2 h. ago I am a trans teenager. This is what it means to hate the shape of your own skin | Elsie Thwaites

There are sudden moments of ecstatic joy, but it’s terrifying to realise what you want to be and everything you’ve forced downYou’re fairly sure your skin has always been a problem. A problem before you even realised, lurking in the background of your earliest memories. Never with a clear mark for when you realised it was a problem. (When you realised what it means, to hate your skin so much.) But with signs scattered throughout your life.The very earliest sign was swimming. Or clothes in general, really, but swimming was the easy one. When you swam, you always wore (and always still wear) a shirt, even though the males of your family don’t. More broadly, you refuse to ever be seen without one. You called it modesty, but now you know it as shame. Shame for your square-ish, flat, slightly hairy flesh prison. Because, even then, you knew your chest should be covered up, even though your skin is flush against your ribs and males don’t need to cover up. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Desperate search for schoolgirls, 13 and 14, missing in their uniforms

Carla, 14, and Sofia, 13, were wearing their St Monica's High School uniforms when they vanished from the Abraham Moss library and leisure centre in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester

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8 h. ago Beauty fans praise 'amazing' tooth whitener that removes stains 'in days' now 20% off

The deal includes MySweetSmile's entire range with shoppers praising it for keeping their smiles tip top in photos without hurting sensitive teeth

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9 h. ago The exact time you should wash your clothes to lower energy bills

Many energy suppliers operate time-of-use (TOU) pricing

Science

13 h. ago Massive high street fashion chain puts dozens of stores and thousands of jobs at risk as bosses draw up company rescue plan

The clothing retailer, which has 230 shops and employs around 5,500 people, is taking the step after latest figures showed it suffered a £32.2 million loss in 2023.

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20 h. ago Ice agents use pepper spray and smoke grenades to disperse LA protesters

Rights group says at least 45 people arrested as people demonstrate against coordinated raids throughout the cityThe Department of Homeland Security conducted raids on multiple locations across Los Angeles on Friday, clashing with the crowds of people who gathered to protest.Masked agents were recorded pulling several people out of two LA-area Home Depot stores and the clothing manufacturer Ambient Apparel’s headquarters in LA’s Fashion District. Immigration advocates said the raids also included four other locations, including a doughnut shop. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Woman's simple storage trick that keeps avocados fresh for 'three months'

Cutting into an avocado to find it's gone all brown and inedible on the inside is every foodie's worst nightmare - but one woman has shared a simple storage hack

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23 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Tattoos, clay and bouncing hair bring the French Open to life

It’s the small details that bring the French Open to life — a ball smashing into the strings of Quentin Halys’ racket as he serves, red clay staining a ball boy’s hand, or the burst of dust as Andrey Rublev knocks clay from his shoes.

Culture

35 h. ago Simple hack saves you money at the petrol pump by adding one item to car

Drivers have been urged to pour a common solution into their petrol or diesel cars in order to save money at the pumps. The solution is likely to be in a garage

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35 h. ago I'm a fashion editor and these are the trending accessories I use to update my old summer clothes

I'm guilty of splurging on bags of last minute holiday buys and new season trending items just to try and update my look. But the trick is to invest in a few simple seasonal accessories

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38 h. ago AD FEATURE: This handy app for motorists now includes MOT and servicing at your fingertips

PayByPhone aims to deliver 'all your car needs, all in one place' - and is now offering a £5 discount for customers***

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43 h. ago Grow lots of strawberries for free using something you already have

A gardening fan has shared a simple hack to help you grow as many strawberries as possible in a short time. This is how you can do it without any extra cost

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49 h. ago Jet lag hack: Why I swear by daytime flights from New York to London

Jet lag hack: Why I swear by daytime flights from New York to London  The Points Guy

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53 h. ago Vinted pro reveals 'sneaky' trick to help flog clothes you're struggling to sell

Caroline, who hails from the UK, boasts 213,000 followers on TikTok where she regularly shares her top tips for aspiring vendors.

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55 h. ago Over half of Brits fume voice notes 'are turning into podcasts'

Voice notes are a handy way of keeping in touch but Brits are starting to dread listening to them

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55 h. ago Food expert's simple hack to keep strawberries fresh for 'the next three weeks'

Strawberries are a delicious fruit that many of us enjoy in the summer months, but it's also a fruit that spoils quickly - but one food expert has a simple hack to keep them fresh for longer

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55 h. ago Amanda Holden in shock as she appears completely naked on breakfast show cameras

The Heart Breakfast presenter, 54, joined her co-stair Jamie Theakston for their usual weekday spot.

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56 h. ago Shoppers race to buy Oodie cooling blanket that is 'ice cold to touch' amid £30 price slash

For those who get too warm at night, this cooling blanket could be the hack to a better night's sleep.

Economics

57 h. ago Shopper reveals surprising truth about donated clothes to charity

A woman has taken to TikTok to share an important message to people who are trying to give their clothes a second home

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58 h. ago Here’s what Ozempic and Wegovy are really doing to your mouth

While most side effects are likely to disappear when the medication is stopped, any damage to the teeth is permanent

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