81 m. ago Jarvis Cocker's 'life became dark' after storming Michael Jackson's BRITs performance

Pulp's Jarvis Cocker made headlines when he headed onto the stage at the BRIT Awards back in 1996 during a performance of Earth Song by fellow singer Michael Jackson

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94 m. ago Wildfires grow to hundreds of acres after North Carolina lifts burn ban

Wildfires in the Carolinas have been fueled by dry and warm weather and leftover hurricane debris

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3 h. ago Moment woman dancing in the street is dragged 30ft along road by 'drunk' hit

The woman was struck by a vehicle at Engineers Way at around 11.10pm last night near Wembley Arena after a concert by reggae artist Alkaline.

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5 h. ago Manchester United set Dean Huijsen deadline as fresh transfer chance emerges

Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen is set to decide his future next month with a Premier League stay looking likely amid growing top-club interest

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6 h. ago Catholic, 64, nailed to cross explains dark reason for his 'crucifixion' on Good Friday

A devoted Catholic is seen in shocking images pinned to a cross after being 'crucified' on Good Friday – for the 36th time.

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7 h. ago Starmer will not be able to have his cake and eat it with a Trump trade deal and a Brexit reset

As two hard deadlines come up in the next three months over a Trump trade deal and a Brexit reset, The Independent’s political editor David Maddox looks at why Keir Starmer may be forced to make a choice he does not want to acknowledge

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7 h. ago Dark Sky Week: Here are 10 of the best dark sky destinations in Scotland

With Dark Sky Week taking place from April 21-28, here are some of the best locations in Scotland for stargazers.

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7 h. ago More people aged 65+ are trying out cannabis. Here’s what to know about the risks and benefits

US adults in the age group are using cannabis to treat pain and poor sleep – and they’re a fast-growing marketPolls suggest Americans aged 65 and older are trying cannabis for the first time more than any other group in the country. This trend is propelled by decreased stigma and increased legalization, with 24 states and the District of Columbia allowing recreational use (in the UK, recreational use is still illegal).But there’s something else too. Getting older comes with its challenges, physically and emotionally. Some people are betting on cannabis as a way to navigate these hurdles. Research indicates older adults primarily use cannabis for health-related issues, like poor sleep, pain and mental health concerns such as anxiety. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Conor McGregor says Irish politicians will 'try to tarnish me' if he attempts to stand for president as trailer drops for his interview with Tucker Carlson

Conor McGregor admitted that his plan to run for Ireland's next president is unlikely to get off the ground and warned that Irish politicians will 'tarnish' his attempt to run.

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8 h. ago Trump and Musk row grows as US President asks 'what the f*** is Elon doing here?'

Trump reportedly flew into a fit of rage and dropped the 'F-bomb' when he learned that Elon Musk had been invited to a highly classified government meeting about China

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9 h. ago Netflix fans rave over '10/10' new crime thriller hailed 'even more twisted than Dexter' as it rockets up the charts

The show delves into the dark tale of Elmer (Álvaro Rico) who works at his mother's, La China Jurado (Cecilia Suárez) garden centre.

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9 h. ago Popular chocolate bar discontinued in UK after nearly 60 years on shop shelves

Just as the nation looks to devour millions of Easter eggs over the long weekend in celebration of Jesus' resurrection, one manufacturer has shocked fans of their dark chocolate bar

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9 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland says 'there was no point' in show admission and hails 'game changer'

The comedian was the first-ever blind contestant to take part in the hit show and won alongside professional dance partner Dianne Buswell

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9 h. ago The truth about stress: from the benefits of the ‘good kind’ to the exercise that only makes it worse

The authors of a new book explain why understanding the science of stress can help us manage it betterTrue (up to a point)The way stress manifests is very much bodily, centred around hormones such as cortisol and their effect on us. But this process is triggered by the brain (notably the amygdala and the hypothalamus) and the way our brains react to stress is often set in early childhood, even in the womb. Pregnant women who experience extreme stress can give birth to infants who react more strongly to stress hormones – with increasing evidence suggesting that this causes modifications to the baby’s DNA. Self-actualising your way out of stress is difficult – not least because the causes might be serious and inescapable – but not always impossible. Some studies have shown that if you tell people they are the sort of person who doesn’t feel stress, they experience fewer symptoms. One US study found that teenagers growing up with worries about violent crime in a deprived part of Chicag...

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9 h. ago Katy Perry fans outraged over singer's 'tone deaf' new business move amid space trip backlash

Katy Perry has launched a limited edition doll, days after she was launched into space.

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10 h. ago 'Sadness to it': Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has say on Adam Idah video and has no doubts on mentality

Irish striker set to be in squad for cup semi-final against St Johnstone

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10 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara says she 'loves co

Fans may or may not be aware that the dancer and presenter is currently touring the country with Chicago the musical

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10 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Jowita Przytal supported as she opens up on loss ahead of major move

The dancer opened up about how a previous loss helped inform her latest decision

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10 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones says 'I am ready' after revealing new major move

It comes after the dance was named alongside the cast of the BBC One dance contest's pro-line up for the 2025 series

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10 h. ago Denied, detained, deported: the people at the heart of Trump’s immigration crackdown

The White House is targeting people seen as opponents of its agenda – here are some of the most high-profile casesDonald Trump retook the White House vowing to stage “the largest deportation operation in American history”. The administration has set about further militarizing the US-Mexico border and targeting asylum seekers and refugees while conducting raids in undocumented communities and spreading fear.Critics are outraged, if not surprised. But few expected the new legal chapter that unfolded next: a multi-pronged crackdown on certain people seen as opponents of the US president’s ideological agenda. This assault has come in the context of wider attacks on higher education, the courts and the constitution. Continue reading...

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