43 minutes ago Giuliani says he has settled defamation dispute and will keep Florida condo

Trump ally says he has reached deal with election workers he defamed and will not have to turn over key possessions Rudy Giuliani’s trial over whether he must turn over his Florida condo and other prized possessions to former Georgia election workers whom he defamed was delayed on Thursday after the former New York mayor failed to show up in court.Giuliani later shared on X that he had “reached a resolution of the litigation with the plaintiffs that will result in a satisfaction of the plaintiffs’ judgment”. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Interior secretary nominee Burgum to back expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands – live

Trump’s nominee to lead the interior department will tell senators that he supports expanding drilling on public lands, a reversal from Biden’s policy In his final days in office, Joe Biden is expected to outline steps to better protect the United States from hackers linked to rivals like Russia and China, the Guardian’s Joseph Gedeon reports:The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber defenses against mounting threats from China and Russia, issuing a sweeping cybersecurity executive order just days before leaving office that aims to tackle vulnerabilities from outer space to consumer electronics. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Grant Hanley endgame, Ryan Porteous focus and £10m murmur gets an answer – Rangers transfer state of play

The Light Blues are hoping to bring in new faces to help their recent woes with injury at the back

Economics

68 minutes ago Thousands of ticketless Rangers supporters to attend 'Fanzone' near Old Trafford for Man United clash

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: A giant exhibition centre, just two miles from Old Trafford, is hosting a 'Rangers Takeover' when the Glasgow side take on Man United next Thursday.

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82 minutes ago The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s economy: no acute crisis, but chronically weak | Editorial

Labour should ask the Bank of England if it can do more to boost growthRecent days of market turmoil have elicited some extraordinary responses. The fact that investors are demanding higher rates to lend to the UK government apparently puts this Labour government in the same position as Liz Truss in 2022, according to some Labour MPs, or as Denis Healey facing the International Monetary Fund in 1976. Others dub the UK’s current position as stagflation, a term redolent of the 1970s, with their stagnant economy and runaway inflation. The problem with these comparisons is that the latest raft of key economic figures do not bear them out – not quite. The first bit about the stagnant economy is broadly correct: over the three months to November, GDP did not rise at all. But inflation isn’t running away. Indeed, at 2.5%, it’s just above the Bank of England’s target and, crucially, price pressures, both in the service sector and stripping out food and energy, have abated. Seen against thes...

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27 hours ago Rangers Glasgow musical show to celebrate 'near extinction to stability' – here's how to get remaining tickets

'The Journey Back' documents the club's fortunes over the past 10 years and will play at the OVO Hydro

Culture

7 hours ago A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree

Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system has canceled thousands of liens against patients’ homesAdvocate Health, one of America’s largest hospital chains, says it is working hard to confront one of the biggest problems in US healthcare today – promoting itself as “a leader in the effort to solve the nation’s medical debt crisis”.The non-profit hospital system says it has revamped its billing and collection practices and boosted the number of patients who qualify for charity care. In September 2024, it announced it would take the “bold step” of canceling thousands of debt judgments held as liens against patients’ homes in multiple states, including North Carolina, where the fast-growing chain is headquartered. Continue reading...

Science

70 minutes ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hit with new blow as fresh divide emerges

New figures show a significant difference in fundraising success between the two royal brothers, causing further tension with Prince William.

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29 hours ago Falkirk Council back plans for holiday homes and restaurant at Black Loch

Conditions on the new development include upgrading the access road leading into the site

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7 hours ago Awful Aberdeen elevated Rangers to a status they don’t deserve as Celtic branded 'lazy' by the Hotline

Andy Newport manned the phones as the Aberdeen get it in the neck and Celtic told they've been 'sussed out'

Economics

4 hours ago Arsenal star in line for new role as Mikel Arteta considers axing two players

Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly has made a big impression in defence this season, but the Hale End graduate has already been earmarked for a different role by Mikel Arteta

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3 hours ago 'Life or death' Tory DWP disability benefits change plan ruled unlawful

In a massive victory for campaigners, the court said the move was launched by the previous government 'despite not having any evidence base to support the proposed changes'

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28 hours ago Leo Woodall is totally transformed in trailer for Apple TV+’s twisty new conspiracy thriller

Netflix star Leo Woodall is set to lead the cast of upcoming AppleTV+ series Prime Target, a conspiracy thriller that sees the actor in a very different role to Dexter Mayhew.

