65 minutes ago Nigel Farage so desperate to copy Donald Trump that is favourite song is now YMCA

YMCA continues to became increasingly more popular as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage hails the track as his favourite, but it could also be due to one of his stateside pals being a fan too

Politics

26 hours ago Who is Nicholas Riccio? Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt's husband went from homeless to millionaire

Karoline Leavitt made history when she became America's youngest press secretary at 27, but the high achiever is also a devoted mother and loving wife.

Society

3 hours ago When does the January transfer window close? Deadline day for Man United, Man City and late deals

Manchester United and Manchester City transfer news as the January transfer window approaches its final stretch

Economics

7 hours ago Why Man Utd hold Mathys Tel advantage in transfer race with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham

Tel is open to joining United due to the prospect of being an immediate starter at Old Trafford, while Alejandro Garnacho is set to depart before the deadline

Sport

61 minutes ago How warnings about Black Hawk helicopter's safety systems date back decades and have been linked to dozens of deaths

While Republicans pointed to DEI and Democrats blamed President Donald Trump , reports show that warnings about the helicopter's 'systemic failures' have been ignored for years.

Events

24 hours ago Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more

The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace

Culture

32 hours ago Trump asks Musk to bring back two astronauts ‘stranded’ on space station

Nasa says Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are not stranded and will return to Earth by end of MarchDonald Trump has asked Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring back two astronauts “stranded” in space, despite Nasa saying they are not stranded and will return to Earth by the end of March.Trump said that he had asked Musk and SpaceX to get “the 2 brave astronauts who have been virtually abandoned in space by the Biden Administration”. The US president added on Truth Social: “Good luck Elon!!!” Continue reading...

Technology

11 hours ago Norovirus hospitalisations surge as NHS issues urgent guidance to avoid bug

Norovirus is still piling pressure on the NHS as health chiefs issue advice to families how to protect yourselves against the sickness and diarrhoea bug

Science

36 hours ago Have you mistakenly driven in a bus lane? More than a third of motorists have

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: 'We have always maintained that the majority of drivers don't deliberately set out to drive in bus lanes, so it's good to see research confirming that.'

Transport

88 minutes ago Donald Trump Jr.'s new girlfriend Bettina Anderson defends First Lady Melania after Vogue's vile attack

Bettina Anderson was quick to slam Vogue on Instagram on Wednesday after the fashion publication wrote a scathing piece about the first lady's official White House portrait.

Politics

27 hours ago White House rescinds federal funding freeze after days of confusion and concern across US – live

Officials scrap measure following backlash and court actionWhite House revokes spending freeze in face of legal challengesTim Walz, the Minnesota governor and former Democratic vice-presidential nominee, argued that Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze closely mirrors many of the proposals included in Project 2025.“We were preparing for it. They wrote it out. If you go back and look at that now, you’ll see this go step by step,” Walz told MSNBC last night. Continue reading...

Society

5 hours ago RFK Jr sought ‘Make America Healthy Again’ trademark for vaccine marketing

Trump’s health secretary pick transferred ownership of Maha slogan application to anti-vaccine ally Del BigtreeRobert F Kennedy Jr, the anti-vaccine activist and conspiracy theorist nominated for US health secretary by Donald Trump, recently applied to trademark his own “Make America Healthy Again” slogan for use in marketing potential products including food supplements, vitamins, essential oils – and vaccines.Documentation filed with the Office of Government Ethics lists $100,000 earned from a “licensing agreement to use Maha brand marks”. Continue reading...

Economics

8 hours ago Arsenal bring in United States defender Jenna Nighswonger on WSL deadline day

The 24-year-old left-back is the first new addition to the Gunners’ squad since Renee Slegers was confirmed as head coach on a permanent basis.

