66 minutes ago ‘There are a lot of bitter people here, I’m one of them’: rust belt voters on why they backed Trump again despite his broken promises

Many in Youngstown, Ohio, believe the president-elect will tackle the town’s decline this time. Others are worried about his character flaws. Their concerns help explain how he returned to power – and how his second term might play outThe last time Donald Trump was president, he travelled to Youngstown, Ohio, among the most depressed of America’s rust belt cities, and promised voters the impossible.The high-paying steel, railroad and car industry jobs that once made Youngstown a hard-living, hard-drinking blue collar boom town were coming back, he said. “Don’t move. Don’t sell your house,” he crowed to a rapturous crowd in 2017. “We’re going to fill up those factories – or rip ”em down and build brand new ones.” Continue reading...

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2 hours ago ITV presenter Nicki Shields says ’supportive husband’ is secret to balancing family and travel

EXCLUSIVE: Nicki Shields is the face of ITV and TNT Sports' coverage of Formula E motorsport and is able to travel the world with the series despite having three young children at home

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8 hours ago American pays £1.3k to rent Edinburgh flat but finds out "doesn't exist"

Olivia Ellen Homer was left "completely blindsided," when she arrived to the capital on January 6 ahead of starting a course at Napier University.

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65 minutes ago Alan Shearer makes bold FA Cup prediction for Arsenal vs Manchester United

Alan Shearer has cast his eye over the FA Cup's heavyweight third round tie as Arsenal welcome holders Manchester United to the Emirates with the visitors major underdogs

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66 minutes ago Russell Howard looks back: ‘Am I peculiar? You’d struggle to find anyone who does standup who isn’t a bit weird’

The comedian on mining his very large family for material, avoiding the celebrity circus, and being an unashamed standup fanboyBorn in Bath in 1980, Russell Howard is one of the UK’s most successful comedians. He started his career on the standup circuit while studying economics at the University of the West of England in Bristol. Television beckoned; he was headhunted for TV show Mock the Week in 2006, and from 2009 to 2015 had his own show on BBC Three. Howard now has a podcast, Five Brilliant Things, and his new standup special, Russell Howard Live, will be available to stream on his website from 15 January. He lives in London with his wife and their baby son.This photo was a happy memory: I was two and outside my nan and grandad’s house in Midsomer Norton – a place filled with magic. I was playing with my grandad’s cigarettes, and afterwards I’d go and play football with him. He’d probably make his amazing toast later – he used really thick slices of bread and we named it Granda...

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23 hours ago Beatles legend Ringo Starr explains why he only did two takes for each song on new album

The legendary drummer has teamed up with country producer and songwriter T Bone Burnett for first LP in six years - and he is even heading to Nashville next week.

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2 hours ago GPs defying NHS to prescribe baby formula, shampoo and toothpaste to struggling patients

NHS guidance states over-the-counter products should not be prescribed, doctors can use their discretion to overrule

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2 hours ago Zara Tindall cuts an elegant figure in chic baby blue frock as she steps out with husband Mike for the Magic Millions Race Day

Zara Tindall was the picture of elegance on Saturday when she stepped out on the Gold Coast for the Magic Millions Race Day.

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19 hours ago Jolted Australia are on the tear again – England have their work cut out

Healy’s side have reacted strongly again to World Cup pain and the tourists need to keep the series live until the TestIf you’re playing against the Australian women’s cricket team, there are points where the only option is to brace yourself. Because they lose so very rarely, in any format, they tend to respond to those anomalies by proving how unusual they are. For England’s women, visiting Australia for a Women’s Ashes series of three one-day internationals, three Twenty20s and a day-night Test, this is now the position they are in.Skip back two places on the list of major failures to the 50-over World Cup semi-final of 2017, when Australia got ambushed by Harmanpreet Kaur in one of the all-time batting assaults. Outraged at watching England subsequently knock over India in the final, Australia went on a tear: unbeaten in series terms across four Women’s Ashes, three T20 World Cups, three T20 tri-series, 14 bilateral T20 series, 14 bilateral ODI series, the Commonwealth Games and ...

