Michelle Obama’s retirement plans are as inspirational as you’d expect
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The best TV box sets to curl up with this spring
Strong female leads, complete series, all available at your fingertips. Time to get watching.
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Kamala Harris’ nieces are genuinely the best thing on Instagram
We’re obsessed with Meena Harris’ Instagram feed, and how proud her daughters are of their Auntie Kamala.
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People
What is vice president-elect Kamala Harris’ stance on the issues that matter to women?
She is the first woman of colour elected US vice president.
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Politics
“If Biden wins, we can't stop fighting and if Trump wins, we must stay hopeful”
A young Black activist in the US looks ahead to the results of this year's polarising presidential election and says her work must continue no matter who wins.
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“As an American in the UK, watching the US election unfold makes me feel nervous and hopeful”
An American who moved to London for love explains why, even though she loves her adopted home, when presidential elections roll round she longs to be in the US.
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“I voted for Trump in 2016, but I won’t be doing that this time”
As the polarising US Presidential election campaign approaches its denouement, a young American who voted for Trump in 2016 tells us why she changed her mind
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People
Emily Maitlis lights up Twitter in clash with Trump advisor John Bolton, holding power to account
The Newsnight host hit home in a heated exchange over Trump's impeachment trial.
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People
The health director who cried as she talked about Covid is all of us right now
Finally, a leader who's able to show real humanity and empathy.
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Life
Our reaction to the Breonna Taylor verdict shows us the fight is far from over
Protestors have taken to the street in Louisville, Kentucky after it was announced no-one would be charged with her death.
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Life
How we can all be better allies in the fight against racism
White people need to be better allies, that much is clear. So how can they do that?
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People
Kamala Harris has been chosen to run for vice president, and it is a historic moment
“Let’s go win this…”
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Londoners, this area has been named best in the capital
But do you agree?
People
Gogglebox’s Kate Bottley reminds us it’s never OK to comment on someone’s weight
“I know you think you’re being kind, but comments about weight aren’t OK.”
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People
Lizzo’s emotional video about US protests reminds us “the real story is not being told”
“Black people are tired,” she says tearfully. “We are so tired.”
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Opinion
Black Lives Matter protests: “I can’t bring myself to post a photo of George Floyd on Instagram”
Why one woman is struggling to mourn another black person killed by a white police officer on social media.
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Life
Covid-19 is having a frightening effect on abortion rights around the world
In times of crisis, it’s disturbing to see how quickly women’s bodily autonomy is restricted – but there are things we can do to help.
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People
Eva Mendes gently explains why she doesn’t want to talk about Ryan Gosling
A fan asked Eva Mendes why she never posts about her partner, and her response was succinct and to the point.
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Life
You can now sign-up to Disney+ in the UK with this pre-order deal
Everything you need to know about Disney’s new streaming platform.
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Yes, we should absolutely categorise supermarket employees as ‘emergency workers’ right now
Two states in the US have made the move as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and many more should follow.
Life
Coronavirus has put the Friends reunion special on hold
Production was due to start next week, but has now been pushed back indefinitely.
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