63 m. ago Snow White review – Disney’s exhaustingly awful reboot axes the prince and makes the dwarves mo

With tiresome pseudo-progressive additions that tie the whole thing in knots, this is a waste of estimable entertainers like Rachel Zegler and Gal GadotThat title is a description of the page on which new Hollywood ideas get written. Here is a pointless new live-action musical version of the Snow White myth, a kind of un-Wicked approach to the story and a merch-enabling money machine. Where other movies are playfully reimagining the backstories of famous villains, this one plays it straight, but with carefully curated revisionist tweaks. These are all too obviously agonising and backlash-second-guessing, but knowing that at some basic level the brand identity has to be kept pristine. This is particularly evident in the costume design, with which the wicked witch gets a pointy dark crown and skull-hugging black balaclava and Snow White is lumbered with a supermarket-retail tweenie outfit with puffy-sleeved shoulders. Those otherwise estimable performers Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot ar...

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63 m. ago Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged, sees slower growth, slightly higher inflation ahead

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year, though more policymakers forecast fewer cuts

Economics

81 m. ago The Guardian view on modern masculinity: boys need mentors, not marketers | Editorial

Sir Gareth Southgate is right to warn that social media is trapping boys in toxic ideals. It’s a crisis demanding real-world solutionsBoys used to be raised by their parents. Now, as they grow up, an increasing number are coming under the influence of toxic online figures who push a hollow, misogynistic version of masculinity. This isn’t helping their character or their relationships. But it does work for a digital world where worth is measured in money, status and appearance. Girls have long seen their mental health suffer from social media comparisons and phone addiction. But that doesn’t make it any less troubling now that boys are being similarly affected.In his Richard Dimbleby lecture for the BBC, Sir Gareth Southgate made a cogent case that young men are being failed by modern society – not just by absent role models, but by a culture that doesn’t acknowledge failure and vulnerability while exposing them to damaging digital influences. Without re...

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83 m. ago White Stuff's £38 summer dress reduced from £75 is so 'slimming', shoppers call it a 'winner'

"Easy to wear and comfortable. Good fit to size and does not need ironing so great for travelling."

Economics

2 h. ago Seasalt Cornwall shoppers say 'what's not to love?' as 'compliment grabbing' £90 jacket reduced to £38

"I purchased the lilac jacket and it's received many compliments. I love it - it fits well, nice hand pockets, can be dressed up with a nice scarf, what's not to love?"

Economics

2 h. ago Rise of the 'Tesla killer': Chinese EV firm backed by Buffett sees shares soar as Elon Musk's stock sinks

Its electric cars have driven in from China - and now this company is being dubbed 'the Tesla killer'. Shares in BYD have accelerated to a record high and are up 44 per cent this year.

Events

2 h. ago Kylie Jenner defended after facing criticism for joke about wearing latex to pick up kids from school

Many fans pointed out that she was being ‘so unserious’ in the video about her latex outfit

Culture

2 h. ago Google's Pixel 9a is here and Apple can't beat its cheaper price tag

Google has added a new smartphone to its Pixel line-up with a budget-friendly version of the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro that beats the latest Apple iPhone 16e prices

Politics

3 h. ago Monty Don warns gardeners not to do 'important' job in March

Gardeners should not touch spring bulbs growing in the garden in March as the bulbs will not be ready to be cut back until June, Monty Don has warned in his gardening blog

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3 h. ago John Swinney 'not surprised' Neil Findlay chose to quit Scottish Labour over benefits cut

The First Minister spoke out today after the Record revealed how a former MSP had resigned his Labour membership after 35 years.

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3 h. ago The rise of the 'Tesla killer': How a Chinese electric car firm backed by Warren Buffett has seen its shares soar as Elon Musk's brand plummets... so should YOU invest? Read what the experts say

Its electric cars have driven in from China - and now this company is being dubbed 'the Tesla killer'. Shares in BYD have accelerated to a record high and are up 44 per cent this year.

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3 h. ago Union boss calls for ‘fundamental restructure’ following Labour reforms

Labour's proposed benefit reforms have been hit with a wave of backlash

Economics

3 h. ago Grangemouth workers need action now to secure jobs not 'fig leaf' Project Willow report

John Swinney said he was "confident" public and private money could create new jobs and opportunities at Grangemouth.

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3 h. ago Drivers warned not to hand over details in new twist on ‘crash for cash’ scam

Moped scammers are staging accidents and demanding photos of driving licences and insurance documents, the Insurance Fraud Bureau has said.

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3 h. ago Early Spring Deal on Amazon sees Mother's Day 'silky soft' skincare gift set cut by 38%

The Sanctuary Spa gift set was £20 but you can now purchase it at £12.39 thanks to Amazon's Early Spring Deal

Economics

4 h. ago Nobody's Child 'gorgeous' new collection includes the dreamiest yellow dress

The new Boutique Collection from Nobody's Child is made with the 'free-spirited woman' in mind and includes stunning dresses that are perfect for weddings

Politics

4 h. ago Martin Lewis says you can get £40 in cash just be investing a £1 here

The money saving guru has shared an easy way to get £40 added to your bank account quickly

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4 h. ago Martin Lewis says you can get £40 in cash just by investing £1

The money-saving guru has shared an easy way to get £40 added to your bank account quickly

Economics

5 h. ago Supermarket price wars ‘chilling prospect’ for farmers, says MP in regulator bid

Alistair Carmichael said the farm-to-fork pipeline needed ‘direct action’ from the Government.

Economics

5 h. ago DWP launches online consultation on proposed changes to disability benefits and employment support

The ‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working’ consultation is open until June 30, 2025.

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