57 m. ago Manhunt continues for suspect in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers

Gunman believed to have left Minneapolis region after killing one legislator and wounding anotherThe hunt for the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses while impersonating a police officer, killing one legislator and her husband, continued on Sunday more than 24 hours after the killings.Vance Boelter, 57, now on the FBI’s most wanted list, is believed to have left the Minneapolis region after allegedly gunning down Democratic state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their home, according to CNN. Boelter is also suspected of shooting Democratic state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their residence, gravely injuring them. Continue reading...

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94 m. ago Search intensifies for suspected shooter as lawmakers reel from Minnesota Democrat’s death: latest

Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were fatally shot in the early hours of Saturday

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1 hour ago Lauren Sanchez looks unrecognizable in shocking throwback snap as she gives rare glimpse into her childhood

The brunette beauty, 55, is set to marry Amazon founder Jeff Bezos later this year. But, to mark Father's Day, Lauren took to her Instagram stories to showcase her humble beginnings.

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2 h. ago Marks and Spencer trousers that 'look like regular jeans' are less than £30

With M&S finally back to taking online orders, these denim drawstring trousers from its clothing range are getting rave reviews for being 'super comfortable'

Economics

2 h. ago 'I paid on my credit card to keep my unhealthy secret from my wife'

Mark Fettes, 44, said his life has now been transformed after he gave up his unhealthy habits

Society

3 h. ago Isle of Skye castle, cottages, museum and holiday cabins on market for £2.75m in controversial sale

Protests and opposition has come around the sale of historic clan property Armadale Castle

Economics

4 h. ago ‘No way to invest in a career here’: US academics flee overseas to avoid Trump crackdown

Budding scholars pursue overseas jobs amid attacks on education and research, prompting fears of an American brain drainEric Schuster was over the moon when he landed a lab assistant position in a coral reef biology lab at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO). The 23-year-old had recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nanoengineering from the University of California, San Diego, into a fiercely competitive job market. He felt like he’d struck gold.But the relentless cuts to scientific research and attacks on higher education by the Trump administration have turned what felt like a promising academic future into unstable ground. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Why nuclear war, not the climate crisis, is humanity’s biggest threat, according to one author

Mark Lynas has spent decades pushing for action on climate emissions but now says nuclear war is even greater threat Climate breakdown is usually held up as the biggest, most urgent threat humans pose to the future of the planet today.But what if there was another, greater, human-made threat that could snuff out not only human civilisation, but practically the entire biosphere, in the blink of an eye? Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Victoria Beckham's pointed message to Brooklyn in cryptic Father's Day post

Victoria Beckham took to Instagram to share a sweet video montage to mark Father's Day, but it seems she may have included a pointed message to her estranged son Brooklyn

Politics

6 h. ago Scottish mansion once home to Queen’s exiled Governess now on the market for £1.5m

Marion “Crawfie” Crawford was exiled from royal circles after revealing palace secrets in her memoir

Economics

6 h. ago Electrolyte sachets are everywhere – but will they cure a festival hangover?

Marketed to ‘party people’ and touted as a faster route to hydration than water, electrolytes are in the middle of a boomThe tickets are bought, the line-ups have been announced and it’s nearly time to drag last year’s tent out of the cupboard for a wipedown – and to evict a few dead earwigs. And this summer, there’s one more festival accessory that partygoers won’t be travelling without: electrolyte tablets.Touted as a faster route to rehydration than water, and a way to replace vital salts lost during heavy drinking and partying, the focus on festivals is the latest twist in a global boom for electrolytes, as everyone from triathletes to YouTubers sings the praises of these super-hydrating mineral supplements. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago M&S shopper tells everyone to 'check till receipt' after spotting error

Marks and Spencer was originally founded in 1884 and is known and loved for its high quality clothing, homeware, accessories and food. Recently, the retailer has been dealing with a cyber attack

Politics

7 h. ago Kate Middleton shares father's day post with kids 'love you' message to 'Papa'

The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Father's Day today by taking to social media to share a lovely "before and after" tribute with their children pictured in happy poses

Politics

7 h. ago ‘We’re being attacked all the time’: how UK banks stop hackers

Devastating attacks at M&S, the Co-op and Harrods highlight risks as lenders say cybersecurity is biggest expenseIt is every bank boss’s worst nightmare: a panicked phone call informs them a cyber-attack has crippled the IT system, rapidly unleashing chaos across the entire UK financial industry.As household names in other industries, including Marks & Spencer, grapple with the fallout from such hacks, banking executives will be acutely aware that, for them, the stakes are even higher. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Duchess Sophie's blunt response when asked about Meghan Markle

When Meghan Markle entered the Royal Family fresh from her role in Suits, the late Queen enlisted to Prince Edward's wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, to teach her the ropes.

Politics

8 h. ago Revealed: Thousands of UK university students caught cheating using AI

Guardian investigation finds almost 7,000 proven cases of cheating – and experts says these are tip of the icebergThousands of university students in the UK have been caught misusing ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools in recent years, while traditional forms of plagiarism show a marked decline, a Guardian investigation can reveal.A survey of academic integrity violations found almost 7,000 proven cases of cheating using AI tools in 2023-24, equivalent to 5.1 for every 1,000 students. That was up from 1.6 cases per 1,000 in 2022-23. Continue reading...

Society

8 h. ago Marks & Spencer’s 'stylish' £50 bubble hem dress garners 'so many compliments'

With occasionwear season officially here, we've found the perfect stylish and subtle midaxi dress that will take you through the summer from Marks & Spencer

Economics

9 h. ago Keir Starmer swipes at Trump as he hails 'independent, sovereign' Canada and enjoys a beer with PM Mark Carney in Ottawa

Keir Starmer gave his strongest response yet to the president's push to turn Canada into a US state as he met counterpart Mark Carney in Ottawa.

Politics

10 h. ago Marks & Spencer customer urges shoppers to beware after spotting mistake on receipt

High street retailer Marks and Spencer has been dealing with the fallout from a "cyber incident" – which began in April and saw all online orders temporarily halted

Economics

10 h. ago 'My husband demands an hour off on Father's Day but I don't think it's fair'

A woman has been slammed for refusing to plan a celebration for her husband for Father's Day, despite knowing he would have really appreciated one to mark the yearly celebration

Politics