2 h. ago NHL union, Boston College announce program to help players go back to school and finish their degree

NHL players who want to complete their college degrees will have a smoother pathway thanks to an agreement announced Wednesday between their union and Boston College

Sport

2 h. ago Michelle Trachtenberg and Rosie O’Donnell’s 1996 interview resurfaces after actor’s death aged 39

Michelle Trachtenberg and Rosie O'Donnell's heartwarming 1996 interview has resurfaced following the Gossip Girl actor's death aged 39, which was announced on Wednesday, 26 February.

Events

4 h. ago UK National Lottery draw tonight as Lotto and Thunderball results announced for Wednesday, February 26

Tonight’s estimated Lotto is £5.3million - it could be you

Politics

8 h. ago Budapest Pride should be held in closed venue for ‘child protection’, says government official

Viktor Orbán’s chief of staff says event this year should be taken off streetsHungary’s Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year rather than on a city centre avenue as in previous years, the prime minister Viktor Orbán’s chief of staff has said, citing child protection.The plan, announced on Wednesday, appeared to be part of Orbán’s restrictions on the activities of the LGBTQ+ community as the nationalist leader prepares for elections in 2026 in which his right-wing Fidesz party faces an unprecedented challenge from a new opponent. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Budapest Pride should be held in closed venue for ‘child protection’, says Orbán official

Prime minister’s chief of staff says event this year should be taken off streetsHungary’s Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year rather than on a city centre avenue as in previous years, the prime minister, Viktor Orbán’s, chief of staff has said, citing child protection.The plan, announced on Wednesday, appeared to be part of Orbán’s restrictions on the activities of the LGBTQ+ community as the nationalist leader prepares for elections in 2026 in which his rightwing Fidesz party faces an unprecedented challenge from a new opponent. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Budapest Pride should be held indoors for ‘child protection’, says Orbán official

Prime minister’s chief of staff says event this year should be taken off streetsHungary’s Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year rather than on a city centre avenue as in previous years, the prime minister, Viktor Orbán’s, chief of staff has said, citing child protection.The plan, announced on Wednesday, appeared to be part of Orbán’s restrictions on the activities of the LGBTQ+ community as the nationalist leader prepares for elections in 2026 in which his rightwing Fidesz party faces an unprecedented challenge from a new opponent. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago What Arne Slot can and cannot do after being hit with touchline ban for Newcastle clash

Liverpool boss Arne Slot will be serving a touchline ban at Anfield against Newcastle United on Wednesday evening after the FA announced his punishment for being sent off vs Everton

Events

26 h. ago Basketball titan Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons and six Olympic golds

Taurasi, 42, walks away as WNBA’s all-time scoring leaderFiery point guard played 20 WNBA seasons with PhoenixDiana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in basketball history.The WNBA’s career scoring leader and a three-time league champion, Taurasi announced her retirement on Wednesday in an interview with Time magazine. The Phoenix Mercury – the only WNBA team she played for – also confirmed her decision. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Escapes announces a free special screening of The Penguin Lessons, starring Steve Coogan ahead of its official release date

Escapes is teaming up with National Lottery Open Week. Supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery funding, latest Escapes preview is the new heartwarming drama-comedy The Penguin Lessons starring Steve Coogan on Monday March 17.

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38 h. ago National Lottery millionaires welcome Sea Scouts to their private woodland

Ted and Marilyn Newton originally bought the woodland in east Kent to walk their dog but have since opened it up to the local community.

Economics

4 d. ago Winning Lotto numbers tonight: full National Lottery results with Thunderball for Saturday, February 22, 2025

It's a £4m rollover jackpot and there is £500,000 on Thunderball

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5 d. ago EuroMillions results live: Lottery numbers for Friday's £24m draw

Results checker for tonight's EuroMillions lotto draw on Friday, February 21

Economics

5 d. ago National Lottery winner given one week deadline to scoop £1m unclaimed prize

Someone could miss out on being a millionaire

Economics

6 d. ago National Lottery appeals for two missing millionaires from Valentine’s Day draw

The National Lottery revealed 12 of the 14 prizes had been claimed within a week of the draw

Events

7 d. ago Missouri man who pleaded guilty in shooting of Black teen at wrong door dies

Andrew Lester, who is white, was charged with assault after Ralph Yarl, who survived, rang doorbell by mistake in 2023An 86-year-old Missouri man died just days after pleading guilty to a lesser charge in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the white man’s doorbell by mistake, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.Andrew Lester of Kansas City had been charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shooting of the then 16-year-old, who survived and is now a freshman at Texas A&M. Before his trial was scheduled to begin, Lester had pleaded guilty on Friday to a lesser charge of second-degree assault, which carries up to seven years behind bars. He had been scheduled to be sentenced on 7 March. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Trump administration rescinds congestion pricing for New York City

Daily $9 fee designed to reduce traffic in heart of Manhattan and raise billions to upgrade subway train and bus systemsThe Trump administration announced on Wednesday it intends to rescind approval of New York City’s congestion pricing program that is designed to reduce traffic in the heart of busy Manhattan and, in the process, raise billions to upgrade New York’s subway train and bus systems.The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the public-private entity that provides public transportation services in the New York metro area, immediately sued the government in an effort to block its move. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago National Lottery Lotto results LIVE: Numbers for tonight's draw

Results checker for tonight's National Lottery lotto draw for Wednesday, February 19

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7 d. ago Sales of knives for £10 in online ‘mystery boxes’ condemned by police chief

A raft of measures to crack down on knife crime were announced on Wednesday by the Government

Economics

8 d. ago EuroMillions results live: Lottery numbers for Tuesday's £14m draw

Results checker for tonight's EuroMillions lotto draw on Tuesday, February 18

Economics

8 d. ago National Lottery Open Week returns this spring with free and discounted entry to venues across the UK

Individuals and families can take advantage of free and discounted entry, as well as other special offers, at hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues and attractions across the UK

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