawning on Britain: toadying to Trump has got us nowhere

Jolly humouring and kind words guarantee nothing from this White House. Right now Walmart has more clout than the UK, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Donald Trump wants celebrities to kiss the ring. Bill Maher did: who’ll be next?

After the apparent defanging of the once critical talkshow host, can the president get more stars onside? asks Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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It’s the economic end times, so obviously I’m thinking about my takeaway coffee

The true scale of what’s happening is hard to grasp, so our irrational brains reach for measly acts of self-denial, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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After months of surrender, the Democrats have finally stood up to Trump – thank you, Cory Booker

Watching the New Jersey senator hold court for 25 hours felt radical and cathartic, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Let’s put it in language the Signal leakers will understand: what a bunch of pathetic sleazebags

The leaking of top-level military secrets was bad enough, but I’m obsessed with Maga’s fratboy lexicon, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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How would I survive the apocalypse? By stocking up on the key item most preppers forget

With France about to advise its citizens on how to survive an ‘imminent threat’, it’s time to wise up to what the real essentials are, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Lean In, said Sheryl Sandberg – but after this week, can we ever see her or Facebook in the same light again?

The new memoir about Sandberg and Mark Zuckerberg is billed as an exposé – but it feels like a morality tale for our times, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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The main Oscars takeaway? Hollywood is as scared of the world right now as you and I are

Perhaps the Ozempic was making people light-headed, or the stars felt they should stay silent. Either way, there was a notable lack of politics, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Everyone has gone nuts for pistachios. But they’re just an upmarket green peanut, aren’t they?

In chocolate, martinis and croissant, they may be tasty, but let’s not kid ourselves about the health benefits, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Meghan’s rebranded herself – and it’s another valiant attempt to flog poshness to the little people

The Duchess of Sussex is in that tricky position of having a large platform and not enough to fill it, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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If you thought Elon Musk was bad, look at his dreadful mini-mes and shudder for America

They are young and seizing the reins of government on their master’s behalf with an imperial swagger. It will end in many tears, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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I haven’t banned screen time for my kids – I’ve introduced binge-watching instead

Research shows that not all hours spent glued to a screen are created equal, so I’m actively encouraging nutritional content such as Young Sheldon, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Selena Gomez fell prey to Trump-trashing one-upmanship: the game no one can win

The actress sobbed her way through a video about the president’s deportations. The right was furious – so were progressives, asks Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Trump 2.0 is already assailed by lawsuits, but it’s small comfort to America’s defeated liberals

Aside from legal challenges, those who didn’t vote for the man have little means of resisting – and are frankly still in shock, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth

Despite a few more recognisable names due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the year, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Elon Musk’s rage-fests on X make it clear that he wants something. I think I know what it is

The billionaire appears to have a David Brent-like desire to be seen as an entertainer. Please let him get back to conquering Mars, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Take it from me, the queen of sleep – micro-naps will transform your life

These little wonders will give you a much-needed boost, and this is the perfect time to practice. Go on, you only need 10 minutes, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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All my Christmas huffing and puffing has prompted a new catchphrase: ‘Stop struggling, Mum’

This is the most flat-out week of the year, which leaves families dragging themselves towards the finish line, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Does the bizarre reaction to the killing of a health insurance boss make sense? Only in America

Joyful memes, novelty merch, gushing support: it’s undeniably callous, but points to a deeply dysfunctional system, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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How are the liberal elite dealing with a Trump victory? They’re flocking to Mar-a-Lago to kiss the ring

Under the auspices of holding the president elect to account, there’s the usual sucking up to power and money, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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‘Doing it with no partner is easier’: the single women using fertility treatments

A growing number feel single parenthood is liberating and only a sense of ‘shame’ around it is holding women back

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Never mind what Rachel Reeves did long ago at the Bank of England: what claims do you make on your CV?

The chancellor is said to have ‘rounded up’ her years of service. But if she did plump up her working achievements a bit, who hasn’t, asks Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Musk’s new role in Trump’s government is today’s ‘ugh’ moment in US politics. There will be many more

As we enter the era of Trump 2.0, reaction-fatigue to his bizarre decisions is already setting in – and it’s only been eight days, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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