Economics

9 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Alexander Isak hopes dashed as midfielder considers January exit

Alexander Isak has been linked with Arsenal but Mikel Arteta's chances of signing the Newcastle striker in January now look slim, although one of their own, Jorginho, could be on the move

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3 hours ago Expert issues urgent warning to parents to STOP using common household item over risks of electric shocks and fire hazards

In a video posted to the WhichUK Instagram, the British consumer champion group explained that though seeming handy, they can actually increase the risk of electrical shock and fire.

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22 hours ago Quitting vaping in 2025? Health experts advise not to give up 'cold turkey'

Expert advice from LloydsPharmacy explains how to quit vaping for good.

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19 hours ago Dry January could help Brits save money as over half admit feeling pressure to splash the cash on a night out

Scots may still be reeling from the festive period and laying off the booze for a month may be welcome for a spending break

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14 hours ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca explains decision to deny Ben Chilwell potential farewell amid transfer update

The left-back has made one appearance across all competitions this season

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8 hours ago 200 most popular baby names for 2025 as classics die out and replaced by Margot, Hudson and Logan

The top 100 most popular baby names for both boys and girls have been revealed and there are a few unexpected entries

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3 hours ago Ruben Amorim receives Mikel Arteta message with Man United stance backed

Ruben Amorim has been told that he has a similar task of rebuilding Manchester United as Mikel Arteta had with Arsenal when he arrived at the Emirates Stadium in 2019

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22 hours ago Manchester United PSR position explained as £120m sum fails to tell full story

Manchester United are one of the Premier League clubs that have had to be mindful of their PSR position

Economics

21 hours ago Pictured: Mother, 24, charged with murdering baby girl at home in Rugby

Kinga Wydrzynska, 24, is accused alongside partner Michal Stasiak, 26, of killing their child, Isabella Stasiak, in Rugby, Warwickshire.

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12 hours ago Steven Gerrard's stance on his daughter, 20, expecting baby with son of jailed gangster

Steven Gerrard's daughter, Lilly-Ella, announced she is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Lee Byrne, the son of notorious Dubliner Liam who was jailed last year

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3 hours ago How one alcoholic drink impacts your body as experts explain immediate effects

Experts have lifted the lid on the impacts that alcohol can have on your wellbeing, and how giving it up - even just for Dry January - can be beneficial

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26 hours ago Eight key things to think about if you are buying a home in 2025: Paperwork, credit checks and more

With a bumper crop of housing transactions currently going through the pipeline, experts explain some factors for house hunters to consider.

Economics

13 hours ago Lucy Letby was on duty for all but one of 13 baby deaths in one year at hospital where she worked, despite claims by supporters

EXCLUSIVE: The former neonatal nurse was convicted of murdering seven babies, who died between June 2015 and June 2016 at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

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5 hours ago Man United could have Marcus Rashford transfer blueprint as drastic Victor Osimhen plan explained

Manchester United transfer news as Marcus Rashford exit plan must take drastic turn and Victor Osimhen has shown the way

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28 hours ago Man United handed major Viktor Gyokeres transfer boost as new £58.6m 'agreement' reached

Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres has been heavily linked with Manchester United since Ruben Amorim's arrival at Old Trafford

Economics

16 hours ago Michelle Keegan 'being targeted for TV show with Mark Wright' after pregnancy bombshell

Brassic star Michelle Keegan and Heart Radio host Mark Wright shared with fans last month that they're expecting a baby together, with it now teased they could do a docuseries

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6 hours ago The image that speaks a thousand words about our inhumane migration debate | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The birth of a baby boy on a dangerously overcrowded refugee boat should be a wake-up call to all of usIt has become something of a cliche to compare modern photographic compositions to Renaissance paintings, but that is what I thought of when I saw the image of the baby boy born on a crowded small boat that was rescued off the coast of Lanzarote this week. Granted, Renaissance painters were notoriously bad at babies, and with his wrinkled little face and his full head of hair, this baby is as real as it gets. But composition-wise, there is something in the twist of the torsos of all those exhausted people turning towards him and his mother, the arms outstretched, hands reaching. For a photo not taken by a professional, the effect is startling.What had this new mother just gone through? To be in early labour in such circumstances, let alone the later stages, let alone delivery once again, I’m left astonished by the sheer physical and emotional endurance of women.Rhiannon Lucy Cossle...

