3 h. ago Teenage boy met girl, 12, online before raping her in tunnel

The 12-year-old girl pleaded with her attacker to stop but he 'continued regardless'

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4 h. ago Best times of day to find yellow sticker discounts at M&S, Aldi, Asda, Tesco and more

Yellow sticker discounts can be a great way to save money on your weekly shop — but knowing when to look for them can be tricky. A grocery expert has shared the best times to find yellow sticker deals at major UK supermarkets

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5 h. ago Dyson unveils new Airwrap colour as tool 'makes me look like I've been to the salon'

The Red Velvet and Gold colourway has arrived just in time for Valentine's Day, with three of the brand's top tech tools available in the latest shade, including a seriously smart scalp-protecting hair dryer

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7 h. ago Flu left me fighting for life in a coma – I could feel and hear EVERYTHING but was totally paralysed

AT JUST 14 years old, Trinity Shores thought she was coming down with a bad case of the flu. Eight years later she can finally talk about how the common illness left her in a medically induced coma, hooked to life support, and forced to relearn how to walk, talk and breathe. Now a licensed...

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11 h. ago Girl, 14, raped four times a day by evil preacher was forced to walk like dog on lead

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: The kidnap of Elizabeth Smart's kidnap by evil Brian David Mitchell is being shared in new Netflix documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart

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13 h. ago Debenhams slashes up to 25% off Prada best selling perfumes in time for Welsh Valentines day

Shoppers can save 20% off the Prada Paradoxe perfume for her and the Prada Paradigme perfume for him on the Debenhams website, just in time for St Dwynwen’s Day

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20 h. ago 'Perfect' Valentine's Day flower bouquets from £35 to 'make someone's day special'

Flower Station has slashed prices on stunning romantic bouquets, including a spectacular 50 long-stem red rose arrangement now £151 off just in time for the big day

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25 h. ago 'ChatGPT told me to jump 100 times every day and results are mind

A mum who asked ChatGPT for lifestyle advice claims she has seen remarkable changes after following the AI's suggestion to do 100 jumps every single day for 110 days

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27 h. ago Write a card, read a poem, take fewer photos: how to feel more human in 2026

While ‘touch grass’ has become a popular prescription for a less digital life, choosing social friction over efficiency can also feel curative At the turn of the millennium daily life looked very different. The modern internet was just a decade old, mobile phones were far from universal and our social lives were mostly physical – and local.In the 25 years since, technology has changed how we live in profound ways. Most people check their phone within minutes of waking and return to it on average 186 times a day. Computers and the systems that sit behind them mediate every aspect of modern life, shaping how we move through the world. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago ChatGPT tells woman to jump up and down 100 times a day and results are staggering

A woman who asked ChatGPT for help to 'upgrade' her life has said it told her to do 100 jumps every single day - and the results from her new routine have been staggering

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50 h. ago Trump announces plan to control college football schedule to protect Army

President teased an upcoming executive order that would force television networks to preserve a time slot and day for the annual rivalry game

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3 d. ago ‘I looked exceptional but I was out of breath’: the bodybuilder who switched to mindful movement

Ten years ago, Eugene Teo was obsessed with lifting weights. But, gradually, he realised his extreme mindset was making him unhappy. So he changed his outlookEugene Teo, 34, began lifting weights at the age of 13, looking for validation. “I was short, skinny and I thought it would give me confidence,” he says. “Bodybuilding for me was the ultimate expression of that.”Now living on the Gold Coast in Australia, with his partner and daughter, the fitness coach spent from age 16 to 24 training and competing. At times, he lifted weights for up to four hours a day, aiming to get as muscular and lean as possible. The ideal he was chasing? “If you grab your eyelid and feel that skin,” he says, “that’s the skin thinness you want on your bum and abs.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Americans disapprove of Trump’s foreign policy. His escapades are likely to cost him | Sid Blumenthal

History tells us what happens when American presidents focus on foreign policy and neglect domestic economic policyDonald Trump’s blitzkrieg since his 3 January seizure of the Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has been guided by his triumph of the will, as he told the New York Times. “Yeah, there is one thing. My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me I don’t need international law.”Trump treats the spectacle as a reality TV show in which he is both the executive producer and the host who ultimately declares himself the winner. At his 3 January press conference on the day of Maduro’s seizure, Trump mentioned “oil” 27 times, “money” 13 times and “democracy” not once. He trashed the democratic opposition as lacking “respect” and “support”. The capture of Maduro was a decapitation, not regime change. Indeed, Trump served as a convenient agent of an internal coup of the existing powers, whom he declared “an ally”. “We have to fix the country first,” he said. “You...

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4 d. ago Simple hack home cooks use to defrost meat quickly and safely without leaving it out

The days of forgetting to take the chicken out the freezer all day in time for dinner are long gone

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5 d. ago Zipcar confirms it is ceasing UK operations as hopes of it staying in London fail

Drivers will see their accounts deactivated in 30 day’s time, while customers will be unable to make new bookings

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6 d. ago People with a Blue Badge cannot park in these 11 places at any time of day or night

Full list of Blue Badge parking rules for people travelling in a vehicle as a driver or passenger.

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6 d. ago Save money on energy bills by using tumble dryer at 1 specific time of day or risk bigger issue

Using your tumble dryer during off-peak hours can significantly lower costs, but experts warn to never leave the appliance unattended

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7 d. ago Revealed: What really happens to your body when you give up alcohol day by day. The exact time your skin will look better, when your liver heals... and if it's really worth it, writes ANTONIA HOYLE

Health fears over alcohol have become harder to ignore and it might feel like every other person is taking a break from booze. But what happens when we abstain for a month?

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7 d. ago Nationwide clarifies payment rules after complaint over 'lost funds'

The provider explained a 7-day timeframe to bear in mind

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7 d. ago Five minutes more exercise and 30 minutes less sitting could help millions live longer

Research finds minor changes in physical activity could hugely reduce number of premature deathsJust five extra minutes of exercise and half an hour less sitting time each day could help millions of people live longer, according to research highlighting the potentially huge population benefits of making even tiny lifestyle changes.Until now, evidence about reducing the number of premature deaths assumed that everyone must meet specific targets, overlooking the positives of even minor increases in physical activity. Continue reading...

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