48 m. ago US economy contracts at 0.3% rate as Trump tariffs prompt import surge

Annualised first-quarter figure comes below expectations and contrasts with previous growth

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48 m. ago U.S. economy shrinks for first time in three years as Trump’s tariffs spark trade war fears

The American economy shrank by 0.3 percent during the first quarter of this year, marking the first drop in three years as President Donald Trump’s tariff policies disrupted businesses and their supply chains.

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56 m. ago Horror details of how glam young mum died during BBL 'from fake doctor'

Mum María Paz Peñaloza visited Felipe Hoyos-Foronda, 37, from New York, to remove her butt implants after he allegedly posed as a plastic surgeon on TikTok

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72 m. ago Nurse, 34, 'told stepson, 15, she was "horny" and raped him'...then her lineman husband walked in on them

Alexis Von Yates has just been banned from nursing in Florida over the July 2024 allegation.

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89 m. ago Fresh Lewis Hamilton doubts emerge as 'killer' problem spotted in his Ferrari data

The data doesn't lie in Formula 1 and the numbers generated from Lewis Hamilton's performances since he joined Ferrari are cause for further concern around his fortunes

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1 hour ago Keep fit with Rochelle Humes' exact foldable treadmill that 'gets your steps in at home'

Rochelle Humes has shared a look at the treadmill she uses to get her daily walk in from the comfort of her own home - and we've found where to shop the exact same one

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1 hour ago US GDP report to show if economy expanded in last quarter, after eurozone growth accelerates – business live

First estimate of US GDP for Q1 2025 will show whether tariffs hurt growthUK house prices fall but market ‘likely to pick up’ during summerChina manufacturing activity plummets amid Trump tariff warFrance’s economy is likely to “flirt with stagnation” throughout the year, despite the small rebound in GDP in the last quarter, predicts Dutch bank ING.Charlotte de Montpellier, ING’s senior economist for France and Switzerland, explains:The additional customs duties in the US and their direct and indirect impact will delay the French economy’s rebound. We estimate that the direct effect of a permanent 10% import duty in the US on French GDP (via a reduction in exports) will be around -0.1%.Adding to this are the effects of uncertainty, the global economic slowdown and more restrictive fiscal policy, all of which will weigh on French economic activity throughout the year. The cooling in the labour market is likely to limit the recovery in household consumption, and the savings rate is se...

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1 hour ago Rochelle Humes stays fit with this exact foldable treadmill that 'gets your steps in at home'

If you've been wondering how Rochelle Humes keeps in shape from the comfort of her own home, we've found the exact foldable treadmill she uses to get her steps in

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1 hour ago Insolvencies surge 31% in Scotland: Experts warn thousands of SMEs could cut costs—but don’t

A 31% year-on-year surge in business insolvencies across Scotland has prompted warnings from industry experts, who say that too many small firms are overlooking easy wins when it comes to cutting costs.

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2 h. ago Nurse charged with rape after husband walks in on her 'having sex' with stepson

Alexis Von Yates, 35, was charged with felony lewd or lascivious battery after she was allegedly caught with her 15-year-old stepson.

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2 h. ago Should shops be forced to take cash? Take our poll and have your say

As more and more shops go card-only, MPs are warning the government to step in and protect those who rely on cash. A recent report highlights the need for urgent action before a cashless society becomes the norm. What do you think?

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2 h. ago Death Row killer hours away from execution despite 'Gulf War brain damage' claim

Jeffrey Hutchinson murdered his girlfriend and her three children in their home while her eldest son watched and is set to be executed on May 1, but his lawyers are trying to stop it

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2 h. ago How Wrexham and Birmingham City’s US owners got one step from the Premier League

Tom Brady, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s celebrity status isn’t the only thing that led their clubs to the ChampionshipIt’s been over four decades since Wrexham were last in the second tier of English football and a lot has changed in that time. (A lot has changed in four years, never mind four decades.) Four years ago, Wales’ oldest soccer club were at a non-league nadir. Now, they are preparing for life in the Championship, propelled to three straight promotions by the stardust (and money) of Ryan Reynolds and Ryan McElhenney.Birmingham City’s second tier exile was much shorter – just a single season – but like Wrexham their promotion had the spotlight of celebrity on it. While Wrexham have Reynolds and McElhenney, Birmingham have Tom Brady (albeit it in a far smaller profile). The English lower leagues have never been so glamorous, what with Wrexham players appearing in Marvel movies and David Beckham attending matches. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Miami GP boss reacts to idea of four US races on F1 calendar

F1’s popularity in the United States has surged in recent years and the US now hosts three races

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2 h. ago Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for stepping back from conclave

Catholic cardinals have acknowledged the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu of financial crimes

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2 h. ago Chilling reason why Russia removed brain and throat of Ukrainian journalist in sickening torture rituals after she was captured while reporting on Putin's bloody war

Prisoner of war Viktoria Roshchyna, 27, was held in occupied Ukraine and tortured by Vladimir Putin's brutal regime.

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3 h. ago Shein explores US restructuring as tariffs threaten to derail London IPO

Fast-fashion company searches for workarounds as Trump’s trade war endangers operations in its most important market

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3 h. ago Tony Blair backs down in Labour civil war over Net Zero targets: Ex

The former prime minister's consultancy insisted it 'supported' the Government's 2050 green energy target, the day after he said that such policies were 'irrational'.

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3 h. ago ‘An incredibly political moment’ – why fashion and the Met Gala are celebrating Black dandyism

This year’s Met theme is ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ and focuses on Black men’s strategic use of fashion. Author of the text the show is inspired by, Monica L. Miller talks about why it’s being celebrated at this year’s show and galaAfter three decades as a jobbing actor, Colman Domingo finally ascended to the Hollywood A-list in 2023 off the back of Rustin, a biopic of Bayard Rustin, an adviser to Martin Luther King Jr and civil rights icon. But while his performance was brilliant, Domingo’s meteoric rise was also down to something else: his masterful embrace of Black dandyism.Having honed his trademark tight trousers and unbuttoned shirts waiting tables in San Francisco, on the red carpet he set himself apart in suits with Nehru collars, bow ties, dramatic cloaks and sparkling brooches. “I don’t just wear clothes, I wear stories,” Domingo told GQ ahead of his appearance at the Golden Globes in January, before stepping out in a black Valentino mohair wool tuxedo paired with ...

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3 h. ago Kremlin warns Ukraine peace won't come any time soon in massive blow to Trump

US President Donald Trump won't get peace in Ukraine any time soon, the Kremlin has warned, as a major Russian attack delivers a setback to negotiations and Zelensky warns of a bigger war

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