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“False God” by Taylor Swift jumps 383% in U.S. streams after a sync in The Summer I Turned Pretty, helping Lover climb two Billboard charts. SHANGHAI, CHINA – NOVEMBER 10: American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs on stage during the gala of 2019 Alibaba 11.11 Global Shopping Festival at Mercedes-Benz Arena on November 10, 2019 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zhang Hengwei/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)VCG via Getty Images There’s been a lot of excitement in Taylor Swift’s world lately, as she has a new album coming in a little over a month. The singer-songwriter made a meal out of…

The Fairphone 6 arrives almost two years after the 5, a testament to the company’s approach to the upgrade cycle. If anything, I suspect the company would be frustrated if Fairphone 5 owners were considering a new model already — these are phones to keep, to repair, and to hold on to until the bitter end.The newest Fairphone continues the company’s commitment to user-repairability, long-term customer support, and ethical production. That means compromises for the consumer: You’ll find more powerful phones with prettier displays and more capable cameras for less money. But this year those compromises are smaller and easier…

The night after J’ouvert, the pinnacle of Grenada’s annual carnival, I cried and cried. All over the Caribbean and throughout its diaspora, the consecutive days of reverie known as carnival or mas are traditions rooted in African ancestral connection and resistance to colonization and slavery. This weekend, Londoners will celebrate Notting Hill Carnival, a multi-cultural evocation of Caribbean heritage maintained by their large West Indian immigrant community. On Labor Day, New Yorkers will do the same in Brooklyn. At a distance, the staunch political history of carnival can be easy to overlook on Instagram feeds full of beautiful Black people…

Lee’s visit comes two days before his crucial first summit in Washington, DC with US President Donald Trump.Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Tokyo for a visit aimed at reaffirming security cooperation and showcasing friendly ties between the two East Asian neighbours facing common challenges from their mutual ally, the United States.On his first official visit to Japan since taking office in June, Lee met Ishiba on Saturday at the premier’s residence to discuss bilateral ties, including closer security cooperation with the US under a trilateral pact signed by their predecessors.“As the…

More than 100 business leaders have urged the government to make the assault of any public-facing worker, from transport staff to call centre agents, a standalone offence. The Institute of Customer Service, a professional body, has reported a big rise in abusive incidents aimed at employees and says many are considering leaving their jobs.The Crime and Policing Bill, which is moving through Parliament, has proposed making assault of a retail worker a new specific offence in England and Wales. But bosses, including the CEOs of Nationwide and DPD, want the law to go further and cover all sectors to act…

The bigger change is in how many external displays the M3 MacBook Air can support. While the M4 model can power up to two 4K external displays, the M3 MacBook Air can only do that if the lid of the laptop is shut. But if that isn’t a hang-up for you, you’ll likely be very happy with the cash you save going for an older model, especially if you opt for a refurbished or renewed version.The Cheapest MacBookCourtesy of AppleAppleMacBook Air (M1, 2020)Apple doesn’t typically keep older MacBooks in its lineup officially. But for a few years now, the company…

Illustration: Mel Haasch/The GuardianFor Erica L and her husband, in-vitro fertilization was the “nuclear option”.After two years of trying to conceive, Erica and her husband had no idea why they could not have a baby. Doctors said only that they had “unexplained infertility”, a non-diagnosis of a diagnosis that is given to an estimated 15% of people trying to conceive. Erica was not ideologically opposed to trying IVF, but felt daunted by the price and unpredictability.Then Erica stumbled across a clinic that specialized in “restorative reproductive medicine”, or RRM. The clinic did bloodwork on Erica and her husband and urged…

Actor, director, and musician Jussie Smollett landed his breakout role on Empire in 2015, playing Jamal Lyon.In 2019, he claimed to be the victim of a hate crime, but police believed it was a hoax, prompting a years-long legal battle.Smollett is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, The Truth About Jussie Smollett, which is now streaming. Jussie Smollett has become one of Hollywood’s most polarizing figures. The actor’s once-promising career, which began in childhood and crescendoed with a breakout TV role, went off the rails after a personal incident morphed into a full-blown legal soap opera. After appearing in…

Football Focus’s Chris Sutton, Glen Murray and Alex Scott discuss the issues Graham Potter is facing at West Ham after they lost their opening two Premier League games of the new season, conceding eight goals.WATCH MORE: West Ham booed as Chelsea score five in convincing winAvailable to UK users only.

As a 5-foot-tall traveler, I can confidently say that owning petite pants that won’t drag on the floor is a travel necessity, but finding a pair that checks all the boxes isn’t easy. That being said, I try not to be picky, but lightweight, breathable linen pants are one of my must-haves for long-haul flights, beachside vacations, and pretty much any activity.  I combed through Amazon’s fashion hub to find the best petite linen pant options, and I was pleasantly surprised with the selection. From breezy palazzo pants to elevated trousers, I found petite linen pants that I know I’ll…