Arielle Goldstein

Hello! I'm Arielle, a multimedia journalist, editor and content writer. 

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The Telegraph •

Why are Democrats comparing Trump with Hitler? Your election questions answered

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Harry wants to know: “How would you compare the electoral process in the States v over here? What do they do better or worse than us?”Tony replies: “At risk of stating the obvious, the major difference is the country is so much larger that it requires a much more complex electoral system. I think the electoral college is a good compromise between representing the popul...
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Gen Z-er fed up with local potholes finds novel way to fill them

A landscaper and decorator fed up with the state of the roads in his home town decided to take matters into his own hands – by filling potholes with flowers.Since launching his Pretty Potholes campaign in West Sussex last June, Harry Smith-Haggett, 22, has documented his efforts on TikTok, with some videos notching up more than 3.5 million views.“It all started because there was a big pothole near my house and it was winding me up,” he explained. “I wanted to do something about it because the co...
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Grooming gangs: ‘Those who failed to prosecute need to be named and shamed’

Jess Phillips’s decision to reject Oldham council’s call for a Government-led inquiry has sparked international outrage.Elon Musk took to his social media platform X to criticise the safeguarding minister, calling for her to be imprisoned for the “disgraceful” decision.Kemi Badenoch echoed Mr Musk, saying: “The time is long overdue for a full national inquiry into the rape gangs scandal. Trials have taken place all over the country in recent years, but no one in authority has joined the dots – 2...
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The best ways readers saved money in 2024

Do you have a money-related problem and want expert advice? Email money@telegraph.co.uk to take part in one of our Money Makeovers.Few were spared from the fall-out of Rachel Reeves’s tax-grabbing Budget this year. It is little wonder then that many Telegraph readers have been looking for ways to make their money stretch a little further.Whether it’s deciding what to do with your pension pot or what to eat for your office lunch, everyday spending decisions can soon make a big difference.With the...
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‘This farmers’ IHT raid is not socialism, it is crony capitalism’

The farmers’ rally in London on Tuesday was met by a wave of support from Telegraph readers, some of whom travelled cross-country to attend the protest, including non-farmers.Since the protest, readers have got in touch to describe how their family farms will be affected, with concerns they could have to stop farming altogether. Many were fearful that they would have to sell their land to foot the bill when relatives die.The UK’s farming community was left reeling after Labour announced that far...
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‘The old me would’ve stretched a bottle of hand sanitiser into ten drinks by diluting it with juice’

Gary Pattison, aged 50, had his first sip of alcohol at 17 years old. As an athletic teen, he prioritised his health over partying. In adulthood, Gary pursued a career as a firefighter, ensuring he stayed in peak physical condition to meet the job’s rigorous demands. However, a few years ago, Gary’s life began to spiral out of control.The sudden loss of his dear friend, a family member’s devastating health diagnosis and the harsh realities of life as a first responder took Gary down a calamitous...
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Starmer’s first 100 days reader verdict: ‘I’ve never wanted to leave Britain as much as I do now’

This weekend marks 100 days of Keir Starmer and the Labour Party in Government.The Prime Minister, who promised Britain a ‘sunlight of hope’ on the steps of No 10 on July 5, has faced a sleaze scandal, race riots, and international turmoil that have blown his plans off course.The Telegraph has put Sir Keir’s record in office so far under the microscope and Telegraph readers have weighed in.Freebies rowFor weeks, the Prime Minister and the Labour Party have been dogged by media scrutiny about don...
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‘Why does Labour hate me so much after I worked for 48 years?’

Readers were also angered by the revelation that Labour could means-test state pensions. Many Telegraph readers have expressed their frustration at being top of the Chancellor’s hit list.Telegraph reader, Julie Wilson, feels vexed by the party’s agenda for retirees. Ms Wilson is part of a generation that “scrimped” and “saved” wherever necessary so as to not be a burden on the state.Now, after working her whole life, she is at risk of being rejected by a system she has supported for decades. She...
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‘People would sit on the beach wearing smart clothes’: What readers miss most about travel

Telegraph Travel’s Chris Leadbeater recently revealed his definitive list of the 23 things we used to do on holiday but don’t anymore, from sending postcards to carrying drachma. His feature produced a wave of nostalgia from readers as they reflected on their own travels from a bygone era. They agreed that being uncontactable and developing proper photos were among the ways holidays used to be better. However, many – on balance – said they preferred the convenience of modern travel. Reader Alan...
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China has become an ‘economic enemy’, say Telegraph readers

Telegraph readers have weighed in on the fake stamps row after an investigation revealed counterfeits are flooding into Britain from China, landing innocent members of the public with £5 penalties.

Security experts and MPs have described the mass forgery as an “act of economic warfare” and akin to “printing counterfeit money”.

