The case of Madeleine McCann shows how we are hooked by unanswerable questions
For the public, the story provides a perverse comfort and familiarity at a time when other news feels frightening.
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Madeleine McCann is back on front pages. Why does our media give this sad story so much space?
Even during a pandemic and nationwide protests against racial injustice, this 13-year-old story still dominates the media.
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David Tomchak joins New Statesman as Head of Digital
Tomchak joins from the Evening Standard, where he has served as Digital Editor-in-Chief and Digital Publisher.
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Coronavirus has made news essential – but it could force the closure of newspapers
Social distancing will accelerate the decline of the print sales that have sustained many media organisations.
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WATCH: Audience baffled as Alan Johnson is unmasked on reality show
Dressed as a pharaoh, the former home secretary met glazed expressions when revealed on The Masked Singer singing contest.
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W is for Wellness: how the wellness industry became a global phenomenon
There is no period so remote as the recent past, and so though it may seem impossible, it is true:…
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Evening Call: Withdrawal Agreement Bill passes, but everyone’s stopped paying attention
It says something about how last week’s election will change our politics that, today, the Commons passed the Withdrawal Agreement…
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Yes, Richard Burgon is still on the TV
The year is 2098. Insects are our main source of protein. An ancient pastime called “flossing” is all the rage.…
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