23 m. ago US education department offers buyout that employees call ‘beyond misleading’

Email offers up to $25,000 but employees note severance and unused leave compensation would add up to moreDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.The US Department of Education sent an email to employees department-wide on Friday offering up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign or retire, or take severance, whichever is less.The email, obtained by the Guardian, states “this is a one-time offer in advance of a very significant Reduction In Force for the US Department of Education” and gives employees until the end of day Monday to accept. Continue reading...

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41 m. ago Bullying, berating Trump shows his worst self in Zelenskyy ambush

The president said his horrific blowup would make ‘great television’ – the White House has rarely seen anything like thisDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting“This is going to be great television,” Donald Trump remarked at the end. Sure. And the captain of the Titanic probably assured his passengers that this would make a great movie some day.Trump has just presided over one of the greatest diplomatic disasters in modern history. Tempers flared, voices were raised and protocol was shredded in the once hallowed in the Oval Office. As Trump got into a shouting match Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a horrified Europe watched the post-second world war order crumble before its eyes. Continue reading...

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75 m. ago 'Shellshocked' Welsh B&B owners win Four in a Bed after hosting first guests for the show

None of the guests initially knew they were the first ones to stay there - and were all in shock the next day

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75 m. ago 'Shellshocked' Welsh B&B owners win Four in a Bed after hosting first guests ever for the show

None of the guests initially knew they were the first ones to stay there - and were all in shock the next day

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80 m. ago Latest screen role ‘one of the greatest’ in American theatre, says Jessica Lange

Lange spoke to the press alongside co-star Ed Harris ahead of the UK premiere of Long Day’s Journey Into Night at the Glasgow Film Festival.

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1 hour ago Trump caught on hot mic making VERY awkward comment to Zelensky moments before Oval Office clash

President Donald Trump spoke approvingly about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky' wardrobe on Friday after greeting him at the White House.

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2 h. ago Best Mother’s Day beauty boxes from M&S, Next, Boots and more that save hundreds of pounds

Mother's Day beauty boxes are a great gift idea for mums, carers, or friends who love all things skincare, makeup, and fragrance. We've rounded up the top premium and affordable options to snap up this March

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2 h. ago Trump caught on hot mic awkwardly telling Zelensky he's 'all dressed up' for White House meeting

President Donald Trump spoke approvingly about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky' wardrobe on Friday after greeting him at the White House.

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2 h. ago Below Deck cameraman who saved cast member’s life in coma after two strokes and subdural hematoma

Brent Freeburg’s family is raising money to transfer him to an East Coast hospital

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3 h. ago Lewis Hamilton causes a stir off track at F1 testing – but are Ferrari in title contention for 2025 season?

The official three-day F1 pre-season test has concluded – and it looks very tight at the top ahead of Australia. Kieran Jackson explains what we learned in Bahrain

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3 h. ago Amazon shoppers floored by how 'expensive' £95 perfume reduced to £44 smells

"I like the scent so much that I bought another bottle for my mum for Mother's Day. She loved it too"

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4 h. ago Skechers £84 trainers that 'don't even blister after 15,000 steps' reduced to £9 in Sports Direct deal

"I have the worst feet for getting blisters in any type of shoe possible. I did 15,000 steps a day for almost a week walking around Rome and Venice in these and I didn't didn’t get a single blister"

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4 h. ago Best Vax carpet cleaners: top devices for cleaning floors and upholstery

Top-notch options for pet-owners, families and those looking to give beloved furniture a refresh

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4 h. ago 7 of the best walks in Cornwall, from coastal routes to countryside ambles

With bays, coves, coasts and points aplenty, Cornwall has some of the most spectacular sights and there are plenty of trails to help you meander around each one

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4 h. ago Three steps to get rid of head lice as experts say nits are getting harder to kill

Commonly used chemical products aren’t working as well as they once did, meaning head lice are harder to kill

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4 h. ago Harrowing screams of elderly dog walker as he lay dying in park after being 'attacked and racially abused' by teenage boy played in court

Bhim Kohli, 80, died a day after he was punched and kicked repeatedly by the boy, 14, last September.

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5 h. ago 10 of the best things to do in Cornwall on a rainy day, approved by families

It’s best to prepare for the worst when you’re holidaying in the UK

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5 h. ago Bowling alley bar plan along with snooker and pool approved for Irvine

The new venue is set to take the place of the former M&Co premises.

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5 h. ago F1 testing LIVE: Day 3 result as Hamilton trails Verstappen and Russell in final Bahrain session

Follow live updates from the final day of the 2025 three-day pre-season test in Bahrain

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5 h. ago Pancake Day: Our top picks to celebrate Shrove Tuesday from UK supermarkets

We can’t wait to eat these delicious pancakes 🥞

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