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Zack Polanski and Keir StarmerZack Polanski has admitted he is “tempted” to stand against Keir Starmer in his London constituency of Holborn and St Pancras.The Green leader has presided over a huge increase in party membership – more than 100,000 people have signed up since he was elected two months ago.Polanski currently sits as a London Assembly member and is not an MP, but he has been open about wanting to run for a seat within parliament.

Trump's Top Diplomat Accused Of Calling US Peace Plan For Ukraine 'Russia's Wish List'

23 November 2025 @ 12:12 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been accused of calling the US peace plan for Ukraine "Russia's wish list"Donald Trump’s top diplomat has been accused of calling the US’s plan for peace in Ukraine “Russia’s wish list”.The president unveiled a new 28-point framework to settle the long Russian invasion of Ukraine this week, but it has caused major controversy amon

I Dressed Like Claudia Winkleman For A Week – It Reminded Me Of The Biggest Rule In Personal Style

23 November 2025 @ 12:00 pm

Claudia Winkleman-inspired looksWe hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI – prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.For anyone who’s been living under a rock since the first season of The Traitors dropped, everyone, and I mean everyone, has been talking about how fantastic host

Starmer Adds To Mounting Calls For Andrew To Give Evidence Over Epstein

23 November 2025 @ 11:19 am

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, and Keir StarmerKeir Starmer has urged anyone “with relevant information” about the case around dead paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to come forward, piling yet more pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.The former prince has been called to give evidence about his friendship with

Reform's Zia Yusuf Refuses To Call Farage's Past Comments On Putin And Ukraine A 'Mistake'

23 November 2025 @ 10:19 am

Reform's Zia Yusuf defended party leader Nigel Farage over his past remarks on Vladimir Putin.Zia Yusuf has refused to condemn Nigel Farage’s previous claim that the west had “provoked” Vladimir Putin’s invasion Ukraine.Reform UK’s head of policy

Family Therapists Have A Name For The Family Member Who Is 'Always The Problem'

23 November 2025 @ 10:00 am

In many families, there’s a shared but unspoken understanding about who they collectively consider “the problem”.It might be the teenager acting out, the parent with depression or the sibling struggling with addiction. In clinical terms, that person is often called the “designated patient” or “identified patient” – the individual whose behaviour, emotions, or symptoms are seen as the root of the family’s distress.But as family therapists emphasise, this role rarely forms in a vacuum. The designated patient is usually expressing — often unconsciously — something the family system as a whole can’t ad

Sky Presenter Corners Minister Over UK Involvement In Trump's Ukraine Plan

23 November 2025 @ 9:25 am

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander and Sky News presenter Trevor PhillipsSky News presenter Trevor Phillips left a cabinet minister scrambling when he repeatedly asked if one of our top allies, the US, had involved the UK in its proposed peace plan to end the Ukraine war.Multiple outlets leaked Donald T

TV Host Says Trump ‘Obviously In Love With Mamdani,’ And Her Guest Has A Theory Why

23 November 2025 @ 8:29 am

President Donald Trump and Zohran Mamadani have a delightful meeting, a shocking turn from the tension during the New York City mayoral raceMS NOW host Nicolle Wallace was taken aback after watching President

Trump Reacts To Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation By Doubling Down On Insults

23 November 2025 @ 8:25 am

Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene.President Donald Trump on Saturday reacted to the sudden resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican, Georgia), a week after he publicly pulled support from the longt

Trump Says It's Totally Fine For Mamdani To Call Him A Fascist: 'That's OK'

23 November 2025 @ 8:23 am

President Donald Trump talks after meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Washington. Although President Donald Trump

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A mindful blog for mindful people.

