23 h. ago Viral tweet claims Apple is planning to launch 8 new popstar emoji

In a post that has been viewed almost 11 million times, an X user claims that Apple is planning to release eight new emoji of famous female artists. Can you tell who they are supposed to be?

Politics

44 h. ago Families urged to claim up to £200 for school essentials before applications close

Thousands of eligible families are yet to claim

Economics

48 h. ago Google Pixel 9a deals as EE, Sky and O2 launch plans including a huge freebie

Google's budget Pixel 9a smartphone is now available to pre-order in the UK - and we've picked out the offers worth looking at

Economics

49 h. ago Police launch investigation after human remains found at recycling plant

Police are working to identify the remains as part of an 'extremely complex and sensitive' investigation

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50 h. ago Human remains found at recycling plant as police launch investigation into 'extremely complex' discovery

The discovery was made by workers on Sunday, March 30, and police were called to the Biffa Teesside recycling facility which has been closed off since.

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51 h. ago Martin Lewis warns people they have days left to make £312 claim if one thing applies

The deadline is fast approaching

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3 d. ago Wife makes sexual abuse claims against doctor husband accused of trying to kill her on Hawaii hiking trail

Arielle Konig, 36, has made a bombshell sexual abuse claim against her husband, Gerhardt Konig, 46, in her application for a restraining order after he allegedly tried to push her off a Hawaiian hiking trail.

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5 d. ago PIP claimants making 'one big mistake' on applications, former DWP assessor says

James Merrell, who worked as a PIP assessor for the DWP, explained to the Daily Star how applicants can avoid a common mistake while filling out DWP forms and attending in-person assessments

Politics

6 d. ago Student loan startup founder found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175m

Charlie Javice, who appeared in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for starting Frank, faked a list of 4 million customersCharlie Javice, the charismatic founder of a startup company that claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid, was convicted on Friday of defrauding one of the largest US banks, JPMorgan Chase, out of $175m by exaggerating her customer base by 10 times.A jury in New York City returned its verdict after a five-week trial. Javice, 32, faces the possibility of a lengthy prison term. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan during $175 million sale of financial aid startup

The founder of a startup company that claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid has been convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million

Economics

8 d. ago FDA approves new UTI antibiotic that may help patients with recurring infections

A commercial launch of the antibiotic in the U.S. is planned during the second half of 2025

Science

1 week ago Sunscreen warning as research shows chemicals could be in food chain

Scientists have warned about the impact of toxic material found in sunscreen, claiming that a quarter of lotion applied by people ends up in the water

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1 week ago Fraudulent student loan claims under investigation after TikTok videos encourage false applications

At least £3.7m of fraudulent student loan claims were identified last year, according to reports

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1 week ago I pitched my idea to a major high street chain and they agreed to work with me 

Giuseppe Baidoo, 34, the founder of Gusto Snacks, claims the UK wellness giants launched an identical version of his dried apple crisps, shortly after trying them at a festival in 2022.

Politics

2 w. ago Big stars, little shine: is anyone actually watching Apple TV+ shows?

The service might boast A-listers like Natalie Portman and Colin Farrell but in a competitive streaming landscape, it’s struggling to be heardNext week Apple TV+ launches The Studio, a Seth Rogen comedy about the rapidly changing landscape of the film industry. Episodes follow a beleaguered executive as he’s forced to make an ugly IP movie, because streamers are in dominance and this is all traditional studios are left with.For a show explicitly about the death of the theatrical experience to be made by a disruptive streamer – one funded by the deep pockets a global tech megacorp to boot – is unquestionably a show of power. Or at least it would be, were it not for a new report claiming that Apple TV+ is currently losing a billion dollars a year. Continue reading...

Culture

2 w. ago Major airline is offering bargain £15 flights to one of Europe's best stag do destinations

Ryanair has announced its plan to launch a new seasonal route to one of the most popular short-stay destinations in Europe - and tickets start from as low as £15. 

Economics

2 w. ago US fast food chain with 'the best burgers' set to open first site in April

They have announced plans to launch in the UK, with the first site opening in April

Politics

2 w. ago Major change for millions of new and existing Social Security recipients

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, recipients and applicants will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone

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2 w. ago Meghan Markle's true feelings on UK return after Prince Harry's latest visa blow

Meghan Markle has "no intention of moving back to the UK" despite Prince Harry's latest blow regarding his visa application, a royal commentator has claimed

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2 w. ago How terrorism is taking over the West: One in five British terror suspects are CHILDREN, with fanatics radicalised in just WEEKS thanks to AI propaganda

Today, individuals can be radicalised in a matter of weeks and are able to plan and launch terror attacks in total isolation without triggering suspicion.

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