Culture

24 hours ago Inside Linda and Anne Nolan's cancer agony from joint diagnosis to different paths

Sisters Linda and Anne Nolan performed side by side as members of The Nolans for more than four decades while offstage, the siblings bravely faced serious illness together

Science

1 hour ago Rangers set to scrap B team as Philippe Clement backs radical overhaul of Ibrox youth system

Just weeks after lifting the Glasgow Cup, Rangers are set to axe their B team who had previously played in the Lowland League

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31 hours ago Gut health expert's 'favourite' Aldi foods as shoppers hail 'amazing' finds

A full time gut health scientist has revealed his favourite foods from the leading supermarket.

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9 hours ago Next shoppers praise 'most comfortable' £32 hourglass jeans that 'fit in all the right places'

The popular jeans come in two colours and are available in petite and regular fits in three different lengths

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4 hours ago Nathan Patterson can finally end Rangers exit deja vu as Everton transfer trigger leaves David Moyes to fulfil pledge

The right-back has failed to make his mark at Everton since leaving Ibrox

Sport

3 hours ago Calum Best admits 'life wasn't always easy' for Paul Danan as he leads tributes after Hollyoaks star's shock death at 46

The actor was best known for his role on the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks , before appearing on the reality series Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother .

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30 hours ago Martin Lewis posts seriously rude TV moment that was cut from Channel 4 show

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has amassed a huge social media following by posting consumer content – but his latest post was a little different, and very cheeky indeed

Culture

27 hours ago As a Macmillan cancer expert who's had the disease twice, I know why Kate Middleton's 'new normal' after chemo is so challenging

During a visit to The Royal Marsden, Kate said she was adapting to a 'new normal' after going into remission. A survey by a leading cancer charity has found 1 in 4 people are 'unhappy' after treatment.

Science

2 hours ago Cooper looking at ‘different ways’ to haul witnesses before grooming inquiries

The Home Secretary said Government is working with the Cabinet Office to draw up new accountability arrangements.

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10 hours ago Red Roses coach John Mitchell reveals key quality that made Zoe Aldcroft his ideal captain

Aldcroft is set to lead England into a home World Cup later this year after replacing Marlie Packer

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6 hours ago I rejected Rangers and Celtic as player before shooting to Man United stardom – now I’d love to manage them

Regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all-time, the Dutchman is now cutting his teeth in management

Sport

3 hours ago Dementia warning over popular breakfast staple which 'increases risk by 13%'

A new study has found that regularly eating two processed meats in your diets could lead to an increased risk of dementia, but swapping them for fish could slash the risks

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34 hours ago The moment Aaron Donnelly really celebrated as he showed his Celtic fan credentials AGAINST Rangers

Donnelly didn't celebrate against Celtic and hasn't hidden the reason why

Culture

2 hours ago Was Rep. Mike Turner removed from the House Intelligence Committee to appease Trump?

Speaker Mike Johnson has announced the Ohio Republican will no longer lead powerful investigatory panel, reportedly under pressure from the president-elect

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12 hours ago A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis | María Ramírez

Making visitors pay more may bolster Treasury revenues, but it’s no match for building more housesLast October, tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other big Spanish cities demanding affordable housing. Protesters jingled keys to make noise, held signs denouncing “speculators”, and threatened a “rent strike” while calling for action from national and local politicians. They had good reason to be angry.Housing has become the most pressing concern for Spaniards, according to a December survey by the national polling centre, ranking higher than unemployment and migration. Look at the statistics and it’s clear why. The cost of renting in cities rose by around 30% between 2015 and 2022, forcing young workers to move to the outskirts of Madrid and Barcelona or settle for tiny, often barely habitable flats. In popular tourist regions like Valencia, Alicante and Málaga, rents have surged by 40%. For workers in the Balearic Islands, a commute by plane ...

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8 hours ago Rangers transfer news at halfway stage: One key priority, the 20y/o gamechanger, major exits on cards

We take a look at Rangers’ transfer state of play at the halfway stage of the January window

Sport

4 hours ago Crazy P singer Danielle Moore's cause of death confirmed at inquest as family issues statement

Danielle Moore, the much-loved Mancunian music icon and Crazy P lead singer, took her own life on 30 August 2024 at the age of 52, an inquest into her death has concluded

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2 hours ago ‘The game is different now’: Why the ‘90s kids’ are struggling at Australian Open

As a new generation emerges at the grand slams, others are in danger of being passed by

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13 hours ago Economic growth could fall 50% over 20 years from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisGlobal economic growth could plummet by 50% between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

11 hours ago Arsenal star labelled 'phenomenal' by Mikel Arteta as transfer message sent

Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his squad this month, with Arsenal currently missing several key players through injury including Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus

Sport

4 hours ago What Warren Gatland must do now with latest rising star to avoid same old story

Warren Gatland needs to be careful how he manages one key player

Events

2 hours ago Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the swashbuckling RPG set to fulfil my pirate fantasies

Goro Majima finally ascends to the rank of main protagonist – not with a traditional Like a Dragon entry but one far more suited to his madcap sensibilities.

