34 minutes ago Trump 'behaving like Germany in the 1940s' as 'Demark faces Dunkirk moment'

EXCLUSIVE: An expert has weighed in on 'deranged' Donald Trump's repeated desire to own Greenland, highlighting the eerie similarities to 'Germany in the 1940s'

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60 minutes ago How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans

The week began with a biting cold snap that hammered much of the U.S., the product of a jet stream that slips out of its usual path more often these days

Society

1 hour ago White House working on hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel, says CIA director

Donald Trump hopes agreement will take place before his inauguration amid renewed optimismThe White House is working to reach a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas before president-elect Trump’s inauguration, William Burns, the director of the CIA, has suggested.“Negotiations going on right now are quite serious and do offer the possibility, at least, of getting this done in the next couple of weeks,” Burns said in an interview with National Public Radio on Friday. “This administration worked very hard at that right up until 20 January. I think the coordination with the new administration on this issue has been good. President-elect Trump has made clear his interest in trying to get a deal, you know, before his inauguration.” Continue reading...

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83 minutes ago ‘White people shouldn’t mess with it’: Native American church laments psychedelic cactus shortage

Western ‘psychedelic renaissance’ is partly to blame for dwindling supplies of peyote, which produces mescalineAldous Huxley wrote about the spiritual visions he had while taking the drug mescaline in The Doors of Perception, while Hunter S Thompson wrote of driving at 100mph while under the influence of it in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.But now a growing number of western spiritual seekers dabbling in psychedelics are accused of causing a shortage of the plant that produces mescaline. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago I'm glad Rodgers saw funny side of Celtic songbook because Rangers boss Clement is the real laughing stock – Chris Sutton

Chris reckons the beleaguered Belgian is only making the Light Blues' loser mentality worse

Culture

50 minutes ago Gloom and pessimism take hold of Democrats as they prepare to elect party leader

Questions about the viability of a female presidential candidate also rise after a crushing presidential defeat Democrats are harboring strong feelings of stress and gloom as the new year begins. And many are questioning whether their party’s commitment to diverse candidates – especially women – may lead to further political struggles as Donald Trump is sworn in for a second presidency on 20 January.A recent poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that a significant number of Democrats believe that it may be decades before the United States will get its first female president. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Revealed: How Bread matriarch Ma Boswell made a lot of dough! Jean Boht's extraordinary journey from humble Wirral childhood to huge fortune living in £2.75millon Windsor home

Vveteran actress Jean Boht rose from a relatively humble upbringing on the Wirral to amass a huge fortune with her American composer husband Carl Davis

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2 hours ago Billionaire investor says Americans face 'rude awakening' if they follow Warren Buffett's advice

A billionaire investor has claimed Americans are in for a 'rude awakening' if they follow one of Warren Buffett's most popular pieces of advice. 

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2 hours ago Wall Street looks forward to a bonfire of capital and climate rules under Trump

Profits are poised to dominate in a new era shorn of years of hard-won regulatory restrictionsWhen some of the biggest banks on Wall Street reveal their full-year earnings this week, they will have more to celebrate than just rising profits.Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on 20 January – scheduled the Monday after US bank results week – will raise the curtain on a period of looser regulation, lower corporation tax, and weak climate commitments. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago Donald Trump appears 'tired' of hush money trial at sentencing showing 'reminder of his authority'

Donald Trump gave off an air of "superiority" and a suggestion that he was "emotionally" rather than physically tired during the sentencing on 34 felony charges after his hush money trial

Culture

70 minutes ago Zuck 2.0: What's really behind Mark Zuckerberg's startling transformation from meek Democrat darling to cage

Mark Zuckerberg sat down with podcaster Joe Rogan for three hours on Friday and barely mentioned his newfound support of President-elect Donald Trump. Could this be Zuck 2.0?

