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The 5 best mob movies of all time
The Week Recommends If you don’t like a good gangster flick, just fuhgeddaboudit
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Scorching hot sauces that pack a punch
The Week Recommends The best sauces to tingle your lips and add a fiery kick to your food
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Alchemised: how Harry Potter fanfic went mainstream
In The Spotlight Traditional publishers are signing up fan fiction authors to rewrite their ‘explosively popular’ romances for the mass market
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Mustardy beans and hazelnuts recipe
The Week Recommends Nod to French classic offers zingy, fresh taste
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Why are American conservatives clashing with Pope Leo?
Talking Points Comments on immigration and abortion draw backlash
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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9 haunted hotels where things definitely go bump in the night
The Week Recommends Don’t fear these spirited spots. Embrace them.
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Saudi comedy fest exposes free speech schism in stand-up
IN THE SPOTLIGHT The decision by some of stand-up’s biggest names to attend a festival in a nation infamous for its censorship has the comedy world picking sides and settling old scores
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Hooray for Brollywood: the UK’s film industry is booming – for now
In The Spotlight US production giants are flocking to film in British studios but Trump tariffs could threaten end of golden era
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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The most notable records broken by Taylor Swift
In Depth The pop star has cemented herself as one of the century's most popular artists
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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15 dank Gen Z dating phrases
In Depth Knowing these neologisms can help anyone navigate the extremely online world of youth romance culture
By David Faris Published
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Susie Dent picks her favourite books
The Week Recommends The lexicographer and etymologist shares works by Jane Goodall, Noel Streatfeild and Madeleine Pelling
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How historically accurate is House of Guinness?
In the Spotlight The glossy Netflix show about the family behind the world-famous stout mixes fact with fiction
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Back to the future: Kids embrace ‘old school’ devices
Under the radar From MP3s to sewing machines
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Etsy witches and the rise of digital spell-casting
Under the Radar From fixing your love life to hexing a colleague, online sorcerers offer a wide range of services
By Deeya Sonalkar, The Week UK Published
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