A Simple Workout Tracker That Actually Makes You Want to Keep Going

17 October 2025 @ 1:33 pm

Most fitness apps today feel like they’re trying to do too much. They ask for your email, require a subscription, track your steps, and flood you with features that sound nice but rarely help you stay consistent. That’s why a tool like this browser-based workout tracker feels refreshing. It’s a lightweight, no-login, no-data-collection kind of… The post A Simple Workout Tracker That Actually Makes You Want to Keep Going appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

The 5 Best Unbreakable Wine Glasses for 2025 (That Look Way Too Good to Be Plastic)

15 October 2025 @ 2:21 pm

The 5 Best Unbreakable Wine Glasses for 2025 (That Look Way Too Good to Be Plastic) If you love a glass of wine on the patio, at a picnic, or by the pool, you’ve probably learned the hard way that glass and gravity don’t mix. The best unbreakable wine glasses combine the elegance of real… The post The 5 Best Unbreakable Wine Glasses for 2025 (That Look Way Too Good to Be Plastic) appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Materials Used in Roof Replacement: What You Should Know

21 August 2025 @ 7:50 pm

Replacing your roof is a big deal. It’s one of those home projects you don’t do often, but when it’s time, the choices can feel overwhelming. The biggest question? Which roofing material should you go with. Each option has its own style, lifespan, and price tag. Let’s break down the most common materials so you… The post Materials Used in Roof Replacement: What You Should Know appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Preparing for a Las Vegas Red Carpet Event

9 August 2025 @ 12:30 am

Las Vegas thrives on spectacle—where glittering lights, unforgettable experiences, and high-profile gatherings are part of the city’s DNA. Whether it’s a film premiere, corporate gala, product launch, or charity fundraiser, a red carpet event here can elevate your brand, impress your guests, and generate media buzz that lasts long after the night ends. But creating… The post Preparing for a Las Vegas Red Carpet Event appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Why Health Insurance Costs So Much in New York – And What You Can Do About It

8 August 2025 @ 11:47 pm

For many New Yorkers, health insurance premiums can feel like paying a second mortgage. The question of why health insurance is so expensive in the state has no single answer; factors such as higher medical costs, state regulations, and limited provider networks all contribute to the issue. In our years helping New York families navigate… The post Why Health Insurance Costs So Much in New York – And What You Can Do About It appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

5 Best Sparkling Wine Wineries to Visit in Napa Valley

10 June 2025 @ 3:49 pm

When people think of Napa Valley, bold Cabernet Sauvignon often steals the spotlight. But tucked among the iconic vineyards are some incredible sparkling wine producers that rival anything you’ll find in Champagne, France. While U.S. winemakers can’t legally label their bottles “Champagne” unless grandfathered in, the traditional method—AKA méthode traditionnelle—is alive and well in Napa,… The post 5 Best Sparkling Wine Wineries to Visit in Napa Valley appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

“She Was My Sister”: Emily Coupe on Grief, Growth, and the Ghost of Red Wreckage

20 May 2025 @ 3:10 pm

It’s late afternoon in Silver Lake when Emily Coupe opens the door to her sunlit apartment, guitar case still open from a morning writing session. The Australian-American indie pop artist greets me barefoot, her long curls piled into a loose bun. She’s preparing for her next solo EP—what she calls her “most honest music yet”—but… The post “She Was My Sister”: Emily Coupe on Grief, Growth, and the Ghost of Red Wreckage appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Behind the Curtain: Music Manager Cassidy Sanders on Protecting Artists, Managing Ego, and Keeping the Chaos Offstage

4 April 2025 @ 12:58 pm

In a world where fame is curated and chaos is constant, Cassidy Sanders has built a reputation as one of indie music’s most dynamic artist managers. Known for her calm presence and fierce loyalty to the creatives she represents, Sanders doesn’t just manage schedules—she manages energy, boundaries, and the emotional weight of the spotlight. I… The post Behind the Curtain: Music Manager Cassidy Sanders on Protecting Artists, Managing Ego, and Keeping the Chaos Offstage appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

How Is Earth Day Celebrated Around the World?

