82 m. ago Supreme court allows Texas to use new congressional map favoring Republicans in 2026 elections – US politics live

Ruling will impact elections as soon as the March primariesUS supreme court approves redrawn Texas congressional mapsAmong the beneficiaries of Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations, there is a group that legal experts and political scientists see as some of the clearest evidence of how such actions undermine the rule of law: those who were released from prison and again arrested for different alleged crimes.During his first term, Trump issued 237 acts of clemency – including to someone who was a predatory lender and drug smuggler and to another who ran a Ponzi scheme. Since taking office again, Trump has issued more than 1,600, most for people involved in the January 6 attack on Congress. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Stark warning for NHS over drop in number of international nurses coming to UK

The health and care system has relied on international recruitment ‘for generations’ with experts warning that plans to tighten visa rules and cut immigration could ‘deepen’ workforce shortages

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1 hour ago Public and politicians left in dark about true impact of migration on Britain because of gaps in data, report finds

The government does not know how many people are in the country unauthorised - with policymakers unable to make informed choices about asylum claims and ECHR, experts warn

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1 hour ago Cheese rolling could join beloved UK events on new ‘living heritage’ register

Communities are being urged to nominate cherished traditions, from the vibrant Notting Hill Carnival to the ancient art of cheese-rolling, for a new UK register of "living heritage".

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3 h. ago Arsenal's new transfer expert gets to work ahead of January window

Arsenal have added a new face to their ranks with sporting director Andrea Berta offered assistance in the Gunners' recruitment department in time for the January transfer window

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4 h. ago Five ideas to help you save on your favourite seasonal tipples this Christmas

ONE of the best parts of the festive period is indulging in your favourite seasonal tipples. However, the cost of alcohol can give you a budget hangover. Here are a few ideas to help you save on the sauce . . . IRISH CREAM: Baileys is the drink of Christmas for many. Supermarkets often put it on offer,...

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4 h. ago Keep clothes fresh this December with 30 minute laundry rule

Washing and drying clothes can be extremely difficult in the winter months, but an expert has revealed how to eliminate that musky damp smell when drying clothes in doors

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4 h. ago Toxic waste and hospital blood bags could leak into our water supplies

Experts say it's the 'worst possible scenario' as floods caused by climate change now threaten to wash the hazardous junk into our food chain

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4 h. ago Rent out your party frocks, wrap presents for cash and five other ways to make up to £1,300 before Christmas

WITH Christmas just around the corner, the annual squeeze on our wallets is tightening. This is easily the priciest time of the year, as the average household spends a hefty 29 per cent more in December than their normal monthly outgoings, according to the Bank of England. But don’t panic just yet. Money-saving expert Jane...

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5 h. ago Experts urge release of boat strike video as US admiral denies ‘kill them all’ order

Democrat Jim Himes calls footage ‘one of the most troubling scenes’ he’s observed in public serviceAnalysis: Killing of survivors sparks outrage – but entire US ‘drug boat’ war is legally shakyTop Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Congress on Thursday said that the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, had not ordered the military to kill surviving members of a a deadly attack on a boat alleged to be carrying drugs in the Caribbean, but differed over whether the double strike was appropriate.The allegation that Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors sparked bipartisan concern in Washington that he or others involved may have committed a war crime. On Thursday, US navy admiral Frank Bradley, who commanded the attack, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, appeared before the House and Senate’s armed services and intelligence committees for a closed briefing in which they showed video and discussed the attack with lawmakers. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Ecuador's Otavalo Indigenous people use anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language

In the Ecuadorian Andes, young Otavalo Indigenous people are using anime to inspire pride in their culture and language

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6 h. ago Missing millionaire was 'spotted living with cannibals' sparking fears he'd been eaten

Michael Rockefeller, part of the famously rich Rockefeller family, was reported missing after a trip to Papua New Guinea in 1961. The mystery then deepened after he was spotted in footage, apparently with a cannibal tribe

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7 h. ago US lawmakers call for inquiry into second US military strike on alleged Caribbean drug boat

Democratic representative Jim Himes, who saw footage of attack, called it ‘one of the most troubling scenes’ he’s observed in public serviceAnalysis: Killing of survivors sparks outrage – but entire US ‘drug boat’ war is legally shakyA Democratic congressman described an unedited video of an extrajudicial military strike that killed two survivors in the Caribbean as “one of the most troubling scenes” he’s seen in public service, as human rights advocates and policy experts are lining up to demand the video’s public release.Congressman Jim Himes, the ranking member of the House intelligence committee, made the remarks on Thursday after viewing footage in a classified briefing of the 2 September follow-up attack that killed two men clinging to wreckage off the coast of Venezuela. His assessment came as experts called the operation murder under international law. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Experts weigh in: You’re definitely giving yourself brain rot

Growing rates of ADHD in the US heighten concerns that heavy short-form videos leads to ‘brain rot’

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8 h. ago FDA claims Covid vaccines caused child deaths. Here’s the truth

To accurately gauge a vaccine’s risks, it is also crucial to compare its side effects with the effects of the illness it prevents

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8 h. ago Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham hit by £18m grant backlash as expert slams 'jealous' rivals

Wrexham's Hollywood owners have been criticised after receiving £18m in public funding for a new stand

Economics

9 h. ago Sleep experts explain the sudden jerk you experience while dozing off

An estimated 70 per cent of people will experience it at some point in their lives

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9 h. ago Chilling meaning behind eerie handwritten scrawls on Jeffrey Epstein's wall

New images from inside Jeffrey Epstein's private island lair were released by the House Oversight Committee and a body language expert has suggested some of these rooms were intentionally made to "cause panic"

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9 h. ago Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham caught in £18m funding row as expert blasts 'jealous' critics

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have attracted criticism over the funding of the club's new Kop stand

Economics

9 h. ago Truth behind ancient 'hanging coffin' tribe as experts find they're still alive

The prehistoric ethnic group have long been hanging their dead in coffins on the mountainside, confusing researchers — but now it's been revealed their descendants are still alive

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