2 hours ago Travel expert warns against common luggage mistake that increases risk of losing your bags

There are a few things you can do to ensure your luggage stays safe and arrives at your destination with you - but there's one mistake people often make which could result in it getting lost.

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4 hours ago Official says NIO should have offered Rosemary Nelson protection ‘in hindsight’

Mrs Nelson was killed by a loyalist car bomb outside her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh in March 1999.

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5 hours ago Democrat congressman calls for decriminalizing sex work after bombshell House report on Matt Gaetz

Illinois congressman says victims would be empowered to speak out if law changes

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8 hours ago New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change

Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul

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10 hours ago The Guardian view on digital media: the case for better regulation must be made | Editorial

Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at the crisis in western democracy, Donald Trump’s victory and the role played by digital mediaIn November 2020, shortly after Donald Trump’s defeat in the US presidential election, Barack Obama observed that America risked entering “an epistemological crisis”. The prospect of Mr Trump’s return to the White House in January validates his predecessor’s premonition.Mr Obama was talking about media fragmentation and polarisation: different segments of society existing in discrete information spaces; arguments no longer drawn from a common reservoir of facts; no shared reality, no foundation of truth. “Then by definition the marketplace of ideas doesn’t work,” he said. “And by definition our democracy doesn’t work.” Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Marianne Williamson enters the race for DNC chair: We need to ‘create the energy’ to counter Trump

Williamson joins former governor, state party leaders in crowded race to lead Democrats after Trump drubbing

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12 hours ago The 'conservative' Harvard? TOM LEONARD reveals why the kids (and cash) of the new Trump elite are going to a school known for booze, not books

Lauren Sanchez, who dined at Mar-a-Lago on last Wednesday, could talk to Trump about their common connection - the university where her son, and his granddaughter are both expected to go.

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13 hours ago Common bathroom cabinet product that's so toxic to pets, just a small amount of residue on your hands could KILL them

Dr Joe Whittington, a US-based medic with over 2million followers on TikTok , issued a warning about a common medication and the potential dangers it poses to family pets.

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14 hours ago Christmas bloat? Key mistake when eating leftovers could cause embarrassing gut problems, experts warn

A common food prep habit leads to a change in the chemistry of foods, impacting how our guts break them down and causing uncomfortable symptoms.

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15 hours ago Common 'terrifying' sleep condition could be stopped with 4 steps, expert claims

Many people will experience sleep paralysis in their lives with nearly a quarter enduring episodes once a month or more

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15 hours ago Family tensions can run high over Christmas. Here’s how to make things a little easier | Becca Bland

Approaching disagreements with respect and curiosity can deepen our connections with even difficult relativesBecca Bland is a journalist and researcher with a specialism in family estrangement and social policyThe Christmas period has always tested our ability to spend time with those to whom we may be biologically related, but struggle to relate to philosophically. Divisive world events such as the US election can make matters much worse, and family relationships are increasingly becoming casualties of stark political differences. As a researcher around family estrangement, I know how challenging it can be to keep the goodwill flowing.Take Alexis, for example, who is originally from a rural town in California. He is planning to attend a large Christmas gathering with more than 20 relatives, the majority of whom voted Republican and are strong Donald Trump supporters. As an openly gay man, he struggles with some of the political talk that “the other side” brings to the table during ...

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16 hours ago Make oven sparkling clean after Christmas using two common ingredients – no scrubbing

A cleaning hack has gone viral on TikTok showing people how to spruce up their oven in "minutes" using just two simple ingredients that they probably have at home

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16 hours ago Common mistake people make with Baileys that can 'wreak havoc' – and how to avoid it

Baileys is a festive favourite, but there's one thing you should never do with your bottle once you've cracked it open – as it could 'wreak havoc' in your house

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17 hours ago Why people suffer the January blues and how to avoid the New Year slump

The post-holiday slump is a common story, often marked by feelings of lethargy, low energy and low motivation

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18 hours ago Warning for Baileys drinkers after Christmas as common mistake can 'wreak havoc'

If you're looking to get rid of the festive liqueur, there's one thing you should never do according to multiple experts. So do you have any of the cream lying around?

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20 hours ago Inside world's coldest city which remains totally frozen over for months every year

With a record low temperature of -64.4°C and an average of four hours of sunlight a day, one local says frostbite and hypothermia are 'common' in the chilly city of Yakutsk

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20 hours ago Warning for those with leftover Baileys as common mistake can 'wreak havoc'

If you've got some Baileys leftover from your Christmas parties, there's one thing you should absolutely never do with it - as experts say it can 'wreak havoc' on your home

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28 hours ago Lighter political moments of 2024: From a soggy Sunak to Davey’s antics

Here is a look at some of the lighter political moments from the year.

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