60 m. ago James Van Der Beek to sell Dawson’s Creek ‘treasures’ to pay for cancer treatment

Actor, 48, who revealed colorectal cancer diagnosis last year, to also auction memorabilia from Varsity BluesActor James Van Der Beek will once again be selling collector’s items from some of his beloved films and TV shows, including Dawson’s Creek, to help pay for his treatment for colorectal cancer. “I’ve been storing these treasures for years, waiting for the right time to do something with them, and with all of the recent unexpected twists and turns life has presented recently, it’s clear that the time is now,” Van Der Beek told People.The collection, which includes an outfit he wore in the Dawson’s Creek pilot, and a hat featured in the 1999 film Varsity Blues, will be auctioned at Propstore’s annual Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, which runs from 5 December to 7 December. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Stunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar storm

The geomagnetic storm, caused by powerful bursts of energy from the sun, also postponed the launch of two Mars-bound Nasa spacecraft in the USFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers enjoyed a stunning treat on Wednesday night, with the southern lights visible across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.The aurora australis that lit up the sky resulted from what has been dubbed a “cannibal” solar storm. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Cheap drug commonly prescribed for gout could slash heart attack risk

Colchicine is a first-line treatment for gout on the NHS

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3 h. ago Women's footballer, 21, rushed to hospital as she suffers 'traumatic brain injury' after collapsing during match in worrying scenes

A Spanish footballer was rushed to hospital with a worrying brain injury during a Women's Champions League match on Wednesday night, after requiring urgent medical treatment on the pitch.

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4 h. ago Shepton Mallet Carnival procession halted after person falls from cart

An ambulance and police officers made their way through the crowd and the Shepton Mallet Carnival to get to the casualty - they were rushed to hospital for treatment

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9 h. ago Love Island icon splits from boyfriend after he 'cheats' on her

Love Island icon Demi Jones has revealed she has split from her partner, after suggesting that he cheated on her, as she was joined by her best friend Liv Hawkins

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9 h. ago The Guardian view on special Trump treatment for Hungary: roll on the next election | Editorial

As polls suggest that Viktor Orbán’s authoritarian rule is under threat, Brussels can only wait and hopeDuring the US presidential election campaign of 2016, Viktor Orbán was the only European Union leader to back Donald Trump. Which was hardly surprising. Whether in relation to the the normalisation of great replacement theory, or the bullying and harassment of the media, Mr Orbán more or less wrote the playbook for the Maga movement. The former White House strategist Steve Bannon has eulogised Hungary’s prime minister as the “Trump before Trump”.Last week, ahead of crucial Hungarian elections in less than six months’ time, the US president returned some political favours. As Mr Orbán seeks a fifth consecutive term presiding over a nation which he boasts of having turned into an illiberal democracy, his Fidesz party trails in the polls. As well as a few signed Maga baseball caps, an Orbán visit to Washington yielded considerably more valuable pre-election gifts. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Historic Greater Manchester pub set to open 'first' Christmas ice rink and festive market

The Christmas market will feature more than 20 stalls offering seasonal treats, handmade gifts, jewellery, and festive bakes

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10 h. ago 'They treated me like a slave, got kicks out of mistreating the patients

As he remembers that fateful night, Frank Bruno's voice drops. His shoulders lift slightly, as though bracing. The hands that had once thrown punches capable of stopping men cold now fidget in his lap.

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11 h. ago Aurora australis: southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New ZealandAn intense geomagnetic storm, caused by several powerful bursts of energy from the sun, has led the Bureau of Meteorology’s space weather forecasting centre to issue an aurora alert for “mid to southern parts of Australia”. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditionsStunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar stormSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.A severe solar storm had paved the way for the spectacular display of aurora australis, particularly in Victoria, and as far north as the Blue Mountains where there were reports of the lights over the Three Sisters near Katoomba. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Beverley Knight says Windrush generation has been treated ‘abysmally’

‘I don’t think they have really been recognised traditionally, the music was sidelined on radio,’ says singer

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11 h. ago Swap traditional Christmas crackers and baubles for these beauty alternatives

These little treats might look dainty, but don’t be fooled - they pack serious beauty power inside

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11 h. ago TikToker told to pay $1.75M to wife of man she had an affair with after lawsuit accused her of seducing him and ‘flaunting’ relationship

North Carolina is one of a few states that allows residents to sue cheaters for interfering in their marriages

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12 h. ago Northern Lights will shine across much of the UK TONIGHT amid the largest geomagnetic storm in over two decades... will YOU be able to spot the aurora?

Skygazers could be treated to a rare display of the Northern Lights tonight thanks to a 'severe' geomagnetic storm triggered by the Sun.

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13 h. ago Beverley Knight says Windrush generation has been treated ‘abysmally’ by ‘successive governments’

‘I don’t think they have really been recognised traditionally, the music was sidelined on radio,’ says singer

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14 h. ago Cold, flu and pneumonia differences explained as some may mean you need hospital

Winter illnesses can have similar symptoms but there are warning signs of pneumonia that need to be treated in hospital

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14 h. ago Singer Beverley Knight says Windrush generation has been treated ‘abysmally’

Knight said British music would look very different without the impact of the Windrush generation.

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15 h. ago Big Brother icon slams MAFS UK 'plant' as he claims reality TV is 'cheating' public

Big Brother legend Simon Gross has addressed viewers' complaints about reality shows casting trained actors

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15 h. ago Northern Lights will shine across much of the UK TONIGHT amid a 'severe' geomagnetic storm... will YOU be able to spot the aurora?

Skygazers could be treated to a rare display of the Northern Lights tonight thanks to a 'severe' geomagnetic storm triggered by the Sun.

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