20 March 2025 @ 6:28 pm

Earth Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a global reminder that small actions can lead to lasting change. Around the world, people celebrate by planting trees, cleaning up local communities, and pushing for stronger environmental policies. But not every country observes it the same way. Curious about how Earth Day is… The post How Is Earth Day Celebrated Around the World? appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Prisoners write letters of advice to their younger selves and the result is striking

15 February 2025 @ 6:34 pm

The factors that make up the horror that is the American prison system includes the ineptitude of the poorly underfunded public defenders. It is estimated that public defenders take on 1000 clients per year (more than 3 per day, every day), when they should have no more than 150 per year. This leads to underprepared… The post Prisoners write letters of advice to their younger selves and the result is striking appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

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Essays and articles with a eclectic edge.

50 Great Articles from 2025

2 July 2025 @ 3:01 pm

50 Great Articles from 2025

Click through for the best articles we’ve read in 2025 so far, plus a few we missed in 2024.

We’re on Substack

13 May 2025 @ 8:11 am

We’re on Substack

Subscribe to our Substack for hand-picked reading lists of the best nonfiction from around the net, delivered straight to your inbox.

5 Great Essays about Death

11 May 2025 @ 8:25 pm

5 Great Essays about Death

How to Practice by Ann Patchett - I wanted to get rid of my possessions, because possessions stood between me and deathIf My Dying Daughter Could Face Her Mortality, Why Couldn’t the Rest of Us? by Sarah Wildman - She turned to me and asked, “What if this is the best I ever feel again?” Three hundred and seventy-six days later, she was dead.

40 Classic Articles that Became Films

8 May 2025 @ 8:29 am

40 Classic Articles that Became Films

Click through for a huge collection of cinematic nonfiction

5 Great Articles about Climate Change

15 April 2025 @ 2:37 pm

5 Great Articles about Climate Change

The Science of Climate Change Explained by Julia Rosen - Definitive answers to the big QuestionsHow Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean Break? by Sandra Upson - A gigantic, weather-defining current system could be headed to collapseHas the Amazon Reached Its ‘Tipping Point’? by Alex Cua

Frank Bures’ Favourite Articles

10 April 2025 @ 9:27 am

Frank Bures’ Favourite Articles

Head to our Substack for a list of all-time great articles chosen by Frank Bures, author of outstanding travel and adventure writing, plus classic articles about everything from stolen bikes that and penis theft (?!), to squat toilets and an epic canoe race on the Mississippi. Read all his best work here, and check out his new boo

5 Great Essays about AI

2 April 2025 @ 10:55 am

5 Great Essays about AI

The Future Is Too Easy by David Roth - There is something unstable at the most basic level about any space with too much capitalism happening in itWikipedia’s Moment of Truth by Jon Gertner - Can the online encyclopedia help teach A.I. chatbots to get their facts right — without destroying itself in the process?

5 Great Essays about Art

28 February 2025 @ 10:22 am

5 Great Essays about Art

The Power of Exposure by Derek Thompson - Fame and familiarity — in art, music, politicsThe Art of Rules by Sherri Irvin - Conceptual art often confounds. The key is to understand the rules of the artwork and the aesthetic experiences they yield

5 Great Essays about Love

16 February 2025 @ 7:45 pm

5 Great Essays about Love

What Romance Really Means by Heather Havrilesky - Long-married romance is not the romance of watching someone’s every move like a stalker, and wanting to lick his face but trying to restrain yourselfAgainst Chill by Alana Massey - In recent years, “chill” has become one of the most desirable qualities in a romantic prospect. But it is a garbage virtue that will destroy the species

5 Great Articles about Gametes

4 February 2025 @ 4:41 pm

5 Great Articles about Gametes

The Egg by Bloomberg Staff - A story of extraction, exploitation and opportunityUnscrambling the Egg by Natalie Angier - Put a few adults in a room with a sweet-tempered infant, and you may as well leave a tub of butter sitting out in the midday sun…The Doctor Is a Wo

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Business, innovation and technology blogging sphere.

