28 m. ago Free speech fightback against social media arrests mapped: 200,000 Brits sign petition against jailing people for 'offensive' social media posts

The parts of the UK fighting back against the practice of jailing people for social media posts have been mapped today.

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35 m. ago World Cup qualifying latest, WSL updates, Gabriel injury scare and more – matchday live

⚽ News, discussion and buildup before the day’s action⚽ Read Football Daily | And you can mail matchday liveThomas Tuchel has said he would rather England lose their final World Cup qualifier to Albania than any of his players risk picking up a red card that would rule them out of the start of next summer’s tournament.The head coach has taken note of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo possibly facing a two-game ban at the World Cup after his dismissal against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and will remind his side about the importance of discipline at the Air Albania Arena on Sunday night. Tuchel does not want any needless slips from England, who have already won their qualifying group, and will even tell his players to think twice before fouling an opponent who is through on goal. Continue reading...

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54 m. ago A puppy and unlimited toilet paper? Legal experts say Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged prison life is uncommon

Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking of teen girls – and her treatment is prompting speculationSince Ghislaine Maxwell’s controversial transfer to a low-security prison camp this summer, her time at Texas’s FPC Bryan has prompted uproar over alleged favorable treatment – including claims this week that she was provided custom-made meals, access to a puppy and as much toilet paper as she wants.Some of the recent accusations were in a 9 November letter thatJamie Raskin sent to Donald Trump. The Democratic representative’s letter, which cited whistleblower information, demanded answers about Maxwell’s conditions – including whether Trump directed anyone in his administration to give her special treatment. Continue reading...

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54 m. ago How Google’s DeepMind tool is ‘more quickly’ forecasting hurricane behavior

‘Less expensive and time consuming’ model helps with fast and accurate predictions, possibly saving lives and propertyWhen then Tropical Storm Melissa was churning south of Haiti, Philippe Papin, a National Hurricane Center (NHC) meteorologist, had confidence it was about to grow into a monster hurricane.As the lead forecaster on duty, he predicted that in just 24 hours the storm would become a category 4 hurricane and begin a turn towards the coast of Jamaica. No NHC forecaster had ever issued such a bold forecast for rapid strengthening. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Dermatologists criticise ‘dystopian’ skincare products aimed at children

Marketing or celebrity-led treatments for toddlers and upwards described as ‘ridiculous’ and lacking in skin benefitDermatologists have criticised an actor’s new skincare brand, calling it “dystopian” for creating face masks for four-year-olds, warning that the beauty industry is now expanding its reach from teenagers to toddlers.It comes as a growing number of brands are moving into the children’s, teenage and young adult skincare market. In October, the first skincare brand developed for under-14s, Ever-eden, launched in the US. Superdrug has just created a range for those aged between 13 and 28. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago His research on autism was compassionate – how could Hans Asperger have collaborated with the Nazis?

The Vienna-based ‘father of neurodiversity’ was ahead of his time in his work but was also implicated in the Third Reich’s crimes. My novel set out to explore these contradictionsIn 2015, I decided to write a novel about Dr Hans Asperger, who worked at the University Children’s Hospital in Vienna during the second world war. My interest was sparked by two nonfiction books: NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently by Steve Silberman and In a Different Key: The Story of Autism by John Donvan and Caren Zucker.Reading these stories told about Asperger, you would have thought they were talking about two different people. To Silberman, Asperger was a compassionate and original thinker, whereas Donvan and Zucker depict him as an enthusiastic supporter of Hitler. For a historical novelist, widely differing accounts of the same person are gold dust, and I began to dig deeper. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago How repression is born – and how to resist it | Javier Corrales and Daniel Altschuler

In a clear pattern, a machine designed to generate law and order morphs into an organization operating under lawlessnessWe have entered the openly repressive phase of the Trump presidency. The administration has moved beyond verbal attacks on civil society. It is now deploying coercive force against civic organizations and their leaders. While the attacks may seem contained for now, they are likely to grow. Research on other cases of democratic backsliding suggests that once coercion begins, regardless of how limited at first, escalation follows.In the months ahead, we should thus expect more, not less, government repression. To meet it, pro-democracy organizations, universities and law firms must bravely speak up against abuses of power while building the broadest possible coalition to stand up for fundamental rights. Community, labor and advocacy groups must also train their ranks in strategic nonviolence to resist provocations from the state and make repression backfire.Javier Co...

