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The Guardian asks people in the United States to anonymously share how much they spend each month on groceries and eating out. The callout highlights rising food costs, noting that more than half of Americans reportedly struggle to afford groceries and that many are eating out less frequently than a year ago. Responses will be collected securely for a feature and deleted when no longer needed.

Readers describe household appliances and electronics that have remained functional for decades, including a possible 100-year-old Hotpoint toaster, 1950s Hoover vacuum cleaner, 1970s televisions and fans, and 1980s kitchen appliances. Their accounts emphasize durability, repairability, sentimental value and the perceived superiority of older products over modern replacements. Several appliances have received repairs or maintenance but continue to serve their owners daily, becoming family heirlooms and examples of long-lasting consumer goods.

The Guardian is seeking experiences from people in the UK who have struggled to find work later in their careers. It highlights analysis showing that 2.15 million people aged 50 to 64 receive out-of-work benefits and asks whether age discrimination, AI-driven recruitment systems or online applications have made re-employment more difficult. It also asks whether people have had to accept lower-paid work or rely on Universal Credit and other benefits.

Millions of Europeans are expected to see a solar eclipse, with a total eclipse visible across parts of northern and central Spain, Portugal, Greenland and Iceland, and a partial eclipse visible across much of western Europe. The Guardian provides viewing times for London, warns that looking at the sun without proper protection can cause permanent eye damage, and invites people aged 18 or over to submit photographs and personal experiences.

The Guardian is seeking anonymous accounts from adults who believe they, or a child in their care, were filmed without consent by Meta’s smartglasses. The callout notes that more than 7 million pairs were reportedly sold in 2025, recognizes their potential benefits for people with visual impairments, and focuses on growing concerns about nonconsensual recording and children’s privacy.

Australia’s home prices are falling as higher interest rates and changes to tax breaks for property investors weigh on the housing market. The decline could reduce homeowners’ paper wealth but potentially make buying more accessible for renters and younger Australians, although borrowing costs remain high. Australians are invited to share how the changing market affects them and whether greater housing affordability would benefit the country.

The Guardian seeks responses from US parents about childcare programs comparable to New York City’s 2-K initiative, launched by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to provide free early care and learning for two-year-olds. The program has attracted two-thirds more applicants than available places, and parents are invited to explain how similar programs have affected their lives or what expanded access would mean for them.

The Guardian is seeking responses from employers in England about their experiences recruiting apprentices, including the benefits, challenges and barriers involved. It asks businesses that have recruited—or chosen not to recruit—apprentices to comment on funding, costs, administration, training requirements, candidate availability and what government support could encourage more opportunities, with responses accepted anonymously through a secure form.

The Guardian seeks responses from people whose interest in Homer’s poetry, classics or poetry more broadly has been increased by Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey. The callout notes that UK poetry sales are expected to reach a record high, attributing the trend partly to the film’s success, and invites adults to share their experiences anonymously.

The Guardian is seeking adults’ experiences of using peptides for therapeutic purposes, including weight loss, anti-ageing and injury recovery. The appeal distinguishes approved prescription treatments from experimental and unregulated products sold online, amid warnings from Imperial College London endocrinologist Channa Jayasena that the UK has become a “wild west” for peptide and steroid sales.

The Guardian is seeking stories from people worldwide who have participated in local environmental or climate-action groups, including their motivations, achievements, obstacles and broader impact. It also invites responses from people whose attempts to establish such groups struggled to gain traction. Contributions may be submitted anonymously through an encrypted form, with personal data used only for the feature and deleted when no longer needed.

The Guardian invites UK residents to submit approximately 100-word tips about memorable, unusual or under-the-radar holidays in the United Kingdom. The winning entry, selected by Lonely Planet’s Tom Hall, will receive a £200 voucher for a Coolstays property, with submissions closing at 10am BST on 10 August.

The Guardian invites people in Great Britain who have installed or are planning to install solar panels, heat pumps, battery storage or other renewable-energy technologies at home to share their experiences. The appeal follows record solar installations in the first half of the year and increased applications to the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme, with motivations including lower bills, climate concerns, energy independence, property value and financial incentives.