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28 hours ago A banking expert explains the balance transfer credit card pitfalls to watch out for

Thinking about taking out a new card for 2025? An expert suggests some things to consider first.

Economics

18 hours ago Police officers swearing at people in custody 'not unusual', misconduct panel told

'Communication has to be relevant to the individual you are dealing with'

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6 hours ago Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter introduces newborn baby at her stunning home with fiancé

Jorgie Porter and her fiancé Ollie Piotrowski invited us into their gorgeous home to meet their newborn baby daughter and fill us in on how she's settling with her big brothers

Politics

20 hours ago Sickly Dogs: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable dog tragically predisposed most health problems

These pups can all make wonderful family pets, but they have medical issues that owners need to be aware of before welcoming them into their home.

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6 hours ago Hollyoaks' Jorgie Porter introduces new baby at home with fiancé and shares cute name

EXCLUSIVE: Jorgie Porter and her fiancé Ollie invite OK! into their stunning home to meet their newborn daughter and fill us in on how she's settling in with her brothers

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20 hours ago Marvel Rivals Season 1 Battle Pass price and every new skin including new Peni and Rocket cosmetics

The new Battle Pass for Marvel Rivals has arrived, and it's packed with skins for the likes of Peni Parker, Rocket Raccoon, Wolverine and Iron Man.

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6 hours ago Trump names former consultant who called him a ‘hero’ head of new environmental task force

‘Together, we will achieve American Energy DOMINANCE, rebuild our Economy, and DRILL, BABY, DRILL,’ Trump vowed as he announced his environmental pick

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20 hours ago Kaitlyn Braun, pregnancy fraudster, 25, who lied about being raped and faked stillbirths, had a 'fetish' for tricking healthcare workers, BBC podcast reveals

A new BBC World Service and CBC podcast, Kaitlyn's Baby, investigates how 25-year-old Kaitlyn Braun, from Ontario, conned over 50 doulas into helping her 'give birth'.

Events

12 hours ago The unusual drink you've never heard of that helps weight loss and diabetes

A study says it can help people "overcome health problems" related to lifestyle-associated diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and skin problems

Politics

21 hours ago Young mum charged with murdering her baby daughter cuddles cat in new photos

Kinga Wydrzynska, who is accused alongside her partner Michal Stasiak of killing her little daughter Isabella Stasiak, has been pictured for the first time today

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12 hours ago Is Starmer ruthless enough to sack his best friend in politics? Inside the PM's astonishingly close ties with anti

As a newly elected MP, Sir Keir Starmer chose an unusual destination for his first overseas 'jolly'. Instead of visiting one of the UK's major allies, he decided in February 2016 to fly to Bangladesh.

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22 hours ago In their own words: AP photographers explain how selected images capture warming world

Around the globe, Associated Press photographers in 2024 documented what scientists on Friday said was the hottest year on record, the latest in a long string of heat milestones that have been shattered in recent years as the burning of gas, coal and oil accelerate global warming.

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14 hours ago Pep Guardiola: I’ll leave punditry and club ownership to likes of Gary Neville

The City boss will welcome Neville to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday as the champions host the former Manchester United star’s Salford team.

