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Would you and your sexual partner like to share the story of what you get up to in the bedroom?
The Guardian’s Saturday magazine is interested in hearing from couples, partners and former lovers to talk about their sex lives
How often do you have sex? The Guardian is looking for couples to talk honestly – and completely anonymously – about what they get up to in the bedroom for the Saturday magazine’s much-loved This is How We Do It column.
The idea behind the column is to provide a counterpoint to the airbrushed, exaggerated stories about sex we see on TV and in the media. We want to publish un-sensationalised interviews with real couples, so we are particularly keen to hear from you if you have hit a roadblock in your sexual life. How do you navigate intimacy when your partner wants sex more than you do? Or after an affair? Or when you are not feeling spectacular about your body?
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Continue reading...Confessions of a Shopaholic: a charming Isla Fisher romcom worth taking to the checkout
The PJ Hogan-directed film may not have the polish of The Devil Wears Prada but it has new relevance in the buy now, pay later era
The year was 2009. The global economy was enduring the final throes of the worst financial crisis since the second world war and Isla Fisher, clad with an American accent and a shopping addiction, played a financially illiterate New Yorker with more than $16,000 in personal debt; an auburn-haired Marie Antoinette of the late oughts.
Confessions of a Shopaholic was awarded a measly two stars by this outlet when it was released. The film, based on the Sophie Kinsella novel series of the same name and directed by the Australian film-maker PJ Hogan, was practically doomed from the start. Financially battered audiences weren’t exactly chomping at the bit to watch a plucky fashionista make terrible spending decisions for 104 minutes. It was also just as romcoms’ box office dominance was coming to an end, replaced by a new era of unsaturated and action-packed superhero franchises. But while Confessions of a Shopaholic isn’t exactly groundbreaking, it is charming now – and arguably ahead of its time in regards to its depiction of overwhelming personal debt.
Continue reading...‘I’m back’: Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics two years before LA 2028
Six-time Olympic medalist resumes training
Tokyo all-around champion targets LA 2028
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Suni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics.
The America gymnastics star announced she is returning to the sport on Tuesday, about two years out from the Los Angeles Games.
Continue reading...In a world where superyachts are cringe and firing a rocket ship turns you into a dick joke, what’s a poor billionaire to do? | Van Badham
Spruiking your billionaire-coded masculinity is now an invitation to feminine mockery. Real social power doesn’t come from trinkets or trophies
Consider yourself forewarned, lads; while Reuters has catalogued the toys in the “luxury playbook” being marketed to new squillionaires, social media suggests there’s a new status symbol for the aspirational “alpha male”. And it’s not a Birkin-for-boys – even if Erling Haaland is wearing one.
We are in a moment where traditional status symbols have been upended by a reluctance to imbue objects – or relationships – with their heritage prestige. As a feminist, I propose, with pride, that women are to blame.
Continue reading...Lionel Messi’s first meeting with England will be a contest of will and aura
The Messi arc reaches a decisive point in Atlanta – passage to a third final or an exit to test the limits of Argentina’s love for their unassuming athlete-genius
Wednesday night, Atlanta Stadium, 101 games down, three left to play, and finally it makes sense. Bring on The Countdown, that moment just before kick-off in every one of those quietly fascinating World Cup matches where suddenly the world’s most excited man is bellowing over the PA system in a state of outraged, crowing transport, like the last voice you’ll ever hear before the American century explodes in a ball of inanity, fried chicken and porn.
“NAYYYN!! EEEIGHYYT!! SEEEVEERRN!! …” the world’s most excited man shouts, prelude to some cautious rolling possession, maybe an early back-pass, and an agreeable reminder that the game itself will not be stage managed. You want quiet bathos? This World Cup will deliver the greatest goddam quiet bathos the galaxy has ever seen.
Continue reading...UK man admits 32 sexual offences against allegedly drugged or sleeping partner
Defendant pleads guilty to crimes over more than a decade, some of which also involved ‘a person unknown’
A man is facing a life sentence after raping his girlfriend while she was drugged or asleep on multiple occasions over more than a decade – including some attacks he carried out along with other people.
The defendant, who is in his 40s and has not been named for legal reasons, appeared at Northampton crown court on Tuesday to admit to 32 sexual offences committed while his victim was either drugged or asleep. He recorded some of the attacks.
Continue reading...David Penman wasn’t happy with his local Victorian council. So, he privately prosecuted five councillors
Legal action by the Daylesford small business owner has forced Hepburn shire councillors to stand down – leaving only two able to serve
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David Penman wasn’t happy.
