70 m. ago New Zealand bans puberty blockers for young transgender people

Critics warn move could have devastating impact on lives and wellbeing of those affectedNew Zealand has announced it is banning new prescriptions of puberty-blocking drugs for young transgender people, in a move that critics warned could worsen the mental health of those affected.The step comes amid growing global debate about the number of adolescents seeking to change gender, dividing those concerned about hastiness in prescribing such medications and those worried about access to remedies they deem lifesaving. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Judge to proceed with contempt probe after US flew migrants to El Salvador prison in March

A federal judge has asked attorneys to identify witnesses and offer plans for how to conduct a contempt probe of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March

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2 h. ago FBI trainee claims he was fired for flying Pride flag at his desk and sues Kash Patel

The former FBI employee said the rainbow flag is not a “political statement,” but a “a symbol of inclusion, unity, and equal service.”

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3 h. ago Rapping jihadi 'Masked Menace' could get compensation after human rights breach ruling

Sahayb Abu - jailed for life with a minimum term of 19 years for plotting a lone wolf knife attack during - could be in line for a payout after a judge found he was left with PTSD having wrongly been segregated

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3 h. ago FBI worker says he was wrongfully terminated for having Pride flag at desk

David Maltinsky, a 16-year veteran, says in lawsuit agency retaliated against him for engaging in protected speechA longtime FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging that he was fired for displaying a Pride flag at his desk, naming FBI director Kash Patel, the justice department and attorney general Pam Bondi as defendants.According to David Maltinsky, an intelligence specialist who had served with the bureau for 16 years, his wrongful termination earlier this year was “unconstitutional and politically motivated”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Smokey Robinson, 85, accused of sexual battery by man as two former workers join explosive lawsuit

Smokey Robinson is facing new allegations from two additional former workers, who claim he engaged in repeated sexual misconduct during their employment.

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4 h. ago Family sues for $37 million after elderly Vietnam vet fatally shoots self in VA hospital room

Exclusive: ‘He didn’t go to the VA to harm himself, he went to get medical care,’ attorney Daniel Goldfaden told The Independent of Roy Fred Giddens, Jr.’s death. ‘It did not need to happen. It was completely avoidable.’

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4 h. ago Veteran FBI employee sues bureau after being fired over displaying a pride flag

A veteran FBI employee is claiming in a lawsuit that he was fired last month after displaying an LGBTQ+ flag at his workspace

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4 h. ago Burglar who took part in bike theft before death of Dean Barnes avoids jail

Alex Riley was told by a judge he was 'on his last chance'

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4 h. ago The infidelity saga of RFK Jr, Nuzzi and her ex is unspooling in real time: ‘It’s like they’ve opened all their trench coats’

The rollout of reporter Olivia Nuzzi’s memoir has led to Ryan Lizza airing out her alleged affairs – and is fueling a dangerous stereotype about journalistsThis week, Olivia Nuzzi – the US star political reporter known for her cozy access to top Republican figures – dropped an excerpt of her memoir, American Canto. In it, she detailed what she describes as an emotional affair with Robert F Kennedy Jr, who she calls “the politician”.Not to be outdone, Nuzzi’s ex-fiance and former Politico correspondent Ryan Lizza self-published an essay dishing on the day he found out Nuzzi was cheating on him, he claims – not with RFK Jr, as one might have expected, but with another former presidential candidate, Mark Sanford. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago The infidelity saga of RFK Jr, Nuzzi and her ex is unspooling: ‘It’s like they’ve opened all their trench coats’

The rollout of reporter Olivia Nuzzi’s memoir has led to Ryan Lizza airing out her alleged affairs – and is fueling a dangerous stereotype about journalistsThis week, Olivia Nuzzi – the US star political reporter known for her cozy access to top Republican figures – dropped an excerpt of her memoir, American Canto. In it, she detailed what she describes as an emotional affair with Robert F Kennedy Jr, who she calls “the politician”.Not to be outdone, Nuzzi’s ex-fiance and former Politico correspondent Ryan Lizza self-published an essay dishing on the day he found out Nuzzi was cheating on him, he claims – not with RFK Jr, as one might have expected, but with another former presidential candidate, Mark Sanford. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Moment Met police protection rider cleared of causing death by dangerous driving hits great

Relatives of Ms Holland are now taking legal action against the Metropolitan Police, arguing that the acquittal of PC Harrison proves officers are ‘above the law’

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7 h. ago Let us try safe, legal routes before putting up nets to stop the boats

Editorial: Tough action is needed to bring order to the asylum system, but that cannot include putting migrants’ lives at even greater risk

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7 h. ago Urgent warning to WhatsApp users as cybersecurity experts discover a vulnerability allowing access to 3.5 BILLION profiles

Researchers say that a simple weakness allowed them to access 3.5 billion profiles on the Meta-owned messaging app.

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7 h. ago Judge pushes for resolution in lawsuit over legal access at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A federal judge in Florida is pushing for a resolution in a lawsuit over detainees' access to attorneys at an immigration detention center in the Everglades

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7 h. ago Make New Year's resolutions stick by doing 1 thing this November

A behaviour change expert has suggested one simple way to make sure your New Year's resolutions are more likely to succeed

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7 h. ago Expert advises doing 1 thing this November to make New Year's resolutions stick

An expert suggests Brits should do one thing now to help boost their chances of sticking to their New Year's resolutions.

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8 h. ago Labour MP hints he would give up seat for Andy Burnham to mount Starmer leadership challenge

It comes amid reports that MPs on the left of the party are pushing on with preparations for a potential leadership race

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8 h. ago U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports

The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower

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8 h. ago How you could get up to £25k towards your first home – as only one in ten first

FIRST-TIME buyers could access up to £25,000 towards their own home, by making use of help schemes. We reveal what is available to help buyers get a foot on the property ladder – and some that also apply to those wanting to step up to a bigger home. New research from Baratt Homes reveals that...

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