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Are We Failing Our Relationships When Nothing Seems to Work?
There is a particular cruelty in being told that a relationship is over when you are still trying to save it. You may have booked the holiday, suggested couples therapy, started the difficult conversations, changed your habits, or tried to rediscover the intimacy that once came naturally. You may have done everything you believed love required. And still, one day, the relationship ends. The question that follows is often not Why did we break up? but something far more painful
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Star Fox (Nintendo Switch 2)
A Classic Returns with New Wings Our Summer Gaming Special begins with the return of one of Nintendo's most beloved space shooters. Star Fox makes its debut on Nintendo Switch 2 with a polished remake that honours the original while introducing enough modern touches to tempt returning pilots back into the cockpit. Visually, the game is undeniably sharper than its predecessor. Higher-resolution textures, richer colours and smoother performance breathe new life into the familia
Love & Gelato / Jenna Evans Welch
Our Summer Books special opens with Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch, a breezy romantic comedy that offers far more substance than its pastel cover and sun-drenched Tuscan setting might suggest. At first glance, it appears to be another escapist holiday romance, complete with Renaissance streets, irresistible gelato, and the promise of youthful love. Yet Welch quietly subverts those expectations. The novel follows Lina, who reluctantly spends the summer in Tuscany—not in pu
Basket / Les Epicuriens, Podcasts Special
Today at Basket, we are starting a trial of a new category: curated podcast episodes on trending cultural, lifestyle, and educational topics. This week, we will present an episode from the Ancients: The Odyssey/Cyclops/Circe and Calypso. Also, this week, we will present an episode from The Fitness and Lifestyle Coach on the Mistakes of Fat Loss. For the Wimbledon fans, we will present an episode from The Times Podcast on the hidden technology used at Wimbledon, and to end thi
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Artificial Intelligence: Are We Opening Pandora’s Box?
Today, Basket turns its attention to a technology that is increasingly useful, increasingly powerful—and still surrounded by a certain taboo: artificial intelligence. Whether we call it AI or IA—intelligence artificielle—the technology is now everywhere. It is built into our smartphones, integrated into applications, used by companies in chatbots and call centres, and increasingly present in hospitals, schools, offices and public services. For clarity, when we use the terms A
Basket Weekly News
Turing Targets Tokyo with AI-Powered Self-Driving Taxis Japanese startup Turing, founded just five years ago, is emerging as a serious contender in the autonomous vehicle industry. Backed by AMD and powered by AMD GPU technology, the company has developed self-driving systems designed for deployment on Tokyo's streets. With significant financial backing from AMD, Turing aims to challenge Nvidia's dominance in automotive AI. The company is collaborating with Nissan Motor, UK-b
Nintendo Switch 2 Review: A Familiar Formula, Refined for the Next Generation
Nintendo has never competed with Sony and Microsoft on raw hardware power alone. Instead, the company has consistently focused on accessibility, innovation, and exclusive experiences. The Nintendo Switch 2 continues that philosophy, delivering meaningful upgrades while preserving the hybrid design that transformed the gaming industry when the original Switch launched. From the moment it is unboxed, the Switch 2 feels approachable. Setup is quick, the packaging is straightforw
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Les Épicuriens Weekly – Books & Culture
At Les Épicuriens, we're delighted to begin this week's edition with a novel that has become a television phenomenon: Heated Rivalry. Now adapted into a hit series on HBO Max, it tells the moving love story of two professional hockey players. We were completely captivated by the compelling narrative and the remarkable chemistry between the lead actors, and we can't wait for Season 2. Before it became a successful television series, Heated Rivalry was a bestselling novel by Ra
Montreux Jazz Festival 2026 Raye & Guests / Opening evening
At Les Épicuriens Cultures, summer means one thing: festival season. Among the highlights is the Montreux Jazz Festival, one of the world's most prestigious music events. Over the decades, it has welcomed an extraordinary roster of legendary artists, including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, David Bowie, Prince, Nina Simone, Sir Elton John, and, more recently, Sam Smith. This year, the festival celebrates its 60th anniversary with an exceptional lineup featuring Raye, Eddy de P
Women Writers Who Continue to Shape Our Reading Lives
At Les Épicuriens Books and the Jane Austen Book Club, admiration for women novelists has long been at the heart of our literary conversations. In recent years, that admiration has been echoed on cinema screens worldwide, with successful adaptations of works such as Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Persuasion by Jane Austen, and Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens introducing new audiences to the enduring power of women’s storytelling. Their commercial and critical succe
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Two Beds and a Coffee Machine
One of the most difficult parts of my work as a relationship manager is witnessing the pain people carry long after a relationship has ended. While love has the power to heal, emotional wounds can linger for years, making the path forward feel uncertain and, at times, overwhelming. Recently, I met Billie, a divorced mother of two, at a local café. Over coffee, she shared a story that was both heartbreaking and inspiring. For fourteen years, Billie was married to Ryder. In the
Love, Trust, and the Colours In Between
Love doesn't need to be kinky to be Grey, as in Fifty Shades of Grey, a novel by E.L. James, or the movies. It may start as Red for many, become Grey over time, and then take on shades of Grey. Today in Sincerely Yours, we invite you to explore the many facets of love with us. In this edition, we uncover not only what love truly means and the many forms it can take, but also the essential role that trust plays in every relationship. Through real stories and personal reflectio
Fall again / Second Chances in Love
When you use a payphone to call home, you often spend money trying to repair a deeply broken relationship. Despite giving many chances, you realise that cutting ties is the only solution. Even after your efforts, they ask for more, leaving you waiting for one change that will never come. You question where the love is and why you remain devoted, even though you deserve to be valued. Their actions have left you isolated and emotionally strained, yet they may return unchanged,
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