46 minutes ago Trump's billionaire friends all smiles as new President vows 'the decline is over' during inauguration

Among those watching were Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and 'First Buddy' Elon Musk

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6 hours ago Food delivery apps urged to reveal how algorithms affect UK couriers’ work

Campaigners call for transparency from Deliveroo, JustEat and UberEats about how decisions on pay and jobs are madeTakeaway delivery apps are facing pressure to crack open the black-box algorithms that govern the work of more than 100,000 couriers in the UK and reveal more about how decisions are made on pay and access to jobs.A coalition including the TUC, Amnesty International, couriers’ unions and the campaign group Privacy International claim the opaque use of algorithms is “automating exploitation”. They say withholding vital information from couriers about their work is “creating precarity, stress, and misery”. Continue reading...

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46 minutes ago Billionaires' wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before with five TRILLIONAIRES set to emerge within a decade, Oxfam reveals

The charity, which is focused on tackling global poverty, has revealed that the combined wealth of the world's richest people rose from £10.5 trillion to £12.1 trillion in the last 12 months.

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13 hours ago Can YOU find the five tickets hidden in the football stadium? Only one in five people complete this mind

The tricky puzzle, created by sports trip organiser LA Travel, aims to put people's vision to the test by searching for five hidden tickets cleverly concealed within a bustling stadium scene.

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5 hours ago Hidden dangers lurking in the newest TikTok health craze which could result in death

TikTok is first place to send a new craze 'viral' but whilst the newest health trend doing the rounds might be dressed up as a 'natural alternative,' one expert has news for anyone looking to try

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4 hours ago Lauren Sanchez dress designer suspiciously quiet as liberals boycott Oscar de la Renta for dressing Ivanka

Lauren Sanchez, 55, was seen wearing a stunning black Dolce & Gabbana dress as she hung on Jeff Bezo's arm at Donald Trump's candlelight inauguration dinner on Sunday.

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55 minutes ago Trump inauguration: Zuckerberg, Bezos and Musk seated in front of cabinet picks

Stagecraft comes under fire from Trump critics as sign of oligarchy and the powerful influence they wieldDonald Trump inauguration – live updatesThe stagecraft of Donald Trump’s inauguration that placed global billionaire tech titans in front of his own cabinet picks has come under immediate fire from Trump critics as sign of oligarchy and the powerful influence they wield.During the ceremony at the Capitol rotunda, tech leaders including Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg; Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook; Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai; Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos; and Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, gathered together to symbolize the increasingly close relationship between the tech industry and the new American president.Trump sworn in as 47th president – follow live inauguration updatesFactchecking Trump’s speechA who’s who of far-right leaders in WashingtonMigrant groups at US-Mexico border await mass deportations‘Doge’ violates federal transparency rules, lawsuit claims Continue reading...

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64 minutes ago 'I found a £6 solution to keep luggage safe on easyJet, Ryanair, TUI and Jet2 flights'

The bag features a combination lock, double metal zippers and hidden pockets that fends off pickpockets

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6 hours ago Two Scots children in serious condition after horror crash as police issue appeal

"Anyone with any information or dash cam footage should get in contact, no matter how insignificant it may seem."

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1 hour ago The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s inauguration: fear, division and the facade of national populism | Editorial

The billionaire’s return to power signals a new era of upheaval in US politics, marked by authoritarian ambitions, glaring conflicts and polarisationOn the surface, Donald Trump’s inauguration looked like the usual transfer of power, with political rivals exchanging polite applause. This was a facade. Mr Trump’s address feigned conciliation but was, in reality, a rightwing call to arms against his enemies, rejecting the unity the ceremony represents. Mr Trump presented a grim picture of a country on its knees that only he can revitalise. He declared not one but two national emergencies, pledging to return “millions of criminal aliens” and “drill, baby, drill” for the “liquid gold under our feet”. His alarming call to “take back” the Panama Canal from China hints at ambitions to reshape the global order, potentially through force.A flurry of Trumpian executive orders will accelerate the climate emergency, defy the US constitution over birthright citizenship and reduce the scope ...

