88 m. ago Love Island USA Season 7: All the controversies that have rocked the scandal

Current season has already seen two contestants quietly removed following backlash over resurfaced posts

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2 h. ago Prince William and Kate Middleton in 7/7 tribute error as social media post removed

Prince William and Kate Middleton have deleted a tribute to the victims of the 7/7 terror attacks after an awkward social media blunder. The message was shared on Monday

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3 h. ago Keep your kitchen cupboards organised with the affordable hack Stacey Solomon just shared

Stacey Solomon has just shared another affordable gadget she uses to organise her kitchen cupboards, and it's a must-have for anyone looking to keep their home tidy without breaking the bank

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3 h. ago Stacey Solomon shares her affordable hacks for keeping kitchen cupboards organised

Stacey Solomon is always sharing her tips and tricks for keeping her home organised - and this time, she's revealed her affordable find for tidying kitchen cupboards

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6 h. ago Teen 'raped in public toilet' on Bournemouth seafront as police launch appeal

A 31-year-old man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a teenager was allegedly attacked in a public toilet by Undercliff Drive - police are appealing for witnesses

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7 h. ago Genius hack keeps bread fresh for 15 days without freezing or mould

Bread has a short shelf life of three to seven days at room temperature before it starts to go mouldy, but one expert has shared a hack to help it stay fresh for 15 days

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7 h. ago Stormont urged to remove ‘cruel clause’ in mother and baby homes Bill

Campaigners gathered at Parliament Buildings on Monday to press for amendments to the proposed legislation.

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8 h. ago Apple appeals against ‘unprecedented’ €500m EU fine over app store

iPhone maker accuses European Commission of going ‘far beyond what the law requires’ in rulingBusiness live – latest updatesApple has launched an appeal against an “unprecedented” €500m (£430m) fine imposed by the EU on the company, in the latest clash between US tech companies and Brussels.The iPhone maker accused the European Commission – the EU’s executive arm – of going “far beyond what the law requires” in a dispute over its app store. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Millions of tonnes of toxic sewage sludge spread on UK farmland every year

Exclusive: Experts call for stricter regulation as current rules set in 1989 require testing for only a few heavy metalsMillions of tonnes of treated sewage sludge is spread on farmland across the UK every year despite containing forever chemicals, microplastics and toxic waste, and experts say the outdated current regulations are not fit for purpose.An investigation by the Guardian and Watershed has identified England’s sludge-spreading hotspots and shown where the practice could be damaging rivers. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago This simple kitchen storage hack will help keep potatoes sprout

Here's how to extend the shelf life of your potatoes

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9 h. ago Remove toilet limescale using 17p hack with no scrubbing required

A cleaning expert has shared that you can easily remove limescale from your toilet bowl by using a 17p hack that requires no scrubbing at all - and people have praised it as 'amazing'

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9 h. ago Scots can still have six appeal in home Open plus fore furore and Sergio snub

Wider perspective is required when analysing the home Scottish Open field

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11 h. ago ‘Chipping away at democracy’: authors fear outcome of US supreme court’s LGBTQ+ book ruling

Some parents can now opt students out of LGBTQ+ book readings. The writers warn of increased book bans and biasSarah Brannen, an illustrator and children’s book author, was riding in the car with her sister when she received an alert on her phone in late June. She was in a group chat with other authors whose books were being debated in a US supreme court case, and the messages soon poured in. Her book, Uncle Bobby’s Wedding, highlights a same-sex marriage, and is at the center of a contentious case that could have widespread implications for public school education throughout the nation.As per the 27 June ruling, a group of Maryland parents have the option to remove their public elementary school students from classes where Uncle Bobby’s Wedding and other storybooks with LGBTQ+ themes are read. The justices decided through a 6-3 vote that the Montgomery county school board violated parents’ right to freely exercise their religion by forbidding kids from opting out of instruction. Th...

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11 h. ago It was a milestone for progressive education in California. Then it unraveled

The controversy around the state’s once-celebrated ethnic studies curriculum reveals deeper schisms afflicting public schools nationwideIt was celebrated at the time as a major milestone for progressive education. In 2021, California became the first state to make ethnic studies a graduation requirement, mandating all high schools teach the subject by fall 2025.The idea, championed by California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, was to bring modern concepts into the classroom. At its core, ethnic studies, an academic discipline born on California campuses during the civil rights movement, elevates the experiences of historically marginalized groups. Its materials push students to question their biases, reimagine power structures, and think critically about the enduring legacies of colonialism. In California high schools, courses would bring to the fore the experiences of Chicano, Black and Indigenous communities in the state by diving into issues such as gentrification, the impact of pestic...

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12 h. ago Man, 31, is arrested over 'rape' of teenage girl in public toilet at popular British seaside resort

A female in her late teens reported being raped on Bournemouth Beach, Dorset, at around 2am on Sunday. Officers are holding a 31-year-old man in police custody.

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12 h. ago YouTuber Nikocado Avocado who secretly lost 250lbs shares incredible results of plastic surgery to remove sagging skin

The Florida-native Nikocado Avocado, whose real name is Nicholas Perry, has shared the incredible results of his neck plastic surgery after 250lb weight loss.

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12 h. ago Who is Cierra Ortega and what is the controversy around her Love Island USA appearance?

The brunette was the second contestant to be removed from the Love Island USA villa - but why?

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12 h. ago Drivers must remove their items from their car before the end of today

As the heatwave continues to sizzle motorists are being urged to remove three items from their cars before the summer temperatures really start to kick in

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13 h. ago Another Love Island USA contestant removed following backlash over past racist comments

Cierra Ortega’s exit was announced on 30th episode

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13 h. ago BBC star snaps back at John McEnroe for raising same Wimbledon suspicion as Emma Raducanu

BBC commentator Andrew Castle has rebuked John McEnroe over his take on Wimbledon's decision to remove traditional line judges, which has been slammed by the likes of Emma Raducanu

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