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Host your own radio show, recorded rants and discussion

Get the Most Out of Your Show With Great SEO

20 June 2018 @ 9:28 am

Win New Audiences With Good SEO Strategies There are some small but very important things you can do to help boost listens to your broadcast. The combination of a relevant, catchy show name, great episode titles, and the use of keywords which give good results will work together to improve the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) […]

Get yourself on Amazon Devices

9 May 2018 @ 1:28 pm

Learn how Tunein and Alexa can bring your show into homes. Listening to your broadcast has become even easier. You can now submit your radio show to Tunein which will make your show available on Amazon Alexa devices. Amazon Alexa devices are wireless, voice-activated “smart speakers”, they have a personal assistant voice service named “Alexa” […]

Your Guest Can Be Your Megaphone

5 April 2018 @ 11:46 am

Learn how to have a clear plan for each guest to help grow your audience. Be a Top Notch Broadcaster Being a radio broadcaster opens many doors, interviewing celebrities and other A-listers give you the opportunity to meet some pretty amazing people. For example you could interview one of Hollywood’s top stars one day and […]

How To Avoid Splitting Feeds and Losing Stats (& Money!)

17 January 2018 @ 4:07 pm

There are many different destinations that audiences can listen to your podcast. As a podcaster, you want to make sure your podcast is available everywhere your audience is. The key is that one distribution point (your podcast host) is responsible for spreading your podcast across the internet via your RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed. Your […]

The Power of Conversation in Broadcasting

14 December 2017 @ 10:23 am

Having a conversation is something we do all the time, a part of everyday life. However, the power of the humble conversation as a marketing tool is being re-evaluated by marketers around the world as they are starting to see what an integral part of a communications strategy it can be – especially when it […]

5 Ways to Boost Your Audience

29 November 2017 @ 4:01 pm

It’s undeniable. Everyone who is putting themselves out there and broadcasting on a regular basis is keen to grow their audience. However, the art of gaining new listeners is not an easy one and is something which takes time and practice. How you go about drawing in those followers completely depends on what you’re talking […]

How To Create The Perfect Radio Interview

22 November 2017 @ 5:46 pm

The interview format is here to stay. Whether it’s a talk show, magazine profile or radio broadcast they attract listeners and viewers alike. Why? Huffington Post believes ‘we’ll always be drawn to Q&As about other people’s lives’ and Cultured Vultures confirms this ‘there is something to be said for being offered an insight into […]

BlogTalkRadio Has “Coffee With Kenobi”

10 November 2017 @ 3:29 pm

The Coffee With Kenobi podcasting network will be joining BlogTalkRadio. They will bring over four years worth of shows to the platform to take advantage of BlogTalkRadio’s unique monetization offerings. Coffee With Kenobi Host and Co-creator, Dan Z says, “We are thrilled to bring members of our Coffee With Kenobi family network to BlogTalkRadio. If you […]

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The Pokes are the first and only awards celebrating British comic talent on the internet.

A bar owner has banned solo drinkers during peak hours and fans of the quiet pint on their own are outraged

23 November 2025 @ 10:24 am

It’s often the simple pleasures that make life worth living. For some people, enjoying a quiet drink by themselves is top of that list. Well, they better not go to a bar called Alibi in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Since 2022, its owner, Carl Peters, has barred solo drinkers after 9pm. ‘I’ve banned solo drinkers from […] The post A bar owner has banned solo drinkers during peak hours and fans of the quiet pint on their own are outraged appeared first on The Poke.

Both Boris and Rachel Johnson are trying to defend his handling of Covid, but people are really not in the mood to listen to them

23 November 2025 @ 9:51 am

This week, Baroness Hallett published her devastating UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on the then-government’s response to the pandemic. One of the startling conclusions from the report was that if then-prime minister Boris Johnson had locked down the country a week earlier, around 23,000 lives could have been saved. Well, Boris has finally responded to the […] The post Both Boris and Rachel Johnson are trying to defend his handling of Covid, but people are really not in the mood to listen to them appeared first on The Poke.