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66 minutes ago Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs

Civil rights activists have gathered outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters to call for a boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

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37 hours ago Donald Trump asks Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring back stranded Nasa astronauts from International Space Station

US president says he has asked Elon Musk for help to return stranded astronauts ‘as soon as possible’

Technology

12 hours ago Health nominee RFK Jr to face further grilling at Senate confirmation hearing

Trump’s pick endured tough questions from Bernie Sanders on Wednesday and was accused of ‘peddling half-truths’After Robert F Kennedy’s bruising performance in a heated three-and-a-half-hour Senate confirmation hearing to become America’s top health official on Wednesday, he’s off to the health committee on Thursday morning for round two.The 71-year-old faces another grueling day of questioning from a more health-minded crowd, with Republican chair Bill Cassidy – a physician who caught Kennedy confusing basic facts about Medicare and Medicaid in Wednesday’s session – likely to press further on his grasp of America’s healthcare system. Continue reading...

Science

2 hours ago Kash Patel says FBI wouldn’t seek retribution against Trump opponents; at least five senior agency leaders reportedly demoted or moved – live

Trump’s nominee to lead FBI also denied having an ‘enemies list’; Tulsi Gabbard faces sharp criticism over past comments sympathetic to RussiaRFK Jr dodges clear answers on vaccines on second day of hearingsGabbard grilled on Snowden, Hezbollah and Putin in tense Senate hearingHere’s some more reaction to Donald Trump’s executive order instructing the military to prepare to house 30,000 immigrants at the US naval base in Cuba.“Guantánamo is a stain on our nation’s honor,” Jerry Nadler, a Democratic congressman from New York, said.For years, I have advocated for its closure, condemning the abuses and glaring lack of accountability that persist there. This massive expansion into a mass detention camp is morally indefensible & raises significant civil liberties concerns.We cannot allow this level of dehumanization to become normalized. We need to shut down Guantánamo once and for all. Continue reading...

Politics

30 hours ago RFK Jr., Trump's health secretary pick, slammed for 'embracing conspiracy theories' during confirmation hearing: Live updates

Robert F Kennedy Jr is answering questions from Senate Finance Committee to lead Department of Health & Human Services

Society

6 hours ago Arsenal told to make £100m transfer bid to seal move before deadline day

Arsenal have made a late move to sign Ollie Watkins with a £60m bid getting rejected by Aston Villa as the Gunners are urged to massively up their offer if they want to land the striker

Economics

10 hours ago Arsenal face struggle to sign Ollie Watkins despite ‘good news’ over transfer bid

Aston Villa are reluctant to lose both Watkins and Jhon Duran before Monday’s transfer deadline

Sport

69 minutes ago Sharon Kinne: Mystery of the US woman who disappeared from Mexico prison to be solved

The FBI are set to give an update on the case

Events

41 hours ago Trump asks Musk to 'go get' the two stranded NASA astronauts stuck at space station: 'Good luck Elon'

President Donald Trump has asked SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to 'go get' two astronauts who remain stuck in space .

Technology

2 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard’s hopes of becoming Trump's director of national intelligence rest in the hands of two Republican senators

Analysis: Democrats grandstanded, but it might be the questioning of two Republican hawks that sinks Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence, Eric Garcia reports

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31 hours ago Watch live: Trump health secretary pick RFK Jr faces grilling at Senate confirmation hearing

Warning: This live feed may contain misinformation that has not been independently verified.

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11 hours ago Ombudsman staff to strike out over pay and mandate pushing for office working

Members of the Public and Commercial Services union will walk out on February 12 and take an additional week of targeted industrial action

Economics

22 hours ago Arsenal sent new Ollie Watkins transfer update with Aston Villa to be 'demanding' over striker

Gunners have made a shock late swoop for England striker and boyhood fan before Monday’s deadline

Sport

70 minutes ago Donald Trump’s military deportation flight ‘cost more than first class ticket’

Trump launched the deportation flights last week as part of his national emergency declaration on immigration

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2 hours ago Trump administration live: Kash Patel dodges questions on Jan 6 and 2020 election during FBI confirmation hearing

RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel faced off with senators over past statements and conspiracy beliefs

Politics

34 hours ago Confirmation hearings begin for RFK Jr’s nomination to be US health secretary

Environmental lawyer turned anti-vaccine activist has sparked fierce resistance from scientific communityRobert F Kennedy Jr, the environmental lawyer turned anti-vaccine activist, faces a watershed moment this week as the Senate confirmation hearings begin on his nomination as the US’s top health official, setting up what could be the most contentious cabinet battle of Donald Trump’s second administration.The 71-year-old Kennedy, whose nomination has sparked fierce resistance from the scientific establishment, would take control of a sprawling $1.8tn healthcare apparatus at a time when public trust in medical institutions remains deeply fractured along partisan lines. Continue reading...

