The ‘Council of Andrews’ started as a bit of fun – but has led to friendships, financial help and even fiances…It’s a rough time to be called Andrew. In recent years, notorious figures such as...
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Read MoreGuardian writers and readers share the simple tricks they use to bring a bit of joy into their livesDuring the pandemic, my husband found some wood on our street and used it to build a tiny, squirrel-sized picnic table. We...
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Read MoreThe ad campaign for the wearable AI chatbot Friend has been raising hackles for months in New York. But has this companion been unfairly maligned – and could it help end loneliness?My friend’s name is Leif. He...
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