2 h. ago Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Here’s our latest politics storyHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Suffering in silence? One in every three men never open up to another male about their health concerns, poll reveals

The study - commissioned by BUPA - showed men do not talk about mental health strains, relationship break ups and physical ailments with their close male friends or family.

Politics

3 h. ago Revealed: Children's enjoyment of reading in crisis as new study reveals of digital entertainment

The National Literacy Trust found the proportion enjoying audio texts surpassed those enjoying traditional books last year.

Events

3 h. ago Prostate cancer tests are being used on men with no symptoms of disease in 'large variation' between GP surgeries, study indicates

Routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing is not currently offered on the NHS, but patients may be offered a PSA test if a GP suspects they have prostate cancer.

Science

3 h. ago EastEnders spoilers: Sharon's secret, Zack and Barney DNA twist and Bianca struggles

EastEnders is lining up some massive twists and turns and some big discoveries next week on the BBC soap, as more than one character is hiding a huge truth

Politics

3 h. ago Shock dementia study shows antidepressants could actually speed up mental decline

Dementia patients who took antidepressants saw faster declines in thinking ability as the Alzheimer’s Society demands regular medication reviews for patients

Events

3 h. ago Top 10 grocery stores in the US named in massive study — and two of them are tied for first place

Top of the heap score with product quality, service and store experience

Politics

4 h. ago Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – live

OPM says federal workers not obliged to respond despite Musk’s that ignoring email would be considered resignationHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

Society

4 h. ago Doctor reveals disgusting risks of eating sushi as Hawaii tourist catches BRAIN WORMS

Doctors are warning about the potential health risks tied to eating sushi, coming on the heels of a parasitic brain infection diagnosed in a tourist in Hawaii .

Society

4 h. ago Pictured: Married couple of more than 70 years who tragically died in an early

The couple, named locally as Len Hall, 96, and wife Pat, 93, were found unresponsive at their dormer bungalow after a paper boy dialled 999.

Events

4 h. ago ITV 'set to sign Maya Jama and another huge star' for primetime Saturday shows

ITV look set for a shake up and some fresh faces as bosses plan to introduce two household names to some of its major prime time Saturday night shows

Politics

4 h. ago Lip reader reveals VERY steamy exchange between Leighton Meester and husband Adam Brody at SAG Awards

The couple, who tied the knot in 2014, looked loved up on Sunday night at the SAG Awards where they were caught exchanging some flirtatious banter in a clip posted online.

Events

5 h. ago Federal workers can ignore Elon Musk’s email ultimatum, US office of personnel says – live

US office says federal workers are not obliged to respond to the email despite Elon Musk claiming ignoring the email would be considered a resignationHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

Society

5 h. ago New Rangers manager makes feeling clear on state of club after 'whirlwind 24 hours'

Philippe Clement's 16-month reign at Ibrox was brought to an end on Sunday night, and less than 24 hours later Barry Ferguson has been named interim boss of the Scottish giants

Society

6 h. ago Heroic Secret Service agent Clint Hill who leaped onto JFK and Jackie after assassination dies aged 93

Although few may recognize his name, the footage of Clint Hill provided some of the most indelible images of Kennedy's assassination in Dallas on November 22, 1963.

Events

6 h. ago Ben White may end England exile after holding talks with Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel will name his first England squad ahead of World Cup qualification fixtures next month and has reached out to Arsenal defender Ben White before making his selection

Events

6 h. ago All the times Meghan Markle drew fashion inspiration from Diana

Prince Harry's wife posted a video of her in their California estate wearing a sweater baring the name of US university Northwestern - 30 years after Princess Diana wore an almost identical one.

Politics

7 h. ago Yale doctor's cancer vaccine puts nine patients into remission in groundbreaking study

A cancer 'vaccine' developed by a Yale University scientist kept people's kidney cancer from recurring for three years, marking a major milestone in highly personalized cancer care.

Science

7 h. ago 'I'm married to my third rollercoaster after first cheated and second one was sold'

A woman who first married a rollercoaster in 2023 reveals she has divorced him and tied the knot again – falling head over 'wheels' for her most recent 'husband' after just one day of 'meeting'

Politics

7 h. ago Most conservation funds go to large vertebrates at expense of ‘neglected’ species

Study shows funding bias towards animals like rhino while other endangered species including amphibians and algae disregardedMost global conservation funds go to larger, charismatic animals, leaving critically important but less fashionable species deprived, a 25-year study has revealed.Scientists have found that of the $1.963bn allocated to projects worldwide, 82.9% was assigned to vertebrates. Plants and invertebrates each accounted for 6.6% of the funding, while fungi and algae were barely represented at less than 0.2%. Continue reading...

Economics