Trump’s economy is doing so well that Fox News is telling people not to buy Christmas gifts for loved ones – 19 bleakly funny reactions

23 November 2025 @ 8:48 am

It’s the kind of message a businessman like Donald Trump should never want to hear. Amid ongoing dissatisfaction with his economic policies and the cost of living, the Trump-supporting Fox News had a novel suggestion for hard-pressed Americans feeling the pinch: don’t buy Christmas gifts. Fox guest on how to save money during the holidays: […] The post Trump’s economy is doing so well that Fox News is telling people not to buy Christmas gifts for loved ones – 19 bleakly funny reactions appeared first on The Poke.

A billionaire said young men only need four words to get a woman to talk to them – 24 people with some important feedback

22 November 2025 @ 9:54 am

They say men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Billionaires must be from another galaxy entirely. Bill Ackman, a US billionaire hedge fund manager, this week shared this tip for how young men should “meet young women in a public setting”. And the key to winning the lady over? “May I meet you?” […] The post A billionaire said young men only need four words to get a woman to talk to them – 24 people with some important feedback appeared first on The Poke.

The government put out a video where parents talk about free breakfast clubs and, oh boy, a lot of people are mad about the answers

22 November 2025 @ 8:26 am

Free breakfast clubs should be an easy, popular win for the UK’s increasingly embattled Labour government. But, as with most political success stories, it’s all about how you sell it. At the start of October, the Department of Education shared a social media video asking parents what they would do with an extra 30 minutes […] The post The government put out a video where parents talk about free breakfast clubs and, oh boy, a lot of people are mad about the answers appeared first on The Poke.

Zohran Mamdani called Trump a fascist in the Oval Office, with Trump’s permission – 20 priceless responses to the president’s love-in

22 November 2025 @ 7:46 am

People expected fireworks from the first meeting between Donald Trump and the mayor-elect of New York City Zohran Mamdani. Afterall, Mamdani blasted Trump all throughout his campaign and called the president a “despot” in his election night speech. Trump, meanwhile, previously called the mayor a “communist lunatic”. But the pair’s White House summit on Friday […] The post Zohran Mamdani called Trump a fascist in the Oval Office, with Trump’s permission – 20 priceless responses to the president’s love-in appeared first on The Poke.

Gordon Ramsay had the only reasonable response to this baffling recycled pizza recipe

21 November 2025 @ 9:43 pm

One slight downside of being brilliant at cookery must be the pain of seeing how badly other people sometimes do it. We can, therefore, only guess at the depths of torment experienced by Gordon Ramsay as he watched this particular horror unfold. Although, his face gave us a really huge clue. @gordonramsayofficial #duet with @Juliette […] The post Gordon Ramsay had the only reasonable response to this baffling recycled pizza recipe appeared first on The Poke.

Trump’s trade secretary told Magas they just had to wait – and wait – for the good times to roll and it’s fair to say these people weren’t buying it

21 November 2025 @ 4:55 pm

From the same White House administration that brought you, “We are not publishing the jobs report from October because… Democrats” we present, “Just wait a little longer. The jobs are going to be there. We promise!” U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, went on TV to do what he does best: kick the can down […] The post Trump’s trade secretary told Magas they just had to wait – and wait – for the good times to roll and it’s fair to say these people weren’t buying it appeared first on The Poke.

The White House shared their official definition of a lawful military command and people think it exposed their regime for what it really is

21 November 2025 @ 3:56 pm

The White House seems to be spinning off its axis with all of the denials, excuses, and gaslighting whipping through its press room this week. Amongst the lessons we’ve learned: it’s ok to demean women if you’re the President, it’s ok to make death threats if you’re the President, and now, it’s ok to force […] The post The White House shared their official definition of a lawful military command and people think it exposed their regime for what it really is appeared first on The Poke.

Somebody asked call centre workers about the weirdest things they’d heard while on hold – 23 people who forgot someone was listening in

21 November 2025 @ 3:26 pm

There’s nothing worse than being put on hold, is here? Sitting there for minutes or, if you’re really unlucky, hours with nothing to entertain you but some annoying muzak. Well, it actually does get worse, because it turns out that sometimes the people who have put you on hold can hear you, even if you […] The post Somebody asked call centre workers about the weirdest things they’d heard while on hold – 23 people who forgot someone was listening in appeared first on The Poke.

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