38 m. ago An uncertain future for agricultural students at Black colleges after Trump cuts: ‘a clear attack’

The 1890 National Scholars program gives full rides to HBCU students in fields like botany, forestry and food safetyDr Marcus Bernard was shocked to learn last week that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) had suspended the 1890 National Scholars program that funds undergraduate students’ education in agriculture or related fields at about 20 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).Bernard is dean of the college of agriculture, health and natural resources at one of those institutions, Kentucky State University. At Kentucky State, close to 40 of the scholars have enrolled since the project’s inception in 1992. Nationwide, the program has supported more than 800 students, according to the USDA. Continue reading...

Politics

41 m. ago Todd Boehly sends message to angry Chelsea fans and clears up 'rift' in boardroom

Todd Boehly faced protests from angry Chelsea fans ahead of the hammering over Southampton earlier this week, despite the club sitting fifth in the Premier League table

Sport

44 m. ago Soucek extends West Ham’s revival and Van Nistelrooy’s Leicester woe

It has been a midweek of Premier League certainties being secured at both top and bottom. Place Leicester in the certainty category. Defeat at West Ham extended Leicester’s doomed, zombified lurch towards relegation to 11 defeats in 12, 11 from 16 since Ruud van Nistelrooy replaced Steve Cooper in November.If Cooper was the wrong man at the wrong club then so is the Dutchman. Perhaps no manager had a chance with the squad Leicester assembled to attempt survival. Graham Potter, previously linked with Leicester, has meanwhile restored order to West Ham. Jarrod Bowen made things happen for both first-half goals, involved in the move for the first from Tomas Soucek, the second an own goal from Jannik Vestergaard the Hammers captain’s zest had enforced. Continue reading...

Politics

54 m. ago Chile seeks to extradite a suspect from the US over the killing of a Venezuelan dissident

Prosecutors in Chile say the country will formally request that the United States extradite a Venezuelan man to stand trial for charges related to the abduction and killing of a Venezuelan ex-army officer and opposition figure last year in Chile

Events

2 h. ago Todd Boehly explains Chelsea decision not to sign striker after Victor Osimhen interest

Blues have been left short in attack amid injury crisis

Events

2 h. ago Donald Trump's 'lethal' plot to humiliate Keir Starmer revealed

Keir Starmer met with Donald Trump at the Oval Office on Thursday, 27 February, with the US President reportedly armed with a 'lethal' plot to humiliate the Prime Minister

Politics

2 h. ago Keir Starmer clashes with JD Vance over vice president’s attack on Europe’s free speech

Sir Keir Starmer appeared to clash with US Vice President JD Vance over his previous attack on Europe’s free speech.

Politics

2 h. ago Donald Trump invited for unprecedented second state visit in Starmer charm offensive

The meeting is a seismic moment for the future of Ukraine

Politics

3 h. ago Donald Trump's lies interrupted and shut down by Keir Starmer in incredible 'actually' moment

PM Keir Starmer echoed the moves made by French president Emmanuel Macron when he visited the White House just a few days ago, as the UK and US meet for bilateral crunch talks

Politics

3 h. ago Police release CCTV after 'brutal' acid attack on man in his 30s

The acid attack, described as a 'serious assault', occurred early on Friday morning when two men tried to force their way into a property as they assaulted the occupant.

Events

3 h. ago Moment Donald Trump opens 'truly unprecedented' letter from King Charles

Sir Keir Starmer handed Trump an 'unprecedented' letter from King Charles during a press conference with reporters at the White House - saying 'this is really special, this has never happened before'

Politics

4 h. ago Gene Hackman 911 call reveals distressing moment actor and wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead

A distraught man was heard crying and begging for help on the 911 call.

Events

4 h. ago Blake Lively's savage comments about Anna Kendrick resurface after 'clash'

Blake Lively is the talk of Hollywood at the moment with fans divided over the Gossip Girl star, but the actress has revealed some 'shocking things' about working with Anna Kendrick

Politics

4 h. ago Dalston shooting: Three arrested for conspiracy to murder after drive

Armed police swarmed Kingsland High Street in Dalston, east London, in May 29 last year after the youngster was struck by a bullet - while three other men were wounded and taken to hospital

Events

4 h. ago Milan fashion week: Prada liberates as Max Mara brings the drama

Prada’s roomy dresses are an answer to restrictive women’s fashion, while Max Mara presents outfits for ‘the corridors of power’Backstage after the Prada show, someone asked Miuccia Prada if the four loose black dresses with which it began were a comment on fashion’s obsession with the Little Black Dress.The designer laughed. “No. We are in a very black moment. This is a very difficult time. It is not my job to be political but, every time you open a newspaper – oh my god! My job is to think about what clothes a woman can wear. About what kind of femininity makes sense in a moment like this.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Milan fashion week: Prada liberates as Max Mara brings Brontë drama

Prada’s roomy dresses are an answer to restrictive women’s fashion, while Max Mara aims for ‘the corridors of power’Backstage after the Prada show, someone asked Miuccia Prada if the four loose black dresses with which it began were a comment on fashion’s obsession with the Little Black Dress.The designer laughed. “No. We are in a very black moment. This is a very difficult time. It is not my job to be political but, every time you open a newspaper – oh my God! My job is to think about what clothes a woman can wear. About what kind of femininity makes sense in a moment like this.” Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Woman arrested after small dog 'almost mauled to death' in Newport

Gwent Police have confirmed that a 47-year-old woman has been arrested a after dog-on-dog attack that left the victim dog on verge of death - WARNING - the below story contains some distressing images

Events

4 h. ago Nobody's Child shoppers 'ditch' coats and jackets for thick £120 cardigan reduced to £42

Crafted from a super soft blend material, the cream cardigan is the perfect go-to for spring when you need coverage on your arms without carrying a heavy and cumbersome winter coat or jacket

Economics

4 h. ago Peter Andre explains how he broke news of Emily 'situation' to Junior and Princess

Peter Andre has opened up about the moment he told his children about his 'situation' with now wife, Emily, in his autobiography, Between Us

Politics

5 h. ago At least 14 injured in ‘terror attack’ as vehicle rams into pedestrians at Israeli bus stop

An eyewitness said: ‘We ran, it was a big mess, he just came straight at all the people’

Events