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Woman in sportswear with knee patch and armband holding water bottle walking on a sunlit park path

Walking for Knee Pain: the low impact workout your knees may actually want

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

The physio room carried a faint mix of chlorine and eucalyptus when Lucy got the news. At 42, she’d traded...

Blue 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc SUV showcased indoors with digital display and charging station in background.

New Volkswagen T-Roc prices announced for Portugal

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

The second-generation Volkswagen T‑Roc looks set to become one of the German manufacturer’s most significant models over the coming years....

Person’s hand petting a tabby cat sitting on a windowsill watching birds outside in spring.

Springtime garden risks: Why it’s safer to keep your cat indoors now

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

When the weather turns milder, many cats feel an irresistible pull to go outside - and that’s precisely when two...

Group of diverse adults exercising outdoors on a sunny park path, including walking, stretching and cycling.

Mixing Up Your Exercise May Reduce Risk of Death, Study Finds

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Mixing up the types of exercise you do across the week may be worth prioritising: a new study reports a...

Person mopping wooden floor in sunny kitchen with cleaning spray, folded cloths, and scissors nearby, dog in background.

Old towel fabric makes the best floor cleaning cloth.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Many households keep stacks of old, rough towels in the airing cupboard because they’re no longer good for drying off....

Person holding ID card at voting station, papers on table, with "I Voted" stickers and American flag visible.

Trump threatens to impose photo ID for voters for midterm elections | Donald Trump

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

From Air Force One to social media timelines, Donald Trump has launched a fresh battle over the rules that govern...

A group of monkeys sitting on logs in a forest with an open notebook and binoculars nearby.

Same-Sex Sexual Behavior in Primates May Be an Ancient Survival Strategy

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Homosexual behaviour in primates appears to be underpinned by long-standing evolutionary processes and is more frequently seen in species facing...

Man checking watch while standing with a red lawnmower on overgrown grass in a suburban backyard.

Bad news : a new rule prohibits mowing lawns between noon and 4 p.m. in 24 departments

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

It’s 1 p.m., and right on time the mower fires up. The noise punches through the shutters, drowning out the...

Gloved hand holds magnifying glass, focusing on birds at feeder, with a ginger cat in snowy garden background.

A small winter trick to divide neighbors: how hanging mirrors in your garden can save birds while driving cat owners crazy

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

The first time I clocked them, they resembled tiny planets turning slowly in the icy air: worn-out CDs, a cracked...

Silver B10 Hybrid electric car displayed indoors with 900 km range and charging stations on each side.

Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV extends range to 900 km with generator engine

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Leapmotor has followed up the all-electric B10 by unveiling the new B10 Hybrid EV at the Brussels Motor Show, adding...

Hand scooping uncooked rice from a glass jar with a wooden spoon on a kitchen countertop.

Why rice keeps salt flowing when humid air makes it clump

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

The salt shaker has let you down again. You only wanted a quick sprinkle over sliced tomatoes, but instead you...

Young woman adjusting her hair while looking at herself in a bathroom mirror with toiletries on the counter.

The five‑minute haircut: a collarbone bob (lob) that does the work for you

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

The woman standing in front of you on the Tube doesn’t touch her hair once. No anxious smoothing, no last‑second...

Person using a smartphone with app icons floating above, beside a laptop and a steaming cup of coffee in a café.

Honor MagicOS 10 March 2026 update brings new AI features for Yoyo

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Honor has released the March 2026 MagicOS 10 update for its devices, bringing a range of enhanced capabilities aimed at...

Person rinsing a kitchen grater over a sink with baking soda and a lemon on the counter.

A few drops of this homemade mix clean range‑hood grease better than 90% of supermarket cleaners

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

New household surveys and controlled lab tests point to a straightforward change that can trim costs and help you breathe...

Motorcyclist in white helmet and black jacket checks phone while sitting on bike on country road.

A motorcycle helmet with augmented reality thanks to French tech: bikers discover a new way to see the road

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

The biker ahead of me is waiting at a red light in eastern Paris. The engine is idling, visor down,...

Hands using pliers to trim a candle wick on a wooden table, with a candle and tray in the background.

Why you should trim the wick of a candle to one-quarter inch before every burn to prevent black soot marks on your walls

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

A faint grey shadow starts to bloom above the sideboard, right where your favourite candle normally sits. You swipe it...

Orange 2024 Renault Captur SUV with LED headlights showcased in a modern indoor showroom.

Will it be a ‘mini-Scénic’? The updated 2024 Renault Captur is on the way.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

The current-generation Renault Captur, on sale since 2019, is gearing up for a significant update during the first half of...

Person using a hand fork to remove weeds growing between patio slabs on a sunny day.

Weeds between paving stones: Why you shouldn't do anything before mid-May

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Paving joints treated early in the year with vinegar, a stiff brush or hot water often lead to the same...

Father and son playing a colour matching game on the carpet in a cosy living room.

6 parenting rules to help children develop strong emotional intelligence

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

Parents who can understand, label and manage emotions tend to find day-to-day life easier - at school, at work and...

Older woman with grey hair sitting in a salon chair getting her hair styled by a hairdresser.

Grey hair is the new facelift and hair dye brands are quietly panicking

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

She looks as if a weight has lifted. In the salon chair, her stylist is taking off two decades of...

Woman with shoulder-length hair smiling while getting a haircut in a bright salon by a window.

Swinging bob: the perfect cut for damaged fine hair

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 05, 2026

After a summer of sunshine, sea air and hot tools, fine hair can look frazzled by the time autumn arrives....