4 h. ago Epstein texted Democrat hints for questions during hearing into Trump’s former fixer, Michael Cohen

Democrat Stacey Plaskett appeared to be messaging with the late disgraced financier while waiting to question Cohen in February 2019

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9 h. ago PIP applicant with Parkinson's 'would rather die than face reassessment'

EXCLUSIVE: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted to the Daily Star that they were 'sorry to hear about this person’s negative experience' when questioned

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10 h. ago Steve Bannon advised Jeffrey Epstein for years on how to rehab his reputation, texts show

Pair devised responses to public outrage about Epstein’s criminal history, his treatment by the justice system, and his friendships with powerful people Hundreds of texts over almost a year show Maga influencer Steve Bannon and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein workshopping legal and media strategies to protect Epstein from the legal and publicity quagmire that enveloped him in the last year of his life.The texts, released by the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, show that as early as June 2018, the pair were devising responses to the gathering storm of public outrage about Epstein’s criminal history, his favorable treatment by the justice system, and his friendships with powerful figures in business, politics, and academia. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Documents show Epstein texted with House Democrat during 2019 hearing, report says – live updates

The person’s identity is not revealed in transcripts, but an analysis by The Washington Post suggests that it was Stacey Plaskett, who represents the US Virgin IslandsBondi announces investigation into Epstein ties to Trump’s Democratic adversariesJeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon during 2018 pro-Trump media campaignThe US trade representative, Jamieson Greer, said that the US has “essentially reached a deal with Switzerland”, after the country was hit with a 39% tariff on Swiss exports to the US.“We’re really excited about that deal and what it means for American manufacturing,” Greer told CNBC today in an interview. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Epstein was 'connective tissue' from Donald Trump to Andrew, Bannon joked in texts

Steve Bannon's jokey texts to notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been revealed as part of a 23,000 document dump from a US Congress committee

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57 h. ago Reporter questions claim of BBC ‘systemic bias’ on trans issues

Deborah Cohen says she is not aware of any attempts within corporation to stop or shape her reporting on subjectA reporter at the heart of the BBC’s coverage of gender dysphoria has questioned claims that the corporation suffers from “systemic bias” on trans issues, saying it ran a series of reports without any interference.Claims that the BBC had failed to properly cover gender and trans issues formed part of a memo alleging “serious and systemic problems” of bias at the corporation. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago BBC reporter who covered gender dysphoria questions claim of ‘systemic bias’

Deborah Cohen says she is not aware of any attempts within corporation to stop or shape her reporting on trans issuesA reporter at the heart of the BBC’s coverage of gender dysphoria has questioned claims that the corporation shows “systemic bias” on trans issues, saying it ran a series of reports without any interference.Claims that the BBC had failed to properly cover gender and trans issues formed part of a memo alleging “serious and systemic problems” of bias at the corporation. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council thanks tenants, staff and partners for successful annual tenants’ conference

The event, which took place at Chryston Community Hub, saw tenants from across the area come together to share their views, take part in question and answer sessions and hear about the difference they are making.

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3 d. ago Jimmy Kimmel loses 'great friend' as bandleader Cleto Escobedo III dies aged 59, five days after late night host abruptly canceled show

When Jimmy Kimmel's show abruptly announced last week's cancellation, questions swirled - but the Daily Mail can now reveal the heartbreaking reason behind his absence.

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3 d. ago Jimmy Kimmel loses 'great friend' as bandleader Cleto Escobar III dies aged 59, five days after late night host abruptly canceled show

When Jimmy Kimmel's show abruptly announced last week's cancellation, questions swirled - but the Daily Mail can now reveal the heartbreaking reason behind his absence.

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1 week ago ‘I felt violated’: the Italian women taking on porn sites over doctored images

Giorgia Meloni, Sophia Loren and writer Francesca Barra among prominent figures to have ‘nudified’ photos posted on sexist forumsAs she reeled from the discovery of a pornographic website featuring AI-generated images of herself naked, the prominent Italian journalist and writer Francesca Barra said the question that struck her the most came from her young daughter.“She asked me: ‘how do you feel?’,” Barra, 47, said. “But what I heard was another more subtle question that my pre-adolescent daughter perhaps didn’t have the courage to ask, and that was: ‘If it happened to me, how would I handle it?’.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘I felt violated’: the Italian women taking on pornography sites over doctored images

Giorgia Meloni, Sophia Loren and writer Francesca Barra among prominent figures to have ‘nudified’ photos posted on sexist forumsAs she reeled from the discovery of a pornographic website featuring AI-generated images of herself naked, the prominent Italian journalist and writer Francesca Barra said the question that struck her the most came from her young daughter.“She asked me: ‘how do you feel?’,” Barra, 47, said. “But what I heard was another more subtle question that my pre-adolescent daughter perhaps didn’t have the courage to ask, and that was: ‘If it happened to me, how would I handle it?’.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Strictly's Amy Dowden admits she 'cried so much' after asking heartbreaking question

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis, which she received earlier this year, and the emotional toll it has taken

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2 w. ago Watch moment BBC Question Time audience gasps & breaks into applause after hearing Andrew was stripped of Prince title

THIS is the moment a crowd gasps and bursts into applause after hearing shamed Andrew had been stripped of his Prince title. An episode of BBC's Question Time was paused to relay the news on Thursday evening. The audience erupted with joy as host Fiona Bruce announced disgraced Andy - known now as just Andrew...

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4 w. ago 'Archie and Lilibet will soon ask Harry a heartbreaking question

The Prince and his wife Meghan have caused controversy with some of their decisions since quitting royal life - and they might need to explain their position to their children in the future

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