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A warming, comforting, spiced drink that’s ideal for autumn, and pairs brilliantly with a slice of carrot cake The move into autumn proper leads our taste buds to crave warmth and comfort in equal measure. And what could be more warming and comforting than a spiced vodka and citrus cocktail spiced…

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Henry Ford’s 1926 policy held for decades before eroding into a 24/7 mindset. Here’s what we can do about it It was a Saturday. In fact, the Saturday. Almost exactly a century ago, on 25 September 1926, Henry Ford instituted a policy of weekends for his workforce. Although various labor campaigns…

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Ease into outerwear season with a light extra layer that’s perfect for cool, dry autumnal days Continue reading...

With a deep, caramel richness and a bitter undertone, this cake is an excellent addition to your home baking roster There’s enough dark chocolate in this gluten-free cake to put it firmly in chocolate cake territory, but the hero flavour comes from the sweet, creamy nuttiness of walnuts, so it’s…

My condition is severe, so I have to a keep close watch on my body temperature and can’t eat chilled foods In 2012, when I was 37, I started noticing that my fingers would get swollen and red whenever I held an iced drink. I thought it was strange, but I didn’t know what was going on. Then the same…

Italian designer imbues collection with signature flourishes and style rooted in the craft of the couture atelier It was “the most personal show I have done here”, the designer Pierpaolo Piccioli said after his Balenciaga presentation at Paris fashion week on Thursday. Piccioli, who always wears a…

Collaboration regarded as ‘really big thing’ for retailer in some quarters despite backlash around designer’s antisemitic remarks in 2011 A month after it was announced that a planned exhibition dedicated to fashion designer John Galliano at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art would not proceed,…

Instead of asking her to step away from her distress, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith , could you suggest she channel it into action? Leading questions My wife is obsessed with everything that’s happening in the US. She literally spends all day sitting on the couch, watching videos and…

When life starts to feel boring, a touch of levity is just what the doctor ordered. Our contributors’ picks make even work and cleaning feel playful A buckwheat pillow and 10lb blanket: what you loved most in September Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better…

Fried in pancakes, braised with duck, pickled with a roast chicken or baked for pudding, apples are one of autumn’s star ingredients Few ingredients are as familiar as apples, yet few carry such symbolic weight. Peaking just as the season’s begin to turn, they are the ultimate symbol of nature’s…

Book clubs can be fun, fulfilling and interesting – but many members have seen a meeting or group go down in flames For four years, Laura has been in a book club with other young mothers from her church. You might be picturing a docile scene of women drinking sweet tea – they live in the US south –…

Designer showcases wool alternatives and ocean-inspired clothes and says ‘kindness requires real work’ Stella McCartney has been talking about animal rights at fashion week for 30 years. She is usually a lone voice, but the issue is back in the headlines this season. Outcry over the physical…

A deep and ingredient-busy take on the classic, constructed with four layers of pasta and a little geometric thinking Bearing in mind that lasagne is a construction, it pays to start with some easygoing geometry. That is, think about the size of the dish you want to fill in relation to the size of…

Some experts fear AI could be weaponised in south-east Asia, home to nations with predominately young and hyper-connected populations Years ago it would have been an elaborate operation involving an army of cyber troops creating fake news websites, social media accounts and forged dossiers, all…

The celebrated broadcaster and campaigner for consumer and children’s rights has died at the age of 86. We look back at her long life and career • Esther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86 • From Childline to changing TV for ever: Esther Rantzen’s revolutionary life Continue…

From crystal balconettes on the catwalk to mankinis on the parkrun, showing off your undies seems to be all the rage Name: Underwear. Age: The first loincloths date from about 7,000 years ago. Continue reading...

What you need to lift your autumn wardrobe is something flimsy, flirty and unconventional At this time of year, my job is mostly banging on about jumpers. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness and merino sweaters, as Keats would surely have written had he been on Substack. Cosiness is next to…

Deepfakes and misinformation driven by artificial intelligence have become a point of deep concern for legislators, advocates and the public An image of Bianca Motley Broom, the mayor of College Park, Georgia, kissing a man who was not her husband in a bar spread far and wide on Facebook. The fact…

Beauty mogul Sarah Creal decided there was too much emphasis on the teen market – so she designed a range of products for older women. Now others are following suit It’s rare that I devote a whole column to one brand, but not as rare as the decision by any beauty company to back women over 40, so I…

Designer’s latest work takes bold steps away from the fashion house’s brand, creating a show that felt like an event “I want to land on a vibe.” This was how Dior designer Jonathan Anderson, one year into what is arguably the biggest job in fashion, summed up his assignment before his latest show.…

There may be almost no research on pet aversion during and post-pregnancy, but it may not be particularly rare About three weeks into her first pregnancy, Sylvia Luu began to loathe the smell of her border collie mix, Ranger. Luu could hardly be in the same room as Ranger without becoming nauseous.…

At this year’s Video Music Awards, pop’s biggest stars opted for gaudy and extravagant fashion, with plenty of fur, feathers and big silhouettes MTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift and Madonna win at awards dominated by female artists MTV VMAs: full list of winners Continue reading...

Experts share what you need to know about GLP-1-related hair loss as the side-effect gets more attention from researchers About 20 million people across the US , UK, and EU are taking GLP-1 receptor agonists like tirzepatide and semaglutide (Ozempic or Mounjaro are common brands) for weight loss…

The late designer’s niece echoes his sense of relaxation, as the house seeks to prove itself to potential buyers A year after the death of Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion house he founded in 1975 is facing increasing uncertainty about its future ownership. In his will, Armani, who ruled over…