84 m. ago Fury as school board official shuts down sobbing girl as she reveals terrifying trans locker room encounter

A high school track athlete broke down in tears at a school board meeting when she recalled a 'beyond traumatizing' locker room experience.

Politics

2 h. ago Sunscreen and snail slime: what skincare experts do – and don’t do – to their skin

Think you look better with a suntan? Worried you don’t have a 12-step routine? Dermatologists cut through the noise to reveal the products they swear by – and those they’d run a mile from• Anti-ageing products that actually work: Sali Hughes on the 30 best creams and treatmentsLooking after your skin used to seem so simple: for decades, a basic “cleanse, tone, moisturise” routine was seen as the gold standard. But the skincare industry has recently exploded with thousands of new products, while skincare influencers have been racking up millions of views with often bewildering (and conflicting) advice.So, should you be putting snail slime or beef tallow on your face, like that video you saw on TikTok? And which products are safe for your teenager to use, if any? We spoke to eight dermatologists to find out their own skincare routines – and which mistakes they see most often. Spoiler: none of them use snail slime. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Essex rest Sam Cook as 14 wickets fall on opening day against Worcestershire

The prolific seamer has been rested ahead of an increasingly likely Test call-up next month.

Politics

15 h. ago Lanarkshire residents struggling to pay council tax bills urged not to delay seeking help

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the free moneyadvice.scotservice, said stricter recovery policies are likely to have the biggest impact on vulnerable people.

Economics

15 h. ago Denise Welch reflects on 'best decision' of her life after ultimatum from husband

Celebrity Big Brother winner Denise Welch has recalled making the 'best decision' after the Loose Women star had a life-changing interaction with her husband Lincoln Townley

Politics

17 h. ago NHS GP shares advice over condition with no symptoms that can turn into diabetes

A GP has issued advice about a condition that many people might not realise they have as it often doesn't have any symptoms – but, if not managed, it can wreak havoc on your health

Science

18 h. ago Trump officials create uncertainty to evade court orders rather than comply

Recalcitrance appears to be product of Trump White House’s maximalist interpretation of executive powersFaced with a flurry of adverse court orders it would rather not follow, the Trump White House is increasingly deploying a strategy of claiming or even manufacturing its own uncertainty to dodge their effects without appearing to outright defy them.The Trump administration has faced several major legal setbacks in recent weeks, most notably in its efforts to deport undocumented immigrants without due process under the Alien Enemies Act or in spite of protective orders. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago ‘A surfyte of cheese doth bringe payne’: Leeds university transcribes early book on cheese

First known such ‘pamflyt’ in English has contemporary resonance, with advice on food intolerances and eating cheese after a mealThey are 450-year-old words of wisdom but they will ring true with anyone rooting around the fridge for late night comfort: “A surfyte of cheese doth bringe payne.”The warning for people to curb their enthusiasm is contained in the earliest-known book on cheese in English, a publication that academics say is both fascinating and nauseating. Continue reading...

Culture

20 h. ago Mortgage prenups: Should you sign one when buying a house with your partner, and what happens if you break up?

After one couple’s joint homebuying dream ‘fell apart’, an expert has offered advice on mortgage ‘prenups’ and what happens if you break up

Economics

20 h. ago UK's 'top food reviewer' blasted by restaurant owners over 'misleading' followers

Matthew Davies-Binge, who goes by Matt, has been accused of flouting the UK's advertising laws and not declaring in his posts whether he is receiving free food or is being paid for his reviews

Society

22 h. ago Good Friday warning for train passengers as drivers strike over sacking

Disruptions are expected after union members walk out

Events

22 h. ago Travel insurance: Why it’s so vital and how to choose the best policy

Without proper coverage, travellers could find themselves in a sticky situation

Events

22 h. ago World Snooker Championship star issues apology for his behaviour after accusation

Matthew Selt came from 8-3 down to beat Jimmy Robertson 10-9 in their World Snooker Championship qualifier but quickly apologised for his behaviour during the match

Politics

25 h. ago Chopping Onions on My Heart by Samantha Ellis review – can you save a culture?

A woman tries to cling on to her parent’s Judeo-Arabic language – and the food, feeling and history that goes with itSamantha Ellis yearns to eat the nabug fruit that her Iraqi-Jewish parents recall from Baghdad back gardens. Yet when she asks for it in London’s Iraqi shops, she’s met only with blank looks. It took much effort for her to find the English name for the nabug – the Christ’s thorn jujube – and even then she’s unable to source seeds online. Eventually an Iraqi Muslim friend brings her a bag of the fruits. She shares them with her mother, who lights up: “It’s nabug!”. She tells her grandson she hasn’t eaten one in 50 years, and despite wanting a Haribo, he joins his grandmother and mother in enjoying the taste, “like a cross between an apricot and a date”.This story in Ellis’s memoir is, like the book itself, about many things – loss, the distance between generations, nostalgia for a place one has never been, and the power of food to evoke memory – but perhaps most fundam...

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26 h. ago World media reacts as trembling Rangers watch Bilbao smash up Barry's wall and unseen Dessers rage goes global

The Ibrox side will end the season without silverware after a sobering night in the Basque Country.

Politics

32 h. ago Ford recalls over 120,000 vehicles due to brake issues. Here are the models included

Dealerships are expected to fix the parts, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said

Politics

33 h. ago Matthew Lawrence recalls the sobering advice Mrs Doubtfire co

Lawrence said one of the lessons Williams taught him was ‘don't judge until you walk in someone else's shoes’

Events

36 h. ago Flight attendant ignites airline safety debate after telling passenger to put away knitting needles

‘They literally serve boiling beverages and meals to be eaten on a lap tray, which is a threat even outside of a plane-related emergency,’ one TikTok comment read

Politics

37 h. ago Lil Wayne makes Super Bowl promise after being snubbed for Kendrick Lamar

Rapper recalled the efforts he went through to try and position himself as the 2025 Super Bowl halftime headliner

Politics

38 h. ago Urgent warning issued as common blood pressure drug recalled due to labelling mistake

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued an urgent warning to thousands of patients taking a common high blood pressure drug

Events