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Chess and trans rights: another pawn in the culture war?
Talking Point Several national chess federations have announced they will not be adhering to the international governing body’s new restrictions on trans players
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Bradley Cooper, Leonard Bernstein and performing in ‘Jewface’
Talking Point Actor accused of antisemitism for playing Jewish composer with fake nose in upcoming Netflix biopic
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Barbenheimer: cinema’s saviour or last hurrah?
Talking Point Barbie and Oppenheimer are very different films but they showed that ‘cinema remains as relevant as ever’
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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HS2: is this the end of the line?
Talking Point The costs of the track have steadily risen even as the potential gains have diminished say detractors
By The Week Staff Published
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Manchester United and Mason Greenwood: duty of care or double standards?
Talking Point The 21-year-old footballer’s possible return has provoked an outpouring of dismay from supporters
By Jamie Timson Published
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The Crooked House: a local landmark razed
Talking Point Pub’s demolition serves as ‘ugly parable’ of the fate of the country’s pubs
By The Week Staff Published
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Ryanair row: has digital revolution left elderly behind?
Talking Point Older people are at risk of ‘digital exclusion’ in an increasingly online world
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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‘Two Hawaiis now’: holidaymakers warned off wildfire-hit Maui
Talking Point Visitors asked to stay away as the Hawaiian island seeks to recover from devastating wildfires
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Lizzo: has she betrayed the sisterhood?
Talking Point In a lawsuit, three dancers who worked with the singer allege that they were bullied, sexually harassed and fat-shamed
By The Week Staff Published
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Television: the great British turn-off
Talking Point TV viewership in the UK has seen its sharpest ever decline, latest figures suggest
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Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households
Talking Point Latest hike will cause ‘plenty of pain for borrowers’
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Early retirees: should they get on their bikes?
Talking Point Mel Stride suggests over-50s should consider joining Deliveroo
By The Week Staff Published
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Electric flying taxis: pie in the sky or climate panacea?
Talking Point Race is on to develop ‘quieter, cheaper and emission-free aircraft’ that can land in city centres
By The Week Staff Published
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British shops: fighting a crimewave?
Talking Point The Co-op warned that parts of our cities are now at risk of becoming no-go areas for shops
By The Week Staff Published
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