2 h. ago ‘The world is hurting right now’: politics and protest hit the Sundance film festival

A conflicted mood has lingered over Utah’s long-running film festival with premieres and parties continuing but stars speaking out against government crueltyThe news began to spread through the Sundance film festival on Saturday morning, as people emerged from early screenings or long nights out at the bars on Main Street.“If you all have not heard what’s going on in Minnesota this morning, someone else was murdered by ICE,” director Ava DuVernay told the audience at a panel on freedom of expression, referring to the shooting that morning of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by Immigration and Customs Enforcements (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Woman, 40, who died after ‘being punched outside bar ‘ is pictured – as teen charged over horror attack

A WOMAN who died after allegedly being punched outside a bar has been pictured - with a teenager now charged over the horror attack. Lisa Denton, 40, was rushed to hospital in critical condition with a head injury shortly after 10pm on Saturday. She tragically died in hospital the morning after the alleged attack in...

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16 h. ago A Saturday and a state killing: soccer as Minnesota is torn apart | Jeff Rueter

On the whims of Fifa’s Peace Prize winner, a life usually so focused on sports has found anything but peaceIt’s Saturday morning, and news breaks shortly after the Premier League kickoff window; another member of your community has been brutally killed in the streets by ICE. There are already a few videos on social media, depicting multiple angles of the grotesque scene. This killing, like the one before, has felt inevitable – because of the actions of the federal government, and in spite of the diligence and peaceful pushback by you and your neighbors.For more than a decade, watching soccer has been a staple of your Saturday routine, as it is for millions of others. Given that, it was hard not to think about a prize awarded by the sport’s most powerful organization just eight weeks prior, to the president overseeing and encouraging all of this. You know, the medal meant to reward “exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace.” Plenty of people have been joking about this “honor”...

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49 h. ago I visited a filming location for an epic new HBO show and it felt cinematic in real life

It’s a drizzly Saturday morning, and I’m staring at a river snaking through a forest with a fizzing excitement...

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53 h. ago Snow, sleet and power outages: 140m Americans under warnings for major winter storm

Dangerous weather engulfing large area of country as 16 states plus DC declare states of emergencyA powerful winter storm with more than 140 million Americans in its crosshairs started sweeping across much of the US on Saturday, packing heavy snow and sleet as well as freezing rain and causing widespread power outages.Snowfall was already being reported on Saturday morning across parts of the plains, the south and the midwest, including in areas of Oklahoma, Iowa, Tennessee, Kansas, Texas and Missouri. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Federal agents shoot and kill man in Minneapolis as video shows struggle before deadly blasts

A Border Patrol agent fatally shot an 'armed man' dead in Minneapolis Saturday morning during a wrestling altercation involving multiple federal agents.

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58 h. ago Man shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis opened fire on officers, Department of Homeland Security claims

“We are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave,” officials wrote on X Saturday morning. “We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area.”

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59 h. ago Federal agents shoot man in Minneapolis, Gov. Tim Walz confirms

“We are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave,” officials wrote on X Saturday morning. “We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area.”

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61 h. ago US braced for travel chaos with 10,000 flights axed due to incoming winter storm

More than 95,000 power outages were reported Saturday morning, with 36,000 in Texas

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66 h. ago Scots to be battered with MORE torrential rain and flood chaos as fresh weather warning issued 

SCOTS are set to be battered with more torrential rain this weekend causing flooding and travel chaos across the country. The Met Office issued another yellow weather warning for rain throughout Saturday until Sunday morning. It comes after a turbulent start to the weekend with 65mph gusts, heavy downpours, and even snow in some areas....

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67 h. ago James Martin worried he'd 'killed' celebrity guest on Saturday Morning show

James Martin panicked when Jenni Falconer choked on chicken parmigiana during his ITV Saturday Morning show, fearing he might have killed the radio and television presenter

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68 h. ago James Martin feared he'd 'killed' celebrity guest amid 'panic' on ITV show

James Martin and Jenni Falconer discussed the former's astounding culinary career and touched on a scary incident involving a guest choking on some of the former's food

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3 d. ago 101 storeys, 1,667ft... and no rope: Daredevil will climb to the top of Taiwan's Taipei 101 tower live on Netflix

The 'Skyscraper Live' broadcast will be on a 10-second delay and begin Friday evening for viewers in the U.S and Saturday morning at 1am for viewers in the UK.

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5 d. ago Colin Hay ‘strenuously disapproves’ use of Down Under at March for Australia rallies

Former Men at Work frontman, who was born in Scotland and emigrated to Australia, tells anti-immigration protestors, ‘Go write you own song, leave mine alone’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailFormer Men at Work frontman Colin Hay has disavowed the use of the band’s 80s anthem Down Under by Australian anti-immigration protesters, saying the song “does not belong to those who attempt to sow xenophobia”.In a post to his Facebook and Instagram accounts, the singer-songwriter singled out anti-immigration group March for Australia, who have organised marches around the country on 26 January under the slogan “Our national identity will not be erased”.Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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5 d. ago James Martin names high street café with the best bacon sandwich after 'taste test'

Saturday Morning star James Martin has been 'taste testing' bacon sandwiches from four high street chains, claiming his number one bap is 'properly buttered'

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9 d. ago Frank’s future in doubt as Romero calls West Ham defeat ‘a disaster’ for Spurs

Manager barracked by fans after late 2-1 defeatRomero comments add to sense of unease at TottenhamThomas Frank’s future as the Tottenham manager is in doubt after Saturday’s last-gasp 2-1 home defeat by West Ham, at which the club’s supporters called for him to be “sacked in the morning”.The Spurs hierarchy have been mindful of the difficulties Frank has faced during what was always likely to be a transitional season. The chief executive, Vinai Venkatesham, wrote an open letter to fans on Saturday morning, the tone of which was supportive, the overriding message being a call for patience. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Kelvin Fletcher's blunt response when asked about Emmerdale 'I've moved on'

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has opened up about his new life on the farm and addressed speculation about returning to the ITV soap during an appearance on James Martin's Saturday Morning

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9 d. ago Kelvin Fletcher shares true feelings on Emmerdale comeback ahead of new TV series

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz appeared on James Martin's Saturday Morning when he was asked about a possible return to the ITV soap

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9 d. ago Roger Federer match result as Andre Agassi replaced after 'd***' comment at Australian Open

The Australian Open opening ceremony took place on Saturday morning, while the tournament gets underway on Sunday, January 18 and runs to February 1 at Melbourne Park

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9 d. ago Serie A giants Fiorentina left in mourning after tragic death of 'beloved president'

Serie A giants Fiorentina have announced the death of their president Rocco B. Commisso with an emotional statement in the early hours of Saturday morning

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