Arianne Lacanilao

Should you answer a call to crowdfund our under-resourced teachers?

In an episode of Abbott Elementary, the sitcom about a group of teachers in an under-resourced Philadelphia school, novice teacher Janine takes to TikTok. The joke...

Going home for the holidays? How to navigate conflict and deal with difficult people

The holiday season is upon us and for many that means all the tension that comes with it. This time of year can be a minefield...

Five on-screen references to Hanukkah to help you celebrate this Jewish festival

Owing to a quirk in the Jewish lunar calendar Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year. While it predates the Christian festival – it is mentioned in...

Emily in Paris season three – Netflix hit loses sight of the real city

Everyone in Paris knows it: Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) is at the top of her game. Since her arrival in the French capital in season one...

Drinking alcohol this Christmas and New Year? These medicines really don’t mix

Cluster headache may be more common in men, but it’s worse for women – new research

Cluster headache may be one of the most painful conditions out there and it’s a neurological condition which affects around one in 1,000 people worldwide. The...

How to make the perfect pavlova, according to chemistry experts

The pavlova is a summer icon; just a few simple ingredients can be transformed into a beautifully flavoured and textured dessert. But despite its simplicity, there’s...

Brussels sprouts have as much vitamin C as oranges – and plenty of other health benefits

For many people, Christmas dinner is not complete without a side helping of brussels sprouts. Indeed, they are Britain’s favourite Christmas dinner vegetable. But if you’re...

Ukraine war: Putin has been weaponising energy for years, here’s what to look out for next

Not since the 1970s oil crisis has the west seen such a focus on energy security. Suddenly in 2022 it became a critical part of the...

Ukraine war: Moscow and Kyiv are talking – just not about peace

At the G20 summit in Bali in November, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new ten-point plan to end hostilities. He demands nothing less than the...