52 m. ago ‘A cash advance on your death’: the strange, morbid world of Aids profiteering

In Oscar-shortlisted documentary short Cashing Out, a little-known industry that saw dying LGBTQ+ people sell their life insurance policies is rememberedDuring the summer of 2020, at the onset of the Covid pandemic, the documentary director Matt Nadel was back home in Boca Raton, Florida. He remembers one particular evening walk that he took with his father, Phil, as they weathered out those early months.As they strode through the neighborhood, Nadel, now 26, said that the prospect of a vaccine was exciting, but the idea of pharmaceutical executives profiting off a devastating virus left him feeling uneasy. Phil grew concerned by the complex ethical predicament that his son laid out, and Nadel could quickly tell that his father was acting strangely. Continue reading...

Economics

88 m. ago Now is the best time to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 with prices set to soar

All this comes as the gaming industry reels from rising memory costs and tariffs, reportedly even stalling the PS6 and next-gen Xbox.

Economics

2 h. ago HMRC update after at least 17,000 families had benefits wrongly stopped

People were incorrectly stripped of the benefit while HMRC attempted to crackdown on benefit fraud

Politics

2 h. ago HMRC update after fraud crackdown incorrectly stripped 17,000 parents of benefit

The government is aiming to save around £350 million over five years by tackling Child Benefit error and fraud

Politics

2 h. ago How to turn a cauliflower into ‘risotto’ – recipe | Waste not

This creamy grain-free dish contains flaked almonds for extra crunch and protein – perfect if you’re cutting down on carbsI’m fasting for three days a week for the whole of this month. It’s not for everyone, I know, and it’s important to talk to your doctor first, but the benefits are well researched and include improved digestion and immune function, and lowered blood pressure. When we fast, the body goes into ketosis, which breaks down fat for energy, and to stay in ketosis afterwards it helps to reduce carbs and increase protein, which is where today’s low-carb, zero-waste recipe comes in. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Vernon Kay says 'can't do that anymore' as he addresses 'sackable offence' at Radio 2

BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay joked about stripping down to his underwear on air after arriving at the studio soaking wet from his cycle commute

Politics

2 h. ago French government not in favour of World Cup 2026 boycott over Greenland threats

Minister says there is ‘no desire’ to boycott tournamentBut Coquerel says US should be stripped of World CupThe French government is not in favour of boycotting this year’s World Cup being co-hosted by the United States over Donald Trump’s Greenland threats, France’s sports minister has said.Trump has targeted France among the eight European countries threatened with tariffs for their opposition to his drive to annex Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Jason Statham names the biggest ‘unsung heroes’ in film industry

The action star has long advocated for an Oscar category specifically for stunt performers

Politics

5 h. ago MPs brace for crunch Northern Ireland legacy vote TODAY as David Davis warns ex

The Government is seeking to pass a 'remedial order' to repeal immunity provisions from Northern Irelandlegacy legislation.

Events

6 h. ago Enough appeasement: Britain needs its own ‘trade bazooka’ to take on Donald Trump | Ed Davey

It’s time to stand up for ourselves. With targeted action and tariffs, we can help push back the bully in chiefEd Davey is leader of the Liberal DemocratsDonald Trump is behaving like an international gangster. His threats to Greenland this week have crossed a line, blackmailing America’s closest allies and threatening the future of Nato itself. From leaking messages with other world leaders to whining about the Nobel peace prize, the US president has gone from unstable to seemingly unhinged. And our government needs to wake up.For months, Keir Starmer has pursued a strategy of quiet appeasement. He told us that by avoiding confrontation the UK could carve out a special status that would shield our industries from the coming storm. Only a few months ago, Trump hailed the “special relationship” at Windsor Castle after being lavished with a state banquet. Now, thanks to his actions, it is nearly in tatters. Starmer’s Mr Nice Guy diplomacy has failed.Ed Davey is leader of the Liberal D...

Politics

14 h. ago Rachel Reeves crushes Britain's live music industry: Grassroots bars and clubs lose THOUSANDS of staff and dozens of venues shut their doors after Labour's tax raids

The Music Venue Trust says the total workforce fell dramatically following changes to tax made by Reeves in her first Budget.

Society

17 h. ago Netflix highlights industry competition as it seeks Warner Bros deal approval

Streaming giant says it makes up a relatively low share of US ‘TV time’ in quarterly letter to shareholders

Events

20 h. ago Abusive offender who stripped victim of 'sense of self' jailed

"His controlling and coercive behaviour slowly took away everything"

Events

23 h. ago Scotland’s offshore wind industry under threat as investors scared off by red tape

Two Scottish projects were green-lit by UK minister for the fist time since 2022.

Economics

23 h. ago Big tech continues to bend the knee to Trump a year after his inauguration

Inside the big rewards tech titans have reaped from caving to Trump. Plus, a look at the US datacenter boom and the effects of Australia’s social media banHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, the Guardian’s US tech editor.One year ago today, Donald Trump was inaugurated as president of the United States. Standing alongside him that day were the leaders of the tech industry’s most powerful companies, who had donated to him in an unprecedented bending of the knee. In the ensuing year, the companies have reaped enormous rewards from their alliance with Trump, which my colleague Nick Robins-Early and I wrote about last month after Trump signed an executive order prohibiting states from passing laws regulating AI. Trump has sponsored the tech industry with billions in government funding and with diplomatic visits that featured CEOs as his fellow negotiators in massive, lucrative deals. Continue reading...

Politics

24 h. ago ‘What did I just watch?’ The TV shows that utterly baffle us – but we can’t switch off

From David Bowie being reincarnated as a kettle to Reese Witherspoon in space, our writers list the TV head-scratchers they can’t get enough ofWith a gun to my head, I couldn’t tell you with any degree of accuracy what Tim Robinson’s The Chair Company is actually about. In terms of straight plot, it’s the story of a man who is drawn into a conspiracy after a chair breaks when he sits on it. But beyond that, it’s honestly anyone’s guess. Continue reading...

Culture

24 h. ago Industry season 4 episode 2 recap from Otto Mostyn to Aunt Cordelia

This article contains spoilers from Industry season 4, episode 2 The Commander and the Grey Lady

Politics

27 h. ago Don't just help pubs! More than 130 hotel bosses write to Rachel Reeves for industry

Rachel Reeves has been warned her proposed relief package for pubs must extend to other hospitality firms too.

Politics

28 h. ago Victoria Beckham sends the internet into meltdown with hilarious memes about Brooklyn's claim she danced 'on him inappropriately'

Victoria Beckham's famous tweet that she's 'never met a dancefloor she doesn't like'  from January last year has resurfaced.

Politics

28 h. ago 9 best cod liver oil supplements to boost health and immunity, tried and tested with expert guidance

Taking this hardworking fish oil can help to reduce inflammation, boost brain function and support heart health

Society