68 m. ago Less politics, more makeup: the unraveling of Teen Vogue under Trump 2.0

The closure of the progressive youth-focused magazine comes at turbulent time for journalism and the crumbling of feminist mediaIn late 2016, just a few weeks after Donald Trump won his first presidential election, Teen Vogue published a story that set the internet ablaze: “Donald Trump Is Gaslighting America.”The story garnered more than 1.3m hits, making it the magazine’s most-read story of the year. Elaine Welteroth, then the editor-in-chief, told NPR that the day it published, Teen Vogue sold “in that month, more copies of the magazine than we had that entire year”. It was a transformative moment for the publication: proof that a magazine long associated with Disney child stars and headlines like “Prom Fever!” could shine light on the political dimensions of young people’s lives. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘I prepared for the role by playing in my room’: the making of Toy Story as it turns 30

The groundbreaking, smash-hit adventure was a make-or-break moment for both Pixar and computer animationWhen the Pixar studio was casting for Toy Story, children were invited to bring one toy to the audition. Seven-year-old John Morris showed up with 20: a case of his beloved X-Men action figures. He got the part.Playing Andy, a young boy whose toys include cowboy Woody and spaceman Buzz Lightyear, his was the first voice ever heard in a feature-length Pixar animation. Toy Story was released 30 years ago on Saturday, but to Morris the memory of its premiere is as fresh as ever. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘The French people want to save us’: help pours in for glassmaker Duralex

The brand, which evokes nostalgia and pride, hit its €5m fundraising target within hours and orders have soaredDrop a Duralex glass and it will most likely bounce, not break. The French company itself has tumbled several times in the past two decades and always bounced back, but never quite as spectacularly as when, earlier this month, it asked the public for money.An appeal for €5m (£4.4m) of emergency funding to secure the immediate future of the glassworks took just five hours and 40 minutes to reach its target. Within 48 hours, the total amount pledged had topped €19m. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago JONATHAN ASHWORTH: 'Giving every child the best chance in life has to be at heart of Labour’s vision'

'The British people are yearning to hear a compelling story about our country’s future with bold urgent action', the former shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth writes

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2 h. ago This little boy became one of the most influential people in the world

The black and white image, featured in a recent documentary, captures him long before the world knew his name - just a baby with plump cheeks and a gaze full of curiosity.

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2 h. ago Girl who said 'no' to boy's kiss hit with claw hammer five times 'will never be the same'

The 17-year-old attacker has not given a reason for launching the "serious" attack

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2 h. ago Siobhan's family all used a trusted bathroom product for decades... now she's one of thousands left with terminal cancer

Siobhan Ryan, 63, is one of 3,000 people in the UK who claim that either they or their family members have developed forms of ovarian cancer or mesothelioma from the well-known baby product.

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2 h. ago Pension scheme used by 5 million 'to be hit with new threshold' in Budget tax raid

The Treasury is reportedly preparing a tax change on a scheme used by millions that Rachel Reeves is said to view as 'unfair' to some people

Economics

3 h. ago How stubborn homeowners in the Cotswolds' strictest villages are embracing draconian planning laws

Villages across the Cotswolds have been forced to take on strict building regulations banning even minor changes to people's homes without planning permission.

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3 h. ago ‘The flowing red saree on the bank of the Ganges was incredibly striking’: Divyanshu Verma’s best phone picture

The Indian photographer captured a quiet moment at the popular Maha Kumbh Mela religious festival in PrayagrajDivyanshu Verma regards the north Indian city of Prayagraj as deeply special: not only is it home, it is also where he began his journey into street photography. This image was taken in the Sangam area during the huge Hindu purification festival Maha Kumbh Mela – maha meaning great because this was the 12th in a row of the ritual that takes place once every 12 years.“It’s a massive spiritual gathering and the energy is entirely unique,” Verma says. “The place was incredibly crowded with people who had travelled from far and wide, all drawn by faith, but there was a strange sense of calm within the chaos. I wandered through the crowds with my phone, observing rituals and soaking up the powerful atmosphere.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Petition for British wrestling legend to go in WWE Hall of Fame backed by Daily Star

Dynamite Kid was considered one of the most trailblazing and influential wrestlers of all time and was a key figure in the early days of the WWF's expansion in the 1980s

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3 h. ago 'Eerie' figure standing 'motionless' at roadside 'freaks out' drivers

People reported that the figure was standing still for hours in all weathers only turning its head

Transport

3 h. ago Concord Christmas lights shooting as 'gunman' opens fire on crowd leaving multiple injured

A Christmas lights switch on in the US was cancelled after a gunman opened fire on the crowd, leaving four people injured. Distressing footage shows families running in fear

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3 h. ago 'First' symptom of dementia people experience may not be memory loss

Early detection can slow it down.

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4 h. ago Peter Andre reveals the 'worst nightmare' he fears as a parent

Peter Andre, who is a father of five, has revealed what his 'worst nightmare' as a parent is, and why people need to give Adam Peaty and his family a break amid their ongoing feud

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4 h. ago DWP State Pension boost worth nearly £700 for those nearing retirement

Many people are not aware that the option is open to them, according to the Department for Work and Pensions

Economics

4 h. ago Gunman opens fire at Christmas lights switch on as four people taken to hospital

The family event in Concord, North Carolina, descended into chaos when a gunman opened fire last night.

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4 h. ago Investigation ongoing after teenager stabbed in town car park

A 16-year-old boy was injured during the incident

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4 h. ago Chilling moment gunshots ring out at Christmas tree lighting as 3 people left fighting for their life in North Carolina

THIS is the chilling moment gunshots are fired at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony with three people rushed to hospital in a critical condition. Crowds ran for their lives after the horror sound of gunfire rang out in the city of Concord, North Carolina. Four people were left injured after being found by gunshot wounds...

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4 h. ago UK collectors issued warning over rare coins listed for £12million online

Check your change for specific rare coins as you never know how much one could be worth. Now people are being warned over a £12million listing spotted online...

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