44 m. ago How Pete Hegseth’s zeal to bring religiosity to the Pentagon is dividing the military

Former Fox and Friends host’s ultra-conservative Christian nationalism causing ‘frustration’ within ranks, say expertsWhile secretary of defense Pete Hegseth’s links to an extremist church and crusader tattoos caused a stir during his confirmation hearings, the former Fox & Friends host is now openly bringing his ultra-conservative brand of christianity to the Pentagon.Veterans tell the Guardian that Hegseth’s religiosity – rubbing off in new recruitment ads and official US Department of Defense social media activities – is dividing the ranks and doing untold damage to the future of the US military. Continue reading...

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50 m. ago Don't believe the gushing nonsense you're hearing about Meghan and Harry's Netflix deal, says RICHARD EDEN. I've been told the truth... and it's VERY different

This week's public statement about their relationship with Netflix provides a masterclass in media manipulation.

Economics

51 m. ago JD Vance 'circus' moves to Ayrshire:  Luxury estate swarms with secret service agents as US Vice President kicks off Scottish leg of holiday with golf on Donald Trump's course

US Vice President JD Vance is believed to be staying on a luxury estate in Ayrshire, the area he says his ancestors left in the 17th century to help found the USA.

Politics

57 m. ago The six biggest revelations from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s podcast episode

From her first impressions of Travis to her plan for upcoming Easter eggs about her music, and the inspiration for her new album, Swifties learnt a lot from the special episode of the latest New Heights podcast

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64 m. ago UK supermarket closures: 100+ major supermarkets including Asda and Tesco risk closing as business rates rise

Shoppers could face fewer local supermarket options as rising property taxes hit stores 🛒

Economics

75 m. ago Majority of teens still value university degrees despite entrepreneurial dreams says study

Eight out of 10 teenagers believe that a university degree is crucial to success, despite 75% nurturing dreams of starting their own business

Politics

79 m. ago Scientists pinpoint how many hours’ sleep will increase your risk of heart disease

A study has shed light on exactly how a lack of sleep causes harm

Events

90 m. ago Wayne Rooney addresses next Manchester United transfer priority and gives Benjamin Sesko verdict

Former Man United star Wayne Rooney has outlined what he believes the club needs to achieve ahead of the transfer window closing.

Sport

1 hour ago Democrats can win in 2028. But we need to oust corporate candidates first | Alexandra Rojas

They need a new generation of leaders with fresh faces and bold ideas, unbought by corporate Super Pacs and billionaire donorsIf the Democratic party wants to win back power in 2028, then look no further than the 2026 election cycle as the most important moment to focus on.It is not three years from now when working class voters will decide, like they did in November, whether they still believe the Democratic party isn’t fighting for their interests – it’s the next 12 months. And to make it abundantly clear, it is not going to be the same 257 Democrats that are in Congress today that will deliver Democrats their majority. That’s why a robust, active, and exciting Democratic primary process in districts across the country is a necessary prerequisite to Democrats winning in 2026, let alone 2028.Alexandra Rojas is the executive director of Justice Democrats Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Majority of UK teens see university as essential, despite rise in entrepreneurial side hustles

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success - despite 75% harbouring dreams of starting a business.

Politics

1 hour ago UK teens see university as key to success, yet 75% aspire to entrepreneurship

Despite 75% of teenagers harbouring dreams of starting their own business, eight out of 10 believe that a university degree is crucial to success.

Politics

2 h. ago Robert Jenrick claims migrants threw bottles at him during France camp visit

Robert Jenrick said that he had bottles thrown at him during a visit to a migrant camp near Calais.

Events

2 h. ago Britons risk 'losing sight' of Christian history, atheist historian Alice Roberts laments... after mocking believers at Easter

The academic, 52, told BBC History Magazine that Christianity is a 'compelling and important' part of British culture and appeared to lament the fact that belief is on the decline.

Events

2 h. ago Jason Bourne is coming back – but what do we want from him this time?

A heated bidding war for the future of the Bourne franchise is over, so whether we need him or not, the amnesiac assassin is set to returnWhat do you consider to be the end of Jason Bourne? For connoisseurs, Bourne’s story definitively ended in 2007’s The Bourne Ultimatum, which masterfully wrapped up the story that began five years earlier with The Bourne Identity. For the less discerning viewer, it ended with 2016’s scraggy and inconsequential Jason Bourne. For the three people who watched the USA Network’s 2019 series Treadstone, it ended there. So which is it?Trick question, because Jason Bourne is never actually going to end, ever. This week, NBCUniversal has won a bidding war to acquire all non-publishing rights to Robert Ludlum’s Bourne and Treadstone properties in perpetuity. The deal, described as “very large”, means that Bourne is now firmly as much a part of Universal as Jaws, Jurassic World and the Minions. It also means we are never getting rid of him. As the Universal ...

Politics

2 h. ago ‘We are obsessed with weight’: Bob Harper on life as a trainer on The Biggest Loser

As a new Netflix documentary looks back at the hugely successful – and highly controversial – TV weight-loss competition, its longest-serving trainer tells allIn Netflix’s new documentary about The Biggest Loser, Joelle Gwynn, a contestant on the televised weight-loss competition, has a message for her former fitness trainer: ‘Fuck you, Bob Harper.’ Gwynn was a contestant on the US show in 2008, and she has just watched a clip of Harper screaming at her to “shut the fuck up” after she failed to run on a treadmill for the specified time. “Oh, and your little dog too,” she adds.The Biggest Loser was a phenomenally successful TV show. It ran for 18 seasons in the US, attracting more than 10 million viewers in its prime and spawning more than 30 international versions, including a UK iteration presented in 2012 by Davina McCall. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago The $62m question: does a high school really need a professional

A 10,000-seat arena for a school in Georgia with fewer than 2,000 students raises questions about America’s sporting and educational prioritiesWhen the television cameras pan around the US’s newest sporting temple to show the cavernous stands, elegant brick exterior, VIP suites and massive video board, viewers might believe they are looking at a professional venue.Yet the occupants of Phillip Beard Stadium, the Buford Wolves, are not a professioanl team or even a college one. They are high-schoolers. In the exorbitant world of high school football, Buford’s $62m, 10,000-capacity arena is not the biggest or most expensive taxpayer-funded student stadium in the US. But it may be the most luxurious. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago One of England's prettiest villages is foodie heaven and celeb claim to fame

Cartmel in Cumbria, the fifth most picturesque village in England according to Independent Cottages, boasts beautiful walks, fascinating history, a racecourse and two Michelin-starred restaurants

Events

2 h. ago London Ambulance Service cuts response times by up to eight minutes

The London Ambulance Service (LAS) has cut response times despite facing one of the busiest periods in its history

Politics

3 h. ago Majority of teens still believe a university degree is critical to success

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success - despite 75 per cent harbouring dreams of starting a business.

Culture

3 h. ago Hernán Cortés manuscript stolen from Mexico’s archives returned after several decades

The FBI assisted in the search for the missing document believed to have been stolen between 1985 and 1993

Politics