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13 hours ago Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisThe global economy could face 50% loss in gross domestic product (GDP) between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis.This article was amended on 16 January 2025. The headline of an earlier version said that economic growth could fall by...

Economics

21 hours ago Tottenham player ratings vs Arsenal: Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr struggle; Archie Gray impresses again

Spurs took the lead but once again left the Emirates empty-handed

Sport

4 hours ago Kemi Badenoch hits back at Nigel Farage and claims Rachel Reeves is 'woman problem' for Starmer

The Tory leader also admitted mistakes by the last Conservative governments over Brexit and immigration

Events

3 hours ago Shaun Murphy branded 'a wally' by Kyren Wilson as snooker star says he 'couldn't breathe' at key moment in Masters clash

The Magician made light work of Neil Robertson with a dominant showing, but was left gutted with the final play of the match

Politics

20 hours ago Inside Chris Hemsworth's lavish new home gym at his sprawling $50million Byron Bay estate: 'It's definitely next level'

There's no doubt that Australian men love their sheds, but Chris Hemsworth's idea of the Aussie staple is a little different.

Economics

21 hours ago Arsenal beat Tottenham to throw open title race despite Mikel Arteta surprise backfiring

ARSENAL 2-1 TOTTENHAM: A Dominic Solanke own goal and a strike from Leandro Trossard saw the Gunners cancel out Son Heung-min's opener to come from behind and win to edge closer to leaders Liverpool

Sport

5 hours ago 2024 witnessed ‘absolute failure’ of west to lead fight for human rights, says watchdog

Leading democracies have stood by while allies have committed atrocities or supported perpetrators, Human Rights Watch chief says ahead of annual World ReportThe past year has marked the “absolute failure” of western democracies as champions of human rights around the world, the head of Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said.Tirana Hassan lambasted western capitals for their double standards over the course of 2024 and what she said was the abdication of their claim to leadership on global human rights. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Kemi Badenoch rules out Nigel Farage pact after blistering tirade against ex

Kemi Badenoch lashed out at former Tory leaders despite all her shadow cabinet having served as ministers in previous governments as Labour said she is in 'complete denial'

Politics

26 hours ago Jefte on exit dream, minnows 'ask about' Dessers and £9m loan star rules set – Rangers transfer state of play

The Light Blues are in need of recruits as they look to close the gap on Celtic

Economics

23 hours ago Carrie Bradshaw’s famed Sex and the City stoop to get gate to stop fans gathering

Owner of the iconic West Village building said fans of the TV show and films have disturbed her and her tenants for yearsAnd just like that, Sex and the City enthusiasts may no longer be able to stand on the steps of character Carrie Bradshaw’s famous Manhattan home after its owner asked city officials to let her block them with an iron gate.The move follows years of fans of the show and spinoff movies crowding around – and at times trespassing on – the stoop of the iconic brownstone in the city’s trendy West Village neighborhood, which served as the exterior of Bradshaw’s apartment, the lead in the hit HBO series played by Sarah Jessica Parker. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Family of New Orleans attack survivor: ‘They should’ve protected people better’

Safety failures scrutinized after Emile Graham was badly injured during attack and witnessed his best friend’s deathLoved ones of a man who witnessed his best friend’s murder during the deadly New Year’s morning truck attack in New Orleans – and was badly wounded himself – have been lamenting the city’s failure to better protect revelers on its most famous street that day.After revelations that the city either took down or chose not to deploy three different types of barriers that it had to prevent vehicular ramming attacks like the one that killed 14 people and hurt nearly 60 others on Bourbon Street on 1 January, the father of injured victim Emile “Luui” Graham said: “They should’ve protected people better than this.” Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Donald Trump's 'billionaires club' regime and net worths from Musk to Vince McMahon wife

Much of Trump’s platform has been positioned on securing the futures of working Americans, yet the business mogul’s key appointments set to shape his administration have wealth light years away from the average person

Politics

29 hours ago Lloyds Banking Group: financial business to close major UK office handling fraud and customer service

The office, a key hub for fraud and customer support, is set to close this year 🚪

Economics

26 hours ago Scott Brown praises Ayr United for digging deep to ignite Championship title race

The Honest Men are one of the country's form sides and have closed to within two points of league leaders Falkirk.