The Daylesford small business owner didn’t like the work of his local council. So, using little-known laws that force elected officials to stand down, he essentially stopped it from making any big decisions.
Continue reading...Kash Patel gave his Australian counterpart a 3D replica gun as a gift. It was destroyed within months
Documents show the FBI director’s gift was ‘displayed proudly’ by the AFP before new commissioner ordered it to be destroyed
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When the FBI director, Kash Patel, visited the Australian federal police last year, he came bearing a gift: a 3D-printed imitation pistol that then was “displayed proudly” in the commissioner’s office.
Yet within months, shortly after Krissy Barrett became the AFP’s new commissioner last October, she ordered it to be destroyed.
Continue reading...Girl, 8, among three found dead in suspected double murder and 'sudden death'
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Konstantin Sokolov, a Russian-born private equity investor in Chicago, will serve as chairman of a new state department enterprise fund overseeing more than $200m designated for a central Asia trade corridor, including investments in transportation, energy infrastructure and critical minerals, the Guardian has learned.
The state department confirmed his appointment on Friday.
Continue reading...New York becomes first state to impose one-year pause on new AI datacenters
Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order enacting a moratorium on the large, resource-intensive AI facilities
New York became the first US state to enact a moratorium on new datacenters on Tuesday.
Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order mandating a one-year statewide pause on the large facilities used to power artificial intelligence products.
Continue reading...David Beckham’s health drink startup IM8 takes $1B from General Catalyst’s unusual CVF fund
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'Enough Is Enough': Lawmakers Criticize Trump Over Resumption of Iran War
President Donald Trump sent Congress a formal notification that the U.S.-Iran war has resumed as Washington and Tehran trade fresh strikes over the Strait of Hormuz.
The letter, dated July 10 and confirmed to TIME by a White House official on Tuesday, is seemingly viewed by the Trump Administration as the start of a new 60-day window whereby the U.S. can engage in military action against Iran without seeking congressional approval.
However, Democratic lawmakers have denounced the resumption of the Iran war and the return to active hostilities, despite the interim cease-fire agreement signed June 17.
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed War Powers Act resolutions last month aimed to restrict Trump from continuing the war.
On Monday, Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California called for Congress to “reassert its war powers authority.”
Schiff filed a new War Powers Resolution after the collapse of the cease-fire. The resolution was co-sponsored by Democratic Senators Tim Kaine of Virginia, Andy Kim of New Jersey, Jeff Merkley of Oregon, and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland.
“We were promised the war would be over for months. And now in a matter of days, we've gone from a bad U.S.-Iran deal to more strikes, another blockade, and added turmoil that will only drive prices higher,” Schiff said, referencing Trump’s decision to reinstate the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
“Any assertion by the Trump Administration that he gets 60 more days to act without Congress has no foundation in law,” he continued, imploring for a “new vote to end this war.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was equally critical of the Trump Administration returning to active hostilities against Iran.
“Donald Trump's so-called ‘understanding’ with Iran fell apart faster than the ink could dry,” Schumer argued. “The House and Senate both voted to remove our forces from harm’s way and end this war now. Trump must comply.”
He added: “Enough is enough. End the war.”
Schumer showcased his disapproval further when he addressed the Senate floor on Monday, saying: “Trump’s rinse and repeat approach to the Iran war isn’t a strategy, it’s a recipe for utter disaster.”
Focusing on the mounting cost of the Iran conflict, in the midst of an affordability crisis, Schumer added: “We keep moving backward. Gas prices stay high, casualties increase, costs increase. It’s incredible what a fiasco this war is.”
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut also referenced the economic impact of the war as he noted that “gas prices are spiking again.”
“The bottom line? Trump has no moves to make. His spiraling incompetence has boxed America in. It's only going to get worse,” he warned.
Murphy argued it was a mistake for the U.S. to kill former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as it allowed “more dangerous hardliners to replace him.”
Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández of New Mexico also expressed concern.
Trump “is telling Congress the United States is at war again—and claiming another 60 days to wage it without congressional approval,” she said. “He cannot end a war on paper to dodge the law, then restart the clock when it suits him. No more lies. No more endless wars.”
Later on Tuesday, Senate Democrats showcased their objection to the resumption of the Iran war by blocking an annual defense policy bill. With a vote of 50-46, the National Defense Authorization Act fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance.
Lawmakers voted along party lines, except for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who changed his vote from “yea” to “nay” to allow him to bring the motion back to the floor at a later date.
Democrats and Republicans raise issue with Trump's plan for Strait of Hormuz
Trump on Monday said the U.S. should control the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage through which around a fifth of global oil production typically flows, as renewed hostilities with Iran intensified.
