46 m. ago US stocks slide as consumer confidence sinks most in four years

Americans’ inflation expectations surge as rising prices for staples and tariff worries hit sentiment, key survey shows

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58 m. ago Starbucks is cutting some 'less popular' drinks from its menu. Here's what will be removed next week

Starbucks is making cuts to its menu, with some of the coffee giant’s “less popular beverages” set to take their final bow next week

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62 m. ago Breast cancer cases set to reach 3.2 million globally by 2050, new study finds

Researchers also examined breast cancer trends and mortality over the past decade in multiple countries

Science

66 m. ago Ruben Amorim told to make historic move for Liverpool flop to give Man Utd 'swagger'

Ruben Amorim is crying out for a new striker at Manchester United after watching both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggle since he took over - and Dwight Yorke has suggested a shock move for Liverpool's Darwin Nunez

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68 m. ago Former Chelsea man lands key Manchester United transfer role

Christopher Vivell left the Blues in 2023 following just seven months at Stamford Bridge

Sport

79 m. ago Jamie Carragher embroiled in row with Micah Richards and Rio Ferdinand after claiming Africa Cup of Nations is 'not a major tournament' as Sky EDIT OUT controversial comment from debate

Sky Sports pundit Carragher has been put on the defensive after comments suggesting why Reds hero Mohamed Salah could miss out on individual global prizes.

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83 m. ago Westwood report key findings: DJ’s alleged behaviour was ‘a factor’ in BBC exit

He strongly denies the allegations.

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2 h. ago Do worms feel pain and are ants happy? Why the science on invertebrate feelings is evolving

For the next few weeks we’re asking readers to nominate their invertebrate of the year: click here to give us your suggestionsDoes a worm feel pain if it gets trodden on? Does a fly ache when its wings are pulled off? Is an ant happy when it finds a food source? If so, they may be sentient beings, which means they can “feel”, a bit or a lot, like we do.Invertebrate sentience is becoming an ever livelier topic of debate and with new science we are getting new insights. But Dr Andrew Crump at the Royal Veterinary College, who helped ensure that new UK laws recognising animal sentience were amended to include large cephalopod molluscs and decapod crustaceans – octopuses, lobsters, crabs to you and me – says this is not at all straightforward. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Starmer balancing the books on backs of poorest, former minister suggests

Andrew Mitchell told the Commons he supported Sir Keir Starmer’s strategic direction to bolster defence spending, but argued he has ‘choices’.

Politics

2 h. ago Beano comic book hero to keep Dumfries and Galloway motorists safe during winter

Amey has named its latest gritter Brrr...Nanaman and is now inviting name suggestions for its next batch of gritters.

Politics

2 h. ago Celtic vs Aberdeen injury news: 8 out as Brendan Rodgers mulls over return for key player at Celtic Park

Here is the latest team news ahead of Celtic v Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership at Celtic Park on Tuesday.

Sport

2 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway curlers to represent Scotland on the world stage

Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan Jnr and Bobby Lammie have been chosen for the men's competition with Sophie Jackson heading to the women's event.

Politics

2 h. ago One thing that could help prevent motor neurone disease and dementia

New research suggests fats – found in oily fish, nuts and seeds – affect the conditions and may boost survival

Politics

2 h. ago Half of UK workers would be happy to return to the office full time

A study of 2,000 UK office workers found a high percentage would be happy to return to the office full time - but it would come at a cost to employers

Politics

3 h. ago Ramadan 2025: When it will start and end and the key rules of the Muslim holy month

Ramadan is almost here so this is everything you need to know about it, including how the start date is decided, and what happens during and at the end

Politics

3 h. ago The play that changed my life: Sing Sing’s Clarence Maclin on lessons from Sophocles in prison

Staging Shakespeare and Twelve Angry Men with fellow prisoners was a revelation but Oedipus Rex proved particularly poignantWhen I came to the Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) theatre at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in 1995, I’d been sentenced to 17 years for robbery. It was not my intention to watch a play. They were doing One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. I saw my brother Dino who was playing Big Chief, the Native American guy. I knew Dino from elsewhere in the jail, but not for this.I got involved. I found a fascination for Shakespeare that I really didn’t expect. I didn’t think I’d understand the language. And I didn’t at first. But it fascinated me enough to research and study it: I loved becoming able to translate that so that others could feel the intensity of it. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Apple leak suggests new iPhone 17 will copy major mobile phone rival in radical design change

On X, Apple tipster Majin Bu posted digital renders of four handsets in the upcoming iPhone 17 family including the rumoured 'iPhone Air'.

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3 h. ago Starbucks is removing 10 drinks from its menu in March — here’s what’s replacing them

The coffee giant will also bring back self-service condiments and free refills for in-store customers

Politics

4 h. ago Was Stonehenge a phallic temple? New study suggests key stone represents a giant penis

Research suggests fallen stone was deliberately altered in order to give it a phallic appearance

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4 h. ago Warning as antidepressant taken by millions has a disturbing effect on brain function in major new study

Swedish scientists examining 19,000 patients taking antidepressants experienced changes in their brain function compared to those not given the drugs.

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