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<p>Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly star as Carolyn Bessette and John F Kennedy Jr in Ryan Murphy's new FX show</p>

Why the TV industry keeps falling in love with the Kennedy family

As Ryan Murphy takes on the story of JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette, and Netflix plan an all-American successor to ‘The Crown’, Katie Rosseinsky explores the quasi-mythical appeal of the Kennedy family

<p>‘When we turned over our first million in our first year, we felt like we were in the clear’</p>

I quit my job and launched a business that made a million in a year

<p>Gordon Ramsay is still the chef figurehead, but his kitchens now run on something far larger than one man</p>

The brutal truth that ‘Being Gordon Ramsay’ happily ignores

<p>Although Prince William has sought to identify with the mental health struggles of Gen Z, his relative silence over his uncle’s activities leaves a sour taste for many</p>

Prince William is keen to prove he’s different – Gen Z don’t buy it

<p>In the year of reading, we are reading less than ever</p>

I read 95 books last year – here’s how I managed it

<p>Charlotte Cripps now admits she was wrong not to get her children vaccinated against measles</p>

I haven’t vaccinated my children against measles – let me explain

<p>Karen Mulder with Valentino and Naomi Campbell in 1995</p>

The tragic story of Karen Mulder, fashion’s forgotten whistleblower

More features

<p>‘I learnt more about business in five years of running a restaurant than in anything else I’ve done’</p>

Radical naivety is a super power when starting a business

<p>Make sure you are aware of all the factors that could hinder the effectiveness of your contraception method</p>

How the ‘nocebo’ effect is putting women off the pill

<p>Dog prams are becoming a more common sight</p>

Dogs will soon out number children and that might be a good thing

How to change your mind — and the minds of the people around you

Fitness and wellness

<p>These three expert-approved stretches can help combat tight hips while working at a desk</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Three exercises to combat a stiff spine from sitting at a desk all day

We all know that sitting is bad for your health but if your job leaves you with little choice, here are some easy moves that will help you keep your body limber and mobile, says Harry Bullmore

Fitness and wellbeing

Three exercises to combat a stiff spine from sitting at a desk all day

We all know that sitting is bad for your health but if your job leaves you with little choice, here are some easy moves that will help you keep your body limber and mobile, says Harry Bullmore

<p>These three expert-approved stretches can help combat tight hips while working at a desk</p>

<p>New research questions the merits of intermittent fasting – and nutrition experts agree it may not be the best approach for many people</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

So if intermittent fasting doesn’t work for weight loss, what does?

<p>Dental experts have revealed the common mistakes people make when brushing their teeth – and the impacts this can have on everything from heart health to inflammation to cognitive decline</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

You’re brushing your teeth wrong, these changes could save your life

<p>A scene from ‘White Lotus’, where being rich and thin is part of the lifestyle</p>

The ‘Mounjaro gap’: How the rich have just got a lot thinner

<p>Your sleep type is likely to have implications about your health</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

New research identifies five kinds of sleeper – which one are you?

<p>Your sleep type is likely to have implications about your health</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

New research identifies five kinds of sleeper – which one are you?

<p>Regular exercise is vital for health and longevity, but a smarter approach is needed as you age, according to coach Patrick James</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Eight golden rules for strength training after 50 according to experts

<p>Remember their names: Jessica Brady, Danielle Leslie and Nina Lopes - their legacy lives on</p>

Health and Wellbeing

The women who died of cancer but are still helping thousands

Food features

<p>Taking a photo of dinner is now so routine it barely registers – the argument begins when documentation turns into disruption</p>

Why Jeremy King might regret banning influencers from his restaurants

<p>Pie and mash was designed for appetite not aesthietics or algorithms</p>

Is pie and mash too ugly for the social media age?

<p>Michelin stars are awarded on the plate, but the decisions behind them are shaped by far more than what happens on the pass</p>

How can a one-star hygiene rated restaurant have a Michelin star?

<p>Dry doesn’t mean joyless – many of the lowest-sugar wines are also the most balanced and expressive</p>

How much sugar is actually in your wine?

