33 m. ago Australia have been blessed by England’s disarray but can still put their stamp on Ashes triumph

Victory in the fifth Test would help hosts send off Usman Khawaja in style in Sydney and ensure England cannot recast series as one that got awayIf you had told Australian observers six months ago that their Test team in Sydney would involve Travis Head opening the batting with Jake Weatherald, Usman Khawaja at five, no Cameron Green, and some bowling combination of Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Todd Murphy and Brendan Doggett, they would have assumed disaster. Fifth Ashes Tests are the land of Scott Borthwick, of Boyd Rankin and Mason Crane: fringe players getting a glimpse at the wreckage after a series has crashed and burned.Khawaja was one such, in the debut reflected upon so much this week after his retirement announcement: the game when he replaced an injured Ricky Ponting after two Australian defeats by an innings, only to play in a third. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Real reason Holly Ramsay's mum Tana has steered clear of the Peaty wedding row

Tana Ramsay, married to TV chef Gordon, did not mention Holly and Adam Peaty's wedding on her Instagram page last week, despite the controversy surrounding the big day

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2 h. ago Falcons vs. Saints Week 18 Injury Report: Drake London, Kyle Pitts questionable to play

Falcons vs. Saints Week 18 Injury Report: Drake London, Kyle Pitts questionable to play  The Falcoholic

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2 h. ago Teriyaki salmon is 'light and easy to make' with no frying required — 15 minutes to prep

A juicy teriyaki salmon is the perfect addition to any dinner table, and it's super easy to make at home with this simple recipe from Good Food

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3 h. ago Brits set to wake up to snow and blizzards as Arctic blast grips UK: Fresh amber warnings issued as 'bitterly cold snap' sparks travel chaos with drivers crashing and trains cancelled

Brits could wake up to snow as the Arctic blast grips the country for up to a week amid fears over travel issues and power cuts as temperatures are predicted to drop to as low as -10C.

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4 h. ago Horoscope today, January 3, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 The full moon tells you that stability starts with you. A time of...

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5 h. ago Minnesota has less than 1 week to provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe

Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds

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7 h. ago The Traitors' Judy first to be banished after record number of votes despite innocence

The first Traitors roundtable turned into a huge pile-on, but the departing player remained cool and calm under pressure, but, said that it was 'hard' to leave the show

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8 h. ago Liam Rosenior already facing dressing room fury over Chelsea move as 'implosion' underway

Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is being heavily linked with taking charge as Chelsea manager following the departure of Enzo Maresca from Stamford Bridge this week

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8 h. ago Actor Warwick Davis calls OBE accolade a ‘very dignified honour’

It comes after he was named in the New Year Honours list earlier this week, for his services to drama and charity.

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8 h. ago College freshman identified as one of three hikers found dead on California’s Mount Baldy

Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, died on the Devil’s Backbone trail after reportedly falling 500ftA 19-year-old college freshman has been identified as one of the hikers whose remains were found on California’s Mount Baldy on Monday.The San Bernardino county sheriff announced this week that Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, a resident of Seal Beach, California, was discovered along a mountain trail known as the Devil’s Backbone. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Sky dishing out 'powerful' £499 Google Pixel Watch for free until next week

The flash deal ends next week

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9 h. ago Dimitar Mitov gets Aberdeen backing after Hibs howler as Jimmy Thelin declares Bulgarian fit to face Falkirk

The keeper suffered a facial injury minutes during the 2-0 loss at Easter Road earlier this week

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9 h. ago Elon Musk's Grok AI bot digitally removes clothes from women with one left 'dehumanised'

Women are being stripped naked online as perverts use the AI chatbot Grok to turn innocent photos into X-rated content - putting Elon Musk's X under fire for not preventing the abuse

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11 h. ago 'You turned our little idea into a place full of laughter, and we can't thank you enough'

The Pink Rhino cocktail bar, on Market Street in Ramsbottom, has been a staple of the town for close to five years

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11 h. ago Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions

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11 h. ago My secret to getting a hot bod at 62: ALISON CORK reveals the simple four

Four times a week, Alison Cork, 62, heads to the local gym. But it's not a hardcore HIIT session or a sprint on the treadmill she's partaking in...

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11 h. ago Anthony Joshua driver charged with causing death by dangerous driving in Nigeria

Joshua's chauffeur has been charged with dangerous driving offences following the horrific incident earlier this week

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12 h. ago Elon Musk’s Grok AI generates images of ‘minors in minimal clothing’

xAI says it is working to improve systems after lapses in safeguards led to wave of sexualized images this weekElon Musk’s chatbot Grok posted on Friday that lapses in safeguards had led it to generate “images depicting minors in minimal clothing” on social media platform X. The chatbot, a product of Musk’s company xAI, has been generating a wave of sexualized images throughout the week in response to user prompts.Screenshots shared by users on X showed Grok’s public media tab filled with such images. xAI said it was working to improve its systems to prevent future incidents. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago GMB’s Ranvir Singh steps up workwear with 'so elegant' velvet suit that's now on sale

Good Morning Britain host Ranvir Singh is no stranger to a showstopping outfit, and this week was no different as the presenter opted for a plush blue velvet co-ord set that's on sale

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