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Paul McCartney Turns to Memory and Melody on ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane

“If you’re going to make an album at 83, you’d better make something that counts.” Paul McCartney has released The

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Creative Workers Reassess Career Paths as Search for Meaning and Stability Intensifies

“I have no doubt in my mind, right now, that I’ll be OK.” For Subramanian, leaving a public relations job

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Author Says Reading and Writing Expanded a World Limited by Bullying

“Being bullied forced me to find ways to make my world bigger.” An author has described how reading and storytelling

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Vietnam Emerges as Preferred Destination for Australian Travellers Seeking Value and Cultural Experiences

“Vietnam offers premium experiences at mid-range prices.” Vietnam is attracting a growing number of Australian travellers as shifting consumer preferences,

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Bezos-Backed Met Gala Sparks Debate Over Big Tech’s Growing Influence in Fashion

“Fashion has always had a talent for laundering. In these moments, it wraps the most sinister individuals in silk and

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Three Balloons and a Question of Hunger

“I can skip a meal. They struggle for every meal. The matter is not always hunger; sometimes it is dignity.”

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From Body Positivity to Body Neutrality: Author Says a Shift in Perspective Helped Break a Cycle of Shame

“My body is fat. It is a true statement; it does not need to be justified, defended or turned into

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Changing Ideals: Researchers and Art Historians Debate What Historical Portraits Reveal About Health and Beauty

“Suddenly, thin people became beautiful and the women who inspired artists for centuries were no longer considered attractive.” For centuries,

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Cannes Jury Highlights European Cinema as Fjord Takes Palme d’Or Amid Debate Over Festival’s Top Honors

“The personal is fused with the political in a thrilling way.” The 2026 Cannes Film Festival concluded with a slate

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Broken Lamp, New Beginning: Sydney Entrepreneur Recalls Chance Encounter That Led to Marriage and Family

“He looked up, smiled, and I felt an overwhelming sense of finally being home.” A chance encounter at a Sydney

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