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1 hour ago How violent attack victim has helped bring more than 1,300 criminals to justice

Lois Gibson holds a Guinness World Record for the number of criminals brought to justice as a result of her work. By the time she retired her work had led to 1,313 criminals being identified

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1 hour ago Hero dad dies trying to rescue daughter, 5, as she was swept away by California waves

Yuji Hu, 39, and his family were among the more than 200 people who were reported missing after being swept off a beach in California. Hu tragically died trying to save his daughter

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1 hour ago Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark | John Harris

Rescue operations in Wales, submerged railway lines in Cornwall – these events are ever more common. So why have we utterly failed to prepare?As autumn blurs into winter, the news is once again filling up with a familiar story: overflowing rivers, inundated streets and overwhelmed infrastructure. Since Friday, England, Wales and Ireland have been hit by the storm the Spanish meteorological agency has elegantly named Claudia, with grim results. One place in particular massively bore the brunt of it all: the Welsh border town of Monmouth, where the raging River Monnow spilled into the streets, people had to be rescued from their homes and drones captured aerial views of the scene, showing fragile-looking buildings suddenly surrounded by a huge clay-brown swamp.Claudia and her effects made it into the national headlines – but mostly, local and regional floods now seem too mundane to attract that kind of attention. Eleven days ago, Cumbria saw submerged roads, blocked drains and over 25...

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2 h. ago Ollie Pope believes pressure on England place will push him to deliver in Ashes

Batter scored 100 and 90 against Lions in warmupWas dropped after averaging 11.16 in 2021-22 tourOllie Pope believes the pressure of defending his spot in the England team amid constant speculation about his future and the rising challenge presented by Jacob Bethell has given him greater clarity and quality, leaving him well placed to improve a poor record against Australia when the Ashes start on Friday.In 10 Test innings against the Australians Pope has never scored more than 42, averaging 11.16 in the three games he played last time England toured here in 2021-22, and 22.50 in two matches when the Ashes were last contested in 2023. The 27-year-old looked in fine form when scoring 100 and 90 in the warmup fixture against the Lions at Lilac Hill and will head to the Optus Stadium for the first Test with confidence high. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Engineering jobs: historic firm Smiths expands UK workforce with 50 new roles, Birmingham hub

The historic engineering giant is expanding its UK workforce 📣

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3 h. ago ‘I’m enjoying it now’ – Sir Alex Ferguson gives verdict on Amorim’s new

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has praised the impact of three of Manchester United’s summer signings. United are on a five-game unbeaten run and won successive Premier League matches for the first time in 20 months in October. Manager Ruben Amorim won the Manager of the Month award for October while winger Bryan Mbeumo received the Player...

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star details pro's brutal remark as they admit 'my time was up'

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have seen a plethora of well-known faces take to the dance floor in hopes of raising the infamous Glitterball trophy over the years

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3 h. ago Serena Williams opens up on dad ‘crushing her dreams’ of chasing career in different sport

Serena Williams is quite possibly the greatest female player of all time, but she might have followed a very different path if tennis didn't work out - until her father intervened

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3 h. ago Novichok victims of Russian assassins reveal details of attack for first time

A former Russian spy and his daughter who spent weeks in a coma after a horrifying attack on the streets of Britain have now revealed the terrifying details of their ordeal

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3 h. ago Alcaraz vs Sinner start time and how to watch ATP Finals final today

Best two players in the world meet for end-of-season showdown in Turin

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star admits 'my time was up' as they reflect on BBC show

Over the years, fans of Strictly Come Dancing have seen a plethora of well-known faces take to the dance floor in hopes of raising the infamous Glitterball trophy.

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3 h. ago Luxury cashmere cardigan in 7 colours from brand loved by Joanna Lumley gets £200 discount

'Good quality, soft and comfortable'

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4 h. ago Luke Humphries explains why Luke Littler tops him as rivals prepare to fight again

Luke Humphries has expanded on areas of his game that he can't match Luke Littler on as he bids to deny the teenager his world No 1 spot at the Grand Slam of Darts

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