24 m. ago ‘Time running out’ to get flu jab before Christmas, UK medical chief warns

The number of people in hospital in England with flu is at a record high for this time of year

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40 m. ago A Hollywood ending? Inside the final days of LeBron James in Los Angeles

A new book explores how an all-time great and a world famous franchise handle the waning of a monumental careerIn a book about LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s only fitting that one memorable scene involves a Hollywood star: Will Smith.Yaron Weitzman’s latest book is titled A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers. Suffice to say the plot thickens when Smith goes to the Lakers’ film room to speak to the team in 2022. Continue reading...

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40 m. ago Brits flying over Christmas should take note of airline rules on presents and crackers

Plane passengers travelling over the Christmas period should take note that there are some airline rules that could mean you have to ditch presents

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42 m. ago Man buys £5 painting in charity shop is shocked after discovering true value

Chris, who is a part-time seller on eBay and Vinted, was left stunned after finding a painting in a charity shop for just £5, but he had a gut instinct it would be worth more

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44 m. ago Super flu – latest: Streeting ‘can’t guarantee patients’ safety’ if doctors strike during virus wave

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

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46 m. ago Emotional Taylor Swift breaks down as she opens up about Southport tragedy for first time

The singer wiped away tears in her new Disney Plus documentary series when discussing the Southport attack

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78 m. ago Slot set for Salah talks and has ‘no reasons to not want him to stay’ – football live

⚽ All the latest updates heading into the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Email JohnSlot has been talking about Liverpool’s injuries, too: “Endo and Gakpo? Going to be weeks. Cody is a muscle injury and Wata is ankle.And his new strike pairing of Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak: “What we all saw, which is normal, the more they play, the more they will adapt and the better they will cooperate. The other two No 9s on the pitch for Inter were more used to playing with each. It’s the second time they have played together and I think we will see more of this in the future. Alex got a knock in the first half, so let’s see if he is able to start tomorrow. Continue reading...

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91 m. ago Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud

Co-founder of Singapore-based Terraform Labs given more jail time by US judge than prosecutors soughtDo Kwon, the entrepreneur behind two cryptocurrencies that lost $40bn (£29.8bn) three years ago and caused the sector to crash, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud.The South Korean, 34, had pleaded guilty to two counts of US charges of conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago Man finds £5 painting in charity shop is gobsmacked after learning true value

Chris, who is a part-time seller on eBay and Vinted, couldn't believe his eyes when he stumbled on the charity shop find which only cost him £5, a fraction of what it's really worth

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1 hour ago Super flu – latest: Streeting warns NHS facing challenge ‘unlike any other since pandemic’ as cases surge

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

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2 h. ago Super flu – latest: Streeting warns NHS facing challenge ‘like any other since pandemic’ as cases surge

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

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2 h. ago Ed Miliband faces massive pressure to ditch UK's 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban as EU drops move

Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has been left isolated after a Brussels kingmaker declared that the bloc's deadline for ending sales is being dropped.

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2 h. ago Even Bazball’s implosion can’t shake Barmy Army’s crew of Ashes veterans | Emma John

If anyone knows how to weather a whitewash, it’s the merry band of England fans marking their 30th anniversary at their spiritual homeCourage, soldier. Ben Stokes’s England team may be heading into the third Ashes Test already 2-0 down, but not everyone in English cricket is fazed. There is one group tailor-made for this scenario, a crack(pot) unit who can lay claim to be the ultimate doomsday preppers. Have your dreams been shattered? Are you crushed beneath the weight of unmet expectation? Then it’s time to join the Barmy Army, son.Already their advance guard are moving in on Adelaide, the city where they officially formed 30 years ago. England’s most famous – and per capita noisiest – travelling fans will be hoping for an anniversary win-against-the-odds, like the one they witnessed on that 1994-95 tour. And whatever happens on the pitch, off it the parties will be long and loud. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Ten of the best TV shows from 2025 that you need to see before the year’s end

If you're staying in this festive season, it's a great time to catch up on some of the year's outstanding TV shows

Culture

2 h. ago ‘Perfect gift’ £22 Christmas brownie box now less than £5 in deal stack

Dubbed ‘delicious’ by fans, they can be delivered UK-wide in time for Christmas and can be snagged for 77% off their usual price by savvy shoppers

Economics

3 h. ago Trello down as millions of people worldwide unable to access vital system

Trello is essentially a digital whiteboard for organizing just about anything, and millions of tech-reliant workers are struggling this morning due to a major outage of the software

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4 h. ago Brit pub landlords 'petrified' by Labour's Budget and issue urgent 'shutdown' warning

The British Beer and Pub Association has called for 30 per cent business rates relief for pubs as landlords say the Budget has left them 'petrified'

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4 h. ago Horse racing tips: ‘He’s ready to win after running a cracker last time’ – Templegate’s Cheltenham NAP on Friday

TEMPLEGATE tackles day one of Cheltenham's Christmas meeting confident of making it one to remember. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. COURTLAND (2.25 Cheltenham, nap) Looks ready to win after running a cracker a neck behind Twig at Sandown last time. He went on to win the Becher Chase at Aintree last time...

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4 h. ago Horse racing tips: Three outsiders who can bash the Cheltenham bookies

SUN Racing's value picks for Friday's action are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT UNANSWERED PRAYERS (3.00 Cheltenham) Loves a proper stamina test and usually runs well over the conventional fences at Prestbury Park. EACH-WAY THIEF LELOOPA (1.15 Cheltenham) Had five lengths in hand when winning here last time.  HENRY’S FRIEND (1.50...

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5 h. ago KitKat Christmas chocolate bundle with 100 bars reduced to £22 in Amazon deal

The festive treats should arrive in plenty of time for Christmas - with a discount

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