49 m. ago The £34 'miracle' hair growth serum that's 'so effective' 2 bottles sell every minute

"This is a miracle hair growth serum. I’ve just seen some photos of my hair from only a few months ago and I can’t believe how much better it looks now"

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64 m. ago No charges for deputy in fatal traffic stop shooting of Indiana man pardoned by Trump

A sheriff’s deputy in northwestern Indiana will not face charges in the fatal shooting during a traffic stop of a man who days earlier had been pardoned by President Donald Trump for a misdemeanor related to the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot

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2 h. ago Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats

Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.The Trump administration has publicly and privately signaled that it does not believe Russia represents a cyber threat against US national security or critical infrastructure, marking a radical departure from longstanding intelligence assessments.The shift in policy could make the US vulnerable to hacking attacks by Russia, experts warned, and appeared to reflect the warming of relations between Donald Trump and Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Push for US trade deal to avoid Trump's tariffs hits roadblock: No10 insists UK WON'T accept chlorinated chicken and minister warns NHS is 'not on the table'

Donald Trump revealed that he hopes a 'very good' Transatlantic agreement might be sealed 'quickly' as the leaders struck up an unlikely 'bromance' last night.

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3 h. ago How Gene Hackman's wife kept him hidden away during final years, as couple's secret signal is revealed

The couple, who was found dead in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday, had spent the last decades living a quiet life in New Mexico .

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3 h. ago Donald Trump's most awkward handshakes with other world leaders

President Trump is well known for his long, steel-gripped, push-and-pull handshakes

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4 h. ago Construction expert reveals the mistakes people are making with home insulation 

A construction expert has revealed the key risk factors to look out for when selecting a type of insulation for a house.

Society

4 h. ago US defense secretary saw few political drawbacks in backing joint chiefs ouster

Pete Hegseth viewed his political odds as being unchanged in pushing Trump to fire Gen Charles BrownDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, saw few political consequences in supporting Donald Trump’s ouster of the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff because he never had the support of the senators who wanted Gen Charles Brown to remain in the role, advisers close to the secretary said.The ramifications of Trump’s decision to fire Brown and seven other senior officials at the Pentagon took on new urgency on Thursday after five former defense secretaries, outraged at Trump’s firings, urged Congress to hold hearings and extract justifications for their dismissals under oath. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago A stretch of a North Carolina highway that collapsed during Helene is about to reopen

A stretch of Interstate 40 through the western North Carolina mountains is reopening to traffic this weekend, months after Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding collapsed portions of the road

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4 h. ago Russia to appoint new US ambassador as diplomatic relations thaw

Moscow says Alexander Darchiyev will take up Washington post that has been unfilled since October last yearEurope live – latest updatesRussia has announced it will appoint a new ambassador to Washington, signalling a further diplomatic thaw in relations just a day after Russian and American officials met in Istanbul to discuss strengthening ties.Moscow said Alexander Darchiyev, a career diplomat who is currently the head of the foreign ministry’s North America department, will soon leave for the role in Washington. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago American economy grew at 2.3% annual rate in Q4 boosted by consumer spending

The American economy grew at a solid 2.3% annual rate the last three months of 2024, supported by a burst of year-end consumer spending, the government said, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of fourth-quarter growth.

Economics

5 h. ago How Monty Don's simple gardening tip can transform your mossy lawn into lush green grass

Moss can be a common problem in lawns and gardens, thriving in damp, shaded areas. It forms thick, carpet-like patches and competes with grass for nutrients and moisture.

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5 h. ago Timothée Chalamet deserves an Oscar – for his Oscar campaign

A Complete Unknown’s best actor nominee might lose out on the prize to The Brutalist favorite Adrien Brody but his journey to the stage has been award-worthyOn Sunday, Timothée Chalamet could become, at 29 years, two months and three days, the youngest best actor winner in Oscar history. But whether or not his performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown beats out presumed frontrunner Adrien Brody – the current youngest best actor, at 29 years, 11 months and nine days in 2003 – Chalamet has already won arguably the most important prize of modern movie stardom: the hearts and minds of the internet.If we’re in the business of giving out awards for deserving, boundary-pushing work, then Chalamet’s best actor campaign – unofficial and often unspoken efforts to sway awards voters and build public sentiment – deserves its own Oscar. For the past several months, ostensibly in support of A Complete Unknown but seemingly just as much for laughs, Chalamet has embarked on a rare press run of...

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5 h. ago Uggs with shorts? Why not! Dressing for fake spring in the middle of winter

It’s open season on mismatched outfits as optimists make the most of some unexpected sunshineThe first nice day of the year hit the east coast this week like a bump of ecstasy. Workers took long lunches, sneaking outside to soak in vitamin D. (It didn’t hurt that this spring-in-February preview coincided with a widespread Slack outage, as if cosmic forces wanted to make sure America’s corporate class touched grass.) People were nicer, life slowed down.And then there were the haphazard outfits people put on to celebrate the unexpectedly beautiful weather no matter how bizarre they might have looked. Uggs with shorts? Why not! A puffer coat and a summer dress? Pull it from the back of your closet! Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Man City physio to help darts star Michael Smith revive his career after painful injury

Michael Smith will kick off his bid to restore his former glory at the UK Open in Minehead this weekend, but the former world champion is battling a painful injury with the help of Man City's physio

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6 h. ago A Place in the Sun's Scarlette Douglas says home buyers make same mistake

Scarlette has listed 10 essentials everyone should check when looking for a new home

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6 h. ago Stirling mum hits out at council inaction over ongoing mould issues

The family have been reporting issues with mould at the property in the Top of the Town since 2022 - but have so far been unable to get a permanent solution.

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7 h. ago Traitors contestant lists redeveloped Ealing garages for more than four times their original price

Nathan Khider, who was the first player to be banished, bought the garages for £300,000 and is selling the new property for £1.4 million

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7 h. ago FBI investigations of far right on road to nowhere under Kash Patel, experts warn

Patel has signalled he isn’t interested in pursuing insurrectionists amid resurgence of extremist groups With Kash Patel officially appointed as the new FBI director and Dan Bongino as his number two, experts are warning the fate of federal law enforcement investigations into the far right face a grim future.Patel taking the reins of the FBI also coincides with a resurgence of the Base, an accelerationist neo-Nazi group with terrorism designations around the world, along with other emboldened extremists connected to the January 6 attacks on the Capitol. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago ‘I feel like I’ve been let off the lead’: Tom Pidcock on his Ineos exit, Netflix editing and not riding Le Tour

Olympic gold medallist on his strained departure from Ineos Grenadiers, moving to Q36.5 and feeling revitalisedIt’s July 2022 and Tom Pidcock is flying down the towering Col du Galibier at 100km an hour, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable on a road bike, his rear wheel sliding through each snaking vertiginous bend, leaving his peers far behind and French TV commentators aghast.A couple of hours later, he raises his arms at the top of Alpe d’Huez, one of the Tour’s most feared climbs, taking an exhilarating stage win in his debut Tour de France. A new star is born. Few doubt that it’s only a matter of time until he wears the yellow jersey. Continue reading...

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