The unexpected pushback against America’s junk food culture
The US government has unexpectedly urged Americans to ditch ultra-processed food. Its new dietary guidelines have some merit
Food Health Lifestyle Society
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Why this weekend’s London Marathon will impact more than just knees
Sunday’s race will provide a major boost to charities – including one dedicated to helping children with cancer
Health Lifestyle Society
London’s newest museum opens as ‘civic space’ for creativity and community
V&A East offers free, permanent galleries alongside temporary exhibitions, with local young people helping to shape its vision
Arts Culture Society
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Ready to take charge: three innovative types of energy storage
From mammoth molten salt-filled thermal storage units to systems that use liquid air, here’s the latest in energy storage tech
Written in partnership with Good Energy
Canada has banned employers from ghosting job candidates
A new law requires employers to respond to interviewees in a move that could reshape hiring practices
Economics Social Enterprise Society
What went right this week: a healthy kickstart for school dinners, plus more
School dinners got a healthy kickstart, there was good news for golden eagles, and the new issue of Positive News launched, plus more
Conservation Environment Health Lifestyle Society
The sustainable London markets championing local makers
London’s markets are opening this spring with a focus on sustainability and community
Culture Environment Society
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How to appreciate art slowly – and why doing so is good for you
In an age of scrolling and speed, we’ve forgotten how to truly see art. Can the ‘slow looking’ movement reclaim our attention?
Arts Lifestyle Wellbeing
Five ways to turn eco-anxiety into something positive
Feeling stuck in climate anxiety? These five small actions can help you feel more grounded, connected, and purposeful
Environment Lifestyle Wellbeing
‘London still makes things, and the people who make them matter’
A new photo series pays homage to the craftspeople of the Old Kent Road, who make beautiful objects by hand
Culture Lifestyle Society
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The generosity experiment
A social experiment is giving away half a million dollars to fund acts of kindness globally – it’s already having a positive impact
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End the endless scroll: seven ways to take back control of your digital life
Addiction is a feature of digital platforms, not a bug, a US court has ruled. Here’s how to take back control from the algorithm
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