50 m. ago ‘We are pissed’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, now shakes off its slumber

The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Elon Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the Republican administrationOn a bright winter’s day this week, a group of protesters fanned out along a palm tree-lined thoroughfare in the picturesque city of Palm Desert to demand that their Republican congressman stand up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn effort to reshape the American government. “You work for us, not Musk!” read one sign. “Remember your oath,” another warned, as a mobile billboard circled nearby, featuring the president and the billionaire tech mogul, with the message: “When he’s snooping through your bank accounts, you dump him.”The group, dozens strong, cheered wildly when the driver of a white Tesla turned the corner and laid on his horn. A smaller contingent of constituents had attempted to secure a meeting with the congressman, Ken Calvert, but found the door of his regional office locked and the blinds drawn. Continue reading...

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89 m. ago Seating area called an 'abomination' after it gets bright pink paintjob that cost eye

The Forum on the University of Warwick campus in Coventry was repainted entirely in bubblegum pink with chairs, tables, umbrellas, plant pots, trellises and even bins to match.

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1 hour ago Secrets of the furniture flippers: how to turn trash into treasure

Amateur furniture restoration is a social media phenomenon – with DIY enthusiasts showing how to save mid-century and other antique furnishings from the dumpA coffee table lies discarded on a grassy kerb. Thick black paint obscures how chipped and decrepit the wood underneath might be. Passing by, the best thing for it seems like the local tip. But along comes a young woman. She takes it and, with a healthy dose of sanding, stripping, wood-filling and revarnishing, turns what was a bit of street junk into a beautifully restored mid-century treasure. It’s sold on for a healthy profit.Welcome to the world of online furniture flipping – where interiors enthusiasts show how they have transformed pieces obtained for little or no money back to their original glory. Some are so good at it, they have quit their jobs to do it full-time.One of Erin Shuford’s projects Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Dunelm knocks 30% off 'spacious' hard shell suitcase that 'definitely stands out'

Get ready for summer season with this sturdy, and spacious suitcase that is on offer ahead of holiday season at Dunelm.

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3 h. ago DEAR JANE: My husband and I are going through a dry spell. I've just realized the depressing reason why

My husband and I have been married for around five years and, until recently, everything had been great. A few months ago, however, my husband stopped making any effort in bed...

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3 h. ago Roy Keane daughter to marry England international as summer change on the cards

The latest news as the pundit is on duty for Sky Sports for the clashes between Newcastle and Nottingham Forest and Man City vs Liverpool.

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4 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal 'get Rice bid'; Manchester United want Son, Osimhen latest; Chelsea eye Rafael Leao

The window might be closed, but major deals are being lined up for the summer

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4 h. ago BMW pauses £600mn investment plan to produce electric Minis in Oxford

German carmaker’s review follows UK plant closures by Honda, Ford and JLR over the past decade

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5 h. ago Six flowers that 'bloom beautifully' all summer with 'minimal effort' when planted now

Plant expert Elise Harlock has shared six flowers to plant for a 'glorious summer garden'

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5 h. ago Robbie Williams makes huge announcement in apology video after 10 year wait

Robbie Williams sent a message to his fans, apologising for their long wait as he gears up for an eventful summer

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7 h. ago ‘I stripped away this caricature that I created’: Pamela Anderson on makeup, activism and gardening

The star of Baywatch and The Last Showgirl answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including Stella McCartney, Liam Neeson, Ruby Wax and Naomi KleinPamela Anderson, makeup-free and beautiful in a floral Westwood suit, is making a fuss of my dog. My dog likes her. I’m not a particular believer in the idea that animals are great character judges but, in this case, me and the dog are aligned. I like Anderson too. She combines openness with a kind of vulnerability, and you warm to her immediately.Settled on a sofa in a small dressing room off a photography studio, she asks for a coffee and promptly spills it everywhere. “I strive for imperfection,” she jokes. “I strive for it, and I just hit it every time.” Cortado mopped, she takes a breath, before talking excitedly of a new phase in her eventful life. “A door opened, and I walked through,” she says. “It’s hard to believe.” Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Insanely beautiful Spanish seaside city with theme park named cheapest for Brits

Getting a holiday booked can be an expensive ordeal, but Travel Supermarket has named the cheapest city to visit in Spain for budget-conscious families

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10 h. ago Alternative destination in Canary Islands that features a towering volcano

Instead of busy resorts and crowded beaches, there is an alternative destination in the Canary Islands with mind-blowing landscapes including a volcano and a rare flower

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10 h. ago Owners of these 20 cat and dog breeds warned they go missing the most

A law that took effect last summer requires all cats to be microchipped, even those that primarily live indoors

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11 h. ago Insanely beautiful EU beach with pink sand where tourists are fined £2,898

A hidden gem in the south of Italy features a stunning pink sand beach, but access is prohibited, and fines can reach up to £2,899 for trespassing

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11 h. ago Harry Potter Studios mark milestone with special addition to tour

Get ready to walk in the shoes of a champion this summer with a brand new addition to the Warner Bros. Studio where kids will relish in the chance to be at the heart of the action

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11 h. ago Incredible flower produces colourful blooms every month but there's a catch

The perfect flower exists and it requires minimal maintenance effort. Bright colours running all-year around, the Lantana plant will upgrade your garden - but one thing must be considered

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15 h. ago People who find themselves attractive more likely to find misshapen fruit and veg disgusting, research finds

The reason is that self-identifying beautiful people feel more entitled and believe they deserve more perfect-looking food, say researchers at York University in Toronto, Canada.

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19 h. ago "So sad, what a beautiful girl": Tributes to schoolgirl found dead after suspected seizure

Grace Billows, 15, was found dead following a suspected epileptic seizure

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22 h. ago Agonising final days of man who suffered most painful death ever after 'burning from the inside out'

After a horrific incident at a uranium processing plant, Hisashi Ouchi spent 83 hellish days in hospital, enduring what is widely believed to have been the most painful death on record

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