3 h. ago Scott McTominay 'risk' factor revealed by Antonio Conte who rings last minute changes as Napoli star misses out

The former Manchester United midfielder was absent for the 2-1 win over AC Milan due to the flu

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23 h. ago ‘He has two major flaws’: Luka Dončić’s biographer on the Lakers star

A new book chronicles the Slovenian’s rise with the Dallas Mavericks, his extraordinary skills and the fallout from a trade that shook the NBASeventy-three points. That was Luka Dončić’s total when he led the Dallas Mavericks to a victory over the Atlanta Hawks last season. He wasn’t the only NBA player to have an explosion on offense that season – think Joel Embiid or Karl-Anthony Towns. And the league subsequently decided to change officiating to favor more physical play that would presumably cut down on high offensive output.That’s how Tim MacMahon sees it. The veteran ESPN writer has covered Dončić since the Slovenian’s arrival in Dallas as one of the most heralded European talents in NBA history. He saw Dončić live up to his billing, leading the Mavericks to the Western Conference finals in 2022 and the NBA finals last year. And he knew that even a change in rules wouldn’t stop Dončić’s stepback three. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Changing your clock? Scientists are only just beginning to understand what this does to us | Ruth Ogden

Our research in October showed that ‘falling back’ had a negative impact on women, especially mothers. Do we need to shift the way we think about time?Twice a year we change the clocks. For many it is not clear why and how this change affects us. So last October, with the help of the Guardian, a group of scientists at Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Oxford conducted a nationwide survey to understand the impact on people’s daily lives.More than 12,000 people answered questions about their wellbeing, satisfaction with life and stress levels, completing the survey in the week before the clocks went back and again in the days immediately after. When we compared the responses, we found that women’s mental health and wellbeing suffered in the immediate aftermath of the clocks going back, while men experienced greater wellbeing and greater satisfaction with life. So what does this tell us about the way we experience time?Ruth Ogden is professor of the psychology of t...

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3 d. ago ‘We won’t be deterred or scared’: Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community fights for right to march in Pride

Some want to oppose ban, others are nervous, but all see it as a warning sign under Viktor Orbán’s governmentMarching with a pink, white and baby blue transgender flag, Corvus gathered with thousands of others in a central square of Budapest this week. The 20-year-old started transitioning last August but cannot change their gender or name legally in Hungary, where an authoritarian rightwing government is cracking down on LGBTQ+ rights.Corvus wasn’t asking for an overhaul of transgender policy or anything particularly radical, however. They were asking simply for the right to be able to take part in a Pride parade. “The government wants to silence our voice and deny our existence,” they said. “They will not succeed.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Constance vows ‘lasting change’ after suicides at Polmont YOI

The Scottish Justice Secretary said she expects work to be ‘delivered at pace’ after the separate deaths in 2018 of Katie Allan and William Brown.

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5 d. ago The European Union urges citizens to stockpile supplies to last 3 days in case of crisis

The European Union is urging citizens across the continent to stockpile food, water and other essentials to last at least 72 hours as war, cyberattacks, climate change and disease increase the chances of a crisis

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5 d. ago PIP changes explained in full as new disability benefit cuts unveiled in Spring Statement

Here we explain all the changes put forward in last week's green paper for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as the Chancellor details further spending plans today

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5 d. ago UK inflation falls to 2.8% ahead of Rachel Reeves’s spring statement – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news.Further benefits cuts planned as Rachel Reeves forced to find extra £1.6bnFive economic factors that will govern Rachel Reeves’s spring statementHere’s a chart showing the various price changes that pulled UK inflation down to 2.8% last month.Core inflation has also slowed in February, despite prices rising steadily in the services sector.“The Bank of England will be reassured by today’s fall in underlying inflation, with core inflation easing. We expect underlying inflationary pressures to fall further over the coming months. That will hopefully allow the MPC to look through the expected near-term increase in headline inflation and resume cutting interest rates in the upcoming May meeting.“Goods inflation fell to 0.8% in February, however ongoing trade frictions could push prices higher. With the potential imposition of tariffs, the cost of imported goods could increase, creating additional cost pressures for both businesse...