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23 hours ago ‘It was extraordinary’: Spanish captain recalls rescue of woman who gave birth in dinghy

Mother and newborn saved from inflatable boat off Canary Islands, on a route on which thousands have diedThe call that would lead to one of the most poignant images of the humanitarian emergency in the deadly waters off the Canary Islands came at 4am.In the early hours of Monday, the Las Palmas command centre of Spain’s maritime rescue service, Salvamento Marítimo, told Domingo Trujillo, the captain of the search-and-rescue vessel Talía, that a small inflatable boat, packed with people, was adrift 97 nautical miles (180km) off the coast of Lanzarote. Among those onboard, they added, was a woman who was due to give birth at any moment. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Mums 'running' to Asda after supermarket slashes up to 60% off baby essentials

Mums say they are "running" to the supermarket to pick up everything from baby wipes to lotion, some of which stand at half price for this month only

Politics

27 hours ago Two people charged with murdering baby found in cardiac arrest at home

Officers were called to a house in the New Bilton area of Rugby, after reports that a baby had suffered a cardiac arrest, on Tuesday 7, Warwickshire Police said.

Events

17 hours ago The secret message stitched into Melania Trump's garments at Jimmy Carter's funeral that explain her strikingly somber mood

Just 11 days shy of her husband's inauguration, the mood seemed a little grim as Melania accompanied her husband up the nave of the Washington National Cathedral.

Politics

28 hours ago Fergie's killjoy nepo baby: Sir Alex Ferguson's son Darren is slammed for denying Ashley Young his 'dream' by refusing to play his son against him

No father and son have ever played against each other in 154 years of English's football oldest competition, but that looked set to change at Goodison Park.

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20 hours ago Less Loving Dogs: Here are 10 less affectionate breeds of adorable dog likely to turn down cuddles

These breeds of dog can make wonderful pets, but prospective owners should be aware that they may not welcome demonstrative affectionate displays.

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28 hours ago Jake Quickenden's wife Sophie Church gives birth! Couple welcome a baby boy and reveal his adorable name in heartwarming video

Jake Quickenden and wife Sophie Church have welcomed their second child, a baby boy.

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20 hours ago Why are UK gas stores lower than usual, and how is the overall supply looking?

Amid concerns over stored gas capacity during the latest cold snap, the PA news agency explains why we are not running out of gas.

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30 hours ago LA fires live updates: authorities announce curfew amid reports of looting, as death toll rises to 10

Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton fires remain uncontrolled as Los Angeles officials say ‘historic winds’ and extensive droughts have created the ‘perfect storm’Full report: Los Angeles fires burn through city as death toll expected to riseVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Tulip Siddiq: Her despotic aunt, controversial properties and serious questions over her future in government

We’ve all been there — a much-loved (if rather overbearing) relative is in the neighbourhood and you just have to catch up. That, in her telling, explains Tulip Siddiq’s presence in Moscow in 2013.

Politics

30 hours ago Rod Stewart's 'palms went cold' after doctor's terrifying health diagnosis

In his book, 'Rod: The Autobiography', the Hot Legs singer explained that he thought he was as "fit as a butcher's dog", but a health diagnosis left him feeling "fearful"

Events

21 hours ago Ange Postecoglou welcomes lack of VAR for Tottenham’s FA Cup trip to Tamworth

Ange Postecoglou has been a vocal critic of VAR throughout his time in English football.

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30 hours ago LA fires live updates: death toll rises to 10 as California wildfires rage and crews battle new fire

Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton fires remain uncontrolled as Los Angeles officials say ‘historic winds’ and extensive droughts have created the ‘perfect storm’Full report: Los Angeles fires burn through city as death toll expected to riseVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham will 'respect' Tamworth in 'biggest game of their lives'

The lowest-ranked team left in the competition welcome Premier League opposition for the first time

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31 hours ago Libya expels 600 Nigeriens in ‘dangerous and traumatising’ desert journey

Largest known deportation of people back to Niger to date comes as EU is accused of outsourcing cruelty to reduce Mediterranean crossingsMore than 600 people have been forcibly deported from Libya on a “dangerous and traumatising” journey across the Sahara, in what is thought to be one of the largest expulsions from the north African country to date.The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) confirmed 613 people, all Nigerien nationals, arrived in the desert town of Dirkou in Niger last weekend in a convoy of trucks. They were among a large number of migrant workers rounded up by the authorities in Libya over the past month. Continue reading...

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