5 h. ago Soy, oat, almond, rice: which alternative milk is healthiest?

The best choice depends on your needs and preferences, say experts – here’s how to pick the one for your lifestyleThe dairy aisle might need a new name, given the diversity of products on offer. Dana Ellis Hunnes, a senior clinical dietitian at UCLA Health, says her local grocery store often stocks more non-dairy milk options than dairy ones. She’s tried various options, including a brief phase with coconut milk (“It was too creamy and too watery at the same time”). Now, she enjoys oat milk, which adds the right amount of creaminess to her coffee.The best choice depends on individual needs and preferences, says Hunnes. One person might want to add more protein to their diet, while another might be looking to increase their calcium intake. Flavor and mouthfeel are also important considerations. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago ‘A harmless gesture:’ assault trial begins for man who threw sandwich at federal agent

After throwing the sandwich, Dunn ran away but was apprehended about a block away

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9 h. ago Man who threw sandwich at federal agent calls it an act of protest. Prosecutors argue it's a crime

A man charged with assault for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent calls it an act of protest

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10 h. ago Retro UK village 'trapped in time' has amazing chippy and 'no phone signal'

A village in the UK has been hailed for its "insane" chippy and for providing visitors with an accurate taste of life in the past thanks to its "trapped in time" aesthetic and feel

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11 h. ago The safer alternatives to supplements that offer better health advantages

Supplements are often misunderstood and frequently oversold

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13 h. ago Football Manager 26 review –a modern sim for the modern game

Sports Interactive; PC (version tested), PS5, Switch, XboxAfter a two-year wait, Football Manager 26 upgrades every aspect of the football sim, but it may take some getting used toYou can imagine what the home fans are singing in the Stadium of Light: “Top of the league, you’re having a laugh!” Your Liverpool team, who until this afternoon were five points clear at the top of the table, trail by two goals in the 82nd minute. You wonder where Mo Salah left his shooting boots, or why Virgil van Dijk seems to have forgotten the whole concept of tackling. But this isn’t on the players, it’s on you – or so you’ll tell the press – as you stare at the tactics screen trying to figure out which of the dozens of potential tweaks will change the tide of this depressing spectacle.Football Manager was always the data-driven alternative to the visually opulent Fifa series (now EA Sports FC), but the latest instalment starts to bridge the graphical gap. The 3D-rendered match highlights have been g...

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13 h. ago Manchester United's next transfer decided after 'direct talks' as £44m alternative emerges

A significant update has emerged in Manchester United's search for a new striker in January, with Ruben Amorim clearly reluctant to use wantaway star Joshua Zirkzee

Economics

13 h. ago Tasty wholesome soups you can batch cook and freeze for later

Batch cooking is a great method for saving money while enjoying healthy meals for the whole family - and these soups are easy to make as well as being good for you

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15 h. ago 'I tried 8 supermarket gravies and one was better than Bisto – and £2.33 cheaper'

Journalist Sophie Harris decided to try eight supermarket gravy granules to compare to Bisto.

Economics

16 h. ago Voices: Income tax rises or fairer reforms? Join The Independent Debate on the Budget choices facing Rachel Reeves

As Rachel Reeves prepares her first Budget and warns of ‘painful decisions’ ahead, debate is growing over whether she should raise taxes to fix the public finances or find fairer, alternative ways to boost revenue. Now it’s time to have your say...

Economics

18 h. ago 'I taste tested £9.47 Aldi shop and £30 haul from King's favourite store and was floored'

A YouTuber who cooked a spaghetti carbonara and a cottage pie using ingredients from Fortnum & Mason and Aldi was stunned by the results from his taste test

Economics

18 h. ago 'I bought £9.47 Aldi shop from UK's priciest supermarket and was stunned by taste test'

The UK's most expensive supermarket is considered to be Fortnum & Mason, but how does its food really compare to the fare on offer from budget supermarket Aldi?

Economics

23 h. ago We tried Lidl's USA week snacks as a Scot and American — 1 tasted like pure chemicals

We tested some of the budget supermarket's USA offerings as someone from Scotland and someone from America — and it was eye-opening.

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24 h. ago In their darkest moments, too many Australians are being met with lethal force instead of love and care | Lorena Allam

Police are often not equipped to deal with mental health callouts. Alternative first responders are better placed to de-escalate tension and reduce harmWhen police tasered and killed Clare Nowland – a 95-year-old aged care resident with dementia – after her nursing home called triple zero for help managing her behaviour, her family were devastated and the public was shocked.How could a frail and elderly woman on a walking frame, albeit grasping a steak knife, die in such a violent way? Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Trial starts for DC man charged with throwing sandwich at federal agent

A video that went viral captured Sean Charles Dunn hurling his sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent outside a nightclubThrowing a sandwich at a federal agent turned Sean Charles Dunn into a symbol of resistance against Donald Trump’s law-enforcement surge in the nation’s capital. This week, federal prosecutors are trying to persuade a jury of fellow Washington DC residents that Dunn simply broke the law.That could be a tough sell for the government in a city that has chafed against Trump’s federal takeover, which is entering its third month. A grand jury refused to indict Dunn on a felony assault count before the office of Jeanine Pirro, a US attorney, opted to charge him instead with a misdemeanor. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Washington DC man who threw sandwich at federal agent faces trial for assault

A video that went viral captured Sean Charles Dunn hurling his sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent outside a nightclubThrowing a sandwich at a federal agent turned Sean Charles Dunn into a symbol of resistance against Donald Trump’s law-enforcement surge in the nation’s capital. This week, federal prosecutors are trying to persuade a jury of fellow Washington DC residents that Dunn simply broke the law.That could be a tough sell for the government in a city that has chafed against Trump’s federal takeover, which is entering its third month. A grand jury refused to indict Dunn on a felony assault count before the office of Jeanine Pirro, a US attorney, opted to charge him instead with a misdemeanor. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Trial starts for assault case against DC man who tossed sandwich at federal agent on viral video

A trial has begun for a former government attorney charged with assault for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent

Events

32 h. ago National Sandwich Day: 10 of the very best sandwich shops in London

From mortadella rolls to plump egg sandos, London has a sandwich culture to rival any in the world

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33 h. ago 'New Canary Islands' with £104 flights from Manchester that's 27C in January

It is becoming a popular spot in December and January for those looking for an alternative to Spanish resorts.

Economics

34 h. ago How Prince William’s vegan menu request for the Earthshot Prize left a bad taste

Belinda Zakrzewska, Flavia Cardoso and Maria-Carolina Zanette look at how the request for a vegan menu was not appreciated by the Amazonian chef tasked with making it

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