2 h. ago Jade review – pop’s quirkiest star transcends manufactured past

Brighton Centre Fans sing along to debut album at synth-laden show that showcases former Little Mix singer’s appealing, unvarnished and at times deeply odd schtickHarry Styles aside, the solo careers of former members of TV talent show-manufactured bands seldom grip the public imagination. They usually follow certain rules – either an attempt at a toughened-up R&B sound, replete with at least one single featuring a guest appearance by an American rapper, or a lunge towards “grownup” Radio 2-friendly smooth pop-rock territory – and they usually amount to a dimly remembered placeholder, the sight and sound of someone gamely killing time in the years before the inevitable reunion tour.It’s a state of affairs that makes the idiosyncratic path thus far followed by Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall oddly invigorating. She’s certainly not above doing the kind of things that former talent show band members are wont to do, among them loudly underlining that she’s no longer subject to the media...

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3 h. ago Transform scrambled eggs into a 'taste sensation' with just 2 ingredients

Completely transform scrambled eggs with the simple addition of two ingredients.

Events

3 h. ago American living in the UK sparks debate after sharing English pub observation

An American living in London has sparked debate after sharing one thing about pubs she says would leave most Americans shocked - and she’s not convinced Brits are getting it right

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3 h. ago Scrambled eggs will be a 'taste sensation' with 2 added ingredients

What are some of the best ingredients to turn scrambled eggs into a "taste sensation"?

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3 h. ago From Annie Hall to Something’s Gotta Give: Diane Keaton was the quintessential comedy queen

The late actor won an Oscar for leading a romantic comedy in the 1970s and set the blueprint for many of the women who followed her in the genreAn ethereally self-aware comedy genius: the loss of Diane Keaton is devastatingDiane Keaton’s style: she dodged the stamp of the machinePlenty of great female actors have starred in romantic comedies. Usually if they want to win an Oscar, however, they have to reach for more serious roles. The late Diane Keaton, who died unexpectedly this week, followed a reverse trajectory and made it look disarmingly natural. Her first major film role was in The Godfather, about as serious an American masterpiece as has ever been made. But that same year, she reprised the part of Linda, the object of a nerdy hero’s affection, in a film adaptation of Broadway’s Play It Again, Sam. (Keaton originated the role opposite playwright Woody Allen on the stage.) She continued to alternate serious dramas with romantic comedies throughout the ’70s, and it was the lat...

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4 h. ago Adam Wharton issues Man Utd transfer demand as Crystal Palace star eyed

Adam Wharton is attracting interest from Manchester United but the Crystal Palace sensation has underlined his desire to play in the Champions League - if and when he does move on

Politics

4 h. ago How smoking a bong brought back the trauma of being shot by the Taliban – an exclusive extract from Malala Yousafzai’s memoir

In the activist’s new memoir, she remembers how trying weed at university brought on terrifying flashbacks• ‘To the men who ran the world, I was just a photo op.’ Read an interview with Malala Yousafzai“Explain how the time inconsistency of optimal monetary policy can lead to a stabilisation bias. How would the introduction of a price path target help to address it?”After reading the question three times, I still couldn’t make sense of it. I groaned, went back to the textbook, tried to read, made a cup of tea, and tried again. Nothing improved my focus. Then my phone lit up with a message from my friend Anisa: a picture of my name spelled out in Scrabble letters. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago The healthiest traditional candies you can get your kids this Halloween (that won’t make them go yuck)

The scariest thing on Halloween each year may well be that the average American eats more than three pounds of candy

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5 h. ago 'I'm an American student in the UK and one thing here doesn't make sense'

An American exchange student at Plymouth University has shared the one thing she claims 'doesn't make sense' about the UK way of living - but Brits soon came to argue back

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5 h. ago Steven Gerrard's message to Rangers fans after turning down manager job

Former Liverpool star Steven Gerrard has made a sensational u-turn on an emotional return to Scottish giants Rangers and has now issued a message to supporters of the side

Society

5 h. ago Trump officials reportedly consider selling student loan debt to private investors

Experts say the move could eliminate the federal government’s power to cancel educational loansOfficials in the Trump administration are reportedly weighing the possibility of selling portions of the federal government’s $1.6tn student loan portfolio to private investors, which experts say could carry risks for both taxpayers and borrowers – potentially reshaping the student loan landscape in unpredictable ways.Senior officials at the education and treasury departments have been engaged in internal conversations about offloading select, high-performing segments of the government’s student debt holdings, according to a Politico report this week. These loans are part of the larger portfolio owed by roughly 45 million borrowers nationwide. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago American won over by 'winning' Nando's dish, and it's not chicken

She found a standout Nando's dish

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6 h. ago Entitled first class passenger in police standoff after forcing way onto plane 'drunk'

Lauren Nash, 38, was caught on bodycam footage refusing to get off a plane after barging her way on board an American Airlines flight from Tampa Airport before causing a scene

Events

6 h. ago Jessica Pegula responds over her 'straight to the point' nickname at Wuhan Open

Jessica Pegula has picked up a new nickname en route to the Wuhan Open final, where she faces fellow American Coco Gauff in pursuit of her fourth singles title this season

Politics

7 h. ago American tries Nando's for first time and her favourite dish isn't chicken

An American foodie has amazed Brits after ordering Nando's for the first time and rating her meal

Politics

9 h. ago Jack Grealish's 'regret' over private video being leaked and 'stupid' admission sums him up

Jack Grealish has been in sensational form for Everton this season after a difficult second campaign at Manchester City, and has quickly become something of a fan favourite

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12 h. ago New York Jets diary 4: Joe Tippmann on playing in London and Aaron Rodgers vs Justin Fields

The latest New York Jets player diary sees offensive lineman Joe Tippmann discuss playing the Broncos in London, overcoming jet lag and blocking for Justin Fields compared to Aaron Rodgers

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15 h. ago Cardiff student who became drug trafficker and ended up in Ecuadorian jail

Pieter Tritton, 49, a former archaeology student at Cardiff University, was imprisoned at Ecuador's notorious Penitentiary Litoral de Guayaquil after he was caught with 5kg of cocaine embedded in a tent

Events

15 h. ago Benedict Cumberbatch looks suave in a khaki suede blazer as he joins glamorous wife Sophie Hunter at the London premiere of The Thing with Feathers

Benedict Cumberbatch showcased his stylish sense of fashion as he joined his wife Sophie Hunter on the red carpet at the London premiere of his latest movie, The Thing with Feathers. 

Politics

16 h. ago Full English breakfast item that 'baffles' American tourists when visiting the UK

Adam and Steph, from Boston, have visited the UK several times and said they love the countryside and walking routes in the Cotswolds, but there is one thing that has left them 'baffled'

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