42 m. ago Erin Patterson is seen for the first time after being charged over alleged fatal mushroom lunch

Accused triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been photographed for the first time since she was charged over a fatal mushroom lunch.

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48 m. ago White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood wipes away a tear as she's seen for first time since Saturday Night Live's 'mean' skit about her teeth

The British actress, 31, was spotted making her way along the street in London on Monday as she wiped away tears and overcome with emotion.

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69 m. ago ‘She helps cheer me up’: the people forming relationships with AI chatbots

From virtual ‘wives’ to mental health support, more than 100m people are using personified chatbotsMen who have virtual “wives” and neurodiverse people using chatbots to help them navigate relationships are among a growing range of ways in which artificial intelligence is transforming human connection and intimacy.Dozens of readers shared their experiences of using personified AI chatbot apps, engineered to simulate human-like interactions by adaptive learning and personalised responses, in response to a Guardian callout. Continue reading...

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69 m. ago 'Sex isn't the problem — it's the lack of emotional honesty': Why it's time to rethink hookup culture

As a hot new play raises a fresh set of questions about casual encounters, author Olivia Petter says it’s time we start learning to communicate better about pleasure

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69 m. ago How to watch Aston Villa vs PSG in UK with Champions League game not on TNT Sports

Aston Villa will enter their Champions League quarter-final second leg against PSG 3-1 down and will need to produce something special if they want to reach the semi-final for the first time since 1982

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2 h. ago What 40 years as Observer science editor has taught Robin McKie – podcast

Robin McKie reflects on his 40 years as science editor for the Observer and tells Madeleine Finlay about the game-changing discoveries and scientific controversies that he’s reported on during that time. He describes how the discovery of the structure of DNA revolutionised science, what he learned about misinformation from the HIV/AIDS pandemic and why cold fusion and the millennium bug failed to live up to their hype.What I’ve learned after 40 years as the Observer’s science editorSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Aimee Lou Wood claps back at 'mean' and 'unfunny' SNL sketch mocking her teeth

Aimee Lou Wood clapped back at a Saturday Night Live sketch that mocked her teeth, saying that the portrayal of her character was a "cheap" and poor impersonation.

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2 h. ago White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood appears emotional as she's seen for the first time since Saturday Night Live's 'mean and unfunny' skit about her was praised by 'feuding' co

The British actress, 31, was spotted making her way along the street in London on Monday as she wiped away tears and overcome with emotion.

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3 h. ago Law Roach offers Zendaya and Tom Holland wedding update and it's not what you think

Zendaya and Tom Holland fans are desperate to know when the couple will be taking their romance to the altar, and the actress' long time friend and stylist has shared an exciting update

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3 h. ago A bigger hole: Trump has already spent $155bn more than Biden. Musk now claims DOGE only saved $150bn

The Trump administration has already spent $155 billion more than former President Joe Biden did over the same period of time after their inaugurations, according to Treasury Department data. And Elon Musk is now claiming that his Department of Government Efficiency has only managed to save $150 billion.

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4 h. ago We will soon be able to talk to dolphins using AI, experts claim

A new model created by Google could reveal the secrets behind how the animals communicate for the first time, with hopes we may be able to 'speak dolphin' in the future.

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5 h. ago White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood breaks down in tears as she's seen for the first time since SNL's 'mean and unfunny' skit about her teeth was praised by co

The British actress, 31, was spotted making her way along the street in London on Monday as she wiped away tears and overcome with emotion.

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6 h. ago Texas rapper found guilty of San Antonio man's death, second murder conviction since 2019

A Texas rapper has been convicted of murder for a second time after a jury found him guilty of fatally shooting a San Antonio man in 2017

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6 h. ago Funeral home owner 'left corpse in the back of a hearse for more than a year'

Funeral director Miles Harford admitted one count of corpse abuse and one count of theft following a plea deal after police discovered human remains in a hearse

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7 h. ago Beijing should be banished from vital British businesses as the UK must not let crucial industries 'fall into the arms of false friends', campaigners insist

The fiasco at British Steel prompted MPs, peers and experts to insist last night that it is time for ministers to get tough to stop another crisis.

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7 h. ago Scholar spared prison in US case alleging China spies on dissidents abroad

A history scholar convicted of spying on Chinese dissidents by ingratiating himself as a sympathizer has been spared prison time by a U.S. judge

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7 h. ago Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe steel plant to keep blast furnaces burning

The Government has taken control of British Steel and are facing a race against time to get material such as coking coal and iron ore to the site.

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7 h. ago British Steel update as vital materials to save thousands of jobs on way TODAY

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said crucial shipments of iron ore and coking coal are on their way to the Scunthorpe steelworks in a tense race against time

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8 h. ago Female soldier becomes the first woman to compete in the grueling Army Ranger contest

A female Army Ranger for the first time competed in the annual Best Ranger Competition, and her two-soldier team finished the grueling three-day event over the weekend and came in 14th overall

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8 h. ago Kate makes secret visit to the Lake District: Princess of Wales says she finds nature 'very spiritual' as she meets with the Chief Scout for a walk on the shores of Windermere

Kate, 43, who is Joint President of Scouts met with Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields near the shores of Lake Windermere where they spent time with a group of Scouts.

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