The Guardian seeks anonymous accounts from Black Americans aged 18 or over who have used artificial intelligence for health-related or spiritual guidance, including Black AI-generated health and spiritual influencers. The callout notes growing reliance on AI in healthcare and the history of racism faced by Black people in the US healthcare system, and says responses will be encrypted, used for the feature, and deleted when no longer needed.

The Guardian is seeking experiences from people in England who recently completed an apprenticeship or are planning to start one. The callout follows government plans to expand technical and vocational education for young people and create more apprenticeships, including a bursary intended to prevent families from being financially disadvantaged when a teenager begins an apprenticeship.

The Guardian is asking people in the UK to share how they are coping with a forecast heatwave, including its effects at work and home and any lifestyle changes they have made. Temperatures could reach 35C, prompting heat-health alerts, while fire chiefs warn of heightened wildfire risks in dry parks and rural areas. Submissions may be anonymous and will be handled securely.

The Guardian is seeking accounts from people in England who receive, provide or rely on adult social care, including unpaid carers. It asks about access to information and services, funding, home and residential care, hospital discharge, NHS continuing healthcare and support for carers. The callout follows Andy Burnham’s argument that reforming adult social care is essential to reducing pressure on the NHS.

The Guardian is seeking accounts from adults who have used GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy or Mounjaro without seeing the hoped-for benefits. It asks about intolerable side effects, lack of results despite extended use, stigma, and alternative approaches, with responses accepted anonymously through an encrypted form.

The Guardian invites UK residents to submit approximately 100-word tips about favorite summer trips to Europe’s lakes and mountains. Suggestions may cover walking holidays, lakeside stays or scenic train journeys, with the best entry selected by Lonely Planet’s Tom Hall winning a £200 voucher for a Coolstays property. The competition closes at 10am BST on 3 August.

The Guardian invites people aged 18 and over, whether they use GLP-1 weight-loss drugs or not, to share how the medications have affected their relationships. It highlights potential effects including greater self-confidence, secrecy caused by fear of judgment, feelings of betrayal among loved ones, and relationship difficulties when partners no longer share the same appetite or interest in food. Responses may be submitted anonymously through an encrypted form.

The Guardian invites people across the UK who volunteer to clean and maintain parks, beaches, waterways, roadsides and other local environments to share their experiences through a secure form. Responses may be anonymous and will be used for a feature, with personal data deleted when no longer required.

The Guardian invites readers aged 18 and over to share stories about their oldest working household appliances, such as washing machines, ovens and vacuum cleaners. The appeal highlights an Electrolux refrigerator built in the 1930s that is reportedly still operating in Gloucestershire, and explains that submissions may be anonymous, securely handled and used for a future feature.

The Guardian invites readers to share which television series finale brought them the most joy, following a curated list by the publication’s writers that includes Detectorists and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya, is described as a blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s epic about Odysseus’s 10-year journey home after the Trojan War. The film reportedly earned US$264 million in its opening weekend and was filmed entirely with IMAX cameras. The Guardian invites readers to share their views on the movie.

The Guardian asks parents to share how they are managing work and childcare during the summer school holidays. It highlights rising holiday childcare costs, with research estimating expenses of up to £1,145 per child, and reports that almost three-quarters of parents say the childcare challenge harms their careers. Parents are invited to describe their arrangements, financial and professional effects, and any solutions they have found.

The piece invites readers who use Meta’s new smart glasses, or who interact with people wearing them, to share their experiences. It highlights widespread adoption, concerns about privacy and nonconsensual recording, and noted benefits for users with visual or hearing impairments. The Guardian provides instructions for submitting comments securely through various channels.

Readers are invited to submit a 100‑word tip about a book that inspired them to travel, with the top entry winning a £200 Coolstays voucher judged by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet. Entries must be from UK residents and may include photos, with selected submissions appearing in the Guardian Travel section.

A callout invites people in the UK to share their experiences using prediction markets for events such as the World Cup, elections and financial outcomes. It seeks insight into motivations, accessibility, and comparisons with traditional betting or investing, with submissions accepted confidentially through various contact methods.