Politics

23 hours ago TikTok ban: company urges supreme court to scrap law it says would violate free speech of 170m Americans – live

Justices hear arguments after app’s Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked justices to review caseTikTok maintains it is not controlled by the Chinese government. It’s parent company, ByteDance, is based in China, but TikTok operates separately with headquarters in Singapore and the US. TikTok says its user data in the US is handled by the company Oracle.Justice Samuel Alito asked TikTok’s lawyer if the company was owned directly by the Chinese government would he make the same arguments. Continue reading...

Society

11 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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3 hours ago 'I lost 27 pints of blood and now owe my life to 27 strangers – the NHS needs more'

Luke Golder reveals his near-death ordeal as the NHS appeals to fill 3,300 blood donation appointments next week with stocks dangerously low after the festive period

Events

25 hours ago ‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau

Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions“I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam Lampton. “The first time I went to Macau, fresh out of grad school, I didn’t have any money to spare – it all went on camera film. People take it all very seriously, so I was too intimidated to sit down and be the white guy who didn’t know what the hell he was doing.”As a non-gambler in Macau, the American photographer would have been an oddity – most tourists go there to “play”, hoping Lady Luck glances their way. The former Portuguese colony, now a special administrative region of China, is the world’s gambling mecca. Located on China’s south-east coast, just across the water from Hong Kong, Macau’s gambling revenues often put the US’s “Sin City” in the shade. The Macau government expects its gaming revenues to hit about $27bn in 2024, while declining Nevada looks set to fall below 2023’s r...

Culture

91 minutes ago Lindsey Vonn places impressive sixth in first World Cup downhill in six years

Vonn, 40, finishes sixth in first in World Cup downhillAmerican was 0.58sec behind Italy’s BrignoneSix years later it’s “Wow, Lindsey, wow!”The racecourse commentator broadcasting Lindsey Vonn’s first World Cup downhill race since 2019 – the American is age 40 and has a titanium knee – summed up how impressive the ski great’s performance was. Continue reading...

Politics

19 hours ago London Stock Market Loses Again As Alliance Pharma Agrees To $427 Million Takeover

London Stock Market Loses Again As Alliance Pharma Agrees To $427 Million Takeover  Forbes

Economics

3 hours ago Marines armed with machine guns storm the streets... and then all hell breaks loose. A minute

Not a shot fired, not a snowball thrown... if President Donald Trump is genuine in his blustering threats to seize Greenland for the United States, military experts believe it could be easily done.

Events

2 hours ago Nigel Farage and Elon Musk to reunite as Reform leader hosts Trump inauguration party in Washington

Exclusive: Nigel Farage is set to host ‘the biggest inauguration party’ in Washington DC with Donald Trump, the president-elect’s family, Elon Musk, senior Republicans and the UK’s new ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson all expected to attend

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20 hours ago The Trump company is not banning private foreign deals, a break with its first term policy

The Trump family business has agreed to a voluntary ethics agreement that would ban it from striking direct deals with foreign governments after inauguration, but would give it a free hand to pursue ventures with private foreign companies

Economics

4 hours ago Los Angeles is on fire and big oil are the arsonists | Tzeporah Berman

Every barrel of oil, every cubic meter of gas, and every ton of coal burned brings us closer to environmental catastropheApocalyptic flames and smoke are raging through southern California in the worst fire in Los Angeles county’s history. At least seven people have died. Thousands of structures have been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes. The private forecaster AccuWeather estimates initial damage and economic loss at more than $50bn and has the potential to be the costliest wildfire disaster in American history. The impacts of the disruption and loss faced by community members is incalculable.While some media outlets are discussing the link between the LA fires and climate crisis, the president-elect Donald Trump and rightwing media are using this devastating event to foster misinformation including denying the role of climate crisis.Tzeporah Berman is a Canadian environmental activist, campaigner and writer Continue reading...

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2 hours ago American Airlines pilot explains reason behind random sound you hear on flight

For anxious flyers, it can be hard climbing on-board and hearing a mysterious sound in the aircraft. But now one pilot, who works for American Airlines, revealed what it means

Politics

27 hours ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks continue to slide as UK borrowing costs rise again

FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks continue to slide as UK borrowing costs rise again  Yahoo Finance UK

Economics

5 hours ago What happened to The Sixth Sense's Haley Joel Osment? Child star and brother of Hannah Montana alum disappeared from Hollywood for 15 years after he was charged with drink driving and drug possession

Instead of perusing a career in acting like his famous sister, Haley decided to step back from Hollywood after often finding it 'aggressive, predatory and relentless'.

