59 m. ago What to know as the US Mint in Philadelphia prepares to press its final penny

The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia will soon stop circulating its last penny, marking a significant step in the 1-cent coin's demise

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82 m. ago The Guardian view on special Trump treatment for Hungary: roll on the next election | Editorial

As polls suggest that Viktor Orbán’s authoritarian rule is under threat, Brussels can only wait and hopeDuring the US presidential election campaign of 2016, Viktor Orbán was the only European Union leader to back Donald Trump. Which was hardly surprising. Whether in relation to the the normalisation of great replacement theory, or the bullying and harassment of the media, Mr Orbán more or less wrote the playbook for the Maga movement. The former White House strategist Steve Bannon has eulogised Hungary’s prime minister as the “Trump before Trump”.Last week, ahead of crucial Hungarian elections in less than six months’ time, the US president returned some political favours. As Mr Orbán seeks a fifth consecutive term presiding over a nation which he boasts of having turned into an illiberal democracy, his Fidesz party trails in the polls. As well as a few signed Maga baseball caps, an Orbán visit to Washington yielded considerably more valuable pre-election gifts. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Get ready for the festive season with Smilie teeth whitening products

Prepare for the party season with Smilie teeth whitening products and get 70% off.

Events

1 hour ago Historic Greater Manchester pub set to open 'first' Christmas ice rink and festive market

The Christmas market will feature more than 20 stalls offering seasonal treats, handmade gifts, jewellery, and festive bakes

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2 h. ago Channel 4 star urges MPs to abolish stamp duty in 'passionate' speech

'We’re damaging our first-time buyer housing stock'

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2 h. ago Sainsbury's issues Nectar Card warning for anyone who buys fuel

Sainsbury's issued advice on how to collect Nectar points when buying fuel following recent Nectar Card changes

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2 h. ago Iceland Airwaves review: This music festival will restore your faith in humanity

With mostly emerging acts from over 20 countries, Iceland Airwaves isn’t about the size of the headliners, it’s about the experience. And that’s exactly what makes it one of the best festivals in the world

Culture

2 h. ago White House names Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre who email says 'spent hours with Trump' in explosive response to Democrat 'smear' campaign

The emails, released by Democrats on Wednesday, reveal that Epstein referred to Trump in correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell and the author Michael Wolff.

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2 h. ago Jamie Oliver always buys one vegetable frozen and says it's the easiest hack

The famous chef reckons it's a huge time saver when cooking and can be added to a wide range of dishes

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2 h. ago 'They treated me like a slave, got kicks out of mistreating the patients

As he remembers that fateful night, Frank Bruno's voice drops. His shoulders lift slightly, as though bracing. The hands that had once thrown punches capable of stopping men cold now fidget in his lap.

Science

2 h. ago Buying in London: 'My landlord is helping me out with a house deposit'

After five years, David Sanders will receive a proportion of his home’s increase in value

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2 h. ago Thanksgiving salad with pears, Parmesan and pomegranate seeds, starring puff pastry croutons

If you're looking to make a festive salad, pomegranate seeds are a great start

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2 h. ago Kim Kardashian’s Skims valued at $5bn after raising new funding

Skims plans to use new capital to broaden its intimates lines, and expand further into apparel and activewear Skims, founded by reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian along with CEO Jens Grede, said on Wednesday it had raised $225mn in new capital, valuing the shapewear label at $5bn.Kardashian’s ventures, including her cosmetics brand SKKN, have attracted young shoppers and benefited from her vast social media following. Similarly, other celebrity-backed brands have also drawn venture capital investment, as firms bet on the marketing power and built-in audiences of high-profile founders to drive consumer demand. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Aurora australis: southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New ZealandAn intense geomagnetic storm, caused by several powerful bursts of energy from the sun, has led the Bureau of Meteorology’s space weather forecasting centre to issue an aurora alert for “mid to southern parts of Australia”. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago West Lothian homebuyers offered festive gift from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes

The Christmas Collection is a hand-picked selection of new homes, complete with high-value extras worth up to £7,000 on selected homes.

Politics

3 h. ago Beverley Knight says Windrush generation has been treated ‘abysmally’

‘I don’t think they have really been recognised traditionally, the music was sidelined on radio,’ says singer

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3 h. ago Swap traditional Christmas crackers and baubles for these beauty alternatives

These little treats might look dainty, but don’t be fooled - they pack serious beauty power inside

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3 h. ago 'A day without fear': Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid immigration crackdown

Across Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods, fear of a federal immigration crackdown has emptied the streets

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3 h. ago Bob MacIntyre going out 'all guns blazing' as he prepares to tackle one of his most problematic holes

Oban man pleased with his season on DP World Tour as he heads into Dubai finale

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4 h. ago Stamp duty should be abolished, TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp tells MPs

She told the Treasury Committee that people ‘should be able to move house cheaply and easily’.

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