2 h. ago Man United handed Casemiro transfer update as 'proposal' stance laid out

Casemiro faces an uncertain future at Manchester United beyond this season, despite improved performances under Ruben Amorim in recent weeks.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘We got stuck in puddles’: skiers upset by lack of snow on Swedish slopes

Customers at SkiStar resort in Sälen, one of Sweden’s largest, say they deserve a refundOutraged skiers in northern Sweden claim they should have been given a discount after finding more mud than snow on the slopes at a popular ski destination.Winter sports enthusiasts complained of slush, water and damaged equipment because there was insufficient snow for skiing. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago The 'miracle' hair growth serum that 'works like magic' and costs under £18

If you want to achieve longer, thicker hair, then this hair growth serum is worth trying out.

Economics

6 h. ago Key vitamin supplement slashes the risk of colon cancer, study finds

The nutrient, available a supplement for mere pennies a pill, was linked to both reducing the odds of developing the cancer and improving the outcomes among patients that did.

Events

6 h. ago JK Rowling's Harry Potter proteges remain silent after landmark trans ruling despite public spat with author over gender identity

JK Rowling has been celebrating the Supreme Court judgment that trans women are not legally women - but actors who have opposed her stance have so far stayed silent.

Culture

7 h. ago Man United knew they were making a mistake with £25m transfer

Several players have improved for leaving Manchester United this year but Scott McTominay isn't one of them. He always turned up for his boyhood club as well.

Economics

8 h. ago What customers really think of major supermarket's decision to scrap all self

Going against the grain, Booths made the decision to ignore what rival supermarkets were doing by favouring staffed tills over self-service checkouts in November 2023.

Economics

9 h. ago ‘Trust is gone’: fears grow as police on some Florida campuses trained by Ice

At least 11 state colleges enroll in program that trains officers for ‘limited’ involvement in immigration operationsFears of a new wave of deportations and student visa cancellations are rising at a number of Florida’s most diverse universities after administrators signed agreements recasting campus police as federal immigration agents.Miami’s Florida International University (FIU) is one of at least 11 state colleges to enroll in the top tier of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) 287(g) program that trains local police departments for “limited” involvement in immigration operations. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Dramatic eruption threatens to hit popular European island loved by holidaying Brits

'All scenarios remain open' as experts work to determine any possible threat

Events

9 h. ago Costa Coffee customers furious and cry 'justice' as chain makes huge change in shops

Costa Coffee has made a big change, and it's safe to say it has not gone down well with customers

Economics

11 h. ago The DeLorean is on the brink of EXTINCTION: Just 303 Back to the Future cars remain on UK roads, figures reveal

New data reveals that Back to the Future's DeLorean DMC-12 is on the brink of extinction, with just 303 left on Britain's roads.

Transport

12 h. ago Cloud review – bizarre internet action thriller descends into hail of bullets

Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s baffling crime farrago follows a cyber fraudster pursued by an angry gang of disappointed shoppersHere to prove once again that movies about internet crime can so easily unravel into implausible silliness is that otherwise estimable Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who has written and directed a bizarre, baffling action thriller based on the (initially interesting) idea of an online retail entrepreneur ripping off his customers and suppliers – who then seek revenge.Masaki Suda plays Ryôsuke, a guy in the rackety business of buying in bulk and selling the items individually online at a retail markup. Some of the things he buys are fake designer items, which he markets as genuine. But some are perfectly legal: collectible action figures and the like which are advertised entirely honestly. At the beginning we see him ruthlessly buying “therapy devices” from a medical business that has gone bust and then exploitatively putting them up for sale. (But wait. Even if w...

Politics

13 h. ago Bottle it up: how venting emotion can harm performance in elite sport | Sean Ingle

Studies have shown that failing to control feelings has a negative effect on outcomes – but there are exceptionsTwo scenes from an extraordinary week. The first: Justin Rose, a gentleman in a bearpit as Augusta hollered loud and long for Rory McIlroy. The second: the British tennis player Harriet Dart, causing a stink by asking for her French opponent to apply deodorant as “she’s smelling really bad” before succumbing to a 6-0, 6-3 thrashing.Pressure does strange things, of course. But the wildly different reactions of Rose, Dart and indeed McIlroy, whose final round became part white-knuckle ride, part pass‑the‑parcel, raises an intriguing question: when the heat is on, should sport stars let their emotions out or bottle them up to improve their performance? Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Let it out or bottle it up? Does venting emotion harm performance in elite sport? | Sean Ingle

Studies have shown that failing to control feelings has a negative effect on outcomes – but there are exceptionsTwo scenes from an extraordinary week. The first: Justin Rose, a gentleman in a bearpit as Augusta hollered loud and long for Rory McIlroy. The second: the British tennis player Harriet Dart, causing a stink by asking for her French opponent to apply deodorant as “she’s smelling really bad” before succumbing to a 6-0, 6-3 thrashing.Pressure does strange things, of course. But the wildly different reactions of Rose, Dart and indeed McIlroy, whose final round became part white-knuckle ride, part pass‑the‑parcel, raises an intriguing question: when the heat is on, should sport stars let their emotions out or bottle them up to improve their performance? Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Manchester United injury update: Matthijs de Ligt, Ayden Heaven, Toby Collyer latest news and return dates

Ruben Amorim’s injury woes are slowly starting to improve

Events

15 h. ago Inside the staggering rise of QR code crimes from cannabis pick

Criminals have been taking their scams to new level by targeting customers with fraudulent QR codes that could see them lose their life savings - or worse, purchase illegal drugs

Events

16 h. ago ‘It was very difficult to hold on to’: are Michelin stars a blessing

The esteemed restaurant guide has struggled to stay relevant, with some leading chefs even barring reviewers or asking for their stars to be removed. Is this the end of fine dining?Time was, the ultimate honour for any ambitious chef was to gain a Michelin star or two. Better still, three. But these days, the world of fine dining is in a state of flux. Far from going to any lengths to schmooze critics or diners, restaurateurs are taking them on, from publicly berating customers who don’t spend enough to ejecting anyone who even threatens to leave an unfavourable review.Nowhere is this gear change more noticeable than in attitudes towards the esteemed “red book”, the Michelin Guide. Last October, Giglio, a restaurant in the Italian town of Lucca, asked for its star to be removed from the guide. It had become a burden, according to co-owner, Benedetto Rullo. Many diners were deterred by the prospect of “fussy” food and a formal atmosphere. “One should be able to go to a fine restauran...

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17 h. ago Shoppers hooked on 'best hair removal solution' as they ditch razors for discounted IPL device

'I no longer have hair growth on my legs, just not having to think about shaving makes it worth every single penny'

Politics

19 h. ago Department for Work and Pensions launches probe after civil servant 'exposes herself on porn livestream while taking calls working from home'

In one clip she can even be seen flashing at her online followers as she finishes up an alleged call with a customer about pensions entitlements, The Sun reported.

Society

21 h. ago 'DWP advisor' caught stripping on camera and flashing 'while helping caller with pension'

DWP is reportedly launching an investigation after one of its 'advisors' was allegedly caught stripping on a racy website while on the phone to customers helping them with their pensions

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