46 m. ago From matcha lattes to Dubai chocolate – how supermarkets fight to cope with TikTok trends

Food fads were once dictated by restaurants, now it is viral videos influencing stores what to stock and quicklyTikTok’s algorithm is one of the great mysteries of the modern age. What it deems to be interesting is fed to millions of users, giving it huge cultural sway, from fashion to music and politics. It is also increasingly influencing what we eat.Supermarkets were once the trendsetters, studying popular items on restaurant menus and recreating them on their shelves. Now the big shops are the ones being influenced, says Zoe Simons, a brand development chef at Waitrose. Continue reading...

Politics

46 m. ago ‘Alarming’ rise in regional internet censorship in China, study finds

Tens of millions of internet users in China’s Henan denied access to five times more websites than usualChina’s authorities appear to have implemented an enhanced version of the country’s internet censorship regime in the central province of Henan, subjecting tens of millions of residents to even stricter controls on access to information than people in the rest of the country.A research paper published this month by Great Firewall Report, an internet censorship monitoring platform, found that internet users in Henan, one of China’s most populous provinces, were, on average, denied access to five times more websites than a typical Chinese internet user between November 2023 and March 2025. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies that boost energy and help bloating now 40% off

Protein Works' Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies have many health benefits - shoppers can get an extra 10% off with this discount code

Politics

2 h. ago Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute

A federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s request that she stay her May 19 ruling that returned control of the U.S. Institute of Peace back to its acting president and board

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5 h. ago NHS plan to open 'calm and welcoming' mental health A&Es across England to ease pressure on 'chaotic' major hospitals

Around 250,000 people went to A&E last year due to a mental health crisis - with around a quarter facing a wait of 12 hours or longer.

Events

5 h. ago NHS App major update to help everyone get prescriptions quicker ‘like Amazon’

NHS England to roll out a new 'game changer' feature to track if medicines are ready to collect or have been despatched for delivery

Politics

6 h. ago Mental health A&E units to open across England where patients can be seen in 10 minutes

Anybody who walks in will be seen by a mental health specialist within ten minutes, reports say

Science

6 h. ago Jimmy Carr makes heartbreaking admission about his mental health and opens up about death of best friend Sean Lock to Alison Hammond in rare candid interview

The comedian, 52, was the latest celebrity to spend a weekend with Alison Hammond on her new interview show.

Events

6 h. ago Kate Middleton's secret life as 'incredibly emotional' sister to James Middleton

Kate Middleton has always been there for her younger brother James, who has battled with his mental health over the years and has praised the royal's 'emotional intelligence'

Politics

6 h. ago Researchers think this dental floss could track cancer and tell if you’re stressed. Here’s how

The floss pick system could also be adapted to track a wide range of conditions, including diabetes and cancer

Science

6 h. ago NHS to open more ‘mental health A&Es’ to relieve pressure on hospitals

The scheme is expected to be expanded nationally to dozens of locations as part of a ten-year NHS plan to be published this summer.

Events

7 h. ago Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

Privacy and hunger relief groups and a handful of people receiving food assistance benefits are suing the federal government over the Trump administration’s attempts to collect the personal information of millions of U.S. residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Politics

7 h. ago 'Chelsea have done enough!': Enzo Maresca vents frustrations ahead of final

The Blues boss says data proves his team are among the best in the Premier League

Sport

7 h. ago Three symptoms that strike when you walk, talk and urinate that could mean you have rare brain disorder suffered by Billy Joel

It's the condition that affects an estimated 700,000 Americans, but is often mistaken for dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinsons.

Science

8 h. ago Trump signs executive orders to spur US ‘nuclear energy renaissance’

President aims to construct new nuclear reactors as he implements his own energy policies and undoes Joe Biden’sDonald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Friday intended to spur a “nuclear energy renaissance” through the construction of new reactors he said would satisfy the electricity demands of data centers for artificial intelligence and other emerging industries.The orders represented the president’s latest foray into the policy underlying America’s electricity supply. Trump declared a national energy emergency on his first day in office over and moved to undo a ban implemented by Joe Biden on new natural gas export terminals and expand oil and gas drilling in Alaska. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Deaf TikTok star who died after taking poison was failed by mental health services, coroner says

Imogen Nunn, 25, died in Brighton , East Sussex, on New Year's Day 2023, having struggled with her mental health since she was 13.

Events

9 h. ago Donald Trump 'looks embarrassed' by woman's reaction at White House meeting

A woman's non-response to Donald Trump during an event at the White House has been described as 'painful' to watch by social media users

Politics

9 h. ago Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff – business live

US president says 50% tariff on EU goods to come in 1 June; Apple iPhones and those of other manufacturers made overseas to face 25% tariffTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Ne...

Economics

10 h. ago Feargal Sharkey reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after routine GP visit

The former Undertones frontman and water rights campaigner was diagnosed following a simple health check.

Science

10 h. ago Made In Chelsea's pregnant Tiffany Watson rushed to hospital weeks before due date

Made In Chelsea star Tiffany Watson has been rushed to hospital weeks before her due date as her baby has suffered a health scare

Sport