A teenager started by asking AI for help with his homework. It ended in tragedy
Other vulnerable young people like Adam Raine are growing dependent on machines they believe understand them
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Other vulnerable young people like Adam Raine are growing dependent on machines they believe understand them
I bombard my friends with lengthy WhatsApp sermons on the latest ills befalling humankind. Now it’s your turn. Please be seated
I don’t want to be someone who breaks up with a loving person because they struggle with finances and anxiety
Phones and iPad kids at the table have become a part of how we eat but etiquette is about creating an environment that everybody can enjoy
November 2nd-7th highlights: including Trackers: The People v The Banks, All Her Fault and Pluribus
‘Our whole life has been turned upside down,’ says mother of three
Festive countdown treats for self-care devotees and those who could use a gentle reminder to treat themselves
Diners may baulk at smaller portions, slimmer menus and higher bills, but owners have little choice
The author on parity of esteem, the genius of Hilary Mantel, and the inestimable importance of libraries
The paralympian may have retired from competitive swimming, but she’s opening a new chapter as the youngest coach on RTÉ’s Ireland’s Fittest Family
The Minister for Justice is unafraid to say he wants a single sovereign state for Ireland
Stacey Hawkes and her partner moved out of Cork city due to ‘extortionate rent’ and lack of services near new-builds
Topical costumes are a special interest of mine, and the presidential election has provided a rich seam of ideas – but I have others
Marie Keating Foundation encourages women to regularly self-check their breasts
Mary ‘May’ McGee, who died this week aged 81, successfully fought the ban on contraception
Millennials and Gen X-ers haven’t been as united on social media since Wagatha Christie became a courtroom drama
Tell Me About It: ‘I’m worried I’ll be put into a situation where I have to tell them something I don’t want to share with them yet’
Television: If ever you wanted a reminder that even mildly famous people are nothing like the rest of us, Celebrity Traitors has proved it
I often wonder what I’m missing out on and whether my life would be richer if I went back on the socials
When I am part of a seemingly meaningless conversation, I look for loose threads, which I will pull when no one else would dare
The Housing Crisis & Me: Aiva Tuohy and partner Dylan Tone, in their 20s, say they feel ‘forgotten’ by Government
French musician Léna Descottes lives on Inishboffin. When she learned about an early childhood road trip, her grá for Irish trad made sense
Kim O’Driscoll from Project Prolong gives her tips on how to protect your clothes from moths
The Housing Crisis & Me: Martha Gilheaney did not think it would be possible to buy anywhere in the country, let alone Dublin
We have learned from friends that some new developments don’t provide buyers with flooring or appliances
Coming-of-age memoir describes life in exile, homesickness and struggles with PTSD following her attack
Feeling lonely just means you are human – but staying lonely can make you ill, change your behaviour and change your brain
Jean Muenchrath sustained catastrophic injuries in 1982 accident; the intervening years have been a time of healing
Financial adviser Emma Farrelly on why she doesn’t borrow money or use a credit card, and considers her €450 annual tennis membership to be money well spent
The one time I ‘just ate’ during my recovery, I sent my body into shock
Primary objective of the digital euro, for example, is to offer people across the European Union a virtual wallet
Bríd Ní Chofaigh died of cervical cancer aged 42. For her sister Bláthnaid, the death of a sibling is a life-changing event that isn’t spoken about enough
A seasoned travel journalist’s top tips include always bring snacks; do that final room sweep; aisle seats for day flights, window seats for night flights. Oh, and mind your passport
What if you could borrow a toy for a child instead of buying it? The idea is a win-win for families and the environment
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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