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What to make of Brett Ratner’s diplomatic visit to China? Trump is trolling us all

Having the cancelled director of the Rush Hour franchise – one of the president’s favourites – on Air Force One is exactly the kind of gesture he enjoys making, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Sats curriculum a worry for pupils and parents

Letters: Margaret Ogden, Alex Dickie and Prof Colin Richards respond to an article on exam anxieties

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My kids are taking their first big exams – and revealing my own anxieties about AI and long division

As the traditional route of school, university and job is ever more precarious, it’s no wonder parents are feeling the strain, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Creaky knees be damned – Charlize Theron is showing us what’s possible at 50

Her new film, Apex, may not be Citizen Kane, but how refreshing to see a middle-aged actor as a female action hero, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Ageism has no place at music festivals such as Coachella and Reading

Letters: Readers respond to an article suggesting Justin Trudeau was too old to attend Coachella

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With his Bible readings, Trump is doubling down on his God complex. Somehow, evangelical Christians are buying it

The US president’s Bible reading is a desperate plea to the one group that seemingly hasn’t deserted him – yet, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Five Great Reads: a month in tradwife land, Francesca Albanese’s ‘rollercoaster’ life, and the problem with six-second hugs

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

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Justin Trudeau at Coachella? That’s just wrong: at a certain age, things must change

If you have to consult the Reddit thread ‘am I too old for Coachella?’, then the answer is probably ‘yes’, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Don’t make Marshal Foch’s mistake on AI

Letter: Peregrine Rand reflects on Marc Bloch’s Strange Defeat and the future threat of artificial intelligence

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It’s finally happened: I’m now worried about AI. And consulting ChatGPT did nothing to allay my fears

A highly alarming New Yorker feature on the machinations of Sam Altman drove me to test his AI for myself. The results were, well, highly alarming, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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How to survive our doomed times? Both the experts and I have the same advice

We have two choices: be paralysed by fear or just continue with what we are doing. I know what I choose, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Is anyone as ill-suited for great office as Donald Trump? Yes, Pete Hegseth – that’s why Potus likes him

The US ‘secretary of war’ earns his keep as the loyalty-hire par excellence, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Saturday Night Live is surely only funny if you’re American. Can a UK spinoff really make Britain laugh?

There are reasons to be sceptical. But if the sketch show’s British talent strikes the right tone, Saturday night comedy could become a family ritual, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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In these troubled times, who isn’t loving the nostalgia of the Kennedys and Love Story’s 90s New York?

It’s monstrously presumptuous? Unforgivably glib? Perhaps. But this stylised drama is the show we all need right now, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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How did Epstein ensnare so many rich men? By knowing they were entitled and insecure

The sex offender could exploit these masters of the universe because, despite their privilege, they still felt short-changed by life, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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It’s said that Tony Blair thought he was Jesus. At least Jesus never thought he was Tony Blair

The idea of the former PM being driven by delusions of grandeur runs through Channel 4’s new documentary. Still, there is fun in seeing the world as it was, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Sure, Britain’s constant rain can dampen spirits. But I’ll take it every time over the bone-chilling New York winters

People are (rightly) complaining about the records being set for extreme rainfall. Personally, I’m finding it oddly rewarding, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Trump 2.0 is proving a challenge for Hollywood – just look at this deeply silly new thriller

Anniversary depicts a rightwing takeover of the US inspired by a book of essays. But it’s fuzzy on the bits in between, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Young Brits are no longer drinking – so what will a Saturday night look like for future generations?

It’s just not cool to be wasted any more. But for a country shaped by booze, it does pose questions about what comes next, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Five Great Reads: a week without ultra-processed foods, props for the prop masters, and the Old Believers who time forgot

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

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David and Victoria Beckham learned the hard way – modern kids go ‘no contact’ with no guilt or stigma at all

No one is suggesting the sort of decision Brooklyn made is taken lightly, but support networks and the language of therapy seem to lessen the sting, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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After the shooting of Renee Good, we see dissent can be fatal in Trump’s America – all bets are off

A line has been crossed, and it’s vital to understand that. A system that sends paramilitaries on to the streets will observe no limits, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Want to scare a Hollywood star? Just set up a fundraiser in their name

More horrifying to a celebrity than any scandal is having the public believe they’re down on their luck. Just ask Mickey Rourke, says Emma Brockes

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At the turn of the year, I’m facing a pivot point. Midlife crisis? No thanks

At 50, I find myself in a gazing-up-at-trees phase. What does it all mean? It’s not completely clear – but it’s certainly bothering my kids, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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How many big names have paid the price for being linked to Jeffrey Epstein? Fewer than you might think

Remarkably, most of the men connected to the convicted sex offender have barely experienced any fallout. That says as much as the scandal itself, says Emma Brockes

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