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He was pushed in front of a train. How did he survive?

New York Times: A random act of violence transformed Joseph Lynskey's life.

On the moon, by myself: My middle-class mushroom trip

Times: Working mum Harriet Walker tries tripping to tackle her 'constant thrum of stress'.

The radicalisation of Elon Musk

The world’s richest man and his voyage from Biden-voting liberal to far-right cheerleader.

Gregor Paul: NZR’s $60 million financial challenge

OPINION: NZR faces a big deficit next year due to lost sponsorships and reduced deals.

Cyndi Lauper: ‘I want to say goodbye big, you know?’

Times: As the singer heads off on her farewell tour aged 71, she just wants to have fun.

Sex, politics, money and men: What Italy’s porn star politician did next

Times: She's an adult film star who was elected to parliament. Now she's written a memoir.

Elon Musk’s business empire scores benefits under Trump shake-up

New York Times: Trump's return is reshaping regulatory challenges for Musk.

2025 Super Bowl ads: Ranked from best to worst

NYT OPINION: The trends? Nothing controversial. But also, very little creativity.

Do antidepressants work? This British professor says they don’t

Times: Joanna Moncrieff says patients have been duped by big pharma and insecure doctors.

From mass deportations to tax cuts: Trump’s sweeping promises

New York Times: Trump has planned some major changes to US policies.

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.