53 m. ago ‘Let’s do the f***ing news’: New top editor Bari Weiss causes ‘eye rolls’ during CBS News editorial call

EXCLUSIVE: Multiple CBS News staffers told The Independent that Bari Weiss’ ‘cringey’ comments on the editorial call literally caused eyes to roll.

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1 hour ago Christmas chaos for 1000s of Brits as trains axed on EIGHT routes for £130million works

NETWORK Rail has warned passengers to expect delays around Christmas and the New Year ahead of major £130 million works. The disruption is set to last for a total of a month over Christmas, while crucial work is carried out. Announcing a raft of festive network upgrades, Network Rail boss Helen Hamlin said: "The period...

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1 hour ago What is the Insurrection Act of 1807 and will Trump invoke it as he pushes for more troops in American cities?

Insurrection Act has not been invoked since 1992 during Los Angeles protests and riots

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2 h. ago The White House issues joyful statement after Rosie O’Donnell applies for Irish citizenship

Former daytime talk show host and POTUS have been feuding for decades

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3 h. ago 'Excellent' Nespresso coffee machine shoppers called a 'game changer' now 26 percent off

The Nespresso Citiz Coffee Machine is £129 on Amazon, down from £175, comes with starter capsules, and has a 4.5-star rating from 1,470 reviews.

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4 h. ago Joe Biden makes rare public appearance as he takes Jill to watch Dodgers

Joe Biden and former First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, made a surprise appearance at Citizens Bank Park to watch the Phillies take on the reigning champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Game 2 of the MLDS.

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4 h. ago 'I don't resent police for shooting me': Manchester synagogue attack victim says he doesn't blame firearms officers for horrific bullet injuries

Yoni Finlay, 39, was among several worshippers who barricaded the doors of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, in Manchester.

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5 h. ago UK citizens overstaying in EU warned they will be ‘automatically detected’

Travel trade organisation Abta said enforcement of the limit of 90 days in a 180-day period has previously been widely ignored.

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5 h. ago Club World Cup has left an injury trail that is damaging football. But will anyone listen? | Jacob Steinberg

Response to strained schedule has been more football than ever, and a danger that the best will have nothing left to give at the World CupCole Palmer and Ousmane Dembélé looked great when they were photographed sitting on Top of the Rock on the eve of the Club World Cup final but it is not being wise after the event to suggest that both might have been better off spending their summer lying on sunbeds.Top players struggling with fitness issues was foreseeable before the first edition of Fifa’s expanded tournament took place. “The worst idea ever,” was Jürgen Klopp’s take, citing concerns over the long-term impact of squeezing even more football into an ever expanding calendar. “Last year it was the Copa [América] and the European Championship, this year it’s the Club World Cup, next year it’s the World Cup. That means no recovery for the players involved.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago London is NOT one of the best cities in the world, apparently

London is NOT one of the best cities in the world, apparently  Time Out Worldwide

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8 h. ago High Court to hear major legal challenge over 'baffling' Greater Manchester masterplan change

Greater Manchester's Places for Everyone plan is to face legal scrutiny over the proposed loss of green belt land at London's high court

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10 h. ago Israel stands in silence to remember its darkest day: Nation mourns on the second anniversary of October 7 with people gathering to remember those killed and the hostages still held in Gaza

Across southern communities and in Tel Aviv, citizens held memorials at border towns and at the Nova festival site.

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12 h. ago The real science of weight loss with the US’s leading nutritional scientist – podcast

Kevin Hall spent 21 years at the US National Institutes of Health and became known globally for his pioneering work on ultra-processed foods. In April he unexpectedly took early retirement, citing censorship under the Trump administration.Now he has co-authored a book with the journalist Julia Belluz that aims to bust myths and challenge wellness orthodoxy on everything from weight loss and metabolism to supplements and wearables. Hall tells Ian Sample what he wants us all to understand about diet, exercise and weight loss, and what led to his departure from the job he lovedOrder Kevin’s book from Guardian BookshopSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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16 h. ago The cheapest cities in Spain for food with £3 wine and vibrant local markets

The cheapest cities for food in Spain have been revealed - and the top spot boasts average meal costs of just £8.27. The Spanish market town in Andalusia is the country's most affordable spot.

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18 h. ago Donald Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops

Warning to use 19th century law comes as president faces legal setbacks in efforts to put soldiers on streets of US cities

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19 h. ago Trump is trying to cause chaos in American cities before invoking Insurrection Act, governor in his crosshairs warns

President has not ruled out invoking Insurrection Act but ‘so far it hasn't been necessary’

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22 h. ago Police seize guns from ‘sovereign citizens’ who reject government authority

The crackdown follows the fatal shooting of two police officers in Victoria in August

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23 h. ago Kroger premade pasta salads sold in 28 states under recall over Listeria concerns

There have been no reports of illness stemming from the recall

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24 h. ago Canadian marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if government does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if Canada does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

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