25 h. ago Trump’s barbarism is turning his biggest strength into a liability | Osita Nwanevu

Americans are gradually turning against the president over his handling of immigration. Republicans will have to answer for itIf you can bear to hear it, there are still more than 1,300 days remaining in the Trump administration. That’s an interminably long time given all the havoc the president has been able to wreak since January alone; the chaos and cruelty of the term so far also happen to have used up his political capital remarkably quickly. The New York Times average of polls, which found him at 52% approval on inauguration day, had him at 51% disapproval on Wednesday. That collapse is less a problem for Trump specifically – assuming, perhaps optimistically, that he won’t appear on a ballot again – than it is for the Republican party, which will have to answer for the mess he’s made in next year’s midterms and beyond. And one of the challenges they seem likely to face is a changed public opinion landscape on immigration – a strength that Trump’s barbarism, just as in his firs...

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30 h. ago Boden shoppers say 'I feel like a million dollars' in £88 dress reduced to £44

"Fabulous fit, beautiful colours, great swish factor, even has pockets. Interesting neckline, lovely sleeves, a real 'feel a million dollars' dress"

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50 h. ago Floral dresses under £30 from Amazon perfect for the hot summer weather, beach days and special occasions

Summer is here, and nothing captures the essence of the season quite like a floral dress.

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65 h. ago Drugs and guns found in raid on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Miami home, court told

Homeland security agent Gerard Gannon testifies about federal raid on Miami Beach property in March last yearThe federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs entered its eighth day of testimony in New York on Wednesday, with a homeland security agent resuming testimony about the federal raid of Combs’s Miami property last year.Combs, 55, is facing charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He was arrested in September and has pleaded not guilty. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Boden's £52 dress reduced to £39 until Monday is so 'flattering' shoppers want all 6 patterns

"I absolutely love this dress. The colour is very bright and pretty and the style is quite flattering. I'm a larger lady and often have bad luck ordering online but this will be one of my staples this summer."

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68 h. ago Susanna Reid's 'stunning' summer dress from Boden is 25% off in huge sale

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid wowed her fans last month in a vibrant maxi dress from Boden, which is currently reduced in the brand's limited-time sale

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2 d. ago Geishas, Dunkirk ships and an elephant’s new home: photos of the day – Wednesday

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2 d. ago New officers, Dunkirk ships and an elephant’s new home: photos of the day – Wednesday

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6 d. ago Apple to launch new accessibility features for people with vision or hearing impairments

Features launching later this year to include live captions, braille reader improvements and accessibility ‘nutrition labels’ in the app storeApple has announced a broad range of new accessibility features for iOS focused on people with vision or hearing impairments, with the company downplaying the notion that the price of Apple hardware means accessibility comes at a cost.On Wednesday, before Global Accessibility Awareness Day on Thursday 15 May, Apple announced new accessibility features to launch on iOS later this year, including live captions, personal voice replication, improved tools for reading, braille reader improvements and “nutrition labels” in the app store. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Weird Fish shoppers find 'new favourite' summer dress with pockets now reduced by £17

The 'flattering' summer dress comes in four different prints and is made from 100% organic cotton

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7 d. ago Boden shoppers say £66 summer dress reduced to £46 is 'lightweight and flattering'

"Really cute, lightweight and flattering. I have broad shoulders and was a little worried about the detail around the neck accentuating them, but it looks cute."

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7 d. ago Next shoppers race to buy £148 designer Reiss dress reduced to £68 with 'tummy disguise' detail

The Reiss dress, which has been slashed to £68 down from £148, features a clever detail that that hides the tummy

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9 d. ago Cassie Ventura to return to stand after testifying Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her

Former girlfriend of music mogul, key witness in sex-trafficking trial, details violence, abuse and blackmailSinger Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and a key witness in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of the music mogul, is returning to the stand Thursday for cross-examination.During Ventura’s second day of testimony on Wednesday, she provided more details about the physical and psychological abuse she alleged she experienced from Combs during their on-and-off again relationship that lasted about 11 years, and accused the music mogul of rape and blackmail.In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Boden's £98 summer dress that 'clings in all the right places' reduced to £43

Boden's Kristen Pleated Jersey Dress is currently available to buy in sizes 4 to 22, and regular and petite lengths. It comes in eight different colours and patterns

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9 d. ago Diddy trial live: Cassie Ventura testifies Sean Combs raped her after 2018 split and reveals $20m settlement

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s ex-girlfriend continues her testimony Wednesday as the rapper’s sex-trafficking trial enters its third day

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9 d. ago Diddy trial live updates: Cassie Ventura testifies that Sean Combs threatened to release ‘freaks offs’ footage

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s ex-girlfriend continues her testimony Wednesday as the rapper’s sex-trafficking trial enters its third day

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9 d. ago Cassie Ventura describes alleged abuse during day three of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: ‘I felt trapped’

Music mogul’s former girlfriend describes physical abuse, control and violence at trial in New York CitySinger Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and a key witness in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of the music mogul, returned to the witness stand in New York City on Wednesday morning, as the high-profile trial enters its third day.Ventura, who is eight and a half months pregnant, began her second day of testimony by revisiting the hotel surveillance footage of her 2016 assault by Combs. She said Combs was yelling at her and then threw a vase at her in the elevator lobby.In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Cassie Ventura tells court Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs blackmailed her with ‘freak

Music mogul’s former girlfriend describes physical abuse, control and violence at trial in New York CityA timeline of allegations and charges against Sean CombsSinger Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and a key witness in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of the music mogul, returned to the witness stand in New York City on Wednesday morning, as the high-profile trial enters its third day.Ventura, who is eight and a half months pregnant, began her second day of testimony by revisiting the hotel surveillance footage of her 2016 assault by Combs. She said Combs was yelling at her and then threw a vase at her in the elevator lobby.In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org...

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9 d. ago Man United issue injury update on Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt ahead of Europa League final

Manchester United trained on Wednesday as part of their media day obligations for the Europa League final but De Ligt and Yoro were missing.

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9 d. ago Cassie Ventura describes a decade of alleged abuse in testimony at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Music mogul’s former girlfriend describes physical abuse, control and violence at trial in New York CitySinger Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and a key witness in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of the music mogul, returned to the witness stand in New York City on Wednesday morning, as the high-profile trial enters its third day.Ventura, who is eight and a half months pregnant, began her second day of testimony by revisiting the hotel surveillance footage of her 2016 assault by Combs. She said Combs threw a vase at her.In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org. Continue reading...

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