Whether you just don't have air conditioning or want to save money on energy, there are lots of ways to keep cool as the mercury rises. Here are some good ones.

When a tragedy strikes, the urge to reach out and offer support to your friends and acquaintances is strong. And you should!

United Airlines made headlines around the world today after a gate agent refused to board two young girls on a flight to Minneapolis because they were wearing leggings. The choice of attire was deemed "improper" for United representatives, even though both passengers were children.

Despite almost universal condemnation and boycott threats from celebrities, United is sticking to its guns and refuses to admit any wrongdoing. While we won't defend its draconian and sexist policy, the airline does have one thing right - leggings are a pretty terrible choice for an aeroplane. Here's what to wear instead.

A nice pair of hiking boots can last you almost forever, but you need to break them in before you head out on any major excursions. You can ease into the breaking-in process by wearing them while you run quick errands or work around your home.

Sometimes we set ourselves up for failure, and while we probably don't even realise we're doing this, there's a reason for it: it's comfortable. This video from School of Life explains.