Movies Apr 20, 2026 ‘Reefer Madness,’ the P.S.A. That Backfired Spectacularly The comically self-serious and outrageous 1936 morality tale, which warned the public about marijuana, became an unintentional parody and midnight-movie classic decades later. ‘Reefer Madness,’ the P.S.A. That Backfired Spectacularly The comically self-serious and outrageous 1936 morality tale, which warned the public about marijuana, became an unintentional parody and midnight-movie classic decades later. See more
Artificial Intelligence Aug 1, 2026 Is A.I. ‘Scheming’ Against Us? Researchers are sounding the alarm on sneaky artificial intelligence models that stray from humans’ directions to do their own thing. Is A.I. ‘Scheming’ Against Us? Researchers are sounding the alarm on sneaky artificial intelligence models that stray from humans’ directions to do their own thing. Share
internal-storyline-no Aug 1, 2026 The Fight Over the World’s Oldest Bank Founded in 1472, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has survived wars, pandemics and scandals. But a hostile takeover bid has Tuscans on edge. The Fight Over the World’s Oldest Bank Founded in 1472, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has survived wars, pandemics and scandals. But a hostile takeover bid has Tuscans on edge. Share
The Odyssey Aug 1, 2026 ‘A towering piece of monoculture’: how The Odyssey discourse has dominated this summer Christopher Nolan’s smash hit epic has continued to excite and enrage everyone from rightwingers to academics, an old-fashioned throwback to a uniting big-sc... ‘A towering piece of monoculture’: how The Odyssey discourse has dominated this summer Christopher Nolan’s smash hit epic has continued to excite and enrage everyone from rightwingers to academics, an old-fashioned throwback to a uniting big-sc... Share
Comedy Aug 1, 2026 ?What makes a good comic novel? Andrew Sean Greer on the joy of funny writing The Pulitzer-winning author of Less and Villa Coco explores the art of writing humour – plus 10 of the best novels to make you laughIn March 2020, when the m... ?What makes a good comic novel? Andrew Sean Greer on the joy of funny writing The Pulitzer-winning author of Less and Villa Coco explores the art of writing humour – plus 10 of the best novels to make you laughIn March 2020, when the m... Share
Marks & Spencer Aug 1, 2026 Knickers in a twist: why M&S selling crotchless panties isn’t as outrageous as it seems Some have called it ‘S&M’, but partnership with Ann Summers is less a scandal than another step in a century of evolving underwear trends, experts sayThe new... Knickers in a twist: why M&S selling crotchless panties isn’t as outrageous as it seems Some have called it ‘S&M’, but partnership with Ann Summers is less a scandal than another step in a century of evolving underwear trends, experts sayThe new... Share
Coastlines Aug 1, 2026 Country diary: Pity the poor limpets – must the summer holidays mean they get smashed by a child? | Sara Hudston Lyme Regis, Dorset: Busy beaches can be bad news for shellfish. If curious children don’t know they are live creatures, then let’s educate themMy favourite b... Country diary: Pity the poor limpets – must the summer holidays mean they get smashed by a child? | Sara Hudston Lyme Regis, Dorset: Busy beaches can be bad news for shellfish. If curious children don’t know they are live creatures, then let’s educate themMy favourite b... Share
Stage Aug 1, 2026 The best theatre to stream this month: Self Esteem dazzles with Teeth ’n’ Smiles Rebecca Lucy Taylor leads David Hare’s rock’n’roll drama, Michaela Coel tells us Chewing Gum Dreams and Stranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo stars in a murder my... The best theatre to stream this month: Self Esteem dazzles with Teeth ’n’ Smiles Rebecca Lucy Taylor leads David Hare’s rock’n’roll drama, Michaela Coel tells us Chewing Gum Dreams and Stranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo stars in a murder my... Share
England cricket team Aug 1, 2026 Key talks up Fleming England reset and an imaginary future for Test team Managing director of men’s cricket wants a team that consistently win while preparing future captains and coachesAfter a chaotic and miserable eight months,... Key talks up Fleming England reset and an imaginary future for Test team Managing director of men’s cricket wants a team that consistently win while preparing future captains and coachesAfter a chaotic and miserable eight months,... Share
Football Aug 1, 2026 Have you ever switched allegiance as a football fan? You are not alone | Luke McLaughlin If professional athletes can represent more than one country, let alone multiple clubs, why shouldn’t fans change teams?“I was fanatically pro-German when th... Have you ever switched allegiance as a football fan? You are not alone | Luke McLaughlin If professional athletes can represent more than one country, let alone multiple clubs, why shouldn’t fans change teams?“I was fanatically pro-German when th... Share
Ronaldinho Aug 1, 2026 Marketing stunt or ‘extraordinary’ transfer? Ravenna fans ride wave of the Ronaldinho Effect Brazil legend’s decision to play in Serie C at 46 has divided fans – but the man who arranged the deal has high hopesOn a scorching summer afternoon in Raven... Marketing stunt or ‘extraordinary’ transfer? Ravenna fans ride wave of the Ronaldinho Effect Brazil legend’s decision to play in Serie C at 46 has divided fans – but the man who arranged the deal has high hopesOn a scorching summer afternoon in Raven... Share
Board games Aug 1, 2026 The hill I will die on: Games are the opposite of fun, and I’d ban them for anyone over 12 | Emily Watkins Get your balls, pucks, Scrabble boards and packs of cards away from me – all I want is space to be together, ideally with a coffee or a glass of wineThe othe... The hill I will die on: Games are the opposite of fun, and I’d ban them for anyone over 12 | Emily Watkins Get your balls, pucks, Scrabble boards and packs of cards away from me – all I want is space to be together, ideally with a coffee or a glass of wineThe othe... Share
Men's fashion Aug 1, 2026 No apologies, no freebies: the man who makes Andy Burnham’s jackets on how to weather a storm Private White VC’s James Eden says PM should not be criticised for wearing a high-quality British-made brandIt has not yet been two weeks since James Eden, t... No apologies, no freebies: the man who makes Andy Burnham’s jackets on how to weather a storm Private White VC’s James Eden says PM should not be criticised for wearing a high-quality British-made brandIt has not yet been two weeks since James Eden, t... Share
