Guardian readers share a delightful range of humorous and poignant responses to the common greeting 'How are you?', from Yorkshire quips to wartime survivor wisdom. Discover the cultural nuances behind this everyday question.
Mariah Carey's festive anthem 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' generates an estimated £2.2 million each year. Discover the song's incredible journey and record-breaking success.
John Antrobus, the acclaimed British playwright and co-writer for The Goon Show, has passed away at 90. We explore his life, from absurdist theatre to sitcom success.
British music legend Chris Rea, famed for his hit 'Driving Home for Christmas', has died at 74. His family confirmed the news following a short illness. Read the full tribute.
The BBC confirms it will broadcast a repeat of David Walliams' controversial 'Would I Lie To You?' Christmas special on Boxing Day, despite recent allegations of inappropriate behaviour that led his publisher to drop him. Read the full story.
South Korea recycles 96.8% of its food waste using RFID bins that charge by weight. Discover how this tech-driven system changed behaviour and cut Seoul's waste by 23.9%.
Mark Cottle, living with metastatic prostate cancer, shares the emotional struggle of answering a simple greeting. Discover the 'new normal' and why honesty is so complex.
Steven Spielberg's acclaimed 2002 film 'Catch Me If You Can', starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, is now streaming on Netflix UK and climbing the charts. Discover why fans call it a secret Christmas classic.
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Louis Tomlinson shocks fans by confessing he 'always hated' performing One Direction's iconic debut single What Makes You Beautiful. Exclusive details on his Capital FM interview and Jingle Bell Ball performance.
Jamaican music legend Jimmy Cliff, star of 'The Harder They Come', has died at 81. Read about his incredible legacy and global impact on reggae music.
Explore Miles Burrows' powerful poem 'Missing You' from his latest collection Slow Puncture, examining society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.
London commuters gain contactless payments at 50 stations including Stansted Airport from December 14, ending unfair fines and simplifying rail travel across Southeast England.
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The magician heist franchise returns for a belated third film. Our review of Now You See Me: Now You Don't starring Jesse Eisenberg and Rosamund Pike. Read our verdict.
A revolutionary rental scheme in Wales' Brecon Beacons offers tenants complete control over their rent payments, challenging traditional landlord-tenant relationships.