3 h. ago High tides and heavy rain flood parts of California’s Bay Area

King tides cause highest floodwaters in decades for area, while people are rescued from trapped cars and roads closeHigh tides and heavy rains have flooded parts of the Bay Area, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars.Five northern counties remained under a flood watch, with up to 3in (7.6cm) of rain possible through Monday night in areas that have been drenched off and on since around Christmas, said the National Weather Service office in Eureka. At least a foot (0.3 meters) of snow was likely in the mountains. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago NFL roundup: Falcons’ win over Saints throws NFC South title to Panthers

Panthers win NFC South after Falcons beat Saints 19–17Jags rout Titans to clinch AFC South, extend hot streakGarrett gets sack No 23 to set NFL single-season recordGiants beat Cowboys as Vikings finish season on a highDee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Panthers.By closing the season with four consecutive wins, the Falcons (8-9) finished in a three-way tie with Carolina and Tampa Bay for first place in the NFC South. The Panthers won the tiebreaker with the best record within the division. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tides

Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars

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8 h. ago Riverdale's Charles Melton's girlfriend pregnant as she shares adorable bump snap

Charles Melton who is known for his role as Reggie Mantle in Riverdale will become a dad in 2026 after his girlfriend announced she is expecting their first baby together

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9 h. ago Scots band frontman dies in Hogmanay hillwalking tragedy one day after birthday

Dad-of-two Andrew Ure, 41, was found dead on Ben Vane after going missing during a solo hike.

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10 h. ago Michael Schumacher's daughter shares emotional message to dad on his birthday

Former Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher turned 57 on Saturday and his daughter Gina paid tribute to her father on social media

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12 h. ago Liam Rosenior's dad was sacked as manager 10 MINUTES after taking job in shortest reign

Leroy Rosenior's last managerial job remains in the history books

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12 h. ago Scots frontman, 41, dies day after his birthday in hillwalking tragedy as band and family pay heartbreaking tributes

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Scots singer who died on Hogmanay after he went out hillwalking. Dad-of-two Andrew Ure, who turned 41 on December 30, is understood to have gone out to try new gear he got for his birthday - but never made it home. Andrew was the lead singer of Falkirk band...

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13 h. ago How to make the perfect breakfast tacos – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

Roll up, roll up for the yummiest start to the day with this tantalising TexMex mishmash of refried beans, eggs, potatoes. But just what goes in, and what should be left out?Breakfast tacos should not be confused with tacos eaten for breakfast. Of course, they often are eaten for breakfast, but the stuffed flour tortillas eaten on both sides of the southern US border are quite different from the tacos mañaneros of central and southern Mexico, the rich, corn-based tacos de canasta (“tacos in a basket”) or the smoky beef barbacoa that Monterrey-born Lily Ramirez-Foran recalls being her dad’s favourite Sunday breakfast. Instead, Texas Monthly explains, breakfast tacos “marry the key elements of an American morning – scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes – with the Mexican staples of salsa, cheese, refried beans genius.”Although they’re originally a Mexican creation, according to José R Ralat, the magazine’s taco editor (what a job title!), these $3 treats are now so popular north of the bord...

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15 h. ago Influencer and Broadway star dies at 46 after brave battle with rare cancer days after posting message from hospital bed

A BELOVED influencer, actor and Broadway star has died after a lengthy battle with a rare form of cancer. Bret Hanna-Shuford, 46, passed away just days after posting a heartbreaking photo from his hospital bed of him smiling alongside his husband. Dad-of-one Bret shared a positive Christmas Day picture where he tragically looked ahead to...

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16 h. ago Gangster show hailed 'best series ever seen' has all episodes on BBC iPlayer

All episodes of the mob drama are ready to watch on iPlayer

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26 h. ago Buccaneers see off Panthers in stinker but must wait to learn NFC South fate

Bucs survive Panthers but playoff fate not theirsNFC South champ to finish with losing recordTampa must rely on Saints despite bitter rivalryThe winner of the NFC South will have a losing record and be crowned at home watching on television.Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on a rain-soaked Saturday. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Ronan Keating says Boyzone tour would be ‘incredibly unhealthy’

The 48-year-old discussed Boyzone’s upcoming concerts in June.

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29 h. ago Scots lawyer struck off after divorce proceedings took FIVE years to complete

A TOP lawyer has been struck off after dragging out a divorce for three-and-a-half years. One of the ex-spouses told how the separation process lasted almost as long as their marriage due to delays caused by Fiona McKinnon. The dad of two, 44, said he was nearly financially “ruined” while the ex-Glasgow Bar Association president,...

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31 h. ago The moment I knew: I was ready to paddle back to shore when she leaned in to kiss me

As Andrew Ngeh and Kathleen Oliver paddleboarded together in a secluded bay in Vanuatu, the chemistry between them was undeniableGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn 2015, I’d been living in Vanuatu for a year, coaching the Vanuatu women’s beach volleyball team as they aimed to qualify for the Rio Olympics. I was a volunteer through an Australian government program, and a new intake of Australians were arriving in Port Vila one afternoon in February so I went to the Australian High Commission to meet them.I got chatting with this gorgeous and bubbly girl called Kath, who’d been volunteering in Indonesia. I thought we were meeting for the first time, but as I introduced myself, Kath explained that we had in fact met before, walking across Pyrmont Bridge in Sydney during our training weekend. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Dad brutally beaten after family cut in line for Disneyland ride

A trip to Disneyland turned to horror for a dad and his daughter after he accused another family of queue jumping, sparking a savage beatdown that had bystanders fearing for his life

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36 h. ago 'I found perfect name for my baby but people say he'll be bullied because of it'

A dad-to-be was left red-faced after asking people for advice on what to name his unborn son, with some claiming it could lead him to being bullied later down the line

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36 h. ago Princess Andre's emotional post after dad Peter declines to be in new show

Princess Andre has opened up on the 'highs and lows' of the last year - but which family members will star in the next two series of her hit reality show The Princess Diaries...

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39 h. ago DEAR CAROLINE: Why won't my dad get the help he needs to care for my Alzheimer's suffering mum?

Our relationships counsellor answers your problems

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39 h. ago Love Island winner welcomes baby boy and shares first pictures and sweet name

Love Island winner Finley Tapp is a dad after welcoming his first child - a baby boy - with his girlfriend and proudly revealing his son's name and first pictures

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