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Lifestyle news this week: Airbnb rule changes, John Frieda's death and loneliness apps
Airbnb's new rules are due to take effect soon, drawing a petition and calls for a booking blackout. Guests question paying a cleaning fee while still expected to clean themselves.
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Lulu pays tribute to late hairstylist John Frieda
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Celebrity hairdresser John Frieda, creator of the Frizz Ease range, was married to singer Lulu from 1977 to 1991.
What happened
Hair stylist John Frieda has died. His former wife, the singer Lulu, paid tribute to him, citing a lifetime of memories. The two were married from 1977 to 1991 and had a son together.
Why it matters
Obituaries describe him as the creator of the Purdey bob and the Frizz Ease product range.
Timeline
- Nov 8, 2:22 PM ET: An obituary was published detailing his career as a hair stylist to the stars.
- Nov 9, 7:14 AM ET: Lulu paid tribute to her ex-husband, recalling a lifetime of memories following his death.
Coverage
Airbnb's new rules take effect soon despite petition
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New Airbnb rules are due to go into effect soon.
What happened
New Airbnb rules are due to go into effect soon. The changes have drawn a petition and calls for a booking blackout.
Why it matters
Guests have questioned why they should pay a cleaning fee while still being expected to complete cleaning tasks themselves.
Coverage
Maths puzzle from the 2024 Kangaroo challenge is presented
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The Kangaroo is a multiple-choice maths contest taken by over seven million pupils across about 120 nations.
What happened
A puzzle drawn from the 2024 Kangaroo test is presented to readers. The piece first gives background on the contest.
Why it matters
The contest is described as arguably the world's most widely taken primary and secondary school test.
Coverage
Social apps sell friendship to Britons facing loneliness
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A growing number of paid apps promise to help people in Britain find friends amid concern about loneliness.
What happened
An explosion of social apps has emerged offering solutions to loneliness in Britain. Some charge up to £45 a month to help users find their friends. The report examines whether these apps really work or are simply profiting from connection.
Why it matters
The report questions whether the apps deliver real results or simply profit from people's need for connection.
Coverage
- Would you spend £500 to make friends? Welcome to Britain’s loneliness economy (the-independent.com)
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