Telegraph readers say Royal Mail must put a stop to fake stamps or boycott trade with China altogether.

Others say Britain should revert to 1989 legislation, when the P
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‘The SNP is wasting police time – it’s leadership at its worst’

After 8,000 hate crime reports were made in the first week of Scotland’s new law, analysis of official data revealed that hate crime complaints are set to outnumber the total of all other offences. JK Rowling, who came out in strong criticism of the law, dared Scotland’s police to arrest her over her views on trans women. The SNP responded this week by suggesting that the author’s ‘provocations’ were wasting police time. Telegraph readers took to the comments section to have their say, with many
Interhacktives •

Step-by-step guide to downloading TikTok videos

United States lawmakers have voted on a bill to ban TikTok jeopardizing millions of videos made by American creators. US officials cite security concerns with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, which is wholly owned by the Chinese government. If the bill becomes law, millions of Americans could lose access to the short-form video app resulting in the loss of countless videos.

This bill is the latest attempt by US officials to ban TikTok on all American devices. In 2023, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew
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Spotify’s New Update is for the Music Video Lovers - %

Spotify users in eleven select markets will be the first to experience the streaming platform’s music video integration.

Music videos are coming to Spotify. As part of a beta program that the streaming giant is rolling out, users will soon be able to watch videos directly on mobile and desktop apps.

According to reports, Spotify’s VP Global Head of Consumer Experience, Sten Garmark said:

The music video feature will eventually be available to all of Spotify’s 226 million premium users world-w
LondonWorld •

Seven romantic luxury restaurants for Valentine's Day

There is no shortage of romantic restaurants in London and with Valentine’s Day now just a month away, finding the right place to celebrate love should not be daunting. Whether you and your partner are in the early days of dating or you’re marking another Valentine's holiday spent together, every couple deserves a bit of romance.

Choosing where to dine on the most romantic night of the year in a city of endless options can be tricky and tables for two may be hard to come by. But, whether your p
LondonWorld •

Parents' Bulgaria mission to treat baby Ted's devastating condition

A south London couple have given up their jobs to take their baby to Bulgaria for expensive treatment for a rare and life-threatening condition.

Five-month-old Ted Chadwick has been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1, which causes paralysis, muscle weakness and progressive loss of movement. It affects just one in 10,000 people.

Parents Dani and Louis, from East Croydon, have set up a Gofundme page, to help with the cost of treatment and to raise awareness of the disease.

Many
LondonWorld •

NHS workers deliver Christmas card to 'Scrooge-like' government

Members of the Unite the Union from Barts Health NHS Trust are striking over Christmas over "pay, safe staffing levels, bank rates and lump-sum payments". Many current and previous staff of NHS contractors missed out on a nationally agreed settlement involving a £1,650 lump sum earlier this year.

Cleaners, caterers, porters and other low-paid staff delivered their Christmas card for health secretary Victoria Atkins on Monday (December 18). Also at the protest were workers from Kent and the West
Interhacktives •

Meta's Threads finally to launch in Europe

Threads, the short form blogging platform created by Meta, is making its long-awaited debut in the European Union this month. This would mark the largest phase of expansion since the app first launched in July.

The social media giant initially held off rolling out the app to European users over concerns that they would fail to meet the EU’s Digital Markets Act requirements, which are among the toughest digital regulations in the world. Meta has created special features to comply with those regu
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Google to delete millions of abandoned Gmail accounts starting next month

Google will begin purging inactive accounts on its site starting next month according to Ruth Kricheli, Vice President of Product Management.

The decision to eliminate dormant accounts is aimed at reducing security threats as inactive accounts have been more susceptible to security threats like spam and phishing. According to Google’s own data, “abandoned accounts are at least 10x less likely than active accounts to have 2-step-verification set up. Meaning, these accounts are often vulnerable,
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Instagram’s newest feature? Curated group lists for stories

Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, revealed on 5 October that the social media platform has started testing a new way to share Stories with followers.

Group lists would work similarly to the apps Close Friends list, which was first introduced to users in 2018, by allowing you to share stories with a select group of followers. The major difference is that these group lists would allow creators to manage multiple audience lists under specific categories. In a message on the Broadcast channel IG Upd
LondonWorld •

Most dangerous places to own a pet in London - find your borough

Hounslow tops the list, with 94 reports of theft in the year from December 2022 to November 2023. This was more than four times higher than the London average.

Brent is the second most dangerous place to own a pet, with 50 reports of animal abduction over the same period, while Islington came in third with 38 pet thefts reported.

Dogs were the most-targeted pet, with 375 thefts reported, and Lambeth was the most dangerous borough for 'man’s best friend' with 26 thefts. Haringey came a close se