Ofcom found that Virgin Media likely mishandled millions of customer service calls between 2022 and 2024, preventing customers from cancelling broadband, landline or pay‑TV contracts and resulting in a £28m fine. The Guardian invites readers to share experiences of difficulties cancelling subscriptions with Virgin Media or other companies via a secure submission form.

The EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System has prompted concerns about long queues and delays as travel demand increases, with UK MPs warning of possible congestion at Dover. Readers who have used the system or the Travel to Europe pre‑registration app in Sweden or Portugal are invited to share their experiences, including wait times and overall effectiveness, through a secure submission process.

Young people in northern England are invited to share their experiences seeking work as the number of 16- to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training reaches about 1 million, with projections of further increases without government action. The Guardian seeks accounts of job search difficulties, including application challenges, rejections and financial or emotional impacts, with options for anonymous and secure submissions.

Invites football fans to share why they support national teams they have no personal or familial connection to during the 2026 World Cup, asking for stories via an online form with assurances of privacy and data protection.

The Guardian invites adults to share how weight‑loss medication has influenced their spending habits on clothing, beauty items, supplements, and haircare, noting possible changes in wardrobe needs, shopping behaviors, and responses to medication side-effects. The callout emphasizes anonymity options, data protection, and secure submission methods.

A request for readers to share how their clothing choices influence their work, identity, and personal expression, inviting submissions from adults through an encrypted form for an upcoming feature.

Readers are invited to submit tips about favourite food festivals in Europe or the UK for a Guardian Travel competition, with the best entry winning a £200 Coolstays voucher. Entries must be around 100 words, can include photos, and are open only to UK residents aged 18 or over. Submissions close on 13 July at 10am BST and selected tips will be published in the Travel section.

Invites readers to share their experiences of watching England’s 3–2 World Cup win over Mexico, asking where they viewed the match, how they handled the timing, and their thoughts on the performance, offering multiple secure ways to submit responses.

UK agencies have advised parents to avoid publicly posting images of their children online to limit the risk of AI‑generated sexual abuse material, recommending private social media settings or limited‑audience sharing. Parents are invited to submit their views and concerns through a secure form to inform future coverage.

Readers are invited to share stories of their local animal celebrities, inspired by Neil, a well‑known southern elephant seal in Tasmania who has attracted public attention due to his unusual birthplace and disruptive but playful behavior. Wildlife officials urge people to keep their distance, and local authorities note his growing celebrity status as the callout seeks similar examples from elsewhere.

Mexico enter the World Cup last-16 match against England with four wins and no goals conceded, having broken a long-standing streak of knockout-stage exits. Supporters are invited to share their experiences and expectations as excitement builds, particularly in Mexico City, with reflections on hosting responsibilities and hopes for the team’s progress.

Financial disclosures show Donald Trump earned more than $2.2bn last year, including over $1bn from crypto businesses such as World Liberty Financial and CIC Digital LLC. His revenue spans real estate, golf courses, royalties, branded products and court settlements. A White House spokesperson denied any conflicts of interest. The public is invited to share views and concerns regarding the scale and sources of these earnings.

Readers are invited to nominate a favorite invertebrate for the Guardian’s 2026 Invertebrate of the Year contest, excluding previous winners Milnesium tardigradum and the common earthworm. The callout highlights the ecological importance and diversity of invertebrate species and encourages submissions before July 13, with a shortlist revealed on August 3 and the winner announced on August 17.

Readers are invited to submit questions for columnist Marina Hyde ahead of the release of her upcoming book, with contributions accepted anonymously and handled securely according to the publication’s data policies.

The Guardian invites readers who have purchased gold or other precious metals through specialist dealers or online brokers to share their experiences, including motivations, purchasing processes and outcomes. Responses may be submitted anonymously and will be used solely for an upcoming feature.

Readers are invited to submit tips for family-friendly summer outings in the UK, with the best entry winning a £200 Coolstays voucher judged by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet. Entries must be under 100 words, can include photos, and are limited to UK residents. Selected tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section, with the competition closing on 6 July at 10am BST.