77 m. ago NHL draft: Islanders select Matthew Schaefer with No 1 overall pick during emotional ceremony

Defenseman’s endured several deaths in recent yearsIslanders picked three times in opening roundThe New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No 1 pick in the NHL draft on Friday night.High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose Sharks, and the Chicago Blackhawks took Swedish forward Anton Frondell third at the ceremony in Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Major Paul Pogba announcement expected as Man United transfer reality becomes clear

Paul Pogba has been linked with several clubs but the ex-Manchester United midfielder now looks set to join French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco this summer

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2 h. ago ‘It’s something that happens’: are we doing enough to save Earth from a devastating asteroid strike?

With close encounters due in 2029 and 2032, space scientists are getting to grips with an existential threatIt is a scenario beloved of Hollywood: a huge asteroid, several miles wide, is on a collision course with Earth. Scientists check and recheck their calculations but there is no mistake – civilisation is facing a cataclysmic end unless the space rock can be deflected.It may sound like science fiction, but it is a threat that is being taken seriously by scientists. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Are we doing enough to save Earth from a devastating asteroid strike?

With close encounters due in 2029 and 2032, space scientists are getting to grips with an existential threatIt is a scenario beloved of Hollywood: a huge asteroid, several miles wide, is on a collision course with Earth. Scientists check and recheck their calculations but there is no mistake – civilisation is facing a cataclysmic end unless the space rock can be deflected.It may sound like science fiction, but it is a threat that is being taken seriously by scientists. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago I never take selfies or look in the mirror. This is what happened when I was finally forced to look at my face. It's an issue every woman comes up against: LIZ JONES

'You no longer look like that.' It's always the bad review you hold on to. Never the compliments. I decided to contact David 1.0 for two reasons. Firstly, he knew me before I became a deck chair...

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4 h. ago Crossbow cannibal cop found severed breasts on table and brain in microwave

Stephen Griffiths was caught because one of his victims managed to briefly escape from his home, before he dragged her back and killed her.

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4 h. ago Brad Rea shows true colours with Shakan Pitters title fight claim – 'not for one second'

BOXING CLEVER: Brad Rea has had plenty of bad luck in boxing over the last six months but will face Shakan Pitters tonight hoping to turn the tables

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5 h. ago Meghan Markle's awkward Prince Andrew blunder that left Prince Harry perplexed

Meghan Markle had several memorable first meetings with members of the Royal Family when she first started dating Prince Harry - but her first encounter with Prince Andrew left her confused

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6 h. ago Boris Johnson's wife issues urgent warning to new mums after being rushed to hospital

Boris and Carrie Johnson's fourth child was born was born last month and now she has given a message to new mums from hospital after suffering from severe dehydration

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6 h. ago LIZ JONES: My confidence has been severely knocked because I had to take a selfie. I never take selfies or look in a mirror

In which I unblock David 1.0

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7 h. ago Four horrifying last words uttered by pilot before crashing plane into mountain and killing all on board

It was a horrific air crash that shocked the world — a pilot who suffered from severe depression locking himself in the cockpit before crashing the plane and killing all on board

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7 h. ago Everyone can see swirling smoke but can you find 4 hidden faces in under 20 seconds?

Test your mental strength with today's brain busting challenge of picking out the three balls in the picture that are different to the rest - but you have to be quick

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8 h. ago Dunelm drops two new colours of table lamp that makes home 'feel like a hotel'

Shoppers can now get their hands on the Clementine Table Lamp in two of the trendiest shades this year

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8 h. ago Crossbow cannibal cop found brain in microwave and severed breasts on table

Serial killer Stephen Griffiths proudly proclaimed himself as the Crossbow Cannibal when he appeared in court charged with the murders of three women. Now as a Prime Video documentary looks back at his twisted crimes, the two police officers who caught him reveal the sickening sights inside his blood-splattered Bradford flat

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9 h. ago Tourist dies in mysterious Dominican Republic drowning after beach walk

While the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean’s most popular tourist destinations, several tourists have been found dead under suspicious circumstances in recent months

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13 h. ago A good deal or a good deal of waste? How to be more conscious about your consumption during sales periods

Understanding your brain on sale is the first step. Here are some practical measures to ensure you only buy things you need – or items that truly bring you joy in the long termChange 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.comWhether the discount is offered on social media, via email or in a banner on your favourite website, if a business you’ve ever been a patron of is having a sale you can be sure they’ll find a way to tell you.“Temporary sales events are aimed at leveraging FOMO,” says Jason Pallant, a senior lecturer in marketing at RMIT University. “The idea is to make consumers feel like they will miss out on a great bargain if they don’t buy something right away.” Continue reading...

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13 h. ago You've got a high IQ if you can spot hidden second horse in 10 seconds

If you're looking for a way to give your brain a workout today, why not try out this optical illusion puzzle. Only those with a high IQ can reportedly spot a second horse in the image

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14 h. ago Boris Johnson's wife Carrie is hospitalised with severe dehydration as she issues warning to breastfeeding mothers

The wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who last month gave birth to her fourth child, Poppy, was admitted for two nights this week.

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15 h. ago Love Island fans fuming and threaten to 'break in' as fan favourite at risk

Love Island audiences got the chance to vote for their favourite stars yesterday and the results were revealed tonight. Several viewers are upset that Shakira was in the bottom three

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16 h. ago Jake Connor shines as Leeds sweep Leigh aside to keep title charge building

Leeds 48-30 LeighConnor inspires Rhinos to eight-try demolitionThis was a night where you could almost sense the mood of all those associated with Leeds Rhinos shift from cautious optimism to genuine belief about what could lie ahead this summer.After several years of malaise, disappointment is rare in this part of West Yorkshire these days but after an underwhelming defeat to St Helens last weekend, Brad Arthur had demanded his side show a response. How they did that here, and in some style on another impressive evening for Leeds. Continue reading...

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