47 m. ago Barriers prevent severe flooding in Alaska capital after glacier outburst

Officials say temporary barriers helped Juneau avoid hundreds of flooded homes from Mendenhall Glacier meltNewly installed river barriers held back record levels of flooding and prevented widespread damage in Alaska’s capital city on Wednesday, after an ice dam at the nearby Mendenhall Glacier released a huge surge of rainwater and snowmelt, officials said.Water pooled on several streets and in some yards in Juneau after the Mendenhall River crested earlier in the day, and high water was expected to persist for hours. But many residents in the flood zone had evacuated before peak water levels, and there were no damage reports similar to the past two summers, when about 300 homes were flooded. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Doctor caught with 'paedophile manual' and 90,000 sickening images

A doctor has been jailed after police found more than 90,000 images and videos of children on devices he owned - Dr Matthew Isles also owned a 'paedophile manual'

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2 h. ago Donald Trump issues Putin 'VERY severe consequences' warning if Ukraine war doesn't end

Donald Trump has issued a grave warning to Vladimir Putin after previously stating he would sting Russia with new sanctions if he failed to make a Ukraine deal

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2 h. ago Rangers transfer news as interest in Karl Hein surges and Vaclav Cerny makes major decision

Russell Martin is said to have his eye on Arsenal stopper Hein

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2 h. ago Fury over newly installed 'killer kerb' causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to cars daily 

The new installation was designed to create a 'more welcoming environment for pedestrians' but has instead become so notorious that it has been listed as a tourist attraction on Google Maps.

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4 h. ago Hidden key revealed van stashed with dodgy cigarettes and vapes behind shop

Officers found a key hidden in a secret compartment within a shop which unveiled over £10,000 worth of illicit gear

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4 h. ago Charles Leclerc makes Ferrari demand that puts Lewis Hamilton's F1 dream at risk

Lewis Hamilton is betting on Ferrari having a 2026 car capable of fighting for Formula 1 glory as the seven-time champion eyes one more title before he retires from racing

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5 h. ago Urgent fake Labubu warning issued as THOUSANDS of dodgy dolls seized in weeks

Experts say they pose a risk to children

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5 h. ago Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha reveals hidden daily impact of her 'horrendous' health issue

Nadia Sawalha opened up about struggling over her health in a candid video messages that was shared with fans of the Loose Women panelist on YouTube a few days ago

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5 h. ago Rangers warned Club Brugge could dish out Champions League 'pasting' as ex Ibrox man points to one worrying issue

Russell Martin's side have conceded over 100 shots on goal in their six games this season

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5 h. ago Boffins say toothpaste made from hair could help fix damaged teeth

Scientists may have cracked the code for rotten teeth as they found that keratin – a protein found in hair – can repair our teeth, as dentists around the world rejoice

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5 h. ago Pensioner, 77, died during heart surgery when hospital suffered a ten

Jean Dye, 77, was at the crucial stage of the procedure when the electricity went down - meaning doctors had to delay the process as they couldn't see vital X rays.

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6 h. ago The Ice alert app founder sparking fury in Trump officials: ‘Pam Bondi said I better watch out? Please.’

After IceBlock’s launch in April, Kristi Noem attacked developer Joshua Aaron and his wife was fired from the DoJ. The attention has only led to more raids being reportedFor many undocumented immigrants living in the US, the constant threat of Ice raids has turned their homes into prisons. Leaving the house to go to work, school, buy groceries or the doctor’s office all carry unthinkable risks.It’s a problem that Joshua Aaron wanted to tackle. A former indie musician (he played bass in 2000s buzz band The Rosenbergs and later fronted his own group Stealing Heather) turned app entrepreneur, he set about making an app that could spot Ice and alert people, the same way drivers let other drivers know about traffic stops on Waze. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Skechers launches £45 trainers with hidden compartment for Apple AirTags

The popular footwear brand is now selling a kids' shoe that's been specially designed with a space to hide an Apple AirTag - so parents can keep track of their little ones' whereabouts

Economics

7 h. ago Leo DiCaprio, 50, on dating as an older man: 'You have to risk being honest and having things fall apart because there's no time to waste'

As he covered Esquire UK 's Autumn issue Leo, look ahead towards the 'next few decades' with 'much more life behind than ahead of you.'

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7 h. ago Aussie who can't get an Uber because he's 'too fat' claims that he is being discriminated against

Martin has shared his experience using Uber and why he believes he's been repeatedly discriminated against.

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7 h. ago Former EastEnders star James Bye admits killing Martin Fowler was 'definitely the right decision'

James was the third actor to play the fan favourite character on the programme

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7 h. ago Claire's on brink of administration leaving 300 UK stores at risk

The high street retailer is on the brink of collapsing into administration

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7 h. ago Around 2,150 jobs at risk as Claire’s Accessories to appoint administrators

The move will raise fears over the future of its 306 stores across the UK and Ireland.

Society

7 h. ago Claire’s on brink of collapse with thousands of jobs at risk

The fashion giant’s hundreds of stores across the UK and Ireland are set to be put into administration

Society