6 hours ago You've been storing your eggs wrong as expert settles debate on correct way

Egg experts revealed where you should store your dairy to keep them fresher for longer and make sure they do not develop bacteria which could harm you if ingested

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21 hours ago Oliver Bonas to open new store inside former restaurant in Greater Manchester suburb

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2 hours 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...

Economics

1 hour 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...

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

9 hours ago Babygirl’s Harris Dickinson: ‘Being desired is not something I’ve been particularly used to’

The sought-after British star of ‘Triangle of Sadness’ and ‘The Iron Claw’ speaks to Adam White about shooting graphic BDSM scenes with Nicole Kidman in his provocative new thriller, privilege in the acting industry, and why he’d hate for his looks to be his ‘sole currency’

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25 hours ago ‘My best friend and I married each other as kids on holiday at the beach. It would be the closest she would come to a real wedding’

Summer holidays are a time of memory-making. We asked Guardian writers and contributors to share some of the summer holiday photos that transport them back to a simpler timeMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt had always been Harriet’s dream to get married more than mine. I’ll never forget us as little girls on summer holidays, stretched out on twin beds, poring over her magazine cutouts of white wedding dresses, multi-tiered cakes and overflowing bouquets.We would muse what our husbands’ names would be and how many children we would have. They would be born at the same time, so they could grow up together as best friends. Just like we had. Continue reading...

Society

18 hours ago Greggs customers outraged as fizzy drinks spotted 'locked up' days after menu price hike

Footage shows the fizzy drinks at a Greggs store in London now behind a large padlock leaving to further frustration for shoppers after they saw a price hike on a favourite menu item

Economics

4 hours ago Secret of LA wildfire 'miracle' house that became only one in street to survive

David Steiner incredibly saw his his white three-story home remain intact despite the neighbours' homes around him falling victim to the fires.

Events

30 hours ago Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp releases AI generated music video for new single

The black and white video features shots of animals, a shrine to a woman, and a spiral staircase.

Culture

15 hours ago BlockBUSTED: Prince William was 'banned from his local video shop at university for returning films too late

Prince William was allegedly banned from his local rental video store during his time as a university student at St Andrews because he handed back films too late. 

Politics

25 hours ago My best friend and I married each other as kids on holiday at the beach. It would be the closest she would come to a real wedding | Caitlin Cassidy

Summer holidays are a time of memory-making. We asked Guardian writers and contributors to share some of the summer holiday photos that transport them back to a simpler timeMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt had always been Harriet’s dream to get married more than mine. I’ll never forget us as little girls on summer holidays, stretched out on twin beds, poring over her magazine cutouts of white wedding dresses, multi-tiered cakes and overflowing bouquets.We would muse what our husbands’ names would be and how many children we would have. They would be born at the same time, so they could grow up together as best friends. Just like we had. Continue reading...

Society

22 hours ago Billionaire tycoon is blasted after hiring a private fire crew to protect his luxury outdoor mall as devastating wildfires continue to rip through LA

Los Angeles residents are furious a billionaire tycoon spent thousands of dollars on private firefighters to help protect his business while emergency services struggle to contain the flames. 

Economics

5 hours ago Greggs padlocks drinks cabinet in bid to stop shoplifters targeting London store

The budget bakery locked the section, leaving bottles of Coke and Lucozade inaccessible to customers

Events

21 hours ago Macy’s to close 66 stores across the country this year. See the full closure list

The department store plans to close 150 locations by the end of 2026

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28 hours ago Tottenham: Antonin Kinsky ready to challenge Guglielmo Vicario for Spurs No1 spot after £12.5m steal

New signing Kinsky was outstanding on debut against Liverpool and looks set for battle with Vicario

Economics

6 hours ago LA fires: Secret of how 'miracle' house became only building in street to survive blaze

David Steiner, a retired waste-management businessman, saw his white three-story home mansion remain intact in Malibu despite his neighbours' homes around him succumbing to the devastating wildfires

Events

22 hours ago Everton's Sean Dyche statement was disrespectful and brutal reality could await new owners

Everton's new Friedkin owners have made the decision to cut Sean Dyche adrift with David Moyes looking the favourite for a Goodison Park return but more difficulty is in store

Politics

6 hours ago Laundry expert's 29p hack to remove stains from white shirts in minutes

An expert has shared top tips for keeping school uniforms looking fresher for longer, including how to make your own stain remover and why you should use white vinegar instead

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24 hours ago Donald Trump escapes punishment in hush money sentencing days before White House return

"Never before has this court been presented with such a unique and remarkable set of circumstances."

Politics

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

24 hours ago Donald Trump sentencing: President elect learns fate for hush money crimes

President-elect Donald Trump, 78, has become the first person convicted of a felony to enter the White House in America's history - just 10 days before his inauguration

Politics

16 hours ago Special Forces civil war: Tensions between elite units after claims that 'professional jealousy' by SBS led to rival SAS facing Afghan war crimes case

The SAS is currently at the centre of a High Court inquiry into allegations that its troops executed as many as 80 Taliban suspects in custody between 2010 and 2013.

