5 h. ago Trump’s second term will be the worst presidential term ever | Steven Greenhouse

Tragically, the president’s second term is already more lawless and more authoritarian than any in US historyIn his first 100 days back in office, Donald Trump has made a strong case that his second term will be by far the worst presidential term in US history. So many of his flood-the-zone actions have been head-spinning and stomach-turning. His administration seems to be powered by ignorance and incoherence, spleen and sycophancy. Both he and his right-hand man, Elon Musk, with their resentment-fueled desire to disrupt everything, seem intent on pulverizing the foundations of our government, our democracy, our alliances as well as any notions of truth. Tragically, Trump’s second term is already more lawless and more authoritarian than any in US history.The worst and most dangerous part of Trump’s agenda is his war against our democracy and constitution – defying judges’ orders, deporting people without due process, suggesting he will run for a third term, calling to impeach judges...

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20 h. ago Let the party begin! Thousands of Liverpool fans flood the city to celebrate historic 20th league title

Supporters scaled the railings by the Kop, waved scarves from rooftops and even clambered onto a passing Greggs van to get the best view of the red sea stretching down Anfield Road

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8 d. ago Woman and boy killed as car swept away in ‘historic’ Oklahoma flooding

Officials expect flood waters to continue into Sunday

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2 w. ago UK economy grows faster than expected in February as Trump tariff threat looms

The figures are a positive for Labour, but economists said growth will likely be hampered by the US trade war in the coming months.

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2 w. ago Trump live updates: China refuses to budge as deadline looms for 104% tariffs threat

Beijing says it will ‘fight to the end’ rather than submit to president’s trade war aggressions

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2 w. ago Post Office: The full list of Scotland branches to be offloaded as closure threat looms

Seven Post Office branches in Scotland will be offloaded and could be at risk of closure under the move

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3 w. ago Brit holidaymakers brace for ANOTHER summer of protest hell as hundreds of thousands pack streets in Madrid, Barcelona and Majorca demanding end to 'uncontrolled tourism' in Spain

Demonstrators demand a solution to a housing crisis that they say has been fuelled by mass tourism as they marched through 40 Spanish cities on Saturday - with the threat of more protests looming.

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3 w. ago Flooding in southeastern Oregon prompts evacuation orders, school closures and health concerns

Flooding in rural southeastern Oregon caused by historic levels snowmelt and rainfall has prompted evacuation orders, school closures and public health concerns

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3 w. ago ‘Potentially historic’ flooding threat looms after almost 100 tornadoes hit US

Rainfall near Memphis, Tennessee, is expected to exceed 12in over the next three daysA prolific tornado outbreak will give way to a rare and widespread flooding threat across the midwest and southern US this week, stressing the nation’s short-staffed weather forecasting and disaster response efforts.At least four people have reportedly died so far as nearly 100 tornadoes struck on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Jim Goodwin puts Dundee Utd celebrations on hold as St Mirren top six threat still looms large

The Tangerines are just about there after a 1-0 win at Ross County but Goodwin is taking nothing for granted

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4 w. ago Keir Starmer urged to get tough with Trump as US tariff threat looms

PM told to be as robust as Canada with the US president as the UK stages last-ditch talks to strike trade dealKeir Starmer should fight back strongly against Donald Trump if he imposes punitive tariffs on British exports, senior UK and EU diplomats said on Saturday night, amid heightened fears that the US president could trigger a global trade war with devastating effects on the UK economy.British government officials in London and Washington are working frantically this weekend to try to persuade Trump not to slap duties on more key UK industries on what he is calling “liberation day” on Wednesday. The US president has already announced plans for 25% levies on imports of cars, steel and aluminium to the US. Continue reading...

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