Weather trackerEnvironmentAnalysisWeather tracker: Nor’easter drenches US south-east coastFaye Hulton and James Parrish for MetDeskUp to 127mm of rain falls on Florida and gusty winds and flash flooding hit parts of Georgia and South Carolina Last weekend, a low-pressure system that had developed over the Gulf of Mexico tracked north-east across the Florida peninsula. Lashings of heavy rain and strong winds were brought to Florida during the early hours of Sunday morning, dumping up to 127mm (5in) of rain on the state in its passing.

NFLThis year’s coaching cycle will be a wonky one. The group of candidates is headlined by high-profile retreads and hot-shot defensive coordinators Jim Harbaugh, MichiganHarbaugh continues his will-he-won’t-he dance with pro football. Last year, he said after interviewing with the Minnesota Vikings that it would be the “last time” he spoke to an NFL franchise, before inserting an exit clause into his Michigan contract that allowed him to skedaddle from the college game to the pros whenever he sees fit.

Sexual healingRelationshipsWe were all over each other when we dated, but in marriage we have merged our lives to the extent that I don’t really have a social life After only five years of marriage, I am finding it hard to be sexually attracted to my wife. When we were dating, we were all over each other, but a lot has changed since we got married. Other than our sex life, we have a very good relationship.

DatablogWorld newsIs skiing the world's most dangerous sport?Data on the frequency and type of injury reveals which sports carry the greatest risks Michael Schumacher, seven-time winner of Formula One is in a critical condition after suffering a serious head injury while skiing in the Méribel resort in France. Several research studies put the news in context by comparing injury rates among various sports. Is skiing more dangerous than snowboarding?The popularity of snowboarding has rapidly grown over the past two decades despite (or some may argue because of) concerns about the sport being a dangerous one.

Ask Annalisa BarbieriDomestic violenceHe is being abusive and in the UK this sort of behaviour – coercive control – is a crime I met my current boyfriend a year ago, when I moved to his country for work. But I feel I’m going crazy and I don’t know what to do. One month after meeting each other he had already said he loved me. One time, I told him I was meeting an old (male) friend for a drink and he gave me an ultimatum: if I met him, he would break up with me.

My life in sexSexAway from spanking, I’m a light-hearted, mild-mannered chap This morning, I visited my next-door neighbour and spanked her. Afterwards, I drove down the motorway and spanked another woman, whom I visit twice a week. Tonight, I’m having a first meeting – just drinks and a chat – with a woman who wants to be spanked. Then, tomorrow, I’m driving to Plymouth to see another woman whom I discipline regularly.

The reader interviewPixiesAs the alt-rockers release a live box set, their frontman answers your questions on Bowie, his 40 new Pixies songs and the alarming sexuality of his pets Come on Pilgrim is the greatest debut album by anyone, ever. Discuss. mungoslut I will partially agree, at least to appear humble. But seeing as I’m not so humble … I was listening to Murmur by REM a lot just before Come on Pilgrim and that was hugely influential on me as a songwriter.

City neighbourhoods in a dayPrague holidaysPrague city guide: a day in ŽižkovWe take a tour of Žižkov, the Czech capital's rebellious 'republic' brimming with drinking dens, cafes and galleriesThe "Žižkov Republic" has always enjoyed an identity distinct from Prague's old town. Once known as Red Žižkov – because it was such a Communist party stronghold – today it is flourishing, and full of students, artists and musicians enjoying its cheap rents.

New York This article is more than 5 months oldUS attorney asks court to deny Nxivm leader Keith Raniere’s bid for new trialThis article is more than 5 months oldFiling comes weeks after Allison Mack, a high-ranking member of the group, was released from prison A US prosecutor has asked a court to close down a third motion by former Nxivm sex cult leader Keith Raniere for a new trial, arguing that Raniere’s claims that the government manipulated evidence against him were “untimely and meritless”.

NOOKS AND CRANNIESWhat is the difference between a knife and a dagger? Kristina, Tokyo Japan Is a dagger double-edged, like a sword? Knives only usually have one cutting edge, although now I say that I can think of loads of multi-purpose knives that have two edges. Oh well. Siobhan, London UK A "knife" is the name for an impliment that can be used for cutting and/or stabbing.