46 m. ago My life feels like a mess – yes, it’s Mercury retrograde to blame

Mercury in retrograde supposedly creates havoc with communication, transport, and tech. It’s not about blaming it – or shifting responsibility onto a planet, says Charlotte Cripps. It’s just another small signpost in the journey of self-discovery

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46 m. ago Beatles biographer Ian Leslie on John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s ‘erotic’ bromance

Fascinated by psychology, Ian Leslie found much to sink his teeth into in the relationship between the two greatest Beatles. Nick Duerden speaks to the writer about his new, critically acclaimed book exploring pop music’s most tumultuous, competitive and ultimately loving friendship

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3 h. ago Myanmar earthquake deaths set to pass 3,000 as looming monsoon sparks urgent call for aid

Torrential rains are expected next month, but many at the epicentre in Mandalay and Sagaing are still sleeping in the streetsThe death toll from the worst earthquake to hit Myanmar in a century is expected to surpass 3,000 on Wednesday, as humanitarian agencies urged other countries to ramp up aid ahead of the monsoon rains.Close to the epicentre, in the decimated cities of Mandalay and Sagaing, traumatised survivors slept in the street, with the stench of corpses trapped under the rubble permeating the disaster zone. Water, food and medicine are in short supply, and the monsoon could hit in May. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Neil Young says he may be barred from returning to US over Donald Trump criticism

The US-Canadian dual citizen speculates he may be ‘barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor’ after his European tour, after years of speaking against TrumpNeil Young has shared his concerns of being barred from the US after his European tour later this year, thanks to his outspoken critiques of Donald Trump.On Tuesday, on his website Neil Young Archives, the 79-year-old musician – who has dual Canadian-American citizenship – wrote of his fears after the recent spate of people being detained and deported upon entering the US. These incidents have been credited to vague or unspecified visa issues, but have frequently affected individuals who have criticised the Trump administration either publicly or in messages on their phone read by immigration officers. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Florida stays Republican as US House seats go to Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis – live

Democrats had hoped to flip seats vacated by Mike Waltz, now US national security adviser, and Matt GaetzUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Cory Booker breaks record for longest speech by US senator as he condemns Trump policies for more than 24 hours – live

Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and beats the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes)Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policiesUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Cory Booker has criticized Trump on Senate floor for more than 23 hours, nearing record – live

Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and is close to the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes)Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policiesUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Judge blocks firing of intelligence agency employees who worked on DEI programs

A federal judge in Virginia has blocked the Trump administration's move to fire more than a dozen intelligence agency employees who worked on diversity, equity and inclusion programs

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10 h. ago Scottish tourist dies in Rome hospital after suspected gas explosion

Grant Paterson, 54, from South Lanarkshire, was pulled out from rubble on final day of visitA Scottish tourist who suffered severe burns in a suspected gas explosion at a building in Rome has died of his injuries.Grant Paterson, 54, was admitted to hospital on 23 March after the explosion and subsequent collapse of the block of flats where he was staying, in the Monteverde district. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Costa Rican hotel blocks off Gardner family room after shock theory emerges on son Miller's death

The hotel room in Costa Rica where Yankees hero Brett Gardner and his family were on vacation before the death of their 14-year-old son Miller has been blocked off from the public.

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12 h. ago Fishermen in idyllic seaside village win battle with second home owners to carry on 'noisy' centuries

Boat skippers in Sea Palling, Norfolk, have received complaints that noise from a yard where they store their boats and equipment is ruining the area's peace and quiet.

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12 h. ago Expert reveals why you might still feel exhausted even though you're getting enough sleep

If you've been making an effort to get your daily dose of seven to nine hours of sleep, it's reasonable to expect that you'd start feeling well-rested and energized in your everyday life.

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13 h. ago ChatGPT updates will be delayed because of interest in new features, OpenAI boss Sam Altman warns

Chief executive had previously said interest in new image tool meant its computers were ‘melting’

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13 h. ago LIZ JONES: I've spotted a startling secret in Meghan's As Ever launch... and it speaks volumes about what's really going on

Meghan's brand is built on perfectionism, escapism. Now an influencer, any slights can easily be dismissed with an Instagram video featuring Gwyneth Paltrow and a shrug.

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13 h. ago iOS 18.4: Apple releases new iPhone software update along with new features for almost all its products

iPad, Macs and TVs get new features – and perhaps the most significant update comes to the Vision Pro headset

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13 h. ago AD FEATURE: Catch the latest blockbusters at ODEON Manchester Trafford Centre this Easter

With spectacular screens, luxury seating and delicious snacks, enjoy the exciting slate of new movies in comfort and style at ODEON Trafford Centre

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14 h. ago Jameela Jamil reveals she tried to take her own life several times after going days without sleep due to her chronic battle with insomnia

Jameela Jamil has revealed she was driven to multiple attempts on her own life due to her decades-long struggle with the debilitating sleep disorder insomnia.

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14 h. ago Wisconsin and Florida voters head to polls in test of Trump’s popularity

Conservatives bid to overturn liberal majority on Wisconsin supreme court while Florida votes to replace Mike Waltz US voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features the liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against the conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Loose Women's Jane Moore admits I'm A Celeb helped her sleep after divorce heartbreak

The star opened up about how her time in the jungle helped her mind to relax more

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14 h. ago Police launch investigation after man 'exposes himself' on doorbell cameras

Residents were shocked to find a man exposing himself outside their homes as they were sleeping

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