“We are going to keep the Strait. We will probably run it,” Trump revealed during a phone interview. “We'll become the guardian of the Strait. Maybe we'll call it the ‘guardian angel’ of the Strait.” He said that the U.S. would ideally then be “reimbursed” for their guardianship of the waterway by “other" nations.
Soon after, Trump announced that the U.S. is reinstating its naval blockade against Iran and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped through the Strait to cover "any and all costs necessary to do the job of providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the world."
The news came after months of the U.S. and its allies urging for a full, toll-free reopening of the vital waterway.
Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will “run” the Strait and charge a fee for its guardianship prompted criticism and concern across party aisles.
Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas told reporters on Capitol Hill: “I recall Secretary [Marco] Rubio saying that would not be proper for any country…. Am I wrong?”
Cornyn appeared to be referencing the Secretary of State’s remarks from late June, whereby he said of the Strait: “It’s an international waterway. No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That’s existing international law.”
TIME has contacted Rubio’s office for comment.
Sen. Kim of the Democratic Party also cited concern over the plan for the crucial trade passage, the disruption of which has rocked energy markets across the world.
“Trump's inconsistent action over the Strait of Hormuz is not a negotiating tactic—it's expensive for Americans and a threat to the global economy,” he said. “A staggering 20% fee will drive up the cost of daily goods, from fertilizer for our farms to toys for our kids.”
In a swift turnaround, Trump on Tuesday walked back his plans to charge a 20% fee for U.S. "guardianship" of the Strait.
Instead, he plans to replace the fee with "trade and investment Deals that the various Gulf states will be making into the United States."
Asked about the course reversal after a bilateral meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, Trump said he had been called by countries, Kings, and Emirs keen to invest “billions and billions of dollars” into the U.S.
“I liked that, actually, because I don’t think anybody should be able to charge a fee for the Strait,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Trump did not provide the specifics of any deals, but said Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait are among the countries that “would love” to invest money into the U.S.
Responding to the changed plan, Schumer said Trump "has no clue what he’s doing in Iran."
Meanwhile, the Joint Economic Committee Democrats estimate that Americans have paid $56.4 billion more for gas since the start of the Iran war.
“As President Trump declares that he’s ended his cease-fire with Iran, gas costs have already started rising again, at a time when Americans continue to face the squeeze of higher costs overall from Trump’s war, tariffs, and other actions. Yet President Trump says he doesn’t even think about the financial situation of Americans,” said U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, a ranking member of the committee.
According to the AAA, the national average price for U.S. gas reached $3.85 per gallon on Tuesday. Prior to the onset of the Iran war, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline stood at $2.98 on Feb. 26.
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Inflation slowed sharply -- but it may not last
Annual inflation hit 3.5% in June, down from May's more than three-year high — but the resumption of the conflict with Iran threaten to push up inflation as energy costs once again spike.
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New York becomes first state to impose one-year pause on new AI datacenters
Governor Kathy Hochul issues executive order enacting a moratorium on the large, resource-intensive AI facilities
New York became the first US state to enact a moratorium on new datacenters on Tuesday.
Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order mandating a one-year statewide pause on the large facilities used to power artificial intelligence products, which she signed at a mid-morning press conference.
Continue reading...Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
Campaigners criticise C of E for failing to show moral leadership as one of country’s biggest landowners
The Church of England has voted against plans to restore 30% of its land for nature, with campaigners criticising its failure to show moral leadership.
The C of E owns about 42,500 hectares (105,000 acres) of land, making it one of England’s biggest landowners. Currently just 3.5% of its land is used for nature restoration.
Continue reading...‘Catastrophic failure’: UK Covid families welcome inquiry findings on PPE
Campaigners feel vindicated by some of report’s conclusions but are unconvinced by its verdict on ‘VIP lane’
In the slightly incongruous setting of south London’s splendid Kia Oval cricket stadium, Naomi Fulop gathered her strength to give the assembled British media her response to the damning findings of Heather Hallett’s latest Covid inquiry report.
Reading a statement from her mobile phone, her voice quivering just a little, as fellow members of the Covid Bereaved Families for Justice (CBFFJ) group stood alongside her, Fulop recalled the terrible time when her mother died from coronavirus in January 2021. It was in the second lethal wave of the pandemic, a vaccine still a far-off aspiration, during the third national lockdown. Like so many other people, Fulop believes her mother died because those caring for her did not have adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), a belief supported by the findings of Lady Hallett, a former court of appeal judge.
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