55 m. ago Trump administration makes major cuts to Native American boarding school research projects

At least $1.6 million in federal funds for projects meant to capture and digitize stories of the systemic abuse of generations of Indigenous children in boarding schools at the hands of the U.S. government have been slashed due to federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration

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62 m. ago UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast as 24 areas face temperature spike over 20C

A 'mini heatwave' looks to be on the cards as advanced weather modelling maps show the mercury rising above 20C in several parts of the country at the start of May

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62 m. ago Doctor says adding one ingredient to meals reduces blood sugar spikes

Dr Oscar Scheiner said simple adjustments could flatten glucose curves, prevent crashes, and curb cravings throughout the day.

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3 h. ago Sleep expert warns popular Easter treat could have more caffeine than coffee

Even nutrition aficionados might not realise the impact

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4 h. ago Easter eggs may contain more caffeine than coffee, sleep expert warns

Your favourite spring-time treats could be playing havoc with your sleep schedule

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5 h. ago Most of AmeriCorps staff members have been placed on leave after DOGE cuts

AmeriCorps has placed most staff members on administrative leave

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6 h. ago Donald Trump dealt major blow as Elton John makes huge announcement

Donald Trump's administration recently cut $450 million (£339 million) worth of funding allocated to HIV and AIDS research - but Elton John and co-star Brandi Carlile have teamed up in an effort to reverse the deficit

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11 h. ago Donald Trump press conference emergency as journalists told 'get out'

Donald Trump was talking at a White House press conference following Dr Mehmet Oz’s swearing-in as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service when he was forced to cut it short after somebody collapsed

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12 h. ago Job cuts loom at popular Scottish attraction as centre's future 'at risk'

Staff have been warned about potential redundancies at the Glasgow Science Centre

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13 h. ago Campaigners and charities horrified by revelations about impact of Trump’s ‘reckless’ USAID cuts

Trump has been accused of giving ‘millions of people a death sentence’ after The Independent exposed the reality of the cuts on the ground

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14 h. ago Underused herb in cooking that adds depth of flavour and packed with vitamins

There's one underrated herb that can instantly elevate any one of your favourite dishes, and proven to help with your overall health, as it's packed full of vitamins and minerals

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15 h. ago Fire Max 11 dubbed 'best Amazon Fire tablet ever' cut by £70 for 'limited time'

The Fire Max 11 is a great budget-friendly option that is said to deliver a powerful peformance with a brilliant screen.

Economics

15 h. ago Doctor shares would happen if you stopped eating sugar for two weeks including improved mental health

What happens to our bodies when we completely cut out sugar for a fortnight? You may be surprised at the answer.

Society

15 h. ago Charity boss accuses Harry and Meghan of 'choosing PR over principle' after they cut funding to her group

Archewell has donated to the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition since 2023 - but chose to cut funding last week.

Politics

16 h. ago FDA hiring contractors to replace fired staff who supported safety inspections

The Food and Drug Administration is scrambling to hire contractors to replace fired employees who helped plan thousands of food and drug safety inspections throughout the world

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16 h. ago Israeli foreign minister planned to cut London trip short before UK blocked arrest attempt

Israeli foreign minister planned to cut London trip short before UK blocked arrest attempt  Middle East Eye

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16 h. ago PIP claimants with these four conditions 'to keep benefit, says DWP assessor

The tightening of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules is estimated to cut 400,000 Brits from the scheme when they take effect in November next year

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17 h. ago Power cut leaves hundreds of Scottish homes without electricity on Good Friday

Engineers are working to restore power.

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17 h. ago Scores killed in US strikes on Yemen fuel port of Ras Isa, Houthi officials say

Health ministry reports at least 74 dead in attack that US says was intended to cut off source of fuel to militantsUS military strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port have killed at least 74 people including civilians and rescue workers, according to the Houthi-run health ministry, in the deadliest attack since Washington launched its campaign against the Iran-backed militants.The health ministry spokesperson Anees al-Asbahi also said 171 people were injured in the strikes, amid continuing efforts to search for victims. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Pink smoke, pigs and Pixar: a dozen movie Easter eggs to feast on

Hidden references and in-jokes in cinema can be an acquired taste, but here’s a festive selection of the best arch nods for aficionados to enjoyOne of Hollywood’s most durable Easter eggs debuted in Howard Hawks’s His Girl Friday (1940) when Cary Grant’s character says: “The last man who said that to me was Archie Leach just a week before he cut his throat!” And in Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) his character sits pensively in a cemetery where Archie Leach’s gravestone is to be seen. In Charles Crichton’s A Fish Called Wanda (1988), John Cleese’s character is called Archie Leach. Leach is, of course, the real name of Cary Grant – a very goofy and unglamorous sounding name compared with the sonorous “Cary Grant” – and a rare example of Hollywood alluding to the open secret of rebranding its stars and effacing the bland ordinariness of their origins. Peter Bradshaw Continue reading...

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