Events

2 hours ago Glasgow Subway seat becomes stunning furniture piece after DIY upcycling project

Matt McCallum, 30, says he "jumped at the chance" to own a piece of the well-loved 1977 Subway stock after the trains were pulled from service in June 2024.

Politics

28 hours ago Melania’s $40m Amazon deal: another sign Bezos is capitulating to Donald Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Sadly, the Amazon-Melania deal has much the same flavor as the rest of Trump appeasement moves – not just by Bezos but by others of his ilkThe language in a New York Times article was extremely restrained as it described Jeff Bezos’s evolving stance regarding Donald Trump.The Amazon founder and the president-elect had had a rocky relationship in the past, “but in recent months, Amazon and Mr. Bezos have taken steps to repair it”.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Economics

7 hours ago Why Mark Zuckerberg turned to Dana White to secure Maga’s favor | Karim Zidan

Zuckerberg’s appointment of the UFC supremo to Meta’s board appears to be a calculated move to solidify ties with Trump through one of his most influential alliesIn the four months since Donald Trump accused Mark Zuckerberg of conspiring against him during the 2020 presidential election and threatened him with life imprisonment, the Meta CEO has gone to great lengths to curry favor with the incoming president.Shortly after Trump’s victory in November, Zuckerberg traveled to Mar-a-Lago to dine with the president-elect and his transition team, even donating $1m to Trump’s inauguration fund. He has also culled Meta’s third party fact-checking program, lifting restrictions on topics like immigration and gender. And this week, Zuckerberg took his efforts to align with the incoming administration a step further by appointing Dana White – the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a close Trump ally – to Meta’s board of directors. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours 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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28 hours ago Luke Littler leaves friend speechless as darts ace splashes £500k winnings in Benidorm

History-maker Luke Littler left his friend speechless as the teen darts sensation jetted out to splash his £500,000 World Championship winnings in Benidorm

Economics

13 hours ago A former Green Beret behind a failed Venezuela raid in 2020 lashes out at CIA and FBI

A former Green Beret behind a clandestine invasion of Venezuela in 2020 to try and overthrow Nicolás Maduro says in court filings that he had authority from the highest levels of the government for the amphibious raid that ended with several combatants killed and two of his U.S. Special Forces colleagues in prison

Events

3 hours ago Luke Littler, 17, gets 'back to normal for a few days' as teenage sensation posts social media update days after sealing record

The triumph marked the culmination of a whirlwind 12 months that saw him collect more than £1million in total prize money, putting him second in the PDC's Order of Merit.

Politics

30 hours ago Home Bargains shoppers startled by new 'disturbing' and 'creepy' £3.50 product

The budget retailer has amazed shoppers after stocking the "ugly" yet hilarious products that you can't miss on shelves

Economics

15 hours ago 'LA Strong' logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts

Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires

Events

33 hours ago Stock market today: Asian shares slide further as rate cut, tariff worries hit market sentiment

Shares have fallen for a second day in Asia after U.S. markets were closed to observe a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter

Economics

15 hours ago Threat of Trump tariffs adds to global economic uncertainty, IMF warns

Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the world

Events

6 hours ago 'I'm an American Airlines pilot – there's reason for mysterious ding on flights'

There's a lot of sounds you might hear during a flight, but have you ever wondered what that mysterious ding really means? One pilot from American Airlines recently revealed all

Politics

15 hours ago Every terror attack is sickening, says MI5 head at FBI director’s leaving event

Sir Ken McCallum, who was knighted in the latest New Year Honours, gave a speech at the leaving event for FBI director Christopher Wray on Friday.

