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The art of the image: Trump as his own executive producer

New York Times: Imagery played a vital role in powering Trump's return to the White House.

Why Mel Robbins' simple mantra is resonating with millions

New York Times: Self-help phenom’s new book is all about letting others do as they may.

Hot midlife summer: The over-50s are having a moment

New York Times: Pop culture is finally warming up to the sex lives of older women.

Biden’s presidential legacy: An era of change, forever marked by Trump

NY Times: Biden's presidency likely to be remembered as a bridge between Trump's terms.

A scandal, a wedding and $43m: Why the world’s greatest chess player is done with rules

Times: Magnus Carlsen, 34, has been chess' biggest star for 20 years. He's a bit over it.

‘I’m tired, I’m hungry, I’m sad’: Zoe Saldaña’s wake-up call

New York Times: By her early 30s, Saldaña was a huge star – but something had to give.

In Babygirl, Nicole Kidman wants him. But what does Harris Dickinson want?

NYT: The rising British star hasn't acted since he wrapped the erotic thriller a year ago.

LA was prepared for serious fires. But it wasn’t ready for four

New York Times: “There were too many houses to protect, and not enough engines.”

They lost their land over $221 of unpaid rates – then the new owners gave it back

Documents show a historic pā was taken from Māori in the 1970s for 'European hands'.

Special investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him back

The mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.

'Best thing for our marriage': How ecstasy use is on the rise among older Kiwis

Ecstasy is the second most commonly used illicit drug in New Zealand after cannabis.

How America created the enemy it feared most

New York Times: Why the US lost hearts and minds in Afghanistan's Waygal Valley

Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years

Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same

Why refugees are returning to war-torn South Sudan

Times: Ten years after civil war, a delicate peace process has prompted people to return.

Summer watch list: The 100 greatest movies of all time

Telegraph: Comedy, drama, romance, horror, sci-fi - film critic Robbie Collin's top picks.

He mocked the rich on TikTok for fun. Now he can get $52,000 per post

New York Times: 'It was just about making fun of friends' says Aris Yeager.