3 h. ago Keith Richards gets some satisfaction from new award honoring Connecticut residents

Legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has another honor to add to his massive collection

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3 h. ago CRAIG BROWN: Meghan Markle's handy guide to all your household needs

Hi! It's so beautiful that you're here connecting with me, ready to nurture new memories to stay with you for ever. Welcome to my pantry!'

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4 h. ago Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method if governor signs bill

State senate passes bill as its sponsor suggests shooting someone is more effective and humane than other methodsDeath by firing squad could become Idaho’s primary method of execution under a bill headed to the governor’s desk this week.The Idaho senate passed the bill on Wednesday, and it will take effect next year if it is signed by the state’s governor, Brad Little. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Trump’s NIH pick makes pitch for good science – in this administration?

Jay Bhattacharya tells hearing he is intent on protecting research, even as president takes axe to federal fundingDonald Trump’s nominee to run the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Jay Bhattacharya, told senators he was committed to ensuring scientists “have the resources they need” – even as the $48bn agency he hopes to lead has become a focus of the administration’s ideological war and cost-cutting efforts.At a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Bhattacharya made a pitch for free scientific inquiry and an examination of the chronic disease epidemic, now a cornerstone of Republican health rhetoric, while hoping to serve in an administration that has frightened scientists into self-censorship. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Harry Kane gets away with 'David Beckham moment' against old rival Granit Xhaka

Harry Kane and Granit Xhaka faced off on many an occasion during North London Derbies and they were on opposite sides in the Champions League on Wednesday night

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5 h. ago Woman drops out of sister’s destination wedding after discovering $22k family loan covered groom’s relatives’ travel

A former maid-of-honor says her sister is planning a four day wedding in Dubai

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6 h. ago How to watch Connecticut high school playoff boys basketball: New London vs. Crosby, March 5

How to watch Connecticut high school playoff boys basketball: New London vs. Crosby, March 5  USA TODAY High School Sports

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7 h. ago David Beckham spotted at PSG vs Liverpool as superstar revels in former rival's Champions League gauntlet

The Man United legend was in the stands as fans scramble for a photo at the Parc des Princes

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8 h. ago Child dies and another injured after being hit by BMW on sports pitch

A child has died and another has been hurt after a BMW drove on to a rugby pitch and collided with the two children. One man has been arrested in connection with the incident

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8 h. ago The Guardian view on Israel’s aid blockade: pushing Palestinians toward catastrophe | Editorial

A pan-Arab coalition resists US-Israeli policy on Gaza, while Donald Trump’s reported Hamas talks signal a potential reversal of longstanding strategyIsrael’s decision to block aid to Gaza, as ceasefire talks falter, is a devastating blow to 2 million hungry, vulnerable civilians in the shattered territory. As the occupying power, Israel is legally bound to allow relief into Gaza under the Geneva convention. Denying it isn’t just inhumane – it’s a war crime. But Benjamin Netanyahu already faces an international criminal court arrest warrant for “starvation as a method of warfare” and “crimes against humanity”.Mr Netanyahu’s ability to flout international law is thanks to Donald Trump, who remains firmly in his corner. Washington now appears to accept starvation as an Israeli bargaining chip to pressure Hamas into accepting a US-devised truce extension – one that secures hostage exchanges while ensuring Israeli forces remain in Gaza. Hamas, which sparked the war with its 2023 massacr...

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9 h. ago 7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director

The trial of seven people charged in connection with alleged cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summer’s Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies has started in a Paris court

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9 h. ago UK, France and Germany say Gaza aid freeze could breach international law

Ministers issue joint statement after Israel cuts off supplies in effort to push Hamas to accept change in ceasefire dealBritain has joined Germany and France to warn that Israel could be in breach of international law by halting the entry of aid into Gaza, which is facing a “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis.The foreign secretary, David Lammy, signed a joint statement with his French and German counterparts to urge Israel and Hamas to engage constructively to get ceasefire talks back on track. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Greenland politicians condemn ‘disrespectful’ Trump takeover claim

Prime minister says country not for sale after laughter in Congress at Trump’s assertion ‘we’re going to get it’Donald Trump’s claim in his address to Congress that the US will acquire Greenland “one way or the other” was widely condemned in Nuuk as “disrespectful” and was said to present an “unacceptable view of humanity”.In his speech on Tuesday night, the US president was met with laughs, including from the vice-president, JD Vance, who was sitting behind him, when he said: “I also have a message tonight for the incredible people of Greenland.” Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Hamza Igamane faces Morocco decision time as Rangers star to battle it out with striker rival

Igamane has been capped for Morocco's U23 team but has yet to feature at senior level

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10 h. ago The 'Eureka moment': How aspirin 'stops the spread' of some cancers

A significant breakthrough has been made around aspirin in connection to cancer

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11 h. ago Andrew Tate and brother face fresh criminal investigation after landing in Florida

Andrew Tate and his brother face trial for allegations of human trafficking

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11 h. ago Israel’s Gaza aid freeze risks breaking international law, UK and allies warn

The UK, France and Germany said humanitarian aid ‘should never be contingent on a ceasefire or used as a political tool’.

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11 h. ago Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago

A new study says early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago

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11 h. ago Dillon Danis shows off injuries after being slapped with pancake by KSI

The pair brutally clashed in London last night and KSI sparked chaotic scenes after slapping his upcoming rival in the face with a pancake

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12 h. ago ScaleUp Standard: Entrepreneur Simon Squibb's blackmail regrets plus focus on digital agency Wander

Entrepreneur Simon Squibb reflects on his business regrets, including trademark battles, while the digital agency Wander flourishes, driven by its co-founders' unique approach.

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