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5 d. ago Further benefits cuts planned as Rachel Reeves forced to find extra £1.6bn

Chancellor risks wrath of Labour backbenchers with spring statement set to confirm deeper cutsRachel Reeves will make additional welfare cuts in her spring statement on Wednesday after the Office for Budget Responsibility rejected her estimate of savings from the changes announced last week.The chancellor hoped to shift the focus from the benefits cuts, which appalled some Labour backbenchers, to promising to “secure Britain’s future” with a £2.2bn increase to defence spending. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Rachel Reeves wields axe over 10,000 civil service jobs as she warns of hard choices ahead

Labour chancellor says the ‘world has changed’ since last year’s budget as she prepares to set out tough decisions in Wednesday’s spring statement

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8 d. ago Adolescence reveals a terrifying truth: smartphones are poison for boys’ minds | Martha Gill

When a Netflix drama highlights how online influencers can turn a teenager into a killer, it’s time to rethink social mediaEvery so often, a television drama comes along that has the power to change things. Last year, it was ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office, in which the plight of subpostmasters was rendered with such success that it actually hastened in real-world legislation to compensate them.And now we have Netflix’s Adolescence, which looks at the online radicalisation of young boys by men’s rights activists (MRAs) such as Andrew Tate. Last week, Keir Starmer told the Commons he had been watching the series with his family and that it portrayed an “emerging and growing problem” that needed to be tackled. Now MPs are examining ideas to address the issue with greater urgency.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a letter of up to 250 words to be considered for publication, email it to us at observer.letters@observer.co.uk Contin...

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9 d. ago Ditch the balloons and swap the plastic toys for cake: how to have a waste

Low waste doesn’t have to mean no fun – with a little creativity you can celebrate an occasion without hurting the planet Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comWhen planning a big bash to celebrate my 40th last year, I wanted a stylish and memorable celebration that didn’t cost the earth.Between food waste, plastic packaging, single-use decorations and fast fashion, the environmental footprint of festivities can quickly add up. Thankfully though, low waste doesn’t have to mean no fun. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘You are only as good as your last meal’: How Panzer’s has kept London coming back for 80 years

Panzer’s deli has survived wars, recessions and London’s ever-changing food scene to remain one of the capital’s last great institutions. As it celebrates 80 years, David Josephs tells Hannah Twiggs why quality, choice and service are the secrets to longevity – and why, in hospitality, there’s no room for mistakes

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1 week ago These U.S. cities were hit with at least two weeks of hotter winter temperatures due to climate change last year

Winter is the fast-warming season across much of the country, resulting in longer allergy seasons and hurting crops

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1 week ago Charlotte Chilton 'questions Conor Maynard's paternity test' as she remains 'adamant' he's baby's dad

Charlotte Chilton is reportedly questioning the accuracy of the paternity test Conor Maynard took after the singer allegedly changed the testing location at the last minute.

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1 week ago Changing the Guard honours last Battle of Britain pilot Paddy Hemingway

The Battle of Britain March was among the tunes played on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in tribute to Group Captain Hemingway who died this week.

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1 week ago Anna Richardson open up about health news as she discusses stigma of condition

EXCLUSIVE: Naked Attraction presenter Anna Richardson has opened up about the health news she was given last year and the changes she's implemented into her life

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2 w. ago Alex Rae declares 'rudderless' Rangers NEED takeover as insider names what is really required at Ibrox

Rae left his role as assistant boss last month and has lifted the lid on why he feels change at the top is now required

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2 w. ago Exploited, recognised as a slavery victim, now facing deportation: one seafarer’s UK ordeal

After years of helping Scottish criminal investigations and despite fearing for his life in India, Vishal Sharma’s asylum claim has been rejectedWhen Vishal Sharma, an experienced merchant seaman, arrived in London from India in November 2017, he was looking forward to a good job on a Belgian tanker, the MT Waasmunster, assisting engineers. He had a 15-month contract and a transit visa, enabling him to travel to Milford Haven in Wales, where the 174-metre vessel was anchored.But in a last-minute change of plan, his Mumbai agent told him to head to Southwick in West Sussex, England, to board a scallop trawler, the Noordzee. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'Giving up one common habit finally meant I could sleep through the night'

Sleep has always been a bit of a struggle for Ariane, but in the last few months she's made some changes that have really helped - and ditching one particular habit seems to have done wonders

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