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78 minutes ago Angelina Jolie looks like an average mom as she gets organic groceries with Knox, only her outfit costs $5K

The Oscar winner was seen in a coat over a dress with black ballet flats and carrying a purse. Every piece was from a high-end fashion designer and the total price tag hovers around $5,000.

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9 hours ago Love Island bombshell Ron Hall gets brutal reaction from ex Lana as he enters villa

The islander is back in the villa for a second chance at love and his ex Lana Jenkins hasn't held back her thoughts on the matter

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2 hours ago Senator John Fetterman fans left bitterly divided after he wears shorts to Donald Trump's inauguration

While other guests donned suits for the occasion, the Pennsylvania senator wore a black Carhartt hoodie, gray gym shorts and ON sneakers - despite the formality of the event.

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7 hours ago Is this £3.50 lip balm as good as Clinique's £24.50 black honey almost lipstick?

The beauty bargain has been doing the rounds on social media

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13 hours ago Trump threatens a global trade war. Europe must unleash a radical alternative | Gabriel Zucman

Unlike tariffs, a new form of protectionism could target climate-wrecking, untaxed corporations and their billionaire ownersGabriel Zucman is a French economistHow should Europe respond before Donald Trump’s policies destabilise the global economy? All countries will soon have to take a stand on the new US president’s tariff threats. While a shift away from free trade clearly carries risks, it also presents a valuable opportunity to reimagine our outdated international economic relations – if we can grasp what makes this moment unique.In many ways, Trump’s economic agenda follows the Republican party playbook that dates back to Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential run, which launched the party’s enduring mission to dismantle Roosevelt’s New Deal. Trump claims the US was never better off than under William McKinley’s presidency (1897-1901), when the federal government, before income tax existed, was pared down to a minimum.Gabriel Zucman is professor of economics at the Paris School o...

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3 hours ago The Lost Music of Auschwitz: How a British composer brought hidden Holocaust symphonies to life

Composer and conductor Leo Geyer sheds light on the horrors of the Holocaust through recovered manuscripts

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8 hours ago New Look slashes 'perfect' puffer jacket in 4 colours to £29 in flash sale

High street retailer New Look is offering 25% off in a limited-time deal, and it includes this Black Cropped Puffer Coat

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19 hours ago Hidden fat in muscles leads to a higher risk of dying from heart attacks regardless of body weight, study reveals

While 'fatty marbling', or flecks of fat running through meat, is commercially valued in livestock, little is known about this type of body fat in humans and its impact on health.

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4 hours ago Donald Trump inauguration: John Fetterman shows up in shorts and hoodie despite

John Fetterman has gained notoriety for his choice of casual clothes in Congress and is known for often wearing his trademark black hooded top and shorts around Washington DC

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10 hours ago Chinese property developer Country Garden plans deal with creditors, as industry languishes

A lawyer for embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden has told a Hong Kong court that it expects to reach a deal with creditors in February to restructure billions of dollars in debt

Economics

20 hours ago Fine art valued in the 'billions' under threat from LA fires as expert warns of 'devastation' to priceless works

The devastating Los Angeles wildfires have put billions of dollars worth of fine art at risk as experts warn could be 'one of the most impactful art losses ever in America.' 

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5 hours ago Is this the hidden meaning behind Lewis Hamilton's first day at Ferrari? Fans come up with theory behind Brit's unveiling as he begins his quest for an unprecedented eighth F1 world title

Fans took to social media to posit an interesting theory surrounding Lewis Hamilton's unveiling at Ferrari after the Brit joined the team on Monday at Maranello.

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16 hours ago SNP Government criticised over near £1 billion spend on agency nurses and temp doctors

The figures show NHS boards have vastly increased their spend in these areas.

