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Sir Trevor McDonald on the US presidential election

The Saga columnist on US presidents and the day Barack Obama made history.

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Real Life

Being asked to care for your grandkids this summer? 5 ways to respond

We share some expert tips for coping when those holiday childcare requests roll in
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Susie Dent on the meaning behind our favourite flowers

This month the Countdown lexicographer explores the etymology of some of our most popular plants and flowers.
 
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Screen time: The best tablets on the market

Want to update your tablet? From top of the range, to budget brands, our expert reveals the best on the market.

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Mark Palmer on AI and public speaking

As a fan of great oratory and public speaking, our columnist considers the folly of allowing AI to write wedding speeches.

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Bronze age: Our expert's pick of the best gradual self tanners

Looking for the perfect faux glow? These five easy-to-use gradual tanners are a little ray of sunshine, says our columnist...

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The power of age gap friendships - and how you can make them

The power of age gap friendships - we share the benefits and how to make them.

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Jenni Murray on the importance of female-only spaces

Our columnist explains why she believes these WCs are anything but convenient – especially for women.
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Susie Dent on the meaning behind our favourite flowers

This month the Countdown lexicographer explores the etymology of some of our most popular plants and flowers.
 
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Mark Palmer on AI and public speaking

As a fan of great oratory and public speaking, our columnist considers the folly of allowing AI to write wedding speeches.

Real life

How to help a grieving friend

Losing a loved one is one of life's most profound and challenging experiences, Here are some of the ways to help a friend who’s grieving.

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Bronze age: Our expert's pick of the best gradual self tanners

Looking for the perfect faux glow? These five easy-to-use gradual tanners are a little ray of sunshine, says our columnist...

Tech

Screen time: The best tablets on the market

Want to update your tablet? From top of the range, to budget brands, our expert reveals the best on the market.

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Sir Trevor McDonald on the US presidential election

The Saga columnist on US presidents and the day Barack Obama made history.

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