2 h. ago Parents calling for phone bans in schools to improve their youngsters' classroom behaviour

A poll of 1000 parents and 500 secondary school teachers by research agency Public First has found that both groups see classroom behaviour as the main cause of classroom disorder.

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5 h. ago Bob Dylan mystifies fans with Machine Gun Kelly post that even leaves the rapper in shock

Bob Dylan left Machine Gun Kelly completely astonished after sharing a throwback video of him freestyle-rapping at an Orlando Record store, taken back in 2

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5 h. ago Forget the Epstein files, this is the REAL bombshell: Top lawyer makes fresh case for why billionaire was MURDERED... and it's scarily compelling

From the moment Jeffrey Epstein was found dead on his prison cell floor six years ago, a noose made from an orange bedsheet around his neck, the conspiracy theories ran wild.

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8 h. ago Alarms raised over legitimacy of Fyre festival 2: ‘An event that does not exist’

After the announcement of a follow-up festival in Mexico, tourism and local officials have denied any knowledge of its existenceWhen tickets to the second Fyre festival went on sale this week, there was just one concrete detail: it would take place on Isla Mujeres, a tropical island off Cancún, Mexico.But the festival seems to be repeating its own history as an improvised disaster after the local government in Isla Mujeres denied knowing anything about it. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch reveal strict rule they enforce on their four kids to 'improve behaviour'

The model, 39, and footballer, 44, implemented an iPad and phone ban at Christmas , with them insisting it's led to a more positive attitude in their household.

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8 h. ago Pope Francis' health is improving: Pontiff is 'up and about' and in good spirits, the Vatican says

In a statement this evening the Vatican said: 'The clinical conditions of the Holy Father are confirmed to be improving today'.

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11 h. ago Inside Ruben Amorim's private talks with Man Utd sulk Alejandro Garnacho after Ipswich strop

Ruben Amorim has told his sulking Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho to improve his attitude after the Argentine stropped off down the Old Trafford tunnel after he was substituted in the first-half against Ipswich

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12 h. ago Drivers warned after fake QR codes discovered on car park's payment machines

A fake sticker had been placed on the machine

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12 h. ago CBD oils for stress: What are the benefits and the top products to buy

Try these next time you’re feeling a little overwhelmed

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12 h. ago M&S 'beautifully soft' cashmere jumper that's a 'wardrobe staple' now £62 down from £89 in sale

The Autograph Pure Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper in buttercup colour is currently on offer for a discounted price

Economics

13 h. ago Best kneeling chairs to improve posture for home office workers

Keep your muscles and spine happy all day with a kneeling chair

Society

14 h. ago AI is ‘beating’ humans at empathy and creativity. But these games are rigged | MJ Crockett

Research pitting people against AI systems gives AI an edge by asking us to perform in machine-like waysTechno-optimists are evangelizing a vision of “superhuman” artificial intelligence. Dario Amodei, CEO of the AI company Anthropic, predicts within a few years, AI will be “better than almost all humans at almost everything”. Elon Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) is proposing replacing government workers with chatbots in the name of efficiency. And some scientists are claiming that AI can already outperform humans even in domains previously thought to be exclusively human, like empathy, creativity and conflict resolution.It’s true that in several prominent studies, researchers have staged “competitions” in which AI technology appears to outperform humans in these very human areas. But a closer look reveals that these games are rigged against us humans. The competitions do not actually ask machines to perform human tasks; it’s more accurate to say that t...

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14 h. ago 'Everton penalty call vs Man Utd was a disgrace – but diver Ashley Young deserved it'

BRENT A GOB: This week, our raving rant-machine Harry Brent is blasting Ashley Young's diving, the reaction to Jamie Carragher's AFCON comment, and Arsenal supporters

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14 h. ago Scots fisherman might have been saved if he was wearing lifejacket, report finds

"The skipper’s chances of survival would have been improved had he been wearing a PFD."

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14 h. ago Young and healthy father nearly dies after rupturing an artery by 'sneezing too hard'

Ian Applegate was sitting in his car with his wife Jennifer and their four-year-old son Jon when he suffered a series of explosive sneezes that landed him in hospital.

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14 h. ago Sarina Wiegman highlights ‘massive improvement’ Lauren James has made to her game

The England manager said she was ‘proud’ of the work James put in off the ball in the win over Spain

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14 h. ago NFL star Justin Tucker offers apology but denies sexual misconduct claims

Kicker says he is committed to respect of othersTucker has faced mounting accusations since JanuaryBaltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has released a new statement maintaining that he did not act inappropriately while receiving treatment from massage therapists. He also offered an apology.“It devastates me to know that anyone I have worked with would not have felt respected and valued as a professional, but more importantly as a person, and to anyone who has felt otherwise, I am sorry,” Tucker said in a statement from his publicist. “I want you to know I am committed to ensuring that everyone I interact with continues to feel that I respect them and care about them as a human being.” Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Inside Gene Hackman compound where star indulged his love of home improvement and hid away from the world

Gene Hackman, who just turned 95 last month, had a large portfolio of homes he had renovated, Two of which sat on the compound where he and his wife were found dead.

Technology

16 h. ago Amazon's new and improved 4K Fire TV is 'exceptional value' with £180 price drop

Amazon has launched a new edition of its Amazon Fire TV 4-Series and reduced it by 42%, with shoppers saying its 'excellent considering the price'.

Economics

18 h. ago This smart dehumidifier is an absolute bargain thanks to a coupon code

Dehumidifiers are a great way of protecting your home and improving air quality - we’ve found a huge discount on a top-spec one

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