90 m. ago Two US fighter jets circle Gulf of Venezuela in escalation of hostilities

Trump had further said Nicolás Maduro’s ‘days are numbered’ as military has targeted alleged drug boatsTwo US fighter jets circled the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday, in what appeared to be an escalation of the Trump administration’s ongoing hostilities toward the South American country and its leftist leader, Nicolás Maduro.Venezuelans and South American media followed the flights in real time using websites like FlightRadar24, which showed a pair of F/A-18 Super Hornets flying together into the narrow Gulf of Venezuela for about 40 minutes. The jets flew just north of Maracaibo, Venezuela’s most populous city. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Font of ‘wasteful’ diversity: Trump’s state department orders return to Times New Roman

A cable from Marco Rubio reportedly said cutting Calibri from official communication would ‘abolish yet another wasteful DEIA program’US diplomats have been ordered to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, with secretary of state Marco Rubio calling the Biden administrations decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.The department under Rubio’s predecessor Antony Blinken switched to Calibri in 2023, claiming the modern sans-serif font was more accessible for people with disabilities because it did not have the decorative angular features and was the default in Microsoft products. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Why Center Parcs is hell on earth: It's overpriced, filled with gurning morons getting drunk... and really rather tacky. Now I'm middle

As I approach middle age, with a small child to entertain, Lord save me from the inevitable hell of another Center Parcs mini break.

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3 h. ago US fighter jets fly over Gulf of Venezuela in closest approach since Trump’s pressure campaign

An official confirmed the “routine training flight”

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4 h. ago Ads for ‘misleading’ prostate supplements and home testing kits banned

The Advertising Standards Authority said misleading claims could give false reassurance or make it harder to know when to speak to a doctor.

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4 h. ago Jennifer Lopez accidentally gives look inside LA mansion she shared with Ben Affleck as price is lowered to $52M

The Kiss Of The Spider Woman actress was placing some of her JLO Beauty products into a knitted cranberry-colored stocking above a fireplace.

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4 h. ago Consuming lots of energy drinks may raise heart disease and stroke risk, say doctors

Study cites case of otherwise fit and healthy man in his 50s who had a stroke after eight-drink-a-day habitHeavy consumption of energy drinks may raise the risk of heart disease and pose a serious risk of stroke, doctors have warned.Millions of people worldwide regularly drink the products, which are non-alcoholic and typically contain more than 150mg of caffeine per litre, very high glucose-based sugar content and varying quantities of other chemicals. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Tesco issues urgent recall for own brand product over allergy fears

The popular product has an ingredient that may pose a health risk and was not listed in the label

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7 h. ago Jack and the Beanstalk panto is coming to Rutherglen Town Hall

The production will delight audiences of all ages with a high-energy, heart-warming re-imagining of the classic tale.

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7 h. ago Storm Bram Scotland: Flights, ferries and trains disrupted as Storm Bram batters Scotland

As Storm Bram comes to Scotland, some areas may experience gusts of up to 90 mph.

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7 h. ago New image of missing Rangers fan released after disappearance four weeks ago

John Miller has been missing for a month after the 48-year-old was last spotted in Cumbernauld on November 10.

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7 h. ago Storm Bram unleashes chaos on Britain: Nightmare journeys for commuters as overturned vehicles close roads and 90mph winds cancel flights and ferries...with more weather warnings in place tomorrow

Flights and ferries were cancelled today amidst the torrential downpours - with further disruption expected tomorrow.

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7 h. ago Charlotte Tilbury reveals the product she recommends for mature skin

‘As we age, our skin begins to show signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and dehydration, which can change how makeup looks and applies,’ says Tilbury

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8 h. ago Woltemade makes Germany return with no care about transfer fee critics

£69m forward happy he chose Newcastle before taking on Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League on WednesdayAs Nick Woltemade made his way out of Bayer Leverkusen’s media theatre on Tuesday night he noticed that a series of chairs had been dragged untidily out of position. Most footballers would simply have walked on by but the 6ft 6in Newcastle forward is a little different from the rest and he duly stopped and tucked them all back into position beneath a long desk.Out on the pitch Woltemade’s highly-technical approach is nothing if not similarly neat and he has returned to his home country on a Champions League mission. Namely to show his compatriots that Eddie Howe has imbued his game with a dangerous new dimension. While the adhesive touches, deft flicks and clever link play that have always distinguished Woltemade’s performances remain, the Newcastle manager’s “physics” have enhanced the mix. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Nasser Djiga could land Rangers reprieve as Danny Rohl looks for AFCON loophole

FIFA rules state that players must be released by December 15 which is when Hibs make the trip to Ibrox on Premiership duty

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10 h. ago Miracle cure that's stopped my problem drinking overnight. I ignored all the little warning signs, says ANNABEL FENWICK ELLIOTT. Then I found the doctor who's cured so many middle

Yuletide is nearly upon us: Welcome to the best time of year for problem drinkers. The easiest period in which to get blitzed as often as we wish without too much judgment.

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10 h. ago Inside Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland’s comeback event — with tickets ranging from $500 to $26,000

The founder of Fyre Festival, a disastrously organised luxury music festival which saw guests stranded on an island in the Bahamas, has hosted a comeback party.

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10 h. ago Woman accused of murdering Joanne Penney says she was threatened with a gun

Melissa Quailey-Dashper, 40, denies being involved in the murder of Joanne Penney, who was shot in the heart at point blank range

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11 h. ago Khamzat Chimaev gives unexpected reason for not wanting to fight Nassourdine Imavov

Chimaev’s first challenger might be Imavov, though the middleweight champion is also eyeing the title at 205lb

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11 h. ago Mo Diomande hands Rangers festive fixture boost as Ivory Coast leave star out of AFCON squad

The midfielder will now be available for Danny Rohl over Christmas and New Year after missing out on a call up

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