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February is showing its mild side this year – spring is knocking at the door early. What does this mean for our restaurants, gardens, and shopping habits? A look at the signs of the season.

Analysis of the OM-OL classic: Between derby fever, fan merchandise, and the bestsellers suddenly trending. A look at the commercialisation of football.

Analysing the fifth season of Bridgerton: What the bathtub scene with Luke Thompson & Yerin Ha reveals and why the Netflix series is more than just fluff – a look at the global phenomenon from a New Zealand perspective.

An analysis of the surge in the gold price following the Israel-Iran strikes, and its unexpected radiance through cinema, basketball, and the pet market.

An analysis of the impact of Middle Eastern tensions on Brent crude prices and the subsequent consequences for the French economy.

An exclusive analysis of the standoff between Anthropic and the Pentagon: how Claude AI's refusal to compromise on ethics has redrawn the lines of American technological and political power.

A deep dive into the Xbox ecosystem for March 2026: 15 day-one games on Game Pass, the expansion of xCloud, and what this means for the industry.

An analysis of the Glen Powell phenomenon: from his tough early days to his role in The Running Man (2025), and his influence on fashion and culture.

Get the latest on GTA 6: imminent pre-orders, a record-breaking price, and its potential impact on the gaming industry. Expert analysis inside.

An analysis of the rise of the word "kick" in Google Trends: from Antony's acrobatic volley to the Kick streaming platform, and the innovative funding of Kickstarter. A cross-sector look at business models that are making a big impact.