Society

11 hours ago First Nations to fight for billions in treaty payments in Canadian court

Group in northern Ontario argues crown failed to honour agreement and capped annual payments in 1874 at $4A group of First Nations in Canada is turning to the courts in the hope of securing billions of dollars in compensation, after accusing the government of failing to engage in “meaningful negotiations” for money owed under a 175-year-old treaty.“The governments’ refusal to come to grips with their treaty obligations has continued 175 years of broken promises, lies and neglect,” Wilfred King, chief of Gull Bay First Nation, said in a statement announcing plans to seek compensation that is “just, liberal, generous and honourable”. Continue reading...

Economics

24 hours ago Man City narrowly avoid Champions League exit as Pep Guardiola rages vs Brugge

Manchester City have escaped from the jaws of Champions League elimination after finding themselves behind against Club Brugge on Wednesday evening

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1 hour ago Who is Mathys Tel? Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea target set for major deadline

Tottenham have agreed a £50million deal with Bayern Munich to sign French striker Mathys Tel but the transfer is far from guaranteed, as Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea consider a late hijack

Events

2 hours ago Donald Trump talks so much that the White House needs to hire more people to write it all down

Trump nearly spoke for eight hours during his first week back in the White House

Politics

20 hours ago Meta agrees to pay Trump $25m for suspending accounts over Capitol riots

Settlement originates from lawsuit by president against the platform, one of several filed after 6 January violenceMeta has agreed to pay $25m to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump. The suit originated in 2021 when Trump sued the social media company for suspending his accounts after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. The settlement was first reported by the Wall Street Journal and has been confirmed by a Meta spokesperson.The majority of the settlement, $22m, will go toward a fund to pay for Trump’s presidential library, according to the Wall Street Journal. The remainder will pay for legal fees and go to other plaintiffs listed in the case. The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Continue reading...

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24 hours ago Man City player ratings vs Club Brugge with two 5/10s and one 4/10 as Savinho stars

Manchester City player ratings for their Champions League win over Club Brugge where they came from behind to pick up a 2-1 victory

Sport

2 hours ago Washington plane crash LIVE: Trump suggests diversity hiring to blame as FAA safety report says 'air traffic control understaffed'

US president confirms no survivors as rescuers search Potomac River after American Airlines flight collides with Black Hawk helicopter

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2 hours ago DL Hughley tells Snoop Dogg to look at 'the man in the mirror' after Trump inauguration backlash

The actor and comedian criticized the rapper for his response to the backlash

Politics

23 hours ago FACT FOCUS: No evidence that $50 million was designated by the US to buy condoms for Hamas

President Donald Trump falsely claimed during the Laken Riley Act signing that his administration had “identified and stopped $50 million being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas.”

Economics

29 hours ago Arsenal eye shock Ollie Watkins transfer and get immediate Aston Villa response

Arsenal have been urged to sign a striker this month - and it seems they have set their sights on doing a huge deal for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins before the transfer deadline

Sport

2 hours ago FBI pick Kash Patel refuses to answer if he would target Trump opponents at hearing

Key Trump ally strives to extricate himself from statements he had made earlier, claiming ‘mischaracterization’Kash Patel sought to allay concerns about his fitness to serve as the FBI director at his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, but declined to engage with questioning that explicitly asked whether he would use his position to investigate some of Donald Trump’s top political opponents.The hearing revolved around Patel’s provocative public remarks attacking the FBI and his ability to resist political pressure from the White House, a topic that has come to the fore with the justice department rocked by the ouster of prosecutors who worked on cases against Trump. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago California congresswoman and her fellow liberals users blame Trump for deadly mid

A Democratic California congresswoman and other liberals have claimed that president Donald Trump is to blame for the deadly mid-air collision in Washington DC.

