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Six great reads: swanky manholes, babies in flowerpots and the world’s most divisive shoes

Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days

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The egg flight trend: Tim Dowling ranks 10 boiled egg appetisers - from perfect to never again

Want to offer friends and family a creative sampling of eggs at your next get-together? Our intrepid tester tries unexpected options, from pickled onion to tzatziki

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Ugly, mortifying – and addictive? Tim Dowling’s week in the world’s most divisive shoes

Twenty years after they first hit the shelves, five-fingered shoes are apparently having a big fashion moment. But what is it like to wear them in public?

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The fisherman aesthetic: anglercore is everywhere – but does it suit me?

Waders you could wear to a gallery opening, vests cropped weirdly short and laden with pockets. I tried the biggest trend in fashion to find out why so many non-fishers are wearing it

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Dear David Beckham: as you hit 50, remember this – there is still time to turn your life around

At 40, you can set a course. If you’re not there by 50, there’s still time. By 60 the die is cast, and you know it, says Guardian writer Tim Dowling

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‘At the lowest point, I lose the dog altogether’: my disastrous debut at a dog agility competition

Dashing through labyrinthine courses of tunnels, jumps and seesaws at breakneck speed, agility shows prioritise skill over pedigree. But can Tim Dowling last the course?

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Covid is no laughing matter when it continues to hurt so many

Letters: Dr Elke Hausmann and Sue Hewison respond to Tim Dowling’s column about his sons testing positive

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Walking with breaks might use more energy, but dogs can’t stand it

Study finds that breaking up your exercise is more effective, but Tim Dowling remains to be convinced

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The car was the last bastion of the CD and the full-length album. Now they are no more

New cars are no longer being equipped with CD players – who can doubt that the end of the format is nigh, asks Guardian contributor Tim Dowling

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Prince William’s dad-dancing to Taylor Swift was a joy to behold. My version? Standing still

Letting loose at the star’s Wembley show, the comic absurdity somehow worked. But copycat dads, beware, says Guardian columnist Tim Dowling

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‘The trout lasagne is very good!’ How I recreated six classic beef dishes – with oily fish

Replacing red meat with fish could prevent diabetes, reduce our carbon footprint and save lives. So who’s for spaghetti and fishballs?

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A masterclass across the board

Brief letters: Classic chess game | Music memories | Kiwi confusion | Spider insider

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First Thing: Two charged with murder over Super Bowl parade shooting

Police blamed a ‘verbal altercation’ between two men carrying firearms for leaving one person dead and 22 injured at the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory parade. Plus, Trump launches ‘Never Surrender’ gold sneaker

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TechScape: Why the EU is taking a €500m bite out of Apple

Apple has been fighting allegations about its music streaming business for years, but the company could still emerge with its head held high

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100 tiny changes to transform your life: from the one-minute rule to pyjama yoga

Want more health and happiness in the year ahead – without having to work too hard? Here are tried and tested tweaks that can lead to big improvements

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A Christmas that changed me: My family was grieving and behaving oddly – so my wife took us to Norfolk

After my mother’s death, I thought my American family would appreciate the escape of a British Christmas. But we learned that grief has long arms and singular patience

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God Save the King’s a dirge, so let’s find an alternative anthem

Letters: Should a track from the band Half Man Half Biscuit be in the running for a new national anthem? Reader Peter Evans thinks so

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‘What are you getting your cat for Christmas?’ ought to be a silly question. What happened?

Last year UK shoppers spent £873m on presents for dogs and cats. Well, at least they are unlikely to ask if you kept the receipt, asks Guardian contributor Tim Dowling

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The British national anthem is ponderous rubbish – if a university wants to ditch it, it’s doing us all a favour

Was Bristol University giving into ‘woke ideology’, or simply cutting the least good song from an overlong ceremony, asks Guardian contributor Tim Dowling

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If ‘man flu’ means men moaning on about minor symptoms, then yes: man flu is real

Another health advocate has said the phenomenon is genuine – and take it from me, it is. But not in the way she’s suggesting, says Guardian columnist Tim Dowling

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An egg-cellent snack that beats all others

Brief letters: Pure comfort eating | Hospital appointments | Missing pockets | Stolen bike lock

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Gin, vermouth … chicken stock?! How did martinis get so weird – and are they more fun to make than drink?

First came James Bond’s shaken variation. Now, the aperitif has been remixed with salt and vinegar, beetroot, bone and even seaweed. Are bartenders just having a giggle – or creating modern classics? There’s only one way to find out

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So daytime naps can boost your brain power? No wonder I’m a crossword genius

News that a quick siesta can improve cognitive function is little surprise to those who’ve seen the results of my 2pm doze, says Guardian contributor Tim Dowling

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Tim Dowling: the coffee machine has one final shock in store

I’m forced out to buy a latte at 7am. There are several coffee shops near us so the process should be straightforward …

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Salmon, stress and a delicious surprise! Tim Dowling makes readers’ favourite quiches

Unlike the coronation quiche, there wasn’t a broad bean in sight when we asked readers to name their most-loved combinations. From chorizo to asparagus to king trumpet mushrooms, which should you try?

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