Economics

33 hours ago ‘I want to preserve our legacy’: Black families in Altadena fear displacement after fire

For Donny Kincey, who lost his home and the home he grew up in, ‘vultures are circling’ and threaten gentrificationThere was too much for Donny Kincey to save. Flames were barreling into Altadena, where Kincey’s relatives had lived for four generations, toward the homes his family had purchased after they escaped the Tulsa race massacre.The 46-year-old second-grade teacher and artist had stayed behind even as he saw fire raging across the hillside last Tuesday night. He was determined to protect his parents’ home and his own. But hours on, embers began to set Poppyfields Drive aflame and a powerful gust, the same winds bringing destruction into his beloved neighborhood, knocked him to the ground. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Inside The Traitors star Jake Brown's hidden disability as he opens up on life

The Traitors' Jake Brown has revealed his neurological disorder which he was born with to his co-stars on the BBC show as he admitted he was struggling during one of the challenges.

Politics

20 hours ago Total wealth of UK billionaires increased by £35m per day in 2024 – Oxfam

Oxfam highlighted that 44% of the world’s population currently lives on less than 6.85 US dollars per day, according to data from the World Bank.

Economics

33 hours ago Boy, 9 pulled from sand hole that collapsed killing sister, 7 'will always be different'

Maddox Mattingly escaped the collapsing sand hole as his little sister, Sloan reached for his hand in her final moments - their parents shared their unimaginable heartbreak in a bid to warn others

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6 hours ago Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman seeks breakthrough for Black coaches on an historic day in America

It's hard to ignore the connections between Marcus Freeman's fate as he tries to make history in Monday night and all that’s happening in America on the day of the big game

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21 hours ago Huge high street bank Santander could 'quit UK' over 'red tape' with millions impacted

Santander could be considering quitting the UK, people familiar with the matter have said in reports - such a decision would likely be a blow for Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Economics

33 hours ago Boy, 9 pulled from sand hole that collapsed killing sister, 7, 'will always be different'

Maddox Mattingly escaped the collapsing sand hole as his little sister, Sloan reached for his hand in her final moments - their parents shared their unimaginable heartbreak in a bid to warn others

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6 hours ago How $Melania and $Trump meme coins just supercharged the crypto market – and why it might end in disaster

Billions have already been wiped from the value of the latest cryptocurrencies, with experts warning of more volatility

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27 hours ago The £40 weight loss jabs illegally sold on TikTok that could put you in hospital

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: Weight loss jabs are now are now available on the NHS for those with a prescription. But a black market for the in-demand drugs is springing up on social media - the M.E.N's Nicole Wootton-Cane investigates.

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35 hours ago Anyone flying with black suitcases warned how to avoid losing their luggage

A travel expert has warned passengers to avoid purchasing black suitcases as they are harder to spot on the luggage carousel and are more likely to be misplaced

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6 hours ago Black holes could be devoured by billions of 'hidden' matter, astronomers say

Astronomers have managed to locate hundreds of tricky to spot black holes lurking in space using infrared light - and have suggested there could be billions more in the universe

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31 hours ago Mayor claims £2.2 billion Silvertown Tunnel has been built under budget and in record time

Mayor claims £2.2 billion Silvertown Tunnel has been built under budget and in record time  Southwark News

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37 hours ago ‘Stuff happens and it sucks’: Brooke Shields on abuse, ageing and telling her own story

Brooke Shields, sexualised child star at just 11, is no stranger to tabloid controversy. Now 59, perhaps now she can tell us how she ended up so normal?Brooke Shields was at a party, drifting off. The host, a small man with bare feet, was giving her a tour of his wine cellar and she was losing interest, if she’s being honest – which she is now as a matter of principle, after a lifetime of smiling politely and pretending everything’s fine. Her mind was wandering. They say wine gets better with age, she was thinking, “but isn’t there a moment when it turns to jam? And I said to him, ‘I’m 58 and I’m wondering if ’ I didn’t even get the rest of the sentence out before he said, ‘Oh, I wish you hadn’t told me that.’”That’s curious, she replied. “I asked him, ‘Did my age make him older?’ I was interested in the psychology of it, that kneejerk reaction.” It was partly, she thinks, her fame – people imprint on a child star, and when they grow up they take it personally. “It felt so indicativ...

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35 hours ago Michelle Mone branded liar in explosive TV documentary over £200m PPE scandal

Mone and her billionaire husband Doug Barrowman are being probed by the National Crime Agency over a £203million deal to supply NHS equipment during the pandemic.