Politics

23 hours ago Trump wins $25 million from Meta for suspending his accounts after January 6

Meta , the parent company of Facebook and President Donald Trump have settled a lawsuit filed by the president in 2021.

Economics

32 hours ago Sign up for free Manchester United WhatsApp updates to get transfer latest as deadline day approaches

The Manchester Evening News' Man United team has a free WhatsApp community where subscribers will receive all of the biggest stories.

Sport

2 hours ago Plane crash: Trump branded 'deranged, malignant narcissist' after FAA 'diversity' speculation

After Donald Trump appeared to blame the tragic crash in Washington on Democrats and diversity initiatives, the US president faced harsh criticism on social media

Events

3 hours ago Kash Patel says FBI wouldn’t seek retribution against Trump’s opponents; Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr face questions from senators – live

Trump’s nominee to lead FBI also denied having an ‘enemies list’; Tulsi Gabbard faces sharp criticism over past comments sympathetic to RussiaRFK Jr dodges clear answers on vaccines on second day of hearingsHere’s some more reaction to Donald Trump’s executive order instructing the military to prepare to house 30,000 immigrants at the US naval base in Cuba.“Guantánamo is a stain on our nation’s honor,” Jerry Nadler, a Democratic congressman from New York, said.For years, I have advocated for its closure, condemning the abuses and glaring lack of accountability that persist there. This massive expansion into a mass detention camp is morally indefensible & raises significant civil liberties concerns.We cannot allow this level of dehumanization to become normalized. We need to shut down Guantánamo once and for all. Continue reading...

Politics

23 hours ago Meta agrees to pay $25 million to settle lawsuit from Trump after Jan. 6 suspension

Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the company after it suspended his accounts following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, AP sources said

Economics

37 hours ago Manchester mum, 26, on OnlyFans has car smashed up and takes son out of school as she's told 'avoid peak pick

Tyler Wilson, 26, from Manchester, said she suffered a backlash and is now 'unemployable' since creating adult content on OnlyFans

Sport

3 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard refuses to call Edward Snowden a ‘traitor’ during confirmation hearing

Republicans and Democrats grill Trump’s intelligence nominee over her past defense of the Assad regime

Events

3 hours ago 9 best men's watches for style and substance, according to a fashion writer

From the Cartier tank to a retro Casio, here’s our top pick of the best watches to buy right now

Politics

23 hours ago Meta to pay President Trump $25 million settlement for suspending his Facebook accounts

Trump filed the suit after his accounts were taken offline in the wake of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

Economics

39 hours ago Marcus Rashford transfer truth might give Manchester United unwanted decision to make

The latest Man Utd transfer news with an update on Marcus Rashford's situation - before January's deadline.

Sport

3 hours ago Donald Trump slammed after suggesting diversity hires to blame for Washington plane crash

Aviation expert warns Trump presented theories about midair crash between a passenger plane and an army helicopter ‘based on no evidence at all’

Events

3 hours ago What is spasmodic dysphonia? The condition that makes RFK Jr sound 'strangled’

Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services previously said that he ‘can’t stand’ his voice

Politics

25 hours ago Trump has refused to pay £290,000 in legal fees after case dismissed in UK, court told

Trump brought suit against firm over allegations in dossier written by Christopher Steele, but claim was thrown outDonald Trump has refused to pay £290,000 ($360,000) in legal fees after his English lawsuit against a private investigations firm was dismissed, a court in London has heard.Trump brought a data protection lawsuit against Orbis Business Intelligence over allegations in a dossier written by its co-founder, Christopher Steele, but his claim was thrown out in February last year. Continue reading...

