36 h. ago Troops are now patrolling Los Angeles. This is a disaster waiting to happen | Kenneth Roth

Troops are trained for war, where they can shoot to kill. Asking troops to police is an invitation to brutalityThis was the moment that Donald Trump was waiting for. A Democratic city, Los Angeles. A Democratic state, California. His most popular issue, immigration. And protests where occasional violence could be spotlighted endlessly on social media. What better time to summon the troops and burnish the president’s tough-guy image.But Trump should be careful what he wishes for. The spectacle of needlessly calling in 4,000 national guard troops and 700 Marines may be red meat for his Maga base, but for most everyone else it is a bright warning sign of Trump’s autocratic tendencies. Rather than quell the protests, he is provoking more, not only in LA but in at least two dozen cities across the US. Even if this is not yet the mass mobilization that such repression has sparked in other countries, it is making Trump’s true colors clear.Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Ri...

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6 d. ago Male friendship isn’t easy. Just ask Trump and Musk | Dave Schilling

The older I get, the harder it is to maintain ties – and a series of unhinged social media posts probably wouldn’t helpI have a hard time maintaining male friendships these days. The older I get, the less time I have for the sorts of activities stereotypical American males enjoy: sporting events, competitive binge drinking and collecting rare coins in a dark basement. OK, maybe that last thing isn’t nearly as common anymore, but what is common (if you believe various trend pieces in newspapers and magazines) is the increasing rarity of long-lasting male friendships. Most of my guy friends keep in touch with me through group chats or the occasional solo check-in text. I have, by my count, at least 10 group chats with different circles of friends. All of them are organized around a unifying theme – Star Trek, movie industry gossip, the Los Angeles Dodgers, hating that one guy who wore flip-flops to my wedding. My whole social life revolves around screens now. I watch a show or a baseb...

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7 d. ago James Argent's ex Nicoline Arthursson breaks her silence with damning statement after he was given suspended jail sentence for pushing her down steps in Spain

The ex- TOWIE star, 37, received a suspended jail sentence earlier this month after he was arrested for pushing Nicoline down some steps at their Spanish home.

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1 week ago British dentist's cosmetics tycoon wife faces his patients' fury after he died in Australia with £1.1m missing from his accounts

Dr David Hurst, who was originally from Glamorgan, Wales, left the UK for Australia after admitting 69 counts of theft from the NHS - receiving a suspended jail term in 2012.

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1 week ago James Argent 'hires new legal team' after he was handed suspended jail sentence for pushing his ex Nicoline Arthursson down steps in Spain

The former TOWIE star, 37, received a suspended jail sentence earlier this month after he was arrested for pushing Nicoline down some steps at their Spanish home.

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2 w. ago Former Man United star Brandon Williams breaks his silence after receiving suspended jail sentence for dangerous driving

The former Manchester United defender had been 'driving erratically' in his Audi A3 before hitting a Ford Fiesta and careering into the central reservation of the A34 in Cheshire at almost 100mph.

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2 w. ago Four former Volkswagen managers convicted of fraud in ‘dieselgate’ trial

Braunschweig court gives two former executives prison sentences for roles in emissions test-cheating scandalA German court has convicted four former Volkswagen managers of fraud and given two of them prison sentences for their part in the “dieselgate” emissions test-cheating scandal that erupted almost a decade ago.The former head of development Heinz-Jakob Neusser received a suspended jail term of one year and three months from the court in the city of Braunschweig, according to the news agency Bloomberg. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The shocking low amount James Argent was forced to pay his ex

The former TOWIE star, 37, received a suspended jail sentence earlier this month after he was arrested for pushing Nicoline down some steps at their Spanish home.

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3 w. ago James Argent declares he's 'feeling good' as he performs in Spain post

The TOWIE star received a suspended jail sentence earlier this month

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3 w. ago James Argent returns to Spain and promotes gig after admitting domestic violence charge

Former The Only Way Is Essex star James 'Arg' Argent is back in Spain and advertising a gig after he was charged with domestic violence following an incident with his ex girlfriend

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3 w. ago Casper Ruud: ‘It was a smart move by me to open up and get help’

Two-time French Open finalist on how seeking support after burnout has helped him move forward with his careerOne of Casper Ruud’s attributes, beyond his sincerity, his healthy outlook and his devastating topspin forehand, is his ability to clap back. Ruud, like others, spends ample time lurking on social media for news, where thousands express an opinion about how he plays or what he says. He is not above a sarcastic response. “Sometimes I have to keep myself from answering someone or commenting on something,” he says, laughing.Across numerous conversations during the clay-court season, his favourite part of the year, Ruud’s social media presence comes up repeatedly. Last year, for example, the 26-year-old Norwegian found himself in a lengthy debate with a random X user on the merits of mental coaches. Considering how composed and rational he often appears, it prompted the question of exactly when he was not so cool-headed and needed the services of a psychologist. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, UK study finds

Half of 16- to 21-year-olds support ‘digital curfew’ and nearly 70% feel worse after using social mediaAlmost half of young people would rather live in a world where the internet does not exist, according to a new survey.The research reveals that nearly 70% of 16- to 21-year-olds feel worse about themselves after spending time on social media. Half (50%) would support a “digital curfew” that would restrict their access to certain apps and sites past 10pm, while 46% said they would rather be young in a world without the internet altogether. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Former TOWIE star James Argent returns to social media and branded 'shameful' after arrest

James Argent has made a return to social media after he was found guilty of domestic violence following an incident with his girlfriend, Nicoline Artursson

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3 w. ago James Argent branded 'shameful' as he makes defiant social media comeback after arrest

Former TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent made his return to social media after his arrest for attacking his girlfriend, Nicoline Artursson

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3 w. ago James Argent is branded 'shameless' for sharing clips laughing and singing on stage with his band after receiving a suspended jail sentence for pushing ex Nicoline Arthursson down steps

James Argent has been branded 'shameless' for sharing clips laughing and singing on stage with his band - after receiving a suspended jail sentence for pushing his ex Nicoline Arthursson.

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3 w. ago James Argent returns to social media for the first time since receiving a suspended jail sentence for pushing ex Nicoline Arthursson down steps

The TOWIE star, 37, was arrested earlier this month following the row with the Swedish beauty queen, with a two-year restraining order meaning he's banned from contacting her.

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3 w. ago Jodie Comer reveals surprising Everton connection after last ever Goodison Park match

Killing Eve star Jodie Comer revealed she has a surprising connection to Everton Football Club as she took to social media to mark the end of the club's time at Goodison Park

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3 w. ago James Argent makes social media return after assaulting model girlfriend

Former TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent made his return to social media after his arrest for attacking his girlfriend, Nicoline Artursson

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3 w. ago 'I've read 100 books in 2025 and there are five you must prioritise'

Books are a great way to wind down and spend less time on social media, so Senior Social News Reporter Danielle Kate Wroe has shared her top five out of the 100 books she's read so far in 2025

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3 w. ago James Argent sings and poses with fans on return to stage days after assault arrest

James Argent was pictured in a black suit as he performed as part of his band Arg Band days after it was revealed he was arrested for domestic violence in Spain

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