45 m. ago Why is Michael Jordan suing Nascar? The blockbuster antitrust trial, explained

The basketball legend claims Nascar holds too much power over who gets to race each week. Here’s why he took them to court and what could happen nextMichael Jordan took the stand on Friday in his landmark antitrust fight against Nascar, a case that could reshape how one of America’s biggest sports is run. Jordan’s team, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports say Nascar holds so much control over everything, from the tracks to the money to the rulebook, that teams have no real bargaining power. Nascar denies that and says the lawsuit threatens to blow up a system that has held the sport together for decades.The case has already pulled blunt internal messages into public view and laid bare long-running frustrations between teams and Nascar leadership. Denny Hamlin, Jordan’s co-owner, has said the trial will finally “hear the truth” about how the series “really operates”. Continue reading...

Transport

47 m. ago 'I was nearly kicked off flight after Turkey bum lift – Karens kept complaining'

Saffron said she was almost removed from her flight after getting Brazilian butt lift surgery in Turkey, sparking debate online about what she was doing on the plane

Politics

50 m. ago Mum screams 'my baby' after grandad and infant 'killed by pack of pitbulls'

A grandfather and his three-month-old granddaughter were mauled to death an alleged dog attack involving multiple pitbulls at their Tennessee home - some have since been destroyed

Events

61 m. ago Voice of Strictly Come Dancing unveiled after 21 years and he’s a famous face

He’s a star on one of the UK’s biggest shows, but chances are you’d pass the Strictly Come Dancing announcer on the street without a second glance

Politics

67 m. ago Mystery of Chernobyl's BLUE wild dogs solved: The infuriatingly obvious real reason canines changed color

Three dogs living in Chernobyl's disaster zone were recently seen with bright blue fur, sparking fears that radiation exposure had caused the unusual coloring.

Politics

1 hour ago Martine McCutcheon refuses to back down as family feud with mum continues

EXCLUSIVE: Love Actually star Martine McCutcheon is looking forward to her 50th birthday and embracing 'fun and freedom' after her marriage split and family estrangement

Politics

2 h. ago Maduro says the real reason for Trump’s Venezuela fixation is oil – is he right?

The South American country facing a huge US military buildup has almost a fifth of known global reservesVisual guide to US military presence in the CaribbeanVenezuela’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro, says the real motive behind the massive US military buildup in the Caribbean is oil: his country has the largest proven reserves in the world.The US state department denies this, insisting that the airstrikes on boats that have killed more than 80 people and the vast military deployment off South America are part of a campaign against drug trafficking. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago 'I was never gifted with a pair of boobs – then I had surgery after giving birth'

Leanna Armstrong, 22, had always felt self-conscious about the size of her chest, but after having her daughter Darcie-May at the age of 17, she felt unhappier with her appearance than ever

Politics

2 h. ago Inside Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright's first Christmas in £3.5m mansion with baby Palma

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan are looking forward to their first Christmas with their baby daughter, Palma, nine months, in their mega mansion in Essex

Economics

2 h. ago Scientist, 32, is worlds away from her showbiz parentage as she is nominated for award

A scientist has chosen not to follow in her famous mother's footsteps and instead is a doctor working on groundbreaking cancer treatments.

Events

2 h. ago Martine McCutcheon says she refuses to apologise for prioritising herself as she prepares to turn 50

The actress and singer, 49, has had a turbulent few years after a bitter fallout with her mum Jenny Tomlin and the breakdown of her 18-year marriage to Jack McManus.

Politics

3 h. ago Scientist, 32, is worlds away from her showbiz parentage as she is nominated for award 

A scientist has chosen not to follow in her famous mother's footsteps and instead is a doctor working on groundbreaking cancer treatments.

Events

3 h. ago Major supermarket giving away free Christmas trees today – but you’ll need to be quick

A MAJOR supermarket chain is giving away hundreds of Christmas trees for free today. A real Christmas tree will usually set you back at least £30, so rushing to your local supermarket today could save you serious cash. Tesco is giving away the trees at ten stores across the UK from 10am onwards. But there’s...

Politics

3 h. ago PR expert shares 'real' reason why Holly Willoughby's career went downhill

The TV presenter recently admitted to driving without due care and attention after knocking a man off his scooter.

Science

3 h. ago We moved abroad and now the NHS won't treat my husband's cancer

Michael and Kim West face £64,000 in cancer treatment costs

Politics

3 h. ago Ruth Langsford reveals emotional new update on her mum’s Alzheimer’s battle

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford, 65, has opened up about her 94-year-old mum Joan's battle with Alzheimer's disease, revealing how she has learned to accept the illness

Events

4 h. ago Why are diagnoses of ADHD soaring? There are no easy answers – but empathy is the place to start | Gabor Maté

Some say it’s overdiagnosis, others say it’s greater recognition. But it’s clear we must think about how our society is impacting human developmentGabor Maté is the author of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic CultureDoes the rise in diagnoses of ADHD mean that normal feelings are being “over-pathologised”? The UK’s health secretary, Wes Streeting, seems to suspect so. He is said to be so concerned about a sharp rise in the number of people claiming sickness benefits that he has ordered a clinical review of the diagnosis of mental health conditions, and autism and ADHD.I was diagnosed with ADHD (ADD, as it was then most often called) decades ago, in my early 50s. As I wrote in my book on the subject, Scattered Minds, it “seemed to explain many of my behaviour patterns, thought processes, childish emotional reactions, my workaholism and other addictive tendencies, the sudden eruptions of bad temper and complete irrationality, the conflicts in my marriage and m...

Politics

4 h. ago Arsenal's Ollie Watkins transfer fell through despite striker's love for Gunners

Ollie Watkins was heavily linked with a £60m Arsenal move in January but the transfer never materialised

Sport

4 h. ago 'Kira Cousins faked pregnancy with a doll but what she did to my REAL baby makes me sick'

The woman who went viral for duping her family and friends with a toy baby is back in the spotlight as her ex-pal has made fresh claims about the scammer

Politics

4 h. ago Charlotte Dawson responds to split claims with bombshell post about rugby star fiancé

Mum-of-three, Charlotte Dawson, has set the record straight on her relationship with fiancé, Matt Sarsfield, after it was reported that the couple had called it quits

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