1 hour ago Wisconsin supreme court race a litmus test for Elon Musk’s political power

The high-stakes race will determine which party will control a court that will rule on abortion and voting rightsA race to determine control of the Wisconsin supreme court that has profound stakes for voting, abortion and labor rights in the state, is also shaping up to be a litmus test of Elon Musk’s political power, making it one of the most consequential elections of Donald Trump’s second term.Liberals currently hold a 4-3 majority on the state supreme court, but the liberal justice Ann Walsh Bradley is retiring. Susan Crawford, a liberal judge, is facing off on Tuesday against the conservative judge Brad Schimel for the seat. The winner will determine which party has control of a court that is set to rule on the future of the state’s 1849 abortion ban, collective bargaining rights and the makeup of the state’s six congressional districts. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 7 unhinged things Donald Trump's team did in 24 hours as JD Vance doesn't rule out an invasion

Donald Trump sent JD Vance to Greenland to insult them - and he wouldn't rule out using the military to take the island by force - and he didn't even wear a tie

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3 h. ago Cleaning expert issues warning over 'Ice Mopping' viral TikTok trend which can 'make you sick'

'Cleanfluencers' have been promoting ice mopping on social media in recent months.

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6 h. ago Myanmar and Thailand earthquake live: race to find survivors as huge rise in death toll confirmed

Myanmar’s military rulers have called for ‘any country, any organisation’ to help as concerns grow over how rescuers will reach affected areasFull report: Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to almost 700 as search for survivors continuesPatients evacuated from a Bangkok hospital have been taken to a nearby sports hall where hospital beds are lined up beneath basketball hoops and beside football goals.Agence France-Presse reports that when powerful tremors from Myanmar’s earthquake and aftershock shook the Thai capital on Friday afternoon, patients at Rajavithi hospital were rushed out of the building, some helped down stairs to nearby makeshift shelters, including to the hospital’s canteen and sports hall.I need to receive my blood platelets soon, and the hospital is currently checking which other hospital can provide the treatment. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn Q&A: Old foes on rivalry, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and more

The two promotional rivals sit down with us to speak about their past issues, their friendship and if Anthony Joshua against Tyson Fury will ever happen

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9 h. ago They fled Syria years ago. Now, they spend their first Ramadan back amid nostalgia, relief and loss

As they spend their first Ramadan in their country in years, many Syrians who’ve recently returned from abroad to a homeland they were forced to flee have been celebrating the end of the Assad family’s rule

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10 h. ago Payment rules older people on DWP benefit need to know before booking any holidays

Nearly 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

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10 h. ago Rachel Reeves must rethink fiscal rules as social security cuts will inflict real pain

Writing for the Record, Stephen Boyd of IPPR Scotland urges Rachel Reeves to consider alternative means to raise badly needed revenues for public services.

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10 h. ago Military review of fitness standards will find array of tests, but higher requirements for combat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to review military standards on combat and physical fitness and appearance opens a Pandora’s box of the widely different rules among the services

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10 h. ago Brits could save £174 on their BBC TV licence before price rises next week

The price of a TV licence is going up from £169.50 to £174.50 from April 1 and it is important to know the rules to avoid a fine

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11 h. ago Cruise passengers urged to follow '1 day rule' before they even board the ship

A 'one day rule' has been shared for anyone going on a cruise, to ensure they don't miss the ship - and it's particularly handy for anyone flying in from overseas

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13 h. ago UK economy was doing even better than previously thought under the Tories before Labour took power, figures show

The revised GDP data adds to the evidence of Rachel Reeves ' dismal stewardship just days after the Budget watchdog halved its forecast for growth this year.

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14 h. ago Watchdog ‘assessing concerns’ over Prince Harry’s charity Sentebale after duke quits as patron

Duke of Sussex resigned following boardroom battle with Sentebale’s chair Dr Sophie Chandauka

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15 h. ago Biden administration offshore oil and gas lease in Gulf Coast is unlawful, federal judge says

A federal judge has ruled that more than 109,000 square miles of Gulf Coast federal were unlawfully opened up for offshore drilling leases

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16 h. ago Dua Lipa wins copyright lawsuit as US judge rules 'Levitating' was not copied from 1979 disco song

The British-Albanian singer is in Australia on the latest leg of her Radical Optimism world tour and managed to enjoy some down time at Tamarama Beach, Sydney, with friends.

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17 h. ago Barcelona come under fire as official statement accuses club of breaking FIFA rules

Barcelona's rivals Osasuna have issued a statement explaining their position after accusing the Catalan club of breaking FIFA rules with their team selection in Thursday's meeting

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17 h. ago Judge blocks Trump’s move to dismantle consumer protection watchdog – US politics live

President had targeted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for mass terminationsCanadian prime minister Mark Carney and Donald Trump’s first phone call will take place this morning, a source with knowledge of the matter has told Radio-Canada.It will be their first conversation as leaders and comes days after Trump announced plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on cars from overseas, a move Carney condemned as a “direct attack” on Canadian workers. Trump later threatened further tariffs if the EU worked with Canada “in order to do economic harm to the USA”. Carney said:We will defend our workers, we will defend our companies, we will defend our country, and we will defend it together.I’m available for a call, but you know, we’re going to talk on our terms as a sovereign country, not as what he pretends we are. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago The real reason Trump had to rescind Elise Stefanik’s UN nomination

Analysis: Republicans can’t afford any defections if they want to pass their signature bill. That means denying Stefanik a promotion for now writes Eric Garcia

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18 h. ago London Marathon fury as thousands of runners fear they could miss out on finishers' medals after organisers changed the rules

Thousands of participants in this year's London Marathon could face disappointment on completing the race after organisers changed the rules surrounding the award of finishers' medals.

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18 h. ago Jury from outside of Memphis will hear the case of 3 former officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death

A judge has ruled that a jury from outside of Memphis will be seated in the state court trial of three former police officers charged with second-degree murder in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop

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