If you missed the Independent Premium event on slow travel, it's now available to watch online: independent.co.uk/tv/climate/slo…

Final question was, 'which destination would you recommend to a slow-travel novice?' The Man in Seat 61 says Switzerland, Helen Coffey says Rotterdam... what's yours?

This is going to be a really interesting event (with some panelists who are far more knowledgeable than me, don't you worry) - still time to sign up!

Zendaya's #ChallengersMovie has people talking about threesomes. Helen Coffey thank you for including insightful research facts from our Justin Lehmiller about this common fantasy.

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When you move out of London you forget about certain things. Like Bank underground station. Spent 15 minutes down there today, wandering aimlessly like a lab rat trapped inside a maze

This speaks to my soul

They should teach this at journalism school because it is genuinely one of the best written news stories I've ever read

‘How good can his gull impression really be?’ I thought to myself. Then he changed my world entirely

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The biggest obstacle to climate action is the fossil fuel industry. The second biggest are the Serious People who accept climate science but say it's unrealistic to cut emissions at the pace experts say is needed.

Why we should beware of the 'grown-ups': ft.com/content/07dae7…

The Tortured Poets Department exquisitely captures how so much feels at stake as woman losing a relationship in your 30s - really spot on by Helen Coffey about the new Taylor Swift
independent.co.uk/life-style/tay…

Excited to say that the The Independent's Lifestyle newsletter has undergone a shiny new ✨rebrand✨ and is now called 'Lessons in Lifestyle'.

The first newsletter will be out next Wednesday – you can read more and sign up here:
independent.co.uk/life-style/the…

Just got a notification that I've been at the The Independent for SEVEN YEARS 🤯🤯🤯

The first song I wrote, in summer 2023, is called Eternal Sunshine (referencing the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) - and I just discovered that not only has Ariana Grande released a song of the same name, but also an entire album?? STOP BEATING ME TO THE PUNCH ARIANA

'If it’s choosing a holiday, consider short haul instead of long haul. If it’s a conference or business meeting, consider whether you need to be there in person.'

Discover the life-changing guide to #flightfree travel, 'Zero Altitude' by Helen Coffey: buff.ly/3wl5jiN

#ComingUp this hour on Newstalk Breakfast:

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD Newly appointed Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence

Ireland to formally recognise the State of Palestine Holocaust Awareness Ireland

Do you believe the 'Universe' is responsible for your luck? Helen Coffey

#NTBK

Honestly wish I cared about anything as much as travel people care about whether 'staycation' means a holiday in your own home or a domestic holiday

'Becoming a member of the great unwashed never felt so on-trend,' said Helen Coffey, after Jonathan Ross stirred controversy by admitting he sometimes goes at least a week without showering.

How often do you think people should shower?

V excited to be watching the legend that is Sheridan Smith in Opening Night this eve 😍

In which I bemoan that I simply don't fancy people anymore...

independent.co.uk/life-style/fan…

ah this is vg from Joxley - can't talk about the 'fertility crisis' if we're not talking to and about men as well as women joxleywrites.jmoxley.co.uk/p/family-polic…

For a feature: has anyone (UK-based) struggled with their credit score for eg when applying for a mortgage? And not because you were even in debt, but purely because of the arbitrary markers ratings agencies use to score you?