23 h. ago Mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew questions press secretary's faith and slams White House as 'liars' in furious first interview after ICE arrest

Bruna-Caroline Ferreira, 33, the mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew, slammed the White House press secretary in a fiery interview after she was detained by ICE for almost a month.

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38 h. ago Melania announces mystery new initiative and Trump admits he has no idea what she’s talking about

First lady leaves president baffled by cryptic remark at White House Congressional Ball

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41 h. ago Stop scrubbing toilets as 2 household items will leave it sparkling overnight with little effort

You can wake up to a sparkly clean toilet by using two common kitchen ingredients that create a chemical reaction to dislodge dirt and grime while you sleep

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53 h. ago Incredible moment massive explosion blows house apart in California, leaving six people injured

The horrific moment in Hayward, California - about 30 miles southeast of San Francisco - was captured by a Ring doorbell around 9.38am.

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65 h. ago 'Phenomenal' Christmas film now streaming and it feels 'like a warm hug'

A "heartwarming British classic" has been hailed as "the best Christmas movie of all time" by fans as they rush to watch it.

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65 h. ago Next shoppers rush to buy £13.50 each jumpers that feel 'so warm and soft'

'Love the colours,' said one delighted shopper

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3 d. ago Grandad 'fined £250 for spitting' after leaf blew into mouth on daily walk

Grandad-of-two Roy Marsh said he was left anxious to leave his house - and that he was approached a second time by litter wardens following his £250 Skegness fine

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3 d. ago Johnson reveals House GOP won’t allow extension of Obamacare subsidies, leaving 24M Americans at risk

This comes as the Senate tees up a vote on its plan for its own health care bill

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4 d. ago Foxes keep tearing open the rubbish bags next door puts out. Can I force them to get a bin? DEAN DUNHAM

My neighbours leave bags of rubbish outside their house and foxes get into them. It then blows into my front garden for me to pick up.

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4 d. ago Marks and Spencer shoppers race to buy heavily reduced Christmas fleece lounge wear set for 87p in deal stack

"Bought for my niece, they feel warm and cosy - soft on skin."

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4 d. ago Debenhams shoppers say £17 'fluffy' winter duvet 'feels like a warm soft cloud'

'It will keep me really warm on the cold winter nights that are coming' said one buyer

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5 d. ago Coronation Street icon shares toll of killer storyline as he 'couldn't leave house'

Coronation Street legend Brian Capron, who played iconic villain Richard Hillman, told the Mirror how a twist of fate sparked the killer storyline, with the pressure soon having an impact

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5 d. ago Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from immigrant detention while she fights potential deportation

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5 d. ago Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew rejects White House portrayal of her after ICE arrest

Bruna Ferreira, who was released from ICE custody Monday on bond, denies claims that she’s an absentee parentThe Brazilian-born mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew – who was recently detained by US immigration authorities – has rejected the Trump administration’s characterizations of her as an absentee parent.Bruna Ferreira, who was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in November during a traffic stop in Massachusetts and was being held at a Louisiana detention center, said in an interview with the Washington Post that the White House’s statements that she had never lived with her son or spoken with Leavitt “in many years” were incorrect. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Slash your heating bills with boiler change that won't affect how warm you feel

You may also want to make a change to your radiators

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9 d. ago Versace creative director leaves shortly after fashion house’s $1.4bn sale to Prada

Dario Vitale exits after one season, having taken the helm from Donatella VersaceVersace has announced its creative director is leaving, less than nine months after taking on the role and two days after the deal to sell the brand to rival Italian fashion house Prada.Dario Vitale exits after just one season, having taken the helm from Donatella Versace. Prada said it would announce a replacement “in due course”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ho, ho, hold ups: 'It's rare I leave the house on a weekend night

Since when did it take 50 minutes to get into town from south Manchester?

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1 week ago 'World's sexiest footballer' Alisha Lehmann lands shock new role after topless snap

Alisha Lehmann has been handed a surprising new role at the Winter Olympics alongside former Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Juventus icon Ciro Ferrara

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1 week ago Trump officials say second strike aimed to destroy drug boat instead of crew

Officials hew closely to secret memo which gives legal cover to firing on boats even if it would kill people on board Trump administration officials have defended carrying out a follow-up strike on a drug boat that killed survivors on 2 September by arguing that its objective was to ensure the complete destruction of the boat, an action the Pentagon had internal legal approval to conduct.The White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a briefing on Monday that Adm Frank Bradley, who oversaw the operation and gave the order for the second strike, directed it to sink the boat. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Houseplant hacks: how can I stop my plants dying when I turn on the central heating?

Ease your houseplants into winter by giving them a seasonal reset and moving them away from radiatorsThe problem As soon as the heating is switched on, houseplants start to struggle. Warm, dry air strips moisture from leaves, dries soil faster, and turns cosy corners into arid microclimates. Many people mistakenly think radiator heat is similar to sunlight – warm and life-giving – but it isn’t. Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis, while radiator heat is dry, stagnant and relentless, closer to a slow cooker than sunshine.The hack Before turning on the heating, give your plants a seasonal reset. Move them away from radiators or vents (at least half a metre, ideally). Group plants together to create a pocket of humidity, or place a bowl of water nearby to counteract dryness. Top-dress tired soil with fresh compost, trim off any yellowing leaves and wipe dust from the foliage so the plants can breathe. Water lightly, then let them rest in bright, indirect light to adju...

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