7 h. ago Man ordered held on $1M bond in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University

A judge has set a $1 million cash bond for the father of two Kentucky State University students in a campus shooting

Events

7 h. ago Bed bug epidemic warning as infestations soar over winter months

Pest control experts have warned that bed bugs could pour into the UK over the winter months, with tens of millions of people set to pour in and out of British airports

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8 h. ago Senate rejects dual healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits expiration nears

Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of monthThe US Senate on Thursday rejected competing proposals to address the imminent expiration of subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans, greatly increasing the chances that healthcare costs will soon rise to unaffordable levels for millions of Americans.The votes, part of a deal brokered between Republican majority leader John Thune and the Democratic senators who agreed to reopen the government after a historically long shutdown last month, came as premium tax credits for an estimated 21.8 million enrollees of the plans are set to expire at the end of the month. Health policy research group KFF estimates that annual premiums will more than double if the subsidies are allowed to expire. Continue reading...

Politics

21 h. ago Households urged to open windows this winter to save more money on energy

You wouldn't think opening your windows in winter would make any logical sense, but one woman believes there's a good reason which helps save on energy bills in December

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22 h. ago UK households urged to open windows for 10 minutes each day this December

With winter in full swing, it's pretty logical for any household to keep their windows shut especially when it's freezing outside. But did you know it's important to open them?

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36 h. ago Angry Ginge mobbed by fans after I'm A Celeb victory as he lands in Manchester with Lisa Riley

I'm A Celeb winner Angry Ginge is getting used to another level of fame after being crowned King of the Jungle - as the council estate lad from Salford is set to earn millions

Sport

37 h. ago Alert as letters set to be sent to millions of UK households this winter

The Warm Home Discount is a genuine scheme helping more than six million households this winter - but be aware of warning signs

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50 h. ago Don’t talk loudly on your phone, eat stinky food or seat hog – new Christmas train rules reveal what Brits hate to hear

WITH millions of Brits set to travel home by train this Christmas, a new survey has uncovered to top DOS and DONT’S when it comes to travelling on the rails. The poll revealed that talking loudly on the phone (59 per cent) was voted as the nation’s biggest bugbear.   Blaring music or videos out loud...

Politics

61 h. ago Former children’s commissioner to lead grooming gangs inquiry

A former children’s commissioner will chair the national inquiry into grooming gangs after months of delays.Baroness Anne Longfield will lead the inquiry over three years with a budget of £65 million.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the appointment and the inquiry’s terms of reference in the Commons on Tuesday.Of her appointment, Baroness Longfield said: “The Inquiry owes it to the victims, survivors and the wider public to identify the truth, address past failings and ensure that children and young people today are protected in a way that others were not.“The Inquiry will follow the evidence and will not shy away from difficult or uncomfortable truths wherever we find them.”There has been mounting pressure on the Government to move forward with the inquiry, first announced by the Prime Minister in June.In October, the final two candidates to chair the inquiry dropped out of the process which led to concerns it could take months to get someone in post.Five women also resigned ...

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63 h. ago Simple ways to stay warm without turning heating on to keep energy bills down

Energy bills have now gone up which means millions of households will pay more for gas and electricity this winter.

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3 d. ago Brits warned of train faux pas as millions prepare to cram stations for Christmas journeys

Millions of Brits are set to travel home by train this Christmas but they have been warned of the biggest social misdemeanours to carry out on the services, such as blaring music

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3 d. ago New York Archdiocese says it's setting up a $300M fund for sexual abuse victims

The Archdiocese of New York says it will set up a $300 million fund to compensate victims of sexual abuse who have sued the church

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3 d. ago Top train dos and don'ts if you're travelling home for Christmas this year

Millions of Brits are set to head home via the rail network this Christmas, and with that will come some good deeds, and plenty of bad train etiquette

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3 d. ago New salary sacrifice changes set to impact more than three million people from April

An estimated 7.7 million employees currently use salary sacrifice to make pension contributions.

Economics

3 d. ago 'Very simple' method to clear condensation from windows uses just 1 common item

A man has shared a "very simple" household trick to banish condensation from windows during the cold winter months by using a common item found in most cupboards

Politics

6 d. ago 3.3 million pension savers set to lose out after major Budget changes announced

It's estimated over 7 million employees currently use salary sacrifice to make pension contributions

Economics

6 d. ago Clothes will dry quicker in winter if you use 1 household item with heated rack

Dry your clothes much quicker this winter by using one common household item with your heated rack. It doesn't just speed up the process but can also save money

Society

7 d. ago UK could be set for snap General Election as petition tops one million signatures

The Petitions Committee has confirmed MPs will debate calling an early general election in January after a petition surpassed one million signatures

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7 d. ago Royal Mail issues alert to parents over free letters from Santa

Many parents send off their child's Christmas letters to Santa each year, with the Royal Mail providing a service where they send a letter back. However, the deadline is fast approaching

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7 d. ago Dry your clothes faster this winter when using 1 household item with heated rack

Winter is here with us for a long time which means drying clothes indoors has never been more harder. Here's how you can dry your laundry without spending a fortune this month

Society