3 h. ago Trump is deeply obsessed with US history – but he has learned all the wrong lessons from it | David Reynolds

His ostentatious birthday parade is his latest reimagining of America’s past. He’d do well to remember that pride must be rooted in honestyDavid Reynolds is the author of Mirrors of Greatness: Churchill and the leaders who shaped himToday the US army will parade in style along the National Mall in Washington DC to celebrate its 250th anniversary. This also just happens to be the 79th birthday of President Donald J Trump. As commander-in-chief, he will take the salute from a viewing platform on Constitution Avenue.But this is not a mere vanity project, as some critics have claimed. History really matters to the US’s 47th president. One of Trump’s last acts before reluctantly leaving the White House in January 2021 was to publish a report by his “1776 Commission”, created to “restore understanding of the greatness of the American Founding”. Deliberately, the commissioners included few university historians because universities were described as often being “hotbeds of anti-Americanism...

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22 h. ago Eric Dane chokes back tears over ALS battle in emotional interview: 'It's not the end of me'

The Grey’s Anatomy star, 52, announced in April that he has been diagnosed with the rare degenerative condition

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40 h. ago Homeowners told not to leave one common household item in sheds during summer

Garden buildings can become unbearably hot and humid in the summer, with internal temperatures potentially climbing 10C higher than the outside temperature

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61 h. ago Karoline Leavitt gets fiery as she’s pressed on Trump’s military response to Los Angeles protests

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt got into a heated back and forth with reporters on Wednesday as she held her first briefing since President Donald Trump’ federalized the National Guard in California and sent active-duty Marines to join them in cracking down on protests and unrest over immigration roundups in Los Angeles.

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3 d. ago Strawberry Moon 2025: Met Office verdict on sky watching conditions for June's rare full Moon

The Strawberry Moon rises tonight – and this record-breaking night sky phenomenon is not one to miss

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4 d. ago 'Boots new free AI skin checker spotted my rare condition first go'

Boots has launched a new AI-powered skin tool that can screen for over 70 skin conditions and is available via Boots Online Doctor. We tried it out to see if it really works

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4 d. ago More testing needed for genetic cancer risk as too many women ‘missed,’ experts say

A rare hereditary condition can elevate the risk of several kinds of cancer

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4 d. ago White House press secretary Leavitt plays down Musk ‘fistfight’ reports: ‘It was definitely a disagreement’

‘There have definitely been healthy disagreements amongst the cabinet and Elon Musk,’ Karoline Leavitt said Sunday

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5 d. ago Uriah Rennie, first black referee in Premier League, dies aged 65

Trailblazing official battled rare neurological conditionRennie oversaw more than 300 top-flight matchesUriah Rennie, the first black Premier League referee, has died at the age of 65. The Jamaica-born official grew up in Sheffield and oversaw more than 300 top-flight matches, starting with his breakthrough appointment as Derby hosted Wimbledon in August 1997. The game was, however, abandoned due to floodlight failure.The Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association posted on X: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee, Uriah Rennie. Uriah made history as the Premier League’s first black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008. He broke down barriers, shaped our football community and inspired generations to come. Our thoughts are with Uriah’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Uriah Rennie dead at 65: Premier League's first black referee passes away just months after learning to walk again after rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down

Former FIFA and Premier League referee Uriah Rennie has sadly passed away at the age of 65. 

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5 d. ago Uriah Rennie dies aged 65 as tributes paid to Premier League's first black referee

Tributes have been paid to the Premier League's first black referee, Uriah Rennie, after it was announced that he has died after being diagnosed with a rare condition

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5 d. ago Uriah Rennie dies aged 65 as tributes paid to trailblazing Premier League referee

Tributes have been paid to the Premier League's first black referee, Uriah Rennie, after it was announced that he has died after being diagnosed with a rare condition

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5 d. ago Single Black women on Covid five years later: ‘The pandemic taught me, no regrets’

Three women share how isolation, instability and loneliness led to creativity, family and communityIt was business as usual for Jordan Madison in early 2020. Her commute included taking a bus from Silver Spring, Maryland, to her job in Bethesda. Madison, 25, was working at the time on her license to become a clinical marriage and family therapist, and worked part-time at Instacart to earn extra money. By March 2020, the world had shut down because of the Covid-19 pandemic.“The first two weeks, I was like: ‘OK, this is nice. I don’t have to leave my house. This is a nice little vacation. We’ll probably go back to work in like a month or so,’” Madison remembered thinking. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Sky Sports bloodbath as eight stars join 16 iconic names in brutal shake

Sky Sports has seen a bit of a shake-up over the last five years, with a number of presenters, pundits and journalists alike leaving the broadcaster - from household names to behind the scenes staff

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7 d. ago Chris Kamara shares encouraging update amid health battle as Sky Sports legend declares: 'There is no downside to being me at the moment'

Kamara, whose charisma earned him plenty of fans during his 24 years with Sky Sports, was diagnosed with the rare neurological condition that affects your ability to speak in 2022.

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7 d. ago Woman, 21, forced to 'glue eyelids open' just so she can see due to rare condition

Tia-Leigh Streamer, 21, from Dorset was baffled when she woke up in May 2023 with a drooping eyelid.

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7 d. ago Billy Joel says 'getting old sucks' as he battles brain disorder

The Piano Man was forced to cancel all of his tour dates for the rest of the year after he was diagnosed with a rare condition

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8 d. ago Karoline Leavitt escalates war against 'fake news' BBC after dramatic back

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has railed against the BBC for its recent coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.

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8 d. ago Trump is ‘losing patience’ with Musk’s criticism as president reposts mogul’s leaving the White House message

Trump can be forgiving but does not forget, aides point out

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8 d. ago Chris Kamara admits 'I'm really weak' in heartbreaking health update

The beloved football pundit was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition in 2022

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