Economics

3 hours ago Trump's transportation secretary faces Washington plane crash crisis on his first full day in office

Secretary promises ‘answers for the families’ as Trump baselessly blames crash on diversity hiring

Events

3 hours ago How Donald Trump's personal crypto coin made him one of the world's richest people while raising fears of 'dangerous' corruption at the heart of the White House: TOM LEONARD

As they nibbled miniature lobster rolls and sipped mezcal cocktails, the well-heeled guests toasted the coming reign of Donald Trump.

Politics

26 hours ago Arsenal's Ollie Watkins bid falls flat as Aston Villa green light huge Saudi transfer deal

Arsenal want to do a deal with Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins before Monday's transfer deadline, but Jhon Duran is also attracting interest from overseas and could be sold

Economics

3 hours ago Washington plane crash LIVE: Trump suggests diversity hiring to blame as jet and helicopter collide

US president confirms no survivors as rescuers search Potomac River after American Airlines flight collides with Black Hawk helicopter

Events

4 hours ago Royal Mail to axe Saturday second class letter deliveries under Ofcom plans

The postal service could also see wider postal delivery targets cut

Politics

27 hours ago Fed hold rates steady, says job market is 'solid' while inflation 'remains somewhat elevated'

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue

Economics

3 hours ago Fatal plane crash is second to rock figure skating world after entire American team killed in 1960s

Trump says there are no survivors after Washington DC crash involving 67 people leaves number of US skaters dead – 64 years after 18 members of American team killed in plane collision

Events

4 hours ago Why Gregor Townsend ended 34y/o's Scotland exile with Six Nations surprise pick

Gray also returns for Scotland’s opening game against Italy

Politics

28 hours ago White House walks back claim $50 million worth of condoms were being sent to Gaza

The Trump administration walked back the claim on Wednesday, clarifying that the $50 million was part of a broader aid package

Economics

3 hours ago Trump lashes out at CNN's Kaitlan Collins for asking if he’s ‘getting ahead of investigation’ by blaming DC crash on DEI

‘Does it comfort their family to hear you blaming DEI policies?’ Kaitlan Collins asked the president on Thursday.

Events

4 hours ago Trump blames plane crash on Obama and Biden calling air traffic control a 'disaster'

The US President also confirmed the tragic outcome for those aboard the American Airlines flight and the helicopter, stating, "Sadly, there are no survivors."

Politics

29 hours ago Pauses on U.S. foreign aid and local grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

The Trump administration has made or initiated major policy changes that impact nonprofits and their missions in its first week

Economics

3 hours ago Trump's wild plane crash update: From a call for unity to suggesting dwarves shouldn't be air traffic controllers

Donald Trump offered condolences before plunging into politics as he delivered air crash update in the White House briefing room on Thursday morning.

Events

4 hours ago How Donald Trump's personal crypto coin made him one of the richest people in the world

As they nibbled miniature lobster rolls and sipped mezcal cocktails, the well-heeled guests toasted the coming reign of Donald Trump.

Politics

31 hours ago All the supermarket Valentine's Day 2025 dine in deals from M&S, Aldi, Co

Avoid the hassle of booking a restaurant or spending lots of money this Valentine's Day with these romantic supermarket deals.

Economics

3 hours ago 7 unhinged bombshell moments from Donald Trump's Potomac River air crash press conference

After briefly offering his sympathies to the families of those killed in the crash, and confirming there were no survivors, he pivoted to assigning blame for the tragedy - taking aim at his political opponents and diversity programmes

Events

5 hours ago Trump administration live: Kash Patel distances himself from Jan 6 rioters and pardons in contentious confirmation

RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel’s Senate confirmation hearings underway on Capitol Hill

Politics

32 hours ago Trump's federal funding freeze temporarily blocked by judge as workers have until next week to accept buyout: Live

Government staff willing to accept the resignation package have until February 6 to respond to the OPM email titled ‘A Fork in the Road’

Economics

3 hours ago The Guardian view on the Washington DC plane crash: Trump’s warped priorities | Editorial

The president is more concerned with attacking the federal government than with putting safety firstFew stretches of airspace on the planet are as busy or as carefully monitored as the skies above Washington DC. Commercial and military aircraft are on the move there at all times. The greatest concentration is around Reagan National airport, the city’s principal domestic hub, which sits on the west bank of the Potomac River within sight of the Capitol dome.No one yet knows how a Black Hawk military helicopter collided with an American Eagle flight from Wichita above the Potomac on Wednesday evening. But the destruction was total. No survivors have been found from among the 64 people on board the flight from Kansas or among the three-strong crew of the helicopter. By early Thursday, the rescue effort was already a recovery operation. Bodies were being lifted from the river’s icy waters through the day.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like ...

