69 m. ago Supreme court appears sympathetic towards state bans for transgender athletes in school sports – live updates

Court’s conservative majority signaled it was leaning towards agreeing with legality of Idaho and West Virginia laws, which would be major blow to LGBTQ+ rights The trans youth athletes fighting for their rights: ‘Playing is an act of resistance’How the US supreme court case on trans athletes could unravel LGBTQ+ rightsOn the issue of whether the case is moot, the justices have said they would wait to make a decision about whether to dismiss it until after today’s argument.A reminder that Lindsay Hecox, the transgender college student who challenged Idaho’s state law, sought to have her case dismissed in September, arguing that she is no longer pursuing sports and doesn’t want further harassment.Idaho’s law classifies on the basis of sex, because sex is what matters in sports. It correlates strongly with countless athletic advantages, like size, muscle mass, bone mass and heart and lung capacity. Continue reading...

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78 m. ago Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt charges

Clintons label House Oversight Committee subpoenas ‘legally unenforceable’ in searing letter to GOP chair

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97 m. ago Lone baby seal pup is rescued after being found lying outside front door by postman

A lone baby seal pup has been rescued after being found lying outside the front door by a postman.

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2 h. ago Jurors in trial of man accused of killing Grindr date after they met for sex told they must 'distinguish what is bravado and what is reality'

Josh Baxter, 28, denies the manslaughter of Michael Barron

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2 h. ago 'No one stood up for a pregnant woman': Made In Chelsea's Tabitha Willett sparks debate as she criticises 'commuting men on their phones' for not offering her a train seat

Tabitha Willett has sparked debate as she criticised 'commuting men on their phones' for not offering her a train seat - despite wearing a 'baby on board' badge. 

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3 h. ago Rare tree kangaroo joey born weighing the same as jelly bean

Amazing "pouch cam" images capture a rare glimpse into the hidden world of a baby kangaroo after he was born the same size as a jelly bean at a UK zoo.

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3 h. ago Bill and Hilary Clinton refuse to testify in Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt charges

Clintons label House Oversight Committee subpoenas ‘legally unenforceable’ in searing letter to GOP chair

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3 h. ago Bill and Hillary Clinton declare themselves ABOVE THE LAW as they defy Epstein subpoena with astonishing letter slamming Trump's 'cruel agenda'

Bill Clinton was scheduled to testify at a closed-door deposition in the House Oversight Committee's bipartisan investigation into Epstein at 10am but failed to show.

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3 h. ago Gavin Newsom uses obvious reference after Karoline Leavitt accuses Democrats of ‘protecting pedophiles’

There are more than 2 million documents related to the Epstein investigation ‘in various phases of review,’ the Justice Department has said

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3 h. ago Bill Clinton faces being held in contempt of Congress after he and Hillary refuse to testify in Epstein inquiry – US politics live

Republican House oversight committee chair James Comer says he will move to hold former president in contemptDonald Trump is heading to Detroit, Michigan today, where he’ll tour a Ford factory in Dearborn.The president will deliver remarks to the Detroit Economic Club at 2pm ET, to continue his “affordability” tour, where he’s expected to tout the administration’s commitment to revitalising manufacturing and keeping costs down. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Russia opens criminal investigation into deaths of babies at Siberian hospital

The hospital's head doctor has been suspended amid the investigation

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4 h. ago Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson on rape charge thought he could have 'sex on demand'

Ross Davidson, 37, who used the stage name Ross Wild and performed in 2018 with Spandau Ballet, denies rape and sexual assault but has pleaded guilty to voyeurism at Wood Green Crown Court

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5 h. ago Industry season 4 released: cast, episode schedule and plot details

Industry returns for season 4 with bigger risks, new rivals and plenty of boardroom tension

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5 h. ago Model who had sex with former Chelsea star says 'I am the original Bonnie Blue'

EXCLUSIVE: Italian model Paola Saulino who famously claimed she had an explosive affair with a former Premier League star says she was doing Bonnie Blue's antics 10 years earlier

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5 h. ago Teacher sends child videos of himself performing sex act in bath

Johnathan Morgan claimed to be friends with snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan and professional footballers to impress the teenager

Society

5 h. ago Teacher sent girl video of himself performing sex act in the bath 'by mistake'

Johnathan Morgan, 35, was found guilty of causing a child to watch sexual acts and inciting sexual activity after contacting the teenage girl via his school email address

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5 h. ago Primary school teacher sent videos of himself performing sex act to teen

Johnathan Morgan, 35, was convicted of inciting the teenager to engage in sexual activity and to watch a sexual activity but was acquitted of sexual assault

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6 h. ago Primary school teacher sent teen girl videos of himself performing sex act in bath

Johnathan Morgan, 35, was acquitted of sexual assault but convicted of inciting the teenager to engage in sexual activity and to watch a sexual activity

Culture

6 h. ago Mobile London masseur outed as prolific sex offender assaulting women and girls in their own homes

Mobile London masseur outed as prolific sex offender assaulting women and girls in their own homes  My London

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7 h. ago Ickle Bubba: What parents are saying about the brand and how does it compare to iCandy

Made by parents for parents Ickle Bubba is the stylish baby product brand.

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