4 h. ago "It was chaos with people running": Trains stranded and stations evacuated as bomb squad called to 'suspicious suitcase'

A 200m cordon was erected with Stockport train station evacuated after a suitcase was found abandoned and sparked chaos

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4 h. ago I won't quit even if I break my promise not to raise tax, Rachel Reeves says

The Chancellor hinted she is considering the first rise in the basic rate of income tax for half a century, saying 'we will all have to contribute' at the November 26 Budget.

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4 h. ago Considering an extra coffee before your road trip? Maybe skip it

An August Censuswide study for Carmoola found that excessive caffeine can impair driving, with an estimated 11 million UK drivers exceeding the 400 mg daily limit

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4 h. ago Election day live updates: Turnout soars in first major vote since Trump took office as Dems fight for foothold

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says it’s ‘absolutely true’ that there’s fraud in the state’s elections, but didn’t provide evidence

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4 h. ago NFL great Tom Brady says his dog is a clone of family’s deceased pit bull mix

Brady says his dog is a clone of late pet LuaEx-NFL star is investor in biotech firm ColossalCompany also works on de-extinction projectsFormer NFL quarterback Tom Brady said Tuesday that his dog, Junie, is a clone of his family’s late pet Lua, created by Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotechnology company that Brady has invested in.The Birmingham City co-owner revealed the news in a statement released through Colossal, which also announced its acquisition of another cloning company, Viagen Pets and Equine. The two firms plan to combine their technologies to expand cloning services for pet owners and conservation projects. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Soy, oat, almond, rice: which alternative milk is healthiest?

The best choice depends on your needs and preferences, say experts – here’s how to pick the one for your lifestyleThe dairy aisle might need a new name, given the diversity of products on offer. Dana Ellis Hunnes, a senior clinical dietitian at UCLA Health, says her local grocery store often stocks more non-dairy milk options than dairy ones. She’s tried various options, including a brief phase with coconut milk (“It was too creamy and too watery at the same time”). Now, she enjoys oat milk, which adds the right amount of creaminess to her coffee.The best choice depends on individual needs and preferences, says Hunnes. One person might want to add more protein to their diet, while another might be looking to increase their calcium intake. Flavor and mouthfeel are also important considerations. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Jamaica is so damaged by Hurricane Melissa it is now too dangerous for Americans to visit, US government says

A week after the storm walloped Jamaica, the Level 3 advisory encouraged tourists to 'consider rescheduling planned travel to Jamaica at this time.'

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7 h. ago Major pizza chain could be SOLD after announcing 68 closures and collapsing into administration

A MAJOR high street pizza chain could be sold just weeks after announcing 68 restaurant closures and collapsing into administration. The potential sale comes after the chain’s American owner, Yum! Brands, which also owns KFC and Taco Bell, said it was reviewing its options following a period of weak performance. The company recently stepped in...

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7 h. ago Met Office tells Brits in 20 places to prepare 'emergency' kit and three items

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and says Brits living in 20 places ought to consider preparing an 'emergency' flood kit as well as some essential items

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8 h. ago Chelsea have £150m buffer against fines from FA, say football finance experts

Revelation may make points deduction or suspension from competition over Abramovich-era breaches more likelyChelsea FC would be unaffected by any financial penalty for alleged breaches of Football Association (FA) rules during the Roman Abramovich era, football finance experts have said, after corporate filings revealed its owners have a £150m cushion against the cost.Clearlake, a consortium led by the US investor Todd Boehly, agreed to pay Abramovich £2.5bn for Chelsea in 2022, shortly after the Russian oligarch was sanctioned by the UK government over his links to Vladimir Putin. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale as CEO warns of ‘challenges’ plaguing fast food chain

Pizza Hut's familiar red roof debuted in 1969 and by 1971 it was the top pizza chain in the world by sales

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9 h. ago Britain's richest man dies aged 85: Tycoon Gopichand Hinduja, who topped Rich List after creating £35bn business empire with his three brothers passes away after long illness

The tycoon headed the Hinduja family, whose ownership of Indian conglomerate Hinduja Group gave them an estimated fortune of £37.2billion in 2024.

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9 h. ago Trump and his media buddies are taking the muddling of reality to a whole new level | Arwa Mahdawi

How scared should we be by Trump’s heavily edited appearance on a US news programme this weekend, and Elon Musk’s Grokipedia?You know how I’m going to be able to tell that I’ve really made it as a writer in America? When our very handsome (much better-looking than Zohran Mamdani!) and very high-IQ leader Donald Trump gives me a personal shoutout to commend me on what a wonderful job I’m doing. As we all know, a good journalist should always make the rich and powerful feel comfortable.While I wait for that day to come, I’m watching and learning from the head honchos at CBS. Trump appeared on CBS News’s 60 Minutes on Sunday night for his first sit-down with the show in five years and commented on how much better the network has become after its owner, Paramount, was taken over by his billionaire allies, the father-and-son duo Larry and David Ellison. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Britain's richest man dies aged 85: Tycoon Gopichand Hinduja, who topped Rich List after creating £35bn business empire with his brother passes away after long illness

The tycoon headed the Hinduja family, whose ownership of Indian conglomerate Hinduja Group gave them an estimated fortune of £37.2billion in 2024.

Economics

10 h. ago 'Im a vet and this is how to keep your pets safe on Bonfire Night'

An veterinary surgeon has suggested these tips for helping your pet stay calm through the noise and lights of Bonfire Night

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10 h. ago ‘Music is my remedy’: how DJing is helping Ukraine’s war veterans with their recovery

At the Superhumans centre in Ukraine, the EnterDJ music therapy programme teaches war-wounded soldiers how to mix, rehabilitating them with dance music and providing purpose and opportunities to performIn Ukraine, sound carries a different weight: the cautionary blurt of sirens, Shahed drones humming overhead, the concussive thwack of air defence interception and the subsequent explosion. But as well as the sounds of war, which continue three and a half years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, music still plays, clubs remain open during the day (closing well before the midnight curfew), and electronic dance music remains an intrinsic part of many Ukrainian lives.Kyiv’s iconic clubs, such as K41, became bomb shelters before transforming into frontline fundraisers. Parties doubling up as cleanup operations are held at strike sites. New venues such as Abo Records – the first of many creative spaces to set up shop in an abandoned liquor factory – have emerged as gathering points where y...

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10 h. ago Pizza Hut’s US owner considers sale of brand after UK rescue deal

Yum! Brands, which is also the parent firm of KFC and Taco Bell, said it was reviewing its options for the brand following a weaker performance.

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11 h. ago Cat expert Jackson Galaxy settles debate on whether cats ignore owners on purpose

Cats have a reputation for acting a certain way - so count yourself lucky when they break that habit for you

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11 h. ago Cat expert settles debate on whether cats ignore owners on purpose

Cats have a reputation for acting a certain way - so count yourself lucky when they break that habit for you

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11 h. ago Dog found abandoned on street after being shot in head twice by cruel owner

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A dog was found abandoned on the street after being shot in the head twice by her cruel owner - but has since been rescued and found a loving home

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