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Toy store says it was hit with an audit notice hours after one of its owners said ICE had ‘terrorized’ Minnesota

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1 hour ago English cricket remains a metaphor for the country as travelling circus rolls on | Jonathan Liew

As Brendon McCullum and Rob Key limp on, perhaps it is worth retracing the steps that brought us hereThere will be consequences. There must be consequences. Perhaps there have already been consequences. Harry Brook is very sorry for getting punched by a bouncer in New Zealand. Rob Key is very sorry for overseeing an Ashes tour that in retrospect could probably have been an email. Brendon McCullum is not sorry, but has promised to “look at things over the next little while”, which is basically the same as an apology, so fine.In the meantime, the travelling circus of English cricket rolls on. There is a white-ball series in Sri Lanka starting on Thursday morning, for which – consequences, remember – McCullum remains as coach, Key remains as managing director and Brook remains as captain. In addition Zak Crawley returns to open the batting in the 50-over team, a fitting reward for not playing a single 50-over game in the whole of 2024 or 2025. Nature heals. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago How motorists can claim money back if wrongly caught speeding

The National Highways has identified around 2,650 incorrect camera activations since 2021, attributing them to a technical fault

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3 h. ago Don’t overlook these canned foods that are packed with protein and affordable

Americans are already eating around 20 percent more protein than is recommended a day

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3 h. ago Nearly half of all takeaway meals exceed their stated salt levels, with curries, pizza and pasta dishes the worst offenders

A new study has found that nearly fifty per cent of takeaway meals contain more salt than advertised - with some dishes containing more than the NHS' recommended daily guidelines.

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4 h. ago Charlotte Tilbury's new foundation specifically designed for mature skin 'blurs wrinkles'

"I have seen so many people with mature skin shy away from foundation as they worry it will make them look older. I wanted something that worked for those with mature skin who want that lifting, smoothing, blurring effect."

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5 h. ago Starmer toughens rhetoric on Trump and decries pressure over Greenland

PM also accuses Kemi Badenoch of supporting efforts by the US president to ‘undermine the government’s position’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has noticeably hardened his rhetoric towards Donald Trump, telling the Commons that the US president’s condemnation of the Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius was intended to weaken the UK’s resolve over Greenland.In a sometimes angry exchange with Kemi Badenoch at prime minister’s questions, Starmer denounced the Conservative leader’s use of Trump’s words to push back against the Chagos deal, saying the president had not been sincere in his objections. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago ‘Treated like shirkers’: German unions cry foul over Merz’s sick

Opponents say proposal to end sick notes issued over phone would fill up doctors’ waiting rooms unnecessarilyA German proposal to end the right to get short-term sick leave from a doctor over the telephone as a means of cracking down on skiving has met with outcry from labour groups and the medical profession.Germans enjoy some of the most generous employee illness policies in Europe, a fact the conservative chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says is undermining efforts to kickstart the EU’s biggest economy, whose growth has largely stalled since 2022. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Germany’s plan to axe sick notes given over phone meets outcry from unions and medics

Opponents say proposal, designed to tackle employee skiving, would fill up doctors’ waiting rooms unnecessarilyA German proposal to end the right to get short-term sick leave from a doctor over the telephone as a means of cracking down on skiving has met with an outcry from labour groups and the medical profession.Germans enjoy some of the most generous employee illness policies in Europe, a fact the conservative chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says is undermining efforts to kickstart the EU’s biggest economy, whose growth has largely stalled since 2022. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago ‘A stranger told me to check a mole on my back for skin cancer

A stranger’s warning on the street turned into a life-saving experience from skin cancer

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6 h. ago Confused about the best order to apply serums, oils, prescription creams and moisturiser? A dermatologist reveals the golden rules of skincare layering

Skincare is one of the subjects that can feel quickly feel overwhelming once you start delving into it. There are countless brands and products, plus a whole load of ingredients, each with a complicated scientific explanation behind it. And that's before we even get to the viral TikTok videos detailing elaborate 12-step skincare regimes that most of us simply don't have the time or mental energy to complete.

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7 h. ago Doctor issues warning to anyone who regularly uses portable heater when working

People have been warned against the practice by a doctor and Harvard Associate Professor

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7 h. ago 'Would anyone notice if Greenland was invaded?' Wild conspiracy theories swirl over Beckham feud as social media users suggest it's a Trump ruse to distract attention from world events

Nicola's father, Nelson Peltz, is a 'notable Republican donor' who has previously been described as the 'matchmaker' between Trump and Elon Musk.

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8 h. ago Celeb Traitors’ Cat Burns wears a tight top for first time in decades to show off results of breast reduction

CAT Burns has shown off her figure in a tight top for the first time in decades after having a breast reduction. The Celebrity Traitors star took the plunge and had the operation last week, after years of struggling with her larger chest. And in a new TikTok video, the 25-year-old singer delightedly donned a...

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8 h. ago Nasty Victorian disease sweeping the UK poised to wreak havoc on schools and care homes and can infect at ‘just a touch’

Schools and care homes could soon be under siege from a highly contagious Victorian disease, scientists have warned. Leading public health experts fear there could be a "substantial increase" in outbreaks of the condition, that can cause nightmare attacks of itching. Scabies, caused by microscopic mites that burrow into the skin, easily spreads if people are in...

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9 h. ago Insider's Choice: New Scottish books to look out for in February

Witch Trial, the new crime novel from Traitors star Harriet Tyce, leads Vikki Reilly’s recommendations for February

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9 h. ago How to turn a cauliflower into ‘risotto’ – recipe | Waste not

This creamy grain-free dish contains flaked almonds for extra crunch and protein – perfect if you’re cutting down on carbsI’m fasting for three days a week for the whole of this month. It’s not for everyone, I know, and it’s important to talk to your doctor first, but the benefits are well researched and include improved digestion and immune function, and lowered blood pressure. When we fast, the body goes into ketosis, which breaks down fat for energy, and to stay in ketosis afterwards it helps to reduce carbs and increase protein, which is where today’s low-carb, zero-waste recipe comes in. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Coronation Street fans distracted by 'different' Roy Cropper after heartbreaking reminder

Fans noticed a 'change' to Roy as they were reminded of his relationship with his beloved wife, Hayley

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11 h. ago Murad's £89 retinol cream that 'reduces fine lines' now £19 in bargain bundle

Murad's retinol skincare set which 'reduces fine lines' is over 50% off in a limited-time sale, bringing the price down to £56 from £142

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