The questions 1 Who spent 40% of last year at the top of the UK singles chart?2 What Japanese model is the best-selling car ever?3 The Rubber-Keyed Wonder is a film about which computer?4 Which dynasty gave its name to a distinctive jaw?5 Which network televises the proceeding of the US federal government?6 HO and…
When it comes to something as earth-shatteringly important as coffee, everyone has an opinion. Some crave a single perfect shot of espresso, while others seek the milkiest latte; some love Starbucks and others, well, don’t. This is why the idea of there being a single best coffee machine is fanciful – everyone’s idea of the…
Many moons ago, when I was much less cynical than I am now, I wrote a story for a newspaper about a marriage in which the man stayed home to look after the kids and household while the woman stayed in her higher-paying job. It was a financial decision that made obvious sense for this…
Vladimir Putin on Wednesday achieved his most significant diplomatic breakthrough yet in a three-year war that, at times, seemed to threaten his regime. During a 90-minute call with Donald Trump, Putin felt his long-sought vision taking shape: two great powers determining Ukraine’s fate over Kyiv’s head – and that of its European allies. “A direct…
WNBA star Jonquel Jones’ says ‘being unapologetic’ helps break barriers Basketball superstar and WNBA champion Jonquel Jones is one of USA TODAY’s 2025 Women of the Year. March has arrived, which means one thing: It’s time for madness in women’s college basketball. Conference tournaments will begin soon as teams jockey for position in the women’s…
When Maelle Kouman, 24, turned off auto-capitalisation on her phone as a teenager, she didn’t realise it would become a lifelong habit. “Lowercase feels like an ongoing conversational tone without a start or end,” she says. “It removes the serious tone certain texts can exude, even without trying.” Ruweyda Hilowle, 24, has also turned her…