Smartphone ban: Why an Irish town is taking children’s phones

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What the former prince Andrew’s arrest means for the Royal Family

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince and brother to King Charles, was arrested by British police on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest came after police said they were assessing a complaint that Andrew allegedly shared confidential material ...  Show more

What ‘looksmaxxing’ tells us about modern masculinity

***This episode contains discussions of body dysmorphia, self-harm, sex and drug use, and references to language that may cause offence*** A controversial internet streamer who goes by the name Clavicular has taken the internet by storm, going to extreme lengths to try to enhance ...  Show more

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