28 m. ago Learn to paint plein air watercolor landscapes at Jack London State Historic Park

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3 h. ago Duhan van der Merwe hits back at ‘SpringJock’ jibes: ‘I know how hard I’ve worked to get here’

Flying winger brushes off allegiance jibes and cannot wait for Australia after a testing Lions tour in 2021Duhan van der Merwe does not want to shake hands. It is not that the hulking Scotland winger is being rude – he is polite to a fault – but after a gruelling gym session the British & Irish Lion has blisters as big as golf balls. A fist bump – a touch daunting given the size of his biceps – must suffice.Van der Merwe’s war wounds are the first indication that public perception about him can be misleading and there are many to follow in the ensuing half-hour. From an impassioned response to accusations he is a “SpringJock”, to discussing why he runs roughshod over England once a year, Van der Merwe is illuminating company. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Trump brushing off MAGA base on Iran for this new power trio of GOP hawks who won his ear

President is increasingly turning to a handful of Iran hardliners and brushing off the MAGA isolationists that got him elected to a second term

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5 h. ago Dyson purifier hot + cool formaldehyde: The £700 air purifier that tackles heatwaves and hay fever

Heat, pollutants and bacteria circulate the air we breathe – Dyson’s clever device aims to combat them

Society

8 h. ago Dumb and Dumber fans in stitches after noticing clever detail after 31 years

Dumb and Dumber is one of the most iconic movies of the 90s, and fans have been left in hysterics after realising there was a clever joke that never made it to the final cut

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8 h. ago Cooling cushions, neck fans and other genius ways to keep cool in a heatwave

Alongside some clever technology, there's also some free things you can do to cool down and stay that way

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10 h. ago Woman's incredible travel hack saves her £70 after easyJet tried to charge for cabin bag

Thrifty easyJet passenger, Bee Solman, 31, from Bristol, revealed the hilarious - and slightly sweaty - way she avoided paying a £70 baggage fee at Bristol Airport.

Economics

13 h. ago People praise 'genius' hack to avoid paying for extra luggage

A new travel tactic for those looking to avoid splashing out on cabin baggage fees when flying is going viral online - and all that's needed is a common travel accessory.

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15 h. ago Stop using brushes or sprayers to paint your fence as clever 46p hack works faster

A TikTok user has shared a 'genius' painting hack that will help you transform your garden fence in 'minutes' without the need for a brush or sprayer

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15 h. ago Flies will stay out of homes if you follow this 52p kitchen food hack

Experts believe the cheap common item will help deter pesky flies.

Society

15 h. ago Remove limescale from your toilet with 1 cheap item that works better than bleach

Removing limescale from a toilet bowl can be a real hassle. But an expert has shared a simple hack to get rid of the unsightly stains without using bleach

Politics

15 h. ago Vet's clever way to test if your dog is dehydrated in seconds

With the temperature gauge continuing to climb for days yet, leading vets have warned that your furry friends are in danger of dehydration if you're not extremely careful

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24 h. ago Woman shares four cancer symptoms not to 'ignore' following stage 4 diagnosis

Around 3.5 million people in the UK are currently living with cancer. Hannah's life was turned upside down after her symptoms were repeatedly brushed off.

Science

29 h. ago Amazon's 'light but powerful' cordless strimmer now half price down to £42.49 for limited time

The sun's out and so now the garden is growing faster than you can tame it so it might be time to invest in this handy garden saviour

Economics

31 h. ago Save money every time you visit McDonald's with this simple TikTok hack

A McDonald's fan has shared a simple hack for getting a Big Mac and a side of fries for less than £3 - and it can be used on anything on the menu

Technology

32 h. ago Iced coffee fans rave over 'genius' hack for making the drink better at home

A TikTok user has shared a 'genius' hack for making iced coffee at home that won't make you miss the barista-style version.

Politics

33 h. ago The future of product management: from shipping faster to leading smarter

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36 h. ago Voices: Is HS2 still worth completing, or is it just a £66bn mistake? Join The Independent Debate

Many now believe the HS2 saga highlights the need for a faster, more integrated, locally driven, and accountable approach to infrastructure in the UK

Economics

40 h. ago What to do if your mobile phone account is hacked or number stolen

Act swiftly and these steps could help mitigate the damage from a sim-swap scam and prevent it happening againYour mobile phone line is the artery through which data, calls and texts flow. It is also used to prove you are who you say you are for a plethora of accounts, from banks to messaging services.But if it gets hacked or stolen, in what is known as a “sim swap” or “simjacking”, the consequences can be far worse than just being cut off from mobile data or calls. Unfortunately it is the kind of hack you don’t see coming. It happens in the background, with hackers using your personal data such as date of birth and address to con your network provider into swapping your phone number to a new sim in their possession.Keep an eye on notifications from your mobile network, which are usually delivered by SMS. These include information about activity elsewhere and alerts of change requests, such as your phone number being activated on another device.Be aware of scams. Fraudsters may and ...

Technology

42 h. ago Woman's simple garden hack using kitchen item will double your tomato yield

A woman has shared a gardening hack that will supposedly double your tomato yield - and it involves a very simple kitchen item. The tip is currently going viral on TikTok

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