41 m. ago Trump withdraws record number of nominees to join his administration: report

Trump has withdrawn 57 nominations, which is roughly double the 22 he withdrew during the first year of his first term

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1 hour ago BetMGM Missouri Bonus Code: Get $1,500 in Bonus Bets For Sports Betting Launch

Everything you need to know about the launch day BetMGM Missouri bonus code offer, with bettors offered up to $1,500 back on losing bets

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1 hour ago West Lothian Leisure wins top gong at Chamber of Commerce Awards

The Innovation & Resilience Award celebrates businesses that have demonstrated exceptional innovation in overcoming disruptions, breaking into new markets, adopting creative methods, investing in staff motivation and development, and embracing technology to strengthen long-term resilience.

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2 h. ago Two Met officers running spycops unit were ‘incredibly racist’, inquiry told

Undercover unit monitored Stephen Lawrence’s family, as well as thousands of mainly leftwing political activistsTwo senior officers who supervised an undercover Scotland Yard unit spying on political campaigns were “horribly and incredibly” racist, a whistleblower has told a public inquiry.Peter Francis, a former member of the unit, testified that one regularly used the “N-word”, while the other used a repertoire of explicit racist slurs. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump told crews working on his White House ballroom to ignore permitting, zoning or code requirements: report

White House ballroom project has become costlier and larger than originally anticipated

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3 h. ago TK Maxx shoppers urged to use 'secret codes' on labels to secure big bargains

A discounts expert has shared a 'secret code' that can be found on the labels of all TK Maxx products - and it can tell you a lot about the item you're buying

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3 h. ago Greggs launches Christmas card range complete with the gift of a sausage roll

The iconic baker's Ultimate Secret Santa Surprise includes a card with heat-activated ink that, when warmed, reveals a code for a free sausage roll.

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3 h. ago Police considering corporate manslaughter charges in Horizon scandal probe

There are now 53 persons of interest as part of the investigation.

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3 h. ago Attendance Allowance payments set to end for thousands of pensioners this month

Older people with a disability or long-term health condition could be due either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

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3 h. ago Disney dress code in full as women plunged into 'inappropriate' outfit scandal

Multiple women have gone viral on social media after being told that their outfits are 'inappropriate' for Disney theme parks - whether that be from staff or fellow guests. Take a look at the Disney dress code below:

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4 h. ago Caesars Sportsbook Missouri Promo: Claim $150 in Bonus Bets With Promo Code INDYMO

Claim the Caesars Sportsbook promo code INDYMO to unlock $150 in bonus bets on launch day in Missouri

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4 h. ago TK Maxx shoppers could bag bigger bargains by looking for secret codes on labels

TK Maxx shoppers have been urged to look for specific numbers on product labels the next time they visit the retailer, as some 'secret codes' could bag you bigger bargains

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4 h. ago Ifab rule change could allow VAR to adjudicate on corners at 2026 World Cup

Ifab may loosen approach to trials of new rulesWorld Cup could see first trial use of VAR for cornersFootball’s lawmakers are exploring the possibility of allowing tournaments to run their own trials of new rules, which could lead to VAR being used to adjudicate on corner kicks at next summer’s World Cup.Under the change the International Football Association Board (Ifab) would allow more short-term trials as an alternative to the system whereby major tournaments largely introduce measures only after they have been trialled, usually in minor leagues or tournaments. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago DWP update on changes to tax codes affecting state pensioners

State pension payments increase each year based on three key factors

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5 h. ago Rage Bait Meaning: What is rage bait and why is it the Oxford Word of the Year 2025?

Something which many of us may have fallen victim to has been selected as the Oxford Word of the Year.

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5 h. ago 'Rage bait’ named Oxford University Press word of year as outrage fuels social media traffic in 2025

Oxford University Press has named “rage bait’’ as its word of the year, capturing the internet zeitgeist of 2025

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6 h. ago We didn't mislead anyone, claims Starmer as he desperately defends Reeves's Budget lies... and she now admits Cabinet WASN'T shown true OBR figures

Keir Starmer is holding a press conference defending the Budget and begging Labour MPs to stick with his 'long term plan' amid recriminations at Rachel Reeves.

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6 h. ago 'Rage bait' is named Oxford word of the year: Phrase describing anger

The word refers to social media posts which are deliberately controversial, provocative or misinformed in order to drive engagement through angry reactions.

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7 h. ago ‘Rage bait’ named word of the year by Oxford University Press

Existence of phrase – to describe content intended to make you angry – shows people are aware of manipulation tactics used online, says Oxford Dictionary publisherGood news for those who find their blood pressure rising as they scroll through their online news feeds: the Oxford English Dictionary’s publisher has highlighted the term they might need to describe how they often feel, naming “rage bait” as its word of the year.According to the Oxford University Press’ analysis, use of the phrase has tripled in the past 12 months. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Rage bait: Expert explains what Oxford word of the year means

"Rage bait" has been declared Oxford Word of the Year 2025.

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