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5 hours ago American Airlines crash: Trump says 'I put safety first' as he blames Biden over regulations

US President Donald Trump has confirmed to the media that there are 'no survivors' after a catastrophic air disaster involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter

Politics

34 hours ago EDF Energy: new UK tariff cuts £100 off your energy bill standing charges

Cut your energy costs with a simple change to your standing charges 💡

Economics

4 hours ago ‘We’re not gonna be woke’: Middlesex chief risks ECB wrath over new diversity rules

Andrew Cornish criticises ‘token’ appointmentsECB has set new targets and could withhold fundingMiddlesex’s chief executive, Andrew Cornish, has risked ­antagonising the England and Wales Cricket Board by appearing to criticise a central ­element of the counties’ new diversity rules that come into force on Saturday.At a club forum last week Cornish told Middlesex members “we’re not gonna be woke and just do ­political correctness” before criticising “token” appointments based on “gender or ethnicity”. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago ‘Everyone has an impact’: how to start reducing your environmental footprint

As fires tear through California and Trump sets back efforts to curb the rise of global temperatures, what can individuals do to make a difference?2024 was the hottest year on record. Average global temperatures rose to 1.6C above preindustrial levels, according to data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) – a rise that led to extreme weather events and “misery to millions of people”, as one of the group’s experts told the Guardian.Less than a month into the new year, fires have torn through huge swathes of Los Angeles, upending the lives of thousands. Donald Trump, a climate denier, is pulling the country out of international climate agreements and setting back efforts to curb the rise of average global temperatures. Continue reading...

Politics

35 hours ago Trump offers 2 million federal workers eight months' pay if they quit as funding freeze blocked by judge: Live

Government staff can resign with a one-word response to the redundancy email titled ‘A Fork in the Road’ from the OPM

Economics

4 hours ago Aviation expert responds to Trump’s claim DEI hiring to blame for Washington DC crash

An aviation expert told The Independent there is “no evidence” to support President Donald Trump’s claim that diversity, equity, and inclusion policies contributed to the American Airlines plane crash in Washington, DC.

Events

5 hours ago RFK Jr dodges clear answers on vaccines as Senate grilling enters second day

Trump’s pick for health secretary says ‘I don’t think anybody can say’ Covid vaccines saved millions of livesRobert F Kennedy Jr’s nomination to lead America’s top health agency faced strong headwinds as he struggled to provide clear answers on his past vaccine statements for a second straight day of bruising hearings on Capitol Hill.In a tense back-and-forth before the Senate health committee on Thursday morning, Kennedy dodged direct questions about whether he still believes vaccines cause autism, despite extensive scientific evidence to the contrary. When pressed by Senator Bernie Sanders about studies showing Covid-19 vaccines saved millions of lives, Kennedy claimed “we don’t have a good surveillance system” and said “I don’t think anybody can say that.” Continue reading...

Politics

35 hours ago Manchester United progressing with a deal for Patrick Dorgu ahead of transfer deadline

Man United are working on a deal to bring Lecce left back Patrick Dorgu to Old Trafford.

Economics

4 hours ago Washington DC plane crash: Trump blames diversity policies and ‘confluence of bad decisions’ as officials say no survivors – latest

President turns collision briefing into rant about diversity policies despite no evidence linking DEI to the crash that killed more than 60 peopleOfficials say no survivors expected in DC plane crashFirst known victims include figure-skating championsVisual guide – how did the DC plane crash unfold?Multiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

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