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The beloved host and comedian on blubbering fans, scary kangaroos, her favourite Irish person and the strangest job she has ever had

Our brains are wired to believe new information, especially if it aligns with our views. But mistruths can have serious consequences

Whether you want a mug, tealight holder or fidget spinners, all are available with a pumpkin theme. Festivals are dedicated to the orange fruit, and there are countless recipes to try. Why are they suddenly October’s overlords?

The shadow justice secretary complained of a lack of integration in an area that has shown, time and time again, that it is for everyone, says Nazia Parveen, an assistant managing editor at the Guardian

For years I tried to be the perfect girlfriend: bright, funny, engaging and fragrant. Then I stubbed my toe, and my ferocious roar of pain showed me I could be myself

As a writer, I have been rejected thousands of times, and it initially led to shock, denial and anger. Then I accepted it. Here’s what you can gain from doing so too

Freida Parton says she has been ‘up all night praying’ as singer continues to deal with unspecified ‘health challenges’

Can you guess a biopic starring Forest Whitaker from 2000 to 2020? Which Dean Martin film was directed by Billy Wilder? What about a famous two-word film starring Uma Thurman? Today we are thrilled to introduce Film reveal - an exciting new interactive puzzle which challenges users to guess nine films using only a few clues. The more obscure your answers the better your score. Film reveal follows the launch of our exciting new football game On the ball last week, marking a major expansion of the Guardian’s puzzles offering and the first time our portfolio has gone beyond word and number games. A new release not to be missed, play Film reveal in the Guardian app today 🎬 https://lnkd.in/e3W8U8JB

Authorities in Japan are taking action against excessive phone time – but what is it like to restrict scrolling to 120 minutes a day?

IPPR report warns of ‘productivity crisis’ and says many firms out of step with gen Z shift away from alcohol