2 hours ago Women and LGBTQ+ people take up guns after Trump’s win: ‘We need to protect ourselves’

National gun clubs field an influx of newcomers interested in learning how to shoot firearms for self-defenseThe misogyny and anti-trans rhetoric that were hallmarks of the 2024 election campaign have seemingly ramped up since Donald Trump’s win, prompting some women, queer and trans people to respond by buying guns – and learning how to defend themselves from potential attackers.The Guardian spoke to various Americans from marginalized groups taking firearms classes, arming themselves with stun guns and pepper spray and taking their friends shooting in an effort to protect themselves from bigots they fear will be emboldened by the president-elect’s return to power. A few left-leaning gun clubs say their numbers are increasing dramatically. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago Trump campaign hails hush money case decision a ‘decisive win’ after judge’s ruling: Latest updates

President-elect secures latest legal victory after nominating Pam Bondi to be next attorney general in place of scandal-plagued Matt Gaetz

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24 hours ago Borthwick defends recalling Curry to face Japan despite concussion criticism

Tom Curry was stood down for 12 days after Australia loss‘He’s gone through protocols, independent consultations’The England head coach, Steve ­Borthwick, has defended his ­decision to pick Tom Curry for Sunday’s match against Japan two weeks after he sustained a second head injury inside two months, despite criticism from concussion campaigners.Curry was knocked ­unconscious during England’s defeat by ­Australia earlier this month after a nasty ­collision with Rob Valetini and ­subjected to the 12-day stand-down period in line with World Rugby’s return-to-play protocols. Continue reading...

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31 hours ago Piers Morgan weighs in on 'cancel Roy Keane demands' after rude Jill Scott joke

Ex-Manchester United skipper Roy Keane's joke on 'The Stick to Football' podcast at Jill Scott's expense had broadcaster Piers Morgan 'laughing his head off'

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32 hours ago Ralph Fiennes says Trump’s ‘remarkable gift’ helped him win US election

‘Harry Potter’ actor has a theory about how Trump beat Kamala Harris

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34 hours ago Ralph Fiennes says Trump’s ‘remarkable gift’ helped his US election win

‘Harry Potter’ actor has a theory about how Trump beat Kamala Harris

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