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Where did our attention spans go, and can we get them back?

Where did our attention spans go, and can we get them back?



The Oxford English Dictionary announced its word of the year at the end of 2024: ‘brain rot’. The term relates to the supposedly negative effects of consuming social media content, but it struck a ch…


Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Southport attacks: the failures that allowed Axel Rudakubana to kill

Southport attacks: the failures that allowed Axel Rudakubana to kill



It was hard to imagine a more unlikely place for horror to unfold than a community centre holding a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the sleepy seaside town of Southport. So when three little girls…


Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Newsroom edition: is Albanese letting Dutton set the political agenda?

Newsroom edition: is Albanese letting Dutton set the political agenda?



As an election year begins, both the prime minister Anthony Albanese and the opposition leader Peter Dutton have started laying out their priorities and setting the tone for the upcoming election. Bu…


Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Are culture wars and crime an election winning strategy?

Are culture wars and crime an election winning strategy?



As the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, warms up for the federal election campaign, he’s quick to tell voters he’s a strong man in politics who’s tough on crime – a message he’s kept consistent since…


Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

The second coming of Donald Trump

The second coming of Donald Trump



Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and has vowed to ‘put America first’ in his inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol rotunda. The chief Washington corresponde…


Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hope and fear as a Gaza ceasefire begins

Hope and fear as a Gaza ceasefire begins



For over a year the flash of bombs and deafening sound of explosions have filled the night sky over Gaza. Now, finally, there is a ceasefire. Nour Haydar speaks to Mostafa Rachwani about how the deal…


Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Do multivitamins work?

Do multivitamins work?



Multivitamins offer the promise of guiding us to ultimate health. But are all vitamins created equal, and is there proof behind the wellness claims? Reged Ahmad talks with science writer Donna Lu abo…


Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Finally, a ceasefire in Gaza

Finally, a ceasefire in Gaza



The Guardian’s Jerusalem correspondent Bethan McKernan explains the pact reached between Israel and Hamas to halt fighting You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport


Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Labor’s attempt to reboot the NBN

Labor’s attempt to reboot the NBN



The federal government is promising $3bn to improve the national broadband network – but is this enough to fix Australia’s internet? Reged Ahmad talks to reporter Josh Taylor about why the NBN remain…


Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

‘The entire community is just gone’: inside the Los Angeles wildfires

‘The entire community is just gone’: inside the Los Angeles wildfires



Gabrielle Canon reports from Los Angeles on the wildfires destroying homes and communities You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport


Published on 10 months ago





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