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Our wellness writer spoke to experts about the best stylish compression socks for flying, recovery, swelling during pregnancy, and more.

Skims makes the best shapewear, according to our fashion writer, along with bodysuits, briefs, and tanks from brands like Spanx and Shapermint.

I talked to a dozen experts and tested their top picks to find the best clothes steamers for everyone, from travel size to a workhorse standing model.

Ten things we wrote about last week on the Strategist that delighted us, including Caldera + Lab The Good, Outdoor Voices The Exercise Dress, ZAP IT! Electric Bug Zapper Racket with LED Light and USB Charging, Gojmzo Busy Board, and Hoka Mach X.

The loss of a host of prominent Conservative councillors in today’s election results was softened a little for council leader Joe Orson when his son, Simon, was elected to the authority for the first time.

The owner of the former chapel in Great Dalby is fined £500 per yew tree.