36 h. ago Angela Rayner sees surge in popularity after she called on Rachel Reeves to bring in tax rises for the wealthy

Angela Rayner has had a huge leap in popularity among Labour members after demanding tax rises.

Economics

6 d. ago Disturbing new sex trend 'JOI' surges 186% in popularity on porn sites

Experts have revealed the psychology behind a new sex trend, known as JOI, which has been dominating adult content since the pandemic, when virtual sex became more interactive than ever.

Politics

1 week ago Reason Star Wars Battlefront 2 has gone viral and seen huge popularity surge

EA's Star Wars Battlefront 2 is seeing a huge resurgence that's seen the game hit massive player counts after fans campaigned – here's all you need to know about the dramatic turnaround

Events

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Brits have been warned after hundreds have already fallen ill and six people died from a deadly infection

Events

3 w. ago Lammy and Cooper lead Labour fightback against Farage with new migration strategy

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Politics

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The most popular baby names in America for 2024 has been revealed, with two unexpected names claiming the top spots.

Politics

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The vast majority of kids across the UK will be tuning into the Eurovision Song Content this year with one act named as the key reason for the surge in popularity

Politics

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Two couples speak to Marc Shoffman to explain why they went nautical for their nuptials

Politics