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This Landlord Banned 'Battered Wives' And People Of Colour From Renting His...

A millionaire buy-to-let landlord who banned “battered wives”, single mothers and people of colour from renting his homes has got his comeuppance, as the country’s equality watchdog has begun formal...

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Why Alcohol Advice For Pregnant Women Is Overblown And Sexist

Women are bombarded with all manner of “advice” as soon as they announce they’re pregnant. Whether it’s overly cautious warnings to avoid certain foods, prenatal exercises they absolutely must be doing...

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Discovering A Secret Piece Of Myself In Cuba

Even though we’re 26, a part of me will always see my best friend Hannah in her 11-year-old form — with missing baby teeth, tie-dyed socks, and a long hair wrap. Like any middle schooler, she was a...

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Are Motherhood & Minimalism Incompatible?

I used to own just four bras, and each one fit perfectly. My favourite was a Chantelle in lime green lace with a tiny rhinestone horseshoe in the centre. It seemed to make me unlucky in the breast...

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We're Finally Getting The Emoji We've Been Waiting For

Ed Sheeran and Prince Harry fans of the world, rejoice! We could be about to get a redhead emoji, along with bald, curly and white-haired ones, if a proposed update gets the go-ahead.Jeremy Burge from...

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Why It's So Confusing To Lead Someone On

Warning: Major spoilers to come for Master Of None season 2.People have lots of opinions about Dev and Francesca's relationship dynamic on Master of None , and rightfully so, because the whole...

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Kesha Says Online Bullying Contributed To Her Eating Disorder

Kesha has never been someone to shy away from discussing difficult topics. The singer has been open about her lawsuit against producer Dr. Luke, whom Kesha has said abused her mentally and sexually...

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The Reason This Japanese Princess Is Renouncing Her Royalty

This story would be a real-life fairy tale — if it weren't for all the complex family dynamics and sexist history.Princess Mako of Japan is renouncing her royal title to marry a "commoner" (How weird...

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Why Google Was Hazardous To My Dating Health

I’ve never been great at deciding things on my own. I blame it on the fact that I’m a Pisces — we fish tend to be more than a little wishy washy. And while this may not be so troubling when it comes to...

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Chelsea Manning Shares First Photo Of Herself After Prison

Update: Chelsea Manning tweeted the first photo of herself the day after she was released from prison, writing, "Okay, so here I am everyone!!"Update May 17, 2017 : After seven years in military...

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Casting Director Says He Was Told To Fire A Black Actor & Replace Him With A...

A casting director at a theatre company in Oregon claims that the Edward Albee Estate — the entity that grants rights to the late playwright's works — revoked the rights to Who's Afraid of Virginia...

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The Best Money Advice When You Don’t Have Any Money

Getting advice about what to do with your money, when you don't actually have very much, might be fun — like playing a game of Monopoly. On the other hand, it could also feel soul-wrenching, like...

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Driver Who Crashed In Times Square Was Reportedly High On Spice

On Thursday, 26-year-old Richard Rojas, a notary and Navy veteran, ploughed down pedestrians over a three-block radius in Times Square, killing one and injuring 22, according to The New York Times.Now,...

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It's Time We Stopped Agonising Over What We Eat, Says This Skincare Expert

It’s easy to think our preoccupation with wellness is a new phenomenon, something that came into our lives via a few catchy hashtags and a lot of glowingly well-paid influencers. But Liz Earle MBE,...

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7 Things Not To Say To People With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Diarrhoea, bloating, constipation – it's never nice. Luckily for most of us, these issues are an every-now-and-again thing. An annoyance to be grumbled about, medicated and forgotten.But what if your...

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5 City Breaks You Won't Have Thought Of

All hail the city break. Friend of last-minute bookings, boutique accommodation and more opportunities for cultural enrichment than you can shake a stick at.But come British summertime, the problem...

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Outfits Inspired By Twin Peaks' Best Characters

Twin Peaks is back with David Lynch at the helm and boy, are we thrilled. The 1990s cult show follows Special Agent Dale Cooper in his mission to unearth the truth after a high school girl named Laura...

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Update: Soundgarden & Audioslave Singer Chris Cornell's Death Ruled A Suicide

Update: Authorities have ruled Chris Cornell's tragic death on Wednesday a suicide by hanging, according to the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office.People reports that the 52-year-old singer was...

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This Is The Worst Social Network For Your Mental Health

We’ve all heard about the studies linking social media to mental ill-health. It’s been shown to make us feel socially isolated, depressed, anxious and can even lower our social trust. While it does...

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Kaya Scodelario On Playing The Love Interest For Men Twice Her Age

Young women being paired off with much older men is so common in Hollywood films that you can understand why actresses don’t feel they can speak out against it. It would put them out of the running for...

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