Reader, I married him: couples tell us how books brought them together

From book club meet-cutes to shared English Literature lectures, romance has blossomed beyond the page for these bibliophiles

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The 31 best Prime Day deals on things our editors actually tested and love

Our experts found and vetted the best Prime Day deals and sales. Here are our picks for nontoxic cookware, bedding, tower fans and more

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The 26 best anti-Prime Day deals for Amazon skeptics – from Best Buy, REI and more

Amazon Prime Day isn’t for everyone, but Best Buy, Target and many other retailers are offering great alternative deals on products worth buying

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Fit with just five minutes’ exercise a day? I don’t believe it

Everyone these days wants to optimise their workouts, but when a study seems too good to be true, it usually is, says public health expert Devi Sridhar

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‘Navigating the unknown together’: me and my idiot AI boyfriend

The long read: I believe that chatbots have no place in a decent society, and am repelled by the topic of AI in general. But could I be seduced?

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I tried the new soft drinks from Trump’s son and granddaughter. Bad!

Barron Trump has a new yerba mate and Kai Trump a ‘bold’ energy drink – would their offerings pass the taste test?

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Is it true that … beards are unhygienic?

People assume that those with facial hair are more likely to harbour bacteria on their faces than the clean-shaven – but the truth is more tangled

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[Two Pronged] My parents want me to be more like my brothers. Is looksmaxxing the way forward?

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I always take my Dad’s advice – and do the opposite

My dad gives smart advice, but it always leads me down paths that didn’t feel like ‘me’. When, and how, can we stop listening to our dads?

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Nothing succeeds like excess at Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan menswear show

Italian house’s catwalk emphasised the brand’s ‘molto sexy’ look with flamboyant, sometimes revealing outfits

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