Recipes

<p>Ryan Riley</p>

Recipe for joy: Sweet and sour apple crumble with sweet basil cream

<p>This cauliflower and potato coconut curry sings with freshness and zing</p>

Ryan Riley’s recipe for joy: Cauliflower and potato coconut curry

<p>‘What is more joyful than something delicious and comforting that can be whipped up in half the time than it usually is?’, such as a French (pickled) onion soup</p>

Ryan Riley’s recipe for joy: French (pickled) onion soup

Life Stories

<p>For someone with RSD, a perceived slight can feel physically painful</p>

‘How rejection sensitivity dysphoria almost killed me’

<p>Model Katy Morgan was silenced by an NDA</p>

‘The ‘boob god’ surgeon tried to silence me after surgery went wrong’

<p>Lorraine Stanley put on a whopping seven stone with surgery - and now regrets it </p>

Why losing three stone made me more miserable than I was before

<p>After having five children of her own, Charlotte Johnson-Daniels decided to help childless couples and become a surrogate in 2022</p>

‘I’m a surrogate – but I don’t want to make money from a baby’

Latest news

Independent TV

<p>Mamdani calls students to announce school closure as worst storm in decade hits New York</p>

Mamdani calls pupils to announce school closure as snow storm hits NYC

Coronation Street icon kept in hospital after surgery ‘complications’

Holly Willoughby shares glimpse of snowy half term getaway

Noughties reality TV star announces cervical cancer diagnosis

Deals

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Enjoy 25% off all homeware and garden at Garden Trading

<p>These are the best ways to save at M&S right now</p>

M&S discount codes for February – how to save 10%

Up to 50% off luxury bags and jewellery at Aspinal of London

<p>Enjoy the best of Jacamo with these deals</p>

Save more than 25% on fashion, tech and gaming at Jacamo

Design

<p>The Traditional Collection Blend 20, The Brick Tile Company</p>

Nine rustic home decor ideas to create a country living vibe

Set the scene to get stuck into a really good book (Ruma/PA)

Reading nook ideas to mark World Book Day

Set the stage and bring the joy of the circus home (DFS/PA)

Master the FunHaus aesthetic with circus-inspired decor

Royal Family

<p>Ferguson accompanied by her dresser Jane Andrews</p>

The real-life murder case behind Fergie dresser drama ‘The Lady’

Watch: Kate makes first public appearance since Andrew’s arrest

<p>Police carrying out Epstein probe urge Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ex-bodyguards to say what they ‘saw or heard’</p>

Police urge Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ex-bodyguards to come forward

Women

<p>Vote in our weekly Independent Women poll</p>

Poll: Do you work from home – or would you, if you could?

<p>‘Rather than a constructive conversation, it is more like an argument about who is doing more jobs’</p>

‘I have never been happier’: Readers on life after divorce

<p>Independent Women: Sign up to Victoria Richards’ weekly newsletter </p>

Independent Women: Sign up to Victoria Richards’ weekly newsletter

Dating and Relationships

<p>One of the biggest warning signs that tends to emerge at this time of year is narcissistic love bombing.</p>

What is love bombing? The six signs to look out for on Valentines Day

<p>Some couples had spent tens of thousands on a single day</p>

‘No need to waste thousands on one day’: Readers on no-fuss weddings

<p>There’s a wide range of options out there, so, you’re bound to find something to suit </p>

Best sex toys for men 2026, tested by an expert

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news

Ancient brass instrument used to interpret the heavens turns 1,000 years old

Ancient brass instrument used to interpret the heavens turns 1,000 years old

politics

Joe Rogan complains about ‘overwhelming’ Trump news – but people aren’t sympathetic

news

Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’

science-tech

OpenAI’s Sam Altman slammed over ‘dystopian’ comments on ChatGPT’s energy consumption

sport

2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony: When and where to watch

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2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony: When and where to watch

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Foo Fighters fans rush to buy tickets for surprise Dublin gig

sport

Who is Eileen Gu? The 'inspirational' star of the Winter Olympics sparking debate

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