Economics

43 hours ago Registering births and deaths to be done online while driving licenses will be on your PHONE for first time

The moves come alongside claims that as much as £45 billion could be saved by modernising the public sector's antiquated computer systems and other technology.

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7 hours ago I love my husband – but his yellow teeth and back hair give me the ick

I don’t want to upset him, as he’s extremely proud and sensitive. But I am now having to grin and bear every sexual encounter we haveI love my husband of 16 years dearly and still think he is attractive but feel completely unaroused by him when we are in close proximity. As a result, our sex life has disappeared, which is causing a lot of resentment. Things that didn’t used to matter now do. I find his back hair and yellow teeth offputting. I don’t want to upset him so don’t feel I can tell him these things. He’s extremely proud and sensitive and would not react well, regardless of how softly the news was delivered. I feel that I am grinning and bearing every sexual encounter with him and he can tell. He is also the one who initiates sex and he does this through sending a text message, which I have to admit does nothing for me either. We have to educate others about our needs, our likes and dislikes. You are being considerate in not wanting to hurt your husband by letting him know t...

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7 hours ago Carrie Underwood's hidden heartbreak, net worth and Trump inauguration fury

Country singer Carrie Underwood is set to perform for Donald Trump at his second inauguration despite previously keeping her political views away from the public eye

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7 hours ago Councillor appeals 'too harsh' punishment claiming he'd been made out as 'cavalier'

The councillor was suspended for six months after he failed to declare a personal and prejudicial interest in a matter concerning his wife and fellow councillor, but has now had a fresh decision on his punishment

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10 hours ago From the perfect CV to acing an interview – experts on 23 ways to get the job of your dreams

Should you get an AI to write your application? Does LinkedIn matter? And when should you talk about salary? Recruitment experts reveal how to get hiredAt this time of year, many of us rethink our working life, but how can you craft a CV that will catch an employer’s attention and then pull off a winning interview? Recruitment experts share the secrets to getting hired. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago We Tories have no idea what an effective, modern leader looks like – that’s why we struggle to find one | Henry Hill

Given anxiety about Kemi Badenoch, surely now would be a good time to find clarity about what we actually believe. Without that, we misfireWhat would the ideal leader of the Conservative party look like? Despite the party’s newly developed regicide habit, this question doesn’t receive enough serious consideration. The sitting leader naturally becomes the locus for dissatisfaction, while speculation understandably focuses on the actual alternatives.On one level, this is perfectly sensible. As a matter of practical politics, there is limited short-term use in dreaming up an ideal candidate who does not exist: like the serial online dater with the long list of must-haves, you risk ending up in a place where no living candidate can measure up to the one who lives in your head.Henry Hill is deputy editor of ConservativeHome Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Trump comment about Elon Musk and 'computers' sparks wild election conspiracy theory

Trump told raucous crowds that the billionaire tech wiz 'knows computers better than anybody' as he was welcoming Musk to his stage on Sunday afternoon.

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26 hours ago Red and yellow cards can’t derail Edinburgh Rugby as they discover last 16 opponents

Sean Everitt’s side defeat Black Lion to top Pool 3 in the Challenge Cup

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27 hours ago Devastated LA residents see outpouring of support: ‘One of the more beautiful things I’ve seen’

Overwhelmed by loss but buoyed by friends and strangers alike, Angelenos who lost their homes prepare to rebuild their livesUntil last Tuesday, Ryan and Endea Marrone lived with their two young sons in Altadena, California, in a picturesque two-bedroom home tucked into the base of the San Gabriel mountains. Behind the house, Ryan, a music producer, had created a mini recording studio, where he adorned the walls with pictures that his kids drew for him. Their wooded neighborhood was tight-knit: it was a community that wasn’t populated by the ultra-wealthy, where many homeowners had lived for decades and still exchanged holiday presents and housewarming gifts.Now, a week later, the Marrones’ home – and their surrounding neighborhood – are all ash. The only thing that remains of their house is the chimney, singed black from flames and smoke. The front steps lead to a huge, leveled expanse of charred debris. Everything, from their sons’ Legos, to a school art project, to a photo from Ry...

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