Sport

9 hours ago David Moyes gives brutal verdict on Everton defeat and spells out key failing

Everton 0-1 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins’s second-half goal was enough to ensure Moyes’s first game back as Toffees boss ended in defeat

Events

4 hours ago Celtic v Rangers Old Firm date confirmed as Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen games among 9 moved for TV

Sky Sports and Premier Sports announce latest tranche of fixtures

Politics

29 hours ago Bank of Dave's Burnley Savings and Loans in real life after film made big change

Netflix's Bank of Dave: The Loan Ranger is out now and tells the story of businessman Dave Fishwick, whose company Burnley Savings and Loans was at the centre of the two films

Economics

28 hours ago Enzo Maresca’s constant tinkering is not helping a key problem at Chelsea

Maresca got big decisions wrong against Bournemouth as defensive issues hurt Chelsea again

Sport

10 hours ago Manchester United: Ruben Amorim reveals new timeline for Luke Shaw return and Mason Mount injury update

The Red Devils hope to welcome back a key player from injury very soon

Events

4 hours ago Social media users are BAFFLED after learning that the moon looks different from other countries

Although the moon always stays the same, its appearance changes drastically depending on what hemisphere you are in.

Politics

31 hours ago Farage and Truss in rightwing plot to derail Chagos Islands deal at the last minute

Exclusive: Chagos Islands row has ‘laid the groundwork’ for future cooperation between Tories and Reform, a leading organiser of efforts to stop the deal with Mauritius has claimed

Economics

32 hours ago Arsenal star tipped to leave if Martin Zubimendi joins in 'key' transfer mistake

Mikel Arteta is expected to land his dream signing, which may spell the end for another

Sport

10 hours ago Andy Halliday in astonishing Rangers team leak claim – 'it's not f****** rocket science' why punters find out early

The Motherwell midfielder revealed in incredible Mark Warburton story during his time at Ibrox under the Englishman.

Events

4 hours ago Celtic vs Rangers leads 9 TV picks with Old Firm and Dundee derby on the box for blockbuster Sunday

Sky Sports and Premier Sports have confirmed the latest fixtures they will show live on TV

Politics

32 hours ago AI predicts what shopping at Tesco in 2050 would look like and it's very sci

EXCLUSIVE: The shopping experience at Tesco could be a very different one in just 25 years time, as artificial intelligence has come up with some wild and radical ideas for Brits to contend with

Economics

10 hours ago Russia is willing to cause mass casualties in 'hidden war' with the West and Europe should expect surge in terror attacks soon, expert says as Polish leader warns of threat to airlines

The Kremlin has been accused of orchestrating attacks on European soil as retribution for the West's broad backing of Ukraine against Russia 's full-scale invasion

Events

4 hours ago Kate Middleton and Prince William go by very different royal titles in Scotland

Kate Middleton and Prince William are not primarily referred to as the Prince and Princess of Wales when they visit Scotland due to one historical tradition in the country.

Politics

32 hours ago US inflation likely remained elevated last month, threatening interest rate cuts

U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much this year

Economics

10 hours ago Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner fires dig at Chelsea after Trevoh Chalobah saga

Eagles boss frustrated to lose key player after brief loan stint

Events

4 hours ago I can’t control defections to Reform, says Findlay after councillor’s switch

The Scottish Conservative leader was speaking after Thomas Kerr, the leader of the Tories at Glasgow City Council, defected to Nigel Farage’s party.

Politics

33 hours ago Rangers forward nears Ibrox exit after club 'agree' loan deal amid emerging EFL interest in 24 y/o

The Rangers forward will leave the club on loan this month, according to reports.

