44 m. ago EPA weakens regulations aimed at curbing forever chemical pollution in drinking water

Environmental groups say weakening regulations that fight forever chemicals will harm the health of millions of Americans

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63 m. ago Stockport County vs Leyton Orient LIVE updates as League One play

The O's and The Hatters meet at Stockport's Edgeley Park for the second leg - latest updates and reaction from the game

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78 m. ago Pictured: ‘Charming’ pensioner, 87, murdered in ‘cornflakes and shepherds pie robbery’

Mr Mackey had bought food and an newspaper before he was attacked in Manor House, North London

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1 hour ago M&S shoppers spot major change on supermarket shelves following cyber attack on store

Shoppers have spotted a change to food items in M&S food halls and have been sharing the news on social media

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2 h. ago Warning over 'dangerous' egg storage mistake that could make you ill

Health experts have warned that eggs can be more dangerous than you think if not properly handled, and have shared some essential tips for safely storing them in the fridge

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2 h. ago Scottish beer firm Innis & Gunn wants staff to be let off work from 3pm when hot weather hits 20C

Scots bosses have been urged to let their workers knock off early this Thursday (15 May) – but only if the mercury hits a sizzling 20°C.

Economics

3 h. ago Carrots stay fresh for a month if stored in 'proper' way in kitchen

Carrots are a staple in many recipes but have a short shelf life - luckily, there is a way to keep them fresh for much longer if you know the proper way to store them

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3 h. ago Amazon portable grill that is shopper's 'favourite camping companion' gets 24% cut

Shoppers have said this compact grill is 'easy to use' and creates 'perfect food'.

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3 h. ago Vladimir Putin is a 'dead man walking' and 'won't meet Zelensky over assassination fears'

The Russian despot has tightened his security and rarely leaves his Kremlin security bubble out of fear of a Ukrainian kill squad, anti-Kremlin plotters or killers from within his inner-circle

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3 h. ago An explosion at a chemical plant near Seville sends black smoke over the Spanish city

An explosion at a chemical plant near Seville produced a huge pillar of smoke towering over the city and prompted Spanish authorities to recommend people stay indoors in the immediate area

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4 h. ago Gen Z eat spicy food so they don't look 'weak' in front of friends

A study of 2,000 adults found those aged 18-28 have the highest endurance for fiery dishes, with 43% rating their own spice tolerance as 'high' or 'very high'

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4 h. ago Foodie tests out new Krispy Kreme pistachio doughnut and is surprised by one thng

Krispy Kreme launched its new Pistachio Overload doughnut in UK stores after it first dropped in Australia last month, and a food critic has now shared her review of the treat

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4 h. ago Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the experts

Spotting red flags while online dating is far from easy – especially in the age of AI. We asked the experts for their top tipsMost dating apps have been forced to bolster their safety measures in recent years due to a litany of complaints of online abuse as well as negligence when handling reports of sexual violence. Several of them are now taking steps to combat this and encourage users to verify their identities to ensure everyone is who they say they are. Typically, this is done with facial recognition technology by asking users to take a video selfie or provide a photo ID that the app uses to compare with the photos used in their profile. Many have also introduced features to help users stay safe, including block and report systems alongside bans on sexual harassment, fetishisation and hate speech.Still, there are precautions to be taken whenever you agree to meet someone you’ve spoken to online, like meeting in public places and withholding any private information. Here are mor...

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5 h. ago Food grown with fewer chemicals? Meet the scientist showing the way

Microbiologist Mariangela Hungria's research helped her country become an agricultural powerhouse

Science

5 h. ago Food grown with fewer chemicals? Meet the Brazilian scientist showing the way

Microbiologist Mariangela Hungria's research helped her country become an agricultural powerhouse

Science

5 h. ago The Latest: Cassie will return to the witness stand in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial

The R&B singer Cassie returns to the witness stand Wednesday after a day spent recounting grotesque and humiliating details of life with her ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs

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6 h. ago How to turn old bread into a classic Portuguese soup – recipe

A waste-saving, resourceful and powerfully flavoured broth featuring coriander, garlic and old breadToday’s punchy and bright-green garlic and coriander soup is an intriguing Portuguese way to use up stale bread. The recipe is adapted from the traditional açorda of Alentejo, where it’s thought of as the region’s signature dish. Açorda is said to have been born from necessity, a waste-saving and resourceful soup that’s transformed by olive oil, plentiful herbs and rich egg. I find this take on it particularly interesting because, instead of simmering the coriander, garlic and egg in hot broth, they are instead put in a bowl and the broth is poured over them. This enhances the powerful flavours of the garlic and coriander, and the whole lot is then ladled over stale bread. For a vegetarian version, just omit the fish. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Banish dandelions from the lawn without using chemicals or white vinegar

Dandelions - or lawn daisies - can be a real headache to get rid of in spring, but there are many organic ways to get rid of the weed without harming your grass

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6 h. ago Celebrated Scots chef to open new ‘social hub’ pub and restaurant

The Edinburgh neighbourhood of Stockbridge is set to welcome a bustling new pub and restaurant, and there’s a celebrated chef on board.

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6 h. ago The Independent’s Food and Drink Editor to swap pen for pan at charity dinner in aid of Action Against Hunger

Critics become the critiqued as Hannah Twiggs joins a lineup of food writers heading into the kitchen for a one-night-only dinner at Roe in support of Action Against Hunger

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