3 h. ago Gut instinct: why your spring menu should be full of plant points

Hannah Twiggs speaks to nutritionist Dr Emily Prpa about how something called ‘plant points’ – no, not a wellness gimmick – could be the simplest way to eat better, boost your gut and still enjoy your food

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10 h. ago Trying to bulk up? It doesn’t really matter what you eat to gain muscle

Both vegan and meat-eating diets were found to show results

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15 h. ago Ange Postecoglou to 'leave' Tottenham this summer – even if they win Europa League

The straight-talking Australian manager is reportedly heading for the Spurs exit door no matter what happens in the rest of the season after he was the subject of heavy criticism

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16 h. ago Gold climbs above $3,500 for first time as Wall Street rallies after slide

Dollar also recovers after Monday’s sell-off prompted by Trump’s attack on Federal Reserve chair caused alarm among investorsBusiness live – latest updatesGold has climbed above $3,500 an ounce for the first time while stocks on Wall Street and the dollar rose following Monday’s sell-off that was prompted by Donald Trump’s blistering attack on the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, caused alarm among investors.Spot gold reached the record price of $3,500.01 on Tuesday, extending a rally that has pushed bullion up from $2,623 an ounce at the start of this year. Analysts now predict the metal could even reach $4,000 only a matter of weeks after the price moved through $3,000 for the first time. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Even Trump must know that firing the chair of the Fed would be self

Jerome Powell is a soft target for the president amid economic instability. But getting rid of him would only invite more chaosUS stock markets, Treasury bonds and the dollar itself are sliding amid the tariff turmoil and Donald Trump needs a soft target. It was probably only a matter of time before he intensified his attacks on Jerome Powell, chair of the US Federal Reserve. It is an easy narrative to blame the dull central banker with orthodox worries about anchoring inflation expectations. Nor is Powell able to engage in tit-for-tat soundbites. Unlike Trump, he must measure the impact on markets of his every word.The open question is how far Trump intends to push things. Monday’s reaction in financial markets was strong because it seemed for the first time that the president could be serious about removal. “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” declared Trump, which was several notches beyond his usual whine about urging the Fed to hurry up with cuts in interest rates. C...

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17 h. ago Ange Postecoglou to 'leave' Tottenham even if Celtic hero wins the Europa League

Postecoglou is heading out of the North London club no matter what happens in the Europa League or Premier League

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18 h. ago Common fruit scientists say you should eat more of to lower blood pressure

A new study has suggested that increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake could be effective in lowering blood pressure

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19 h. ago Chaos erupts at Johnstone Burgh game as young supporters kick

The West of Scotland League club say they will investigate the matter but added "it is crucial that people understand this was a situation where adult males aggressively provoked a group of teenagers".

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20 h. ago 'I took a UK lake holiday so luxurious a sudden change of plans didn't ruin the fun'

A busy mum, Sally McLean, recounts her luxury staycation with gal pals for a much-needed Scottish break, including a Champagne cruise, hotel spa and the all-you-can-eat-buffet.

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22 h. ago New drama 'I, Jack Wright' mirrors family tensions over inheritance disputes

A new survey of 2,000 adults has found that the average family feud has been going on for seven years and shows no signs of stopping, with issues such as wills and inheritance at the heart of the matter.

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23 h. ago This is EXACTLY what women should eat in each decade from their 20s to 60s to live a long life

A nutritionist and top chef has revealed the perfect 'day on a plate' for women as they get older to ensure they hold on to their health (and youth) for as long as possible.

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34 h. ago Harvard sues Trump administration over efforts to ‘gain control of academic decision

University fights back against threats to cut about $9bn in funding for school after it refused to comply with demandsIn a new lawsuit, Harvard University alleged that the Donald Trump administration is trying to “gain control of academic decision-making at Harvard”, several news outlets are reporting.The university is fighting back against the administration’s threat to review about $9bn in federal funding after Harvard officials refused to comply with a list of demands that included appointing an outside overseer to ensure that the viewpoints being taught at the university were “diverse”. Harvard is specifically looking to halt a freeze on $2.2bn in grants. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago No laughing matter! Top London comedy club that hosts the biggest celeb comics fails hygiene inspection

The club has had to make major changes after environmental health inspectors found evidence of mice, droppings on bar surfaces, and mould in the ice machine.

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38 h. ago Banned DDT discovered in Canadian trout 70 years after use, research finds

Potential danger to humans and wildlife from harmful pesticide discovered in fish at 10 times safety limitResidues of the insecticide DDT have been found to persist at “alarming rates” in trout even after 70 years, potentially posing a significant danger to humans and wildlife that eat the fish, research has found.Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, known as DDT, was used on forested land in New Brunswick, Canada, from 1952 to 1968. The researchers found traces of it remained in brook trout in some lakes, often at levels 10 times higher than the recommended safety threshold for wildlife. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Moment brazen ticketless youths leap fence at Terminal V festival

Groups of ticketless youths leaped fences to gain entry to the techno music festival, while paying attendees forked out over £140 for a weekend ticket.

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39 h. ago Harrowing tale of astronaut left to die in space as his country disintegrated below him

Sergei Krikalev was forced to orbit the Earth for months in the Soviet Union's Mir space station as his bones and muscles were damaged by microgravity

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39 h. ago Doctors discover new cause of autism: 'Fourteen times more likely'

People with a little-known genetic muscle condition may be 14 times more likely to develop autism, a study published this week from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) suggests.

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40 h. ago Why tightness and pain in your leg could be a sign of a life

The first inkling that drummer Zak Starkey had that something might be amiss, was a feeling of 'muscle tightness' in his right leg during a band rehearsal.

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41 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan names the 'panicked' snooker rival he fancies to win major tournament – 'it's only a matter of time'

The Rocket has been impressed with what he's seen from Chris Wakelin in the run-up to the Crucible

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41 h. ago Travel blogger Vanessa Konopka dead at 28 after extreme sickness left her 'unable to speak'

Vanessa Konopka, 28, died after spending months at a hospital in the Philippines 'unable to eat, walk and speak.'

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