Economics

12 hours ago Spain's 'war on Brits' spreads to other countries as plot to follow EU rival's lead grows

Spain declared "war" on British tourists this week as it announced a swathe of new measures to tackle its housing crisis - but Greece, Portugal and France could now follow suit

Events

4 hours ago Bangladeshi and British politics collided to bring down Tulip Siddiq | Salil Tripathi

After allegations of corruption, the former government minister’s family legacy now lies in tatters in both countriesIt was unusual to see Muhammad Yunus, a widely respected Nobel laureate and the chief adviser of the unelected interim government of Bangladesh, taking aim at a British minister, accusing Tulip Siddiq of benefiting from “plain robbery” in his home country and calling for her to apologise. But once that happened, things moved swiftly: accusations against the beleaguered treasury minister swirled, she pulled out of an official delegation going to China, she referred herself to Laurie Magnus, the government’s adviser on ministerial standards, and finally this week she resigned from her post. (Siddiq “totally refutes” allegations of corruption.)This month, the Financial Times reported that Siddiq was given a two-bedroom central London flat by a developer closely associated with her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the recently ousted longtime leader of Bangladesh. Siddiq had claimed ...

Politics

35 hours ago Business leaders share their top motivational tips for working in January

These five motivational tips could help you get through the January working blues.

Economics

12 hours ago Truth over missing Rangers pair revealed, Matondo and Cortes directly addressed, Danilo injury update

Clement wasn’t giving much away on the transfer gossip but did confirm the reasons behind the Welsh winger’s absence

Events

5 hours ago Rory McIlroy makes ‘scrappy’ start at Dubai Desert Classic as amateur takes share of lead

The Northern Irishman shot an opening round 70 as he seeks a third straight win at Emirates Golf Club

Politics

39 hours ago What's next for house buyers and sellers? ESPC boss reveals 2025 trends including private school change

Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, shares his insights into what he thinks will happen in the housing market in 2025.

Economics

12 hours ago Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter review – swashbuckling Hammer horror still has bite

Directed by legendary writer Brian Clemens this macabre vampire yarn is marked by the Edgar Allan Poe template but has a charm and humour all of its ownThe sword fighting vampire genre never really took off, but it wasn’t for the want of trying by this very enjoyable Hammer horror from 1974, a macabre swashbuckler written and directed by British genre legend Brian Clemens; his sole feature directing credit in fact. Clemens was a prolific writer who did so much to get TV audiences addicted to The Avengers, The Persuaders and The Professionals and it surely must have occurred to him that this trio of vampire-hunting leads could well have been spun off into a recurring TV series, perhaps under the aegis of Lew Grade.German star and international co-production veteran Horst Janson plays Captain Kronos (dubbed by British actor Julian Holloway), a blond ex-army officer in a hilarious panto military outfit, roaming what appears to be a nameless Ruritanian-Transylvanian central European lan...

Events

5 hours ago The two Scottish cities named among best in the world by iconic travel guide

Edinburgh was ranked 13th and Glasgow 36th

Politics

39 hours ago Man City have got £63m transfer priority right after late Brentford collapse

Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead at Brentford to surrender a couple of points and kill off any possiblity of getting back into the title race.

Economics

14 hours ago Met Office issue key tips for driving in fog as travel chaos expected today

A yellow weather warning is in place until 11am for large parts of the Midlands, Southwest of England, Eastern England and South Wales as the fog will struggle to clear throughout the morning

Events

5 hours ago Melania Trump takes a swipe at Obamas over ‘challenging’ transition as Michelle skips inauguration

The incoming first lady said it was a ‘very different transition the second time around’

Politics

14 hours ago As flames linger, talk turns to rebuilding Los Angeles neighborhoods leveled by wildfires

Heartbroken families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered Los Angeles leaders are beginning to ponder a monumental task: rebuilding what was lost in the Southern California wildfires

Events

5 hours ago Trump nominees for treasury, interior secretary and EPA chief to face senators – live

Four more of Donald Trump’s nominees have confirmation hearings today after senators have grilled Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth this weekDoug Burgum, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the interior department, will tell senators at his confirmation hearing today that he supports expanding oil and gas drilling on public lands, Reuters reports.That will mark a reversal from Joe Biden’s attempts to stop petroleum exploration on public lands as part of his administration’s strategy to reduce the United States’s carbon emissions. Here’s more on what Burgum will promise, from Reuters:The comments signal a coming sharp turn in policy after President Joe Biden attempted for years to restrict oil and gas drilling by reducing federal lease auctions and banning future development in vast areas of federal offshore waters as part of a strategy to fight climate change.“Today, America produces energy cleaner, smarter and safer than anywhere in the world. When energy production is restricted in America, i...

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15 hours ago Met Office lists key tips for staying safe in fog as weather warning issued

The Met Office warns of difficult driving conditions during morning rush hour, particularly across the Midlands, due to low-lying fog, which will take some time to lift

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