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Politics & Society

Maybe just think about who’s carrying the mental load at Christmas

Recognising the emotional work that goes on behind the holidays is key to a more equitable and inclusive festive season

Holidays

How to give your animal friends a stress-free holiday season

From posing for the family Christmas photo to the hot days of summer – here are some tips to help give your pet a happy holiday as well

Holiday stress and how to beat it

Seventy per cent of us experience a spike in stress over the festive season, but some understanding of why we get anxious and the effect on our bodies can help us relax this Christmas

How to avoid food poisoning this festive season

Food poisoning is a terrible way to ruin the holidays, but there are some simple steps to help you stay safe and enjoy your favourite foods

Environment

7 good things humanity did to combat climate change in 2024

Despite the deluge of bleak environmental news, here are some examples of the positive climate progress we made this year

#ICYMI - In Case You Missed It

Vocal fry: What is it and why does it still polarise listeners?

Love, hate or ambivalence about this vocal style may depend on our age and gender. Linguists and voice experts explain vocal fry’s origins and its place in society

A scene from the movie Clueless with Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash

‘Like’ has totally evolved to become, like, a legit word

The word ‘like’ is often frowned upon but, mainly because of young women, it’s here to stay and is far more sophisticated than we might think

I don’t think that word means what you think it means

Words change their meaning over time, but it can be hard to keep up, especially when some words evolve to mean the opposite of their original definition

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