53 m. ago Parenting is not just for pronatalists: the progressive case for raising kids

Child rearing in our current world is a stubborn act of hope. If the left doesn’t see it that way, conservatives fill the voidA few months ago, I was at a playground just a couple of blocks from our home in Washington DC, when a mom I barely knew turned to me mid-conversation and said: “I think I might be the deep state.”It was mid-March. Doge was tearing through the city, dismantling federal agencies at dizzying speed. Donald Trump, re-elected on a promise to “shatter the deep state”, had fired thousands of longtime civil servants in his first weeks back in office. Continue reading...

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63 m. ago One in four parents happy to pay a fine to take children on term

An estimated two million parents anticipate taking their children out of school for summer holiday this year

Society

68 m. ago Parents launch fundraiser in bid to save London private school closing due to VAT pressures

Families devastated after Bishop Challoner School announces closure at the end of academic year

Economics

73 m. ago Liam Gallagher kids are chip off the old block as they steal show at Paris Fashion Week

Gallagher brothers Gene, 23, and Lennon, 25, followed in their father’s footsteps by looking moody yet stylish ahead of the 2025 Oasis Reunion Tour

Events

97 m. ago How your hot sauce could trigger a heart attack or even kill you

Hot sauces in your kitchen cupboards could trigger a potentially fatal heart attack, experts have warned.

Events

98 m. ago Moment boy, 17, struggles to speak to his mum after ketamine bender

Daniel Davies was snorting the drug at work and even swapped his PlayStation 5 for ketamine

Politics

1 hour ago Lavender will be 'bigger and healthier' if 1 kitchen scrap is sprinkled in soil

Lavender plants are easy to care for, but there's one thing you can add to the soil to help the blooms grow bigger and healthier - and you probably have some in the kitchen

Science

1 hour ago The 'quiet as a mouse' Shark fan that is the 'best' shoppers have ever had now less than £100

If you are struggling to sleep during these hot nights this Shark fan is perfect

Economics

1 hour ago 'Entitled plane passenger asked me to switch seats and I can't believe reason'

A plane passenger taught an 'entitled' man the importance of planning ahead after refusing to swap seats on a flight so he could enjoy the journey next to his girlfriend

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2 h. ago Football coach plundered thousands raised by parents to send children on dream football tour on online roulette

Michael Grisedale, 39, had claimed he was organising a once in a lifetime opportunity for his young team to play in the Spanish competition The Barcelona Experience.

Society

2 h. ago The real reason two ‘miracle’ Alzheimer’s drugs were rejected for NHS use

Paul Atkinson and Sally Sheard say the decision reflects a cautious and evidence-based approach that protects patients and public funds

Events

2 h. ago Noel Edmonds sobs while detailing 'very dark times' that made him 'suicidal'

TV legend Noel Edmonds, known for his shows Noel's House Party, Deal Or No Deal and Top of the Pops, has admitted that he previously went struggled through suicidal thoughts

Events

2 h. ago I don’t blame Rangers fans for their caution but it’s time to take handbrake off and enjoy the ride – Keith Jackson

Our man knows some punters will proceed with caution after the takeover but there is reason to finally believe again

Politics

2 h. ago Bridgerton star urges Brits to break from routine for good reason

Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey has joined forces with drinks brand MARTINI to encourage brits to break from their regular routine.

Politics

2 h. ago Taylor Fritz: ‘My happiness revolves around results – I’d think about it forever if I don’t win a slam’

The American accepts Wimbledon might be the best chance for him to win an elusive major title at 27, and says being ‘a bit delusional’ has helped him in elite tennis“That’s the only reason I really want to be playing,” Taylor Fritz says of his quest to win a grand slam tournament as he counts down the days to Wimbledon. Fritz, the world No 5, made the US Open final last year but he believes Wimbledon offers him the best opportunity to claim that elusive prize. He is 27 and, with each passing year, the pressure of his ambition grows.Asked if he would feel an emptiness at the end of his career if he doesn’t win a slam, Fritz admits the truth: “I probably would. I’d probably think about it forever if I don’t do it.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The shocking reason 6.6 million plane passengers are denied boarding every year

With the summer holiday season in full swing, new research has revealed that over six million plane passengers are turned away from flights each year - even if they have a valid ticket.

Events

3 h. ago Louise Redknapp admits she struggled with 'pressure' during marriage to Jamie Redknapp

Singer Louise Redknapp has opened up about the 'pressure' she felt during her marriage to ex-husband Jamie Redknapp, and the toll it took on her mental health

Events

3 h. ago Rod Stewart’s health struggle and his drastic action to get through Glastonbury

As Rod Stewart prepares to take Glastonbury 2025's coveted Legends slot, the 80-year-old crooner has overcome recent health issues and made a steep investment to make sure the gig goes ahead

Events

3 h. ago Parents slam primary school for 'upsetting children with no good reason'

The headteacher says it's in 'the best interests of the children'

Society

3 h. ago Kids found covered in faeces as mum of five left door wide open when she went to work

The youngest of the five children was found wearing a soiled nappy with faeces on their legs and in their hair, while the rest of the flat was untidy with items strewn throughout the property and areas of the flat in need of repair

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