Events

7 hours ago New club join Marcus Rashford race and offer Man Utd transfer trump card

Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United remains unclear and Monaco have joined the list of clubs chasing the outcasted forward and believe they can offer a strong financial package

Politics

17 hours ago American Airlines’ use of ‘ESG activist’ BlackRock failed workers, US judge says

Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policies

Events

7 hours ago 80s pop icon Bonnie Tyler reveals devastating miscarriage at 39 that changed her future

Singing sensation Bonnie Tyler has opened up about the devastating miscarriage she suffered aged 39, admitting it was the first time in her life she had felt 'maternal'.

Politics

21 hours ago US official warns Puerto Rico of weak power generation as it prepares for a Trump administration

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has warned that Puerto Rico needs more power generation as it struggles to recover from a recent massive blackout

Events

8 hours ago Trump's words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a guarded response

President-elect Donald Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric at U.S. allies and potential adversaries with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended into Canada and the Danish territory of Greenland, and southward to include the Panama Canal

Politics

21 hours ago Debunked: Did sending aid to Ukraine leave LA Fire Department unprepared?

As the worst wildfires in LA’s history continue to ravage the city, Donald Trump Jr. and Elon Musk suggested that the fires have been worsened by the LA Fire Department’s aid to Ukraine during Russia’s invasion, depleting local resources.

Events

8 hours ago Biden touts the economy he shaped after yet another positive jobs report

President dings ‘trickle down’ economics for the ‘very top’ ahead of his farewell address Wednesday

Politics

22 hours ago Angelina Jolie and son Knox, 16, reveal how they're helping loved ones amid LA fires as they stock up on water

Angelina Jolie and son Knox revealed they were helping loved ones in need amid the LA fires as they stocked up on essentials this week.

Events

9 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

Politics

22 hours ago Exactly what Donald Trump said in court as he dodges jail in hush money trial

President-elect Donald Trump, 78, told Judge Juan Merchan he is 'totally innocent' and did 'nothing wrong' as he was sentenced in New York in his hush money trial

Events

9 hours ago Donald Trump's Scottish golf course seeks to get closer to Robert the Bruce castle

The course linked to the US President-elect wants to get closer to the supposed birthplace of one of Scotland’s mightiest kings.

Politics

22 hours ago Oliver Glasner reveals Crystal Palace squad hit by sickness bug before Stockport FA Cup clash

Several Palace players have been struggling with illness this week

Events

9 hours ago Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg have declared war on facts and truth. The pushback must start now | Emily Bell

There is a narrow window. Public media and fair reporting must be supported: the rules must be upheldIn early 2017, Mark Zuckerberg was on what might be termed an “apology tour” of the United States. In the tumultuous few months since Donald Trump won his first presidential victory, the young chief executive of Facebook was reeling from his company’s part in serving US voters Russian disinformation, and widespread accusations that the social media platform had disseminated a vast spray of “fake news”. Fighting a rearguard action, Facebook announced changes to its algorithms, and a major initiative to include “third-party factcheckers” as part of the content moderation efforts.Touring the country, Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla, stopped off in Selma, Alabama. They posed for a casual photo outside the offices of the iconic local paper, the Selma Times-Journal. Zuckerberg posted a heartfelt “thank you” to journalists “who work tirelessly and sometimes put their lives in danger to s...

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23 hours ago Pharmacists hit out at difficulties stocking flu jabs amid warning illness yet to peak

Hospitals are ‘full to bursting’ across the country with hundreds attending emergency departments

Events

10 hours ago Plymouth's latest Wayne Rooney update divides fans as sensational return hopes dashed

Plymouth Argyle have named Wayne Rooney's replacement as head coach, with former Cercle Brugge manager Miron Muslic taking charge of the Championship strugglers

Politics

23 hours ago Brompton chief warns axing tariffs on Chinese bicycles could ‘kill’ business

Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand

Events

10 hours ago Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans

Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and state

Politics

23 hours ago Shamima Begum's life now Syrian prison camp and why she 'could be free' soon

The Foreign Secretary David Lammy has ruled out allowing her to return to the UK.

Events