37 m. ago Judge to hear arguments on halting 'Alligator Alcatraz' construction over environmental concerns

A federal judge will hear closing arguments in a hearing over whether to stop construction indefinitely at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws

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42 m. ago ‘Trump is a horror story, isn’t he?’ Stephen King on villains, dark secrets and dreams

One of the world’s most successful authors answers readers’ questions on his sources of inspiration, the colour of fear, knowing when to quit – and why manual labour is invaluable for writersI once entered a short story competition in the Guardian, judged by you, but failed. Is it simply a case of trying until something sticks? Or is accepting a lack of talent a relief over chasing an impossible dream? EvolAnthWell, it’s not necessarily a lack of talent. I think everybody has talent, but you have to hone it. The more you do it, the more you like it. And when you have talent, you want to do it, you know? You signed my copy of Christine with the words “Keep on screaming for vengeance” because I was wearing a Judas Priest badge. Is music still important to you? RobFramptonYeah, music is still important to me. I’ve moved on from Judas Priest because I couldn’t get the rights to use the lyrics from You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ for my [2008] novel, Duma Key. So I’ve moved on to Rancid,...

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42 m. ago Seals, puffins and sunshine: snorkelling trip to remote British island gives young carers a taste of the sea

Charity gives children a well-earned break from caring responsibilities, hoping that a day’s snorkelling amid the island’s wildlife will help them connect with nature“A seal just swam right by me,” squeals Odin Rawlinson, 14, as he awkwardly clambers back on to the dive boat in his flippers. He had hoped to see a megalodon or a kraken (a mythical sea creature) on his first ever snorkelling trip. But to his surprise, he finds the marine life that actually frequents the waters off Lundy in the Bristol Channel just as enchanting.Odin Rawlinson on the trip to Lundy – the 14-year-old looks after his mother who has kidney failure and has to have regular dialysis sessions in hospital. Continue reading...

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67 m. ago Scammers accused of stealing $5 million from hundreds of seniors by posing as their grandkids in distress

Nine of the defendants are in custody while four remain at large, authorities say

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98 m. ago Stop drinking at this age to protect brain and memory, says dementia expert

The dementia expert has studied how lifestyle choices affect a person’s risk of developing the neurodegenerative condition

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5 h. ago ICE ordered to improve conditions at NYC facility after lawsuit alleges unsanitary cells where immigrants lack food and water

Detainees say they were forced to sleep with ‘horrific stench’ of sweat, urine and feces in cells with open toilets

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6 h. ago National Guard rehearsed show of force against immigration raid protesters, general testifies

A general has testified that National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force against people protesting immigration raids

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6 h. ago Judge orders ICE to improve conditions after NYC immigration detainees complain of mistreatment

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately improve conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility

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7 h. ago Guatemalan judge finds six people guilty over deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire

Two officers and four ex-child protection officials found guilty after fire at state shelter that had a history of abuseA Guatemalan judge has found six people guilty over the deaths of 41 girls in a raging 2017 fire at a state shelter for vulnerable youths that had a history of abuse.The sentencing is a step towards closure in one of the most horrific and deadly events in Guatemalan history. The tragedy drew international attention and highlighted pervasive abuse in the government’s shelter system. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Mapped: Areas most at risk during deadly heatwaves as charity urges government to protect vulnerable

New analysis shows thousands of young children, hospital patients and elderly people at risk as UK hit by fourth heatwave of summer

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7 h. ago Tennessee town considers deal to turn closed prison into immigration detention facility

Officials in a rural Tennessee town are scheduled to meet to consider an agreement to turn a former state prison into an immigration detention facility operated by a private company

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8 h. ago EastEnders fans 'know' character's fate as huge spoiler revealed

EastEnders fans have predicted one icon is set to leave Walford

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8 h. ago The spicy favorite that can help protect your vision and your heart

But eat the whole pepper at your own risk...

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9 h. ago Teachers have the right to ask pupils to call them Mx, instead of Mr, Miss, Mrs, says Bridget Phillipson

The Education Secretary said teachers can 'request' that children call them by the gender-neutral honorific instead of traditional titles.

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10 h. ago Texas attorney general seeks jail for O’Rourke as senate passes Republican

Ken Paxton asks judge to fine and jail ex-congressman for defying order to halt political fundraisingThe Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, has asked a local judge to consider jailing Beto O’Rourke, saying the former congressman was openly defying a judicial order blocking him and his political group from fundraising and paying the costs of Democrats who left the state to stop Republicans from passing a new congressional map.Tarrant county district judge Megan Fahey granted a request from Paxton last week halting O’Rourke and a group aligned with him, Powered by People, from fundraising. The order bars the group from using funds to pay the costs of Texas lawmakers during the special session or paying the $500 daily fines the lawmakers face for each time they are absent. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago If stopping the boats were simple, it would have happened by now

Editorial: With the number of people who have crossed the Channel on small boats since Keir Starmer came to power passing 50,000, it is a reminder that, during the election, Labour gave the impression it had a plan to fix the problem of irregular migration. But that is not to decry their efforts so far

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11 h. ago Judge tosses convictions in 2002 killing of NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather

A North Carolina judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the death of Chris Paul's grandfather over two decades ago

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11 h. ago The 184 Palestinian journalists killed in the war in Gaza endured hunger and grief

The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists says 184 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war

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11 h. ago UK demands Israel stop 'unimaginable' Gaza famine as children starve to death

The UK, Australia and other European states demanded Israel allow unrestricted aid into Gaza, describing the humanitarian suffering as "unimaginable" as another five Palestinians die of starvation

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11 h. ago Man is found dead in children's play area 'after attacking his partner with an iron bar and leaving her fighting for her life'

Shona Blackburn, 46, was brutally beaten with an iron bar yesterday before her gym-goer boyfriend ran off - sparking a huge manhunt.

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