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24 hours ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for peanut butter and chocolate flapjacks | The sweet spot

The chances are you’ve already got most of the ingredients for these sweet treats in the kitchen cupboard, so you’re ready to get bakingThe start of a new year feels like a good time to have a proper clear-out of my kitchen cupboards. After a frantic festive season, I like to take stock of what I’ve got and get creative with my store-cupboard staples. I had two large opened bags of oats and even more bottles of golden syrup, so naturally a batch of flapjacks was the only answer. You very possibly have all these items in your cupboards already, so have a rummage and give them a go. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre says 'no avenue' for criminal case in connection to attack

The first-ever U.S. Justice Department review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre finds there is no longer an avenue to bring a criminal case in association with the attack by a white mob on a thriving Black district

Events

25 hours ago Coleen Rooney bundles up in an oversized coat and her I'm A Celebrity jungle boots as she braves the snow ahead of her morning workout

The WAG, 37, kept warm with a cosy white oversized Dry Robe coat layered over a black jumper and some thick black gym leggings.

Politics

20 hours ago Most grooming gang offences carried out by white men, police chiefs say

Elon Musk has used his platform X to wage an online campaign against the government over the issue of grooming gangs.

Events

26 hours ago US job market soars past expectations in last report before Trump retakes White House

Number of new jobs added to the economy accelerated to 256,000 in December, up from November, bolstered by new jobs in healthcare and retailThe US labor market expanded strongly in the last jobs report of the Biden administration, according to new data released on Friday.The number of new jobs added to the economy accelerated to 256,000 in December, up from 227,000 in November, soaring past expectations. The labor market last month was bolstered by new jobs in healthcare, retail and government. Continue reading...

Politics

26 hours ago UK gas reserves plunge to ‘concerning’ low with just a week of supply left

Centrica said the UK now has less than a week’s worth of demand for gas in store

Politics

21 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'

Events

27 hours ago Donald Trump sentencing LIVE: President elect learns fate for hush money crimes

Regardless of the outcome at today's sentencing, president-elect Trump, 78, will become the first person convicted of a felony to enter the White House in America's history

Politics

23 hours ago Twin sisters, 32, were acting normally before they went missing on river footpath in early hours, says brother

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - described by police as white, of slim build, with long, brown hair - left their home in Aberdeen city centre in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Events

27 hours ago 25 movies to look out for in 2025, from Superman to Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein

A bald Emma Stone, a mad Jennifer Lawrence and lots and lots of Robert Pattinsons lead our 25 must-see films for the 12 months ahead, as selected by Jacob Stolworthy and Adam White

Politics

24 hours ago LA fires live updates: Santa Ana winds set to return as crews scramble to control blazes that left 10 dead

Death toll continues to climb as the arson suspect, allegedly armed with a ‘propane tank’ or ‘flamethrower,’ is being held in police custody

Events

28 hours ago I’m not one for new year’s resolutions – except when it comes to my garden

With a new year comes new plans, but don’t forget to relax in and enjoy your garden at this time of year, tooI don’t love gardening to-do lists – they make it feel too much like work – but I do think there’s value in thinking about what you’d like to do with your garden this year. Perhaps you haven’t been out in it for weeks, or maybe just for a few minutes here and there, to add the sprout leaves to the compost bin. But while January might be the sleepiest time in the garden – perhaps a snowdrop swelling somewhere, but otherwise fallen leaves and perennials tucked well beneath the earth – it’s still the start of a new year.I have never been a huge one for new year resolutions, but I make gentle exceptions for my garden. Gardening is a practice that exists in the temporal space of hope. At this time of year, we imagine warmer days and flick through seed catalogues (if you want something more substantial, I recommend Katharine S White’s Onward and Upward in the Garden, a&nb...

Politics

26 hours ago Energy warning issued as UK has ‘concerningly low’ levels of gas due to extreme cold

The warning comes from British Gas owner Centrica, who said today that the UK now has less than a week's worth of gas demand in store

Events

37 hours ago Trump reveals the 100 executive orders he plans to implement on his return to the White House

Donald Trump confirmed his immediate priorities are border security and rebuilding American energy production via 100 executive orders in a meeting with Republicans in the Senate.

Politics

28 hours ago LA fires live updates: Arson suspect ‘armed with flamethrower’ arrested near new Kenneth blaze as 10 dead

Death toll continues to climb as the arson suspect, allegedly armed with a ‘propane tank’ or ‘flamethrower,’ is being held in police custody

Events

39 hours ago How could Armageddon happen next to Gwynnie's Goop store? CAROLINE GRAHAM sees once

CAROLINE GRAHAM: I entered Pacific Palisades and drove into what felt eerily like the set of a Hollywood horror film.

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29 hours ago LA fires live updates: Arson suspect ‘armed with flamethrower’ arrested for new Kenneth blaze as 10 dead

Death toll continues to climb as Kenneth fire arson suspect allegedly armed with a ‘propane tank’ or ‘flamethrower’ is being held in police custody

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30 hours ago LA fires live updates: ‘Armed’ arson suspect arrested for new Kenneth blaze as death toll hits 10

Death toll continues to climb as Kenneth fire arson suspect allegedly armed with a ‘propane tank’ or ‘flamethrower’ is being held in police custody

Events

32 hours ago Appeals court rules Jack Smith report can be released but Merrick Garland still has a fight on his hands

The special counsel handed in his final report days before Trump returns to the White House

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