50 m. ago Alabama school lunch lady, 41, 'took boy home and had sex with him'

Amy Nicole Wigginton, 41, reportedly admitted to having sex with the boy on at least two separate occasions at her home in March 2025.

Politics

2 h. ago Fed chair warns of high inflation and slower growth as Trump tells him to cut interest rates – live

Federal Reserve chair says ‘we face a highly uncertain outlook’ as president tells him to cut interest ratesPeople in the US: how have your shopping habits changed due to Trump’s tariffs?Trump insists he won’t back down from global trade war as markets slumpThe Trump administration is taking aim at Brown University with threats to freeze $510m in grants, widening its promise to withhold federal funding from schools it accuses of allowing antisemitism on campus, according to multiple media outlets including Reuters and the New York Times.University officials said they had not yet been formally notified, but the school was among dozens warned last month that enforcement actions could be coming as the administration seeks to crack down on academic institutions . Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago A high school teacher offered teenager $2,000 to kill her husband, authorities allege

‘This particular teacher was attempting to groom this young person into committing murder,’ a Columbus police spokesperson said

Culture

5 h. ago The exciting new Stockbridge restaurant that serves glorious old

This place has opened in the former premises of an Edinburgh institution

Politics

6 h. ago Heartbreaking tributes paid to tragic teen girl 'cherished beyond words' killed in fire

Schoolgirl Layla Allen was pronounced dead at the scene of the horror fire on Wednesday. Her heartbroken family have now released a photo and a touching tribute

Events

6 h. ago ‘My policies will never change’: Trump doubles down on trade war after China announces retaliatory tariffs – live

US president says on Truth Social that ‘this is a great time to get rich’ despite China issuing a 34% tariff on all US goods The Trump administration is taking aim at Brown University with threats to freeze $510m in grants, widening its promise to withhold federal funding from schools it accuses of allowing antisemitism on campus, according to multiple media outlets including Reuters and the New York Times.University officials said they had not yet been formally notified, but the school was among dozens warned last month that enforcement actions could be coming as the administration seeks to crack down on academic institutions . Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Adolescence star Owen Cooper reveals he faced 'bother' upon returning to school

The teenage actor is the face of Netflix's biggest show of the year

Culture

7 h. ago The 'Onassis curse' that has plagued the billionaire dynasty for decades: Family has endured misfortunes including heartbreak and tragic deaths

The Onassis family has a long-standing and glamorous history in the European socialite scene, after its patriarch Aristotle decades ago established himself as a post-war shipping magnate.

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7 h. ago Doctor reveals why Yankees legend Brett Gardner and family didn't suffer same tragic fate as son Miller

Miller, the 14-year-old son of New York Yankees legend Brett Gardner, died suddenly on March 21 while on vacation at a luxury Costa Rican resort after he and his family members fell sick.

Society

7 h. ago Lanarkshire teen wins big at Robert Burns World Federation Secondary Schools Competition

Biggar High School pupil Jake Johnstone was hailed by judges for playing the accordion.

Events

7 h. ago Christians protest outside primary school over 'disgraceful' scrapping of Easter service to 'respect' other religions

The faithful gathered outside Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh, Hampshire with banners after the announcement.

Events

8 h. ago Harrowing final social media post of Austin Metcalf who died in brother's arms after being stabbed at track meet

Metcalf, a star high school football player, died in his twin brother's arms after he was stabbed in the heart at a track and field meet in Texas for asking someone to get out of his seat.

Events

8 h. ago The 'magic' luxury cream Amanda Holden buys 'on repeat' slashed by 50% on Amazon

The Britain's Got Talent judge confirmed this cream has been a staple in her beauty routine throughout her life.

Politics

9 h. ago Moment dad slaps and bites teen outside school and shouts 'do you want some?'

Mohammed Liaquat, 43, got out of his car and confronted a group of boys outside the school in Huddersfield - where he slapped one kid and grabbed another, shouting 'do you want some?'

Politics

9 h. ago London school pupils handed detentions for lateness after TfL change bus routes

Deputy head says students panic and push to get onto over-capacity buses at the end of the day

Politics

9 h. ago Baby died after maternity hospital wrongly sent mother home despite 'red flag' signs

A hospital has admitted responsibility for the tragic death of a baby after they wrongfully turned a motheraway.

Events

10 h. ago Mum who left dead baby in bin bag kept tragic secret from husband for 25 years

Joanne Sharkey, who has today avoided jail, hid her dark secret for a quarter of a century, with her own husband having had no idea that she'd killed the child he never even knew existed

Events

10 h. ago Amanda Holden says 'I couldn't be happier' after Alan Carr announcement

Everybody's favourite renovating pals are back for a new series, and have announced the recommission on social media.

Politics

11 h. ago 'Devastated' families pay tribute to men who died in tragic A48 crash

Family members said they were "broken" after the crash claimed the lives of three men

Events

11 h. ago Dan Walker shares friend Gary Speed's tragic final words to him that 'changed' him forever

Walker was one of the last people to speak to Welsh footballer Speed before he died aged 42 in November 2011

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