35 m. ago Letitia James pleads not guilty to fraud charges after Trump pushed for case against longtime foe

New York’s attorney general asks judge to disqualify Trump-picked prosecutor who brought politically charged case

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66 m. ago Vicky McClure reveals she kept major Oasis secret for 'a good month'

The actress provided the voiceover for Oasis' huge reunion announcement last year

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76 m. ago East Wing of White House reduced to rubble as part of Trump’s ballroom construction

Despite president’s promise to preserve it, the eastern section of the building is now completely destroyedThe East Wing of the White House has now been completely destroyed to pave way for Donald Trump’s $300m planned gilded ballroom, just days after the administration announced it would happen and contradicting Trump’s earlier promise that the existing building would not be touched.Satellite images on Friday showed the historic building’s eastern section reduced to rubble, to the outrage of historians, former White House officials and much of the public. Continue reading...

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94 m. ago Letitia James enters court to face mortgage fraud charges after Trump pushed for case against longtime foe

New York’s attorney general asks judge to disqualify Trump-picked prosecutor who brought politically charged case

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97 m. ago Letitia James pleads not guilty in Virginia mortgage fraud case

New York attorney general appears in court in Virginia in case brought after Trump called for her prosecutionThe New York state attorney general, Letitia James, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of bank fraud and false statements brought after Donald Trump publicly called for her to be prosecuted in a move widely seen as political retribution.“Not guilty judge to both counts,” James told the judge as she made her first appearance in federal district court in Virginia. The case has been assigned to Judge Jamar Walker, who was nominated by Joe Biden. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Barry Bannan calls on Sheff Wed fans to help club come back from ‘rock bottom’

The Owls have been docked 12 points after appointing administrators.

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1 hour ago Napoleon’s soldiers who died in Russian retreat had unexpected diseases, study finds

Bacteria for paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever found in DNA from teeth of troops buried in mass graveWhen Napoleon ordered his army to retreat from Russia in October 1812, disaster ensued. Starving, cold, exhausted and struggling with sickness, an estimated 300,000 soldiers died.Researchers now say they have identified two unexpected diseases among soldiers who died in the retreat – paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever – which provide fresh insights into their plight. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘Sad day but there is hope’: Sheffield Wednesday fans end boycott with club in administration: football – live

⚽️ Stricken Championship club handed 12-point penalty⚽️ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Email DavidNottingham Forest: Following an eight-game winless run under Ange Postecoglou, Nottingham Forest kept their first clean sheet for 21 games in beating Porto 2-0 at the City Ground last night, in the process consigning the Portuguese side to defeat for the first time in 12 matches this season. It’s small wonder Sean Dyche, Postecoglou’s replacement, looked pleased with himself and his players afterwards.“When you are on the side you don’t hear every word, you hear a noise and you know if it’s a positive noise or a negative noise,” he said. “I’m not here to judge or question anything, just deliver what I can to the job. It’s nice when they support you from the off, winning helps. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Administrators issue plea to Sheffield Wednesday fans after points deduction

The Owls issued a statement on Friday afternoon after it was confirmed they had entered administration

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2 h. ago Sheffield Wednesday latest: Administrators urge fans to return to Hillsborough after points deduction

Wednesday, who sit bottom of the Championship, have been racked with financial problems under the ownership of Dejphon Chansiri

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2 h. ago Scottish Government ‘utterly irresponsible’ over deposit scheme – Alister Jack

The former Scottish secretary gave evidence at the Court of Session, as the Scottish Government faces legal action from Biffa.

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3 h. ago Culture secretary Lisa Nandy responds after Sheffield Wednesday enter administration

Dejphon Chansiri's controversial ownership of the club is now over

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3 h. ago New calls for monthly State Pension payments of £2,888 for every older person

A new online petition is calling for the UK Government to ‘abolish’ the Basic State Pension and move everyone to the New State Pension.

Economics

3 h. ago Simplified PIP points and payment rates guide for claims up to £749 monthly

The DWP makes it clear that awards are based on how your condition, long-term illness or disability affects you - not the actual condition itself. Here's how it works

Economics

3 h. ago 'My nail client left me speechless after refusing to pay for baffling reason'

A nail tech was left gobsmacked when a customer tried not to pay for her gel extension set, claiming she was confused about the payment process even though she'd been before

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3 h. ago Nail tech baffled after client's strange response to being asked for payment

A nail tech has shared a video of the moment she asked her client to pay for her manicure, only for the woman to have a bizarre response, leaving her speechless

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4 h. ago Dejphon Chansiri thought he could beat Sheffield Wednesday's fans

Sheffield Wednesday have been placed into administration but are finally rid of an owner that will go down as one of the worst in the history of English football

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4 h. ago Manchester United suffer double injury scare before Brighton

Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has provided the early team news ahead of his side's clash with Brighton.

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4 h. ago Sheffield Wednesday hit with huge points deduction as administration confirmed

Dejphon Chansiri's controversial ownership over as crisis-stricken Owls hope for rescue

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4 h. ago Experts sceptical as Delhi starts trial to combat severe air pollution with artificial rain

Administrator says Indian capital ready for artificial rain induced by cloud seeding

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