2 h. ago US states must stop the power shutoffs during the shutdown | Edward J Markey and Mark Wolfe

Americans are choosing between heating their homes and putting food on the table. Officials and utilities can prevent thisAs the stalemate over government funding and healthcare benefits continues, winter is approaching – but federal heating assistance, blocked by the shutdown, isn’t arriving in time. Millions of American families are about to face an impossible choice: heating their homes or putting food on the table. As the senator for a state known for its volatile winters and as executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, we call on states and utilities to choose a different outcome for those families and shut off the shutoffs. A nationwide freeze on utilities’ ability to disconnect customers from heat for nonpayment isn’t about politics – it’s about public safety.The breakdown in federal budget negotiations has frozen the release of funding for many of the essential services families rely on nationwide, including the Low-Income Home Energy Assist...

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5 h. ago Soft and cosy electric throw 'like being wrapped in a cloud' is a 'game

The Teddy Electric Throw is available in two sizes from Dunelm with prices starting from £40

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5 h. ago Ukrainian strikes disrupt power and heating to 2 major cities in Russia

Nighttime Ukrainian strikes have disrupted power and heating supplies to two major Russian cities near the Ukrainian border

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7 h. ago Taylor Swift ‘hit the floor and started heaving’ after shocking news

The attraction between Taylor Swift and her now fiancé Travis Kelce was mutual - and the AFL player has been by her side through some of her toughest moments

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7 h. ago Taylor Swift's shocking news that made her ‘hit the floor and start heaving’

EXCLUSIVE: The attraction between Taylor Swift and her now fiancé Travis Kelce was mutual - and the AFL player has been by her side through some of her toughest moments

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7 h. ago 'I've finally found the heating product that could save a fortune on my bills'

I tested out SmartAir's radiator fan and was so impressed with the result

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9 h. ago Amid squabbles, bombast and competing interests, what can Cop30 achieve?

Climate summit in Brazil needs to find way to stop global heating accelerating amid stark divisions“It broke my heart.” Surangel Whipps, president of the tiny Pacific nation of Palau, was sitting in the front row of the UN’s general assembly in New York when Donald Trump made a long and rambling speech, his first to the UN since his re-election, on 23 September.Whipps was prepared for fury and bombast from the US president, but what followed was shocking. Trump’s rant on the climate crisis – a “green scam”, “the greatest con job ever perpetrated”, “predictions made by stupid people” – was an unprecedented attack on science and global action from a major world leader. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Scot's 2 years of 'heat pump hell' ends in refund as electrics declared 'unsafe'

Dave Mundy, 55, was facing debt collectors for refusing to pay an outstanding bill for a heating system in his home which did not work.

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11 h. ago Make radiators hotter by doing plumber's 3 easy tasks in November—makes them heat up faster

If your radiators aren't heating up your home effectively, there are three simple steps you can take to resolve the issue - and you won't need to call out a plumber

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11 h. ago Welsh households urged to follow plumber's 3 tips to make radiators heat up faster and feel hotter

If your radiators aren't heating up your home effectively, there are three simple steps you can take to resolve the issue - and you won't need to call out a plumber

Society

13 h. ago 'We adored her, her death destroyed us... Christine had no idea what was going on': Why Caroline Flack's friends are so hurt by her mother's latest move

The last time I saw Caroline Flack was at the trendy and exclusive House Festival on London's Hampstead Heath. It was, I'm told, her favourite event of the year.

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14 h. ago Cheapest way to heat your home this winter – and it could save you £240

THE Energy Saving Trust has shared eight practical ways to keep your home warm and energy-efficient this winter. From draught-proofing to insulation upgrades, each measure comes with typical costs, savings, and payback times to help you make informed choices. Draught-proofing your home is one of the simplest and most effective ways to save energy. Around...

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19 h. ago Brits are going bald quicker than ever before – but it's just making us sexier

The rate at which British men are losing their hair is rising to huge new levels — but for many Brits, a thinning head of hair could make men even more attractive

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22 h. ago Man United get Kobbie Mainoo transfer update as familiar exit route emerges

Manchester United denied Kobbie Mainoo's request to leave on loan in the summer after he attracted interest from Napoli but the Italian side have now made him their 'main' target

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22 h. ago South Park viewership has doubled as creators hammer Trump: ‘Politics became pop culture’

The show’s creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker say they’re attracted to ‘taboo’ subjects

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23 h. ago Explosive ending cannot mask flaws of Tottenham and Manchester United | Jonathan Wilson

This match was as dismal as last season’s Europa League final and in a routine league game nerves are no excuseNever underestimate the haplessness of this Manchester United. Never underestimate the haplessness of this Tottenham Hotspur. Never underestimate the capacity of the Premier League to uncover drama in the least plausible situation. The embers of a game of little quality seemed cold and dead but somehow burst into glorious flame in the final six minutes plus stoppage time.What it means is anybody’s guess, other than that these are two sides who remain deeply flawed. The shadow of Bilbao and last May’s Europa League final was unavoidable; in purely technical terms, that game was just as bad as the first 84 minutes of this one, but it at least had a sense of edge. Nervousness is permissible if there is something to be nervous about. Such scrappiness in a routine league meeting is far less explicable. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Air India Mumbai to London Heathrow Flight Delayed by 7 Hours

Air India Mumbai to London Heathrow Flight Delayed by 7 Hours  Aviation A2Z

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24 h. ago Tiny village called the 'Lost City of England' that once rivalled London

Tiny village called the 'Lost City of England' that once rivalled London - with one spooky attraction remaining on land  The Sun

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25 h. ago Strictly legend swipes at BBC judging panel and digs 'people should get over it'

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly legend Arlene Phillips takes aim at the BBC judging panel, saying some scores are random and urging fans to "get over it" as the competition heats up

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28 h. ago Experts reveal how to safely clean heated throws and mattress toppers this winter

Electric blankets and heated throws can be a game-changer in the winter months, but do you know how to clean them? Here's how to keep your heated bedding fresh and hygienic

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