6 d. ago CDC officials who quit in protest lead call to ‘get politics out of public health’

Staffers gather in Atlanta to applaud senior leaders who resigned after CDC chief Susan Monarez was firedWho’s who in the CDC crisis?Senior CDC vaccine research and public health leaders who resigned in protest told hundreds of supporters across the street from the campus on Thursday that the Trump administration needs to “get politics out of public health”.The agency is reeling from the firing of the CDC chief, Susan Monarez, but Monarez, who was confirmed as CDC chief just a month ago, has refused to be removed. Three senior leaders – Debra Houry, Demetre Daskalakis and Daniel Jernigan – resigned shortly after in protest, citing the alleged spread of misinformation under the Trump administration and political interference in their work. The staffers cheered and applauded them at the event on Thursday. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Hundreds of runners take to the streets for inaugural North Lanarkshire Half Marathon

A total of 664 runners completed the half marathon and the event also featured a 5K race, shorter children’s runs, and a family fun zone.

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8 d. ago DARREN LEWIS: 'Fearmonger Farage's immigration plan is a manifesto of hate

Nigel Farage unveiled Reform's £2billion plans to deport hundreds of thousands of people should he ever arrive in Downing Street. He is the biggest single threat to the unity of this country, writes Darren Lewis

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1 week ago Hundreds take to the streets for Trans Pride march in Cardiff

Hundreds of people gathered in the sunshine to celebrate the trans community

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2 w. ago Orlando Pride to break women’s transfer record with $1.5m Lizbeth Ovalle deal

Tigres star expected to join NWSL side before MondayFee surpasses Arsenal deal for Olivia SmithLizbeth Ovalle is expected to join the Orlando Pride from Mexico’s Tigres UANL on a record transfer fee of $1.5m (£1.1m), a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The deal is expected to be completed by the National Women’s Soccer League’s transfer deadline on Monday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the agreement had not yet been formally signed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rylan Clark calls for more stories about transgender people amid ‘wave of hate’

The BBC Radio 2 presenter spoke about the adversities faced by LGBT+ people.

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2 w. ago Plot to raise hundreds more flags on England's streets: Army of patriotic 'Operation Raise the Colours' activists vow to defy council bans with St George's Cross displays

A drive to cover British towns and cities in national flags is being coordinated by an online movement called Operation Raise the Colours.

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2 w. ago Your old Topshop clothes could be worth a fortune! The noughties pieces that sell for hundreds as brand makes its return to the high street

Topshop has delighted UK fans with news of its imminent return, but it's the brand's old stock that might be worth a small fortune.

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2 w. ago Hundreds of books dumped on south London streets after library closure

Hundreds of books dumped on south London streets after library closure  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago Outrage as hundreds of books dumped on south London streets after controversial library closure

The books were dumped on the pavement in Croydon after Broad Green Library was shut down

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3 w. ago DC braces for massive turning point in Trump's takeover as protesters take the streets shouting 'Go home, fascists'

Trump vowed earlier this week to clean up the streets of the capital and has already sent hundreds of troops with the National Guard in to clean up crime.

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3 w. ago Hundreds march to Downing Street urging release of Israeli hostages

There were several flare-ups with counter protesters as the ‘national march for the hostages’ made its way through central London on Sunday.

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3 w. ago 51 incredible pictures as Manchester Caribbean Carnival 2025 gets underway with spectacular parade

Hundreds lined the streets for the amazing showcase of colour and music

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3 w. ago Major high street fashion chain to shut 33 UK stores leaving hundreds of jobs axed

The news comes as part of a restructuring plan to prevent the company from collapsing into administration

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4 w. ago Councillor speaks out after thousands march for Trans Pride Manchester

Councillor Chris Northwood has spoken out in support after more than 8,000 people joined the March

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4 w. ago Thousands march through city centre for Trans Pride Manchester

Thousands took to the streets to campaign for the rights of transgender people

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