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<p>Health scare: How concerned should we be about the plastic tools we use to cook with every day?</p>

IN FOCUS

How worried should we be about the amount of plastic in our kitchens?

Our kitchens are teeming with plastic, and most of us use it to cook every day. But should we all be thinking more about the potential health risks, asks Katie Rosseinsky

<p>I didn’t even know I was microdosing when I was playing around with doses of my own accord</p>

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I’ve stopped microdosing Ozempic – it was a nightmare

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Why it’s time to rethink cheating

<p>Taskmaskers can sometimes be spotted around the office deep in thought... about dinner plans</p>

Why Gen-Zers like me are tricking our bosses with performative work

<p>Turn back time: Life doesn’t have to feel as if it’s constantly speeding up</p>

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I tried a hack to slow down time – this is what happened

<p>Meghan Markle has long been associated with avo on toast</p>

People are still blaming avocados for everything and it needs to stop

<p>Children as young as seven are now sharing their skincare routines on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube</p>

In Focus

How Gen Alpha’s childhood has been taken over by skincare

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<p>Strike a pose: Claudia Schiffer, Pierce Brosnan and Naomi Campbell present the Costume Design award at the 1996 Oscars </p>

OSCARS 2025

Why Hollywood hated the controversial Oscars ‘fashion show’

<p>Film Review - The Idea of You</p>

Let's Unpack That

Widening age limits on dating apps could be key to finding THE one

<p>Revamp: PrettyLittleThing has had a makeover, and it’s very... brown </p>

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The glaring problem with PrettyLittleThing’s rebrand

<p>CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party</p>

Inside Hollywood’s star-studded 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party

Fitness and wellness

<p>Barnett has promised refunds for those who have withdrawn their support of the women-only gym</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Women-only gym founder accused of transphobia

Controversy over Natalee Barnett’s women-only gym has prompted social media users to ask: who deserves to feel safe while exercising?

Fitness and wellbeing

Women-only gym founder accused of transphobia

Controversy over Natalee Barnett’s women-only gym has prompted social media users to ask: who deserves to feel safe while exercising?

<p>Barnett has promised refunds for those who have withdrawn their support of the women-only gym</p>

<p>Danielle Brandon is one of the world's best CrossFit athletes, but her journey to the top of the sport was unlike any other</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Danielle Brandon’s path to becoming one of the fittest women on earth

<p>Harry Styles worked with trainer Thibo David to ensure he was fighting fit ahead of his Love On Tour shows (Ian West/PA)</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

After trying Harry Styles’ workout, his marathon time doesn’t shock me

<p>Gummies often contain high levels of sugar and sweeteners, according to experts</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Do gummy supplements actually work?

<p>Apple Cider Vinegar highlighted the risk of trusting influencers when it comes to your health</p>

LET'S UNPACK THAT

Wellness TikTok is full of dangerous ‘health’ advice

<p>Apple Cider Vinegar highlighted the risk of trusting influencers when it comes to your health</p>

LET'S UNPACK THAT

Wellness TikTok is full of dangerous ‘health’ advice

<p>Shut out: new research from This Girl Can has highlighted how women on lower incomes are feeling excluded from fitness </p>

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Fitness has a class problem – here’s what we can do about it

<p>Sweat lodges have been used for millennia for health and spiritual practices</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

I tried a Temazcal ceremony in Mexico

Food features

<p>The look of a woman who knows she’s onto something good</p>

‘Heinous amounts of butter!’ Poppy O’Toole’s love letter to spuds

<p>A brunch classic, but at what cost? Turns out this plate is doing more damage than you’d think</p>

Greek yoghurt and bananas aren’t the good breakfast you think

<p>Will someone please put up a yellow triangle, hazard lights or a traffic cone? Anyone...?</p>

Meghan doesn’t know how to open champagne properly – it’s a nightmare

<p>As appetite-suppressing drugs change the way people eat, restaurants are left wondering: what happens when food is no longer the main event?</p>

The rise of the Ozempic menu and how it’s changing dining out

Recipes

<p>All the best bits of nachos – just with better crunch</p>

Smashed potato nachos? Poppy O’Toole’s take is pure genius

<p>Bold flavours, glossy sauce and just the right amount of heat – Korean cooking at its best</p>

Korean food is on the rise – here’s how to cook it at home

<p>A dish that looks like it belongs in a Parisian bistro but costs less than your lunchtime meal deal</p>

How to eat well with diabetes – and save money doing it

Life Stories

<p>After having five children of her own, Charlotte Johnson-Daniels decided to help childless couples and become a surrogate in 2022</p>

‘I’m a surrogate – but I don’t want to make money from a baby’

<p>Mohammed Nayef Salem is 18 and has been training as an entertainer since he was 12</p>

‘I’m a clown in a war zone – it’s an incredibly important job’

<p>Lauren Bateman, who received under-eye filler from a woman without medical qualifications</p>

‘I got under-eye filler – then felt like my face was going to explode’

<p>Rachael Doman and her husband Paul with their three children</p>

‘I went from zero children to being a mum to three kids overnight’

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Will Smith, Tatyana Ali recreate Fresh Prince dance with Doechii

<p>Martin Lewis on The Martin Lewis Money Show Live</p>

Martin Lewis on how to get a will for free - but you must be quick

<p>Britney Spears on ‘The Jonathan Ross Show'</p>

Britney Spears shares rare glimpse of ‘genius’ son Jayden rapping

King Charles in hysterics as he practices CPR on dummy

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Design

Style spring florals to fancify your scheme (Graham & Brown/PA)

9 ways to style spring florals and fancify your scheme

Go in a new style direction this spring with fresh green hues (Blinds 2go/PA)

9 ways to weave gorgeous green homewares into seasonal makeovers

9 ways to style playful prints and patterns (Direct.asda/PA)

9 ways to style playful prints and patterns

Royal Family

<p>King Charles III bestows a new ceremonial sword to the Usher of the Black Rod of the Senate of Canada Gregory Peters with Speaker of the Senate of Canada Raymonde Gagne present </p>

King has ‘deep affection’ for Canada amid Trump’s 51st state threat

King lists favourite tracks from Beyonce in royal radio show

<p>The King will deliver his message to the Commonwealth (Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA)</p>

King Charles shares surprising love of Kylie Minogue song

Women

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The Independent Influence List list on display at the Outernet

<p>Some are calling Blue’s stunt a bizarre cash grab while others have called it a trauma response</p>

Bonnie Blue isn’t the problem: it’s the men who want to sleep with her

The real reason why Demi Moore’s Golden Globes speech is going viral

Dating and Relationships

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Why women across the world celebrate Galentine’s Day

<p>There’s a wide range of options out there, so, you’re bound to find something to suit </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

10 best sex toys for men in 2025, recommended by experts

<p>Investing some time into finding the best toys for your body and lifestyle can have a huge impact on your sex life </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

11 best women’s sex toys for 2025, tried and tested

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The celebrities and influencers you never realised were in the Harry Potter movies

The celebrities and influencers you never realised were in the Harry Potter movies

science-tech

Scientists have discovered a worrying link between marriage and obesity

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FPL Gameweek 29 preview: News, injuries, suspensions, fixtures, picks and analysis

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Influencer Sam Jones sparks outrage after snatching baby wombat away from its mother in Australia

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Map of ‘mega ripples’ created by dinosaur-killing asteroid uncovers secrets of ancient world

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Map of ‘mega ripples’ created by dinosaur-killing asteroid uncovers secrets of ancient world

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Veterans complete Arctic charity challenge thanks to ‘teamwork and friendship’

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Father of four wins £1 million on National Lottery after spontaneous burger stop