36 m. ago ‘Mouthpieces for Trump’: inside the rightwing takeover of the Pentagon press corps

Pentagon press passes once held by credentialed journalists are now in the hands of rightwing pundits and Trump alliesBeing a member of the Pentagon press corps was once one of the more prestigious assignments in US journalism, a position reserved for heavy hitters from venerable newspapers and news channels, reporters at the peak of their powers.Not any more. A press conference last week – held at a crucial time for a Pentagon embroiled in scandal – was instead attended by more than a dozen rightwing activists, with the government being held to account by a close ally of Donald Trump, an employee at Turning Point USA and someone from a pillow salesman’s nascent media company. Continue reading...

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42 m. ago Mystery of Chernobyl's BLUE wild dogs solved: The infuriatingly obvious real reason canines changed color

Three dogs living in Chernobyl's disaster zone were recently seen with bright blue fur, sparking fears that radiation exposure had caused the unusual coloring.

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83 m. ago How climate change could be blamed for your bad night’s sleep

A new study has linked rising temperatures to shorter sleep times and poor sleep quality

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96 m. ago Corrie's Emrhys Cooper 'felt like he was going to cry' after huge transformation

Former Corrie star Emrhys Cooper has revealed that a subtle change to his appearance left him overcome with emotion and gave him a completely fresh outlook on life

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1 hour ago Marks and Spencer store changes and closures happening before Christmas — full list

Marks and Spencer has confirmed the closure of 11 in-store cafes nationwide as part of its modernisation plans, with branches in Hull and Ipswich amongst those affected

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1 hour ago Sun setting on England’s Ashes dream as Australia close on second Test triumph

Second Test, D3: England 334 & 134-6; Australia 511Tourists collapse under lights, still trailing by 43Saturday night at the Gabba witnessed a collapse to rank among England’s most demoralising on Australian soil. In fact the entire third day could be filed under that category: three sessions of one-way traffic on Vulture Street that mean the Ashes urn is unlikely to change hands.Even the word “unlikely” is a simple nod to the fact that in nearly 150 years of Test cricket a 2-0 deficit has been overcome once before; that it remains mathematically possible. But the way the first five days of this series have played out — the way Mitchell Starc has taken residence in English minds and painted the walls fuchsia pink — this is the stuff of fantasy. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Royal Ascot 2026 deals from £169pp for hotel and tickets to join in with the most exclusive racing event on the calendar

HIGH fashion, fine dining, Royal pageantry and five days of spectacular racing. It could only mean Royal Ascot. The prestigious meeting in mid-June is the jewel in the crown of the British horse racing calendar. It’s a glorious excuse to dress up, to see and be seen, with the famous dress code ensuring a standard...

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2 h. ago Man City vs Sunderland Premier League prediction, odds and betting offer

Pep Guardiola's Man City are in fine form at the moment and will be looking to continue that against high-flying Sunderland in the Premier League this weekend

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2 h. ago Warner Bros Disaster? Netflix deal for Hollywood giant follows string of flops

David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, promised ‘everyone’ would win by combining the storied Hollywood studios with his reality TV giant. Instead, many lostIt’s less than five years since David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, negotiated what looked like the deal of his career. Now as Netflix plans a landscape-changing takeover of Warner Bros, he’s in the middle of an even bigger one.Zaslav, or Zaz, is a hard-charging, well-connected executive who cut his teeth inside NBC, and ascended into New York’s media elite as he transformed Discovery Inc from a nature- and science-focused cable broadcaster into a reality TV giant. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump wants to recreate a white America that never existed | Rebecca Solnit

The persecution of brown people and mass deportations will not create the white country of far-right fantasyAs Donald Trump deteriorates and his grasp on power fades, he has been lashing out furiously at female journalists and ethnic groups, most recently Somali Americans. His insults land because of their animosity and his power, not their accuracy. Likewise, his administration’s attacks on immigrants are sloppy and driven by lies. It’s strikingly clear that the target is not individuals with criminal records. It’s anyone and everyone guilty of being brown. Native Americans with tribal identification cards, US citizens, people doing crucial work from construction to nursing, military veterans, college students, people sleeping in their own beds, small children: all kinds of residents of this country are under attack.“ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety,” declares Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor-elect. Masked thugs smashing car windows and dr...

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2 h. ago Warner Bros Disaster? Netflix inks deal for troubled Hollywood giant

David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, promised ‘everyone’ would win by combining the storied Hollywood studios with his reality TV giant. Instead, many lostIt’s less than five years since David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, negotiated what looked like the deal of his career. Now as Netflix plans a landscape-changing takeover of Warner Bros, he’s in the middle of an even bigger one.Zaslav, or Zaz, is a hard-charging, well-connected executive who cut his teeth inside NBC, and ascended into New York’s media elite as he transformed Discovery Inc from a nature- and science-focused cable broadcaster into a reality TV giant. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Gran loses 5st with weight loss jab after getting stuck tying grandson's shoelaces

Kerry Linden, 60, got stuck on the floor while tying her four-year-old grandson's shoelaces and had to lean on him to get up – the moment made her realise her life had to change

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3 h. ago Cardiff City vs Huddersfield LIVE: Two changes as Kellyman starts for Bluebirds

League One leaders Cardiff City host Huddersfield in an early kick off at Cardiff City Stadium

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3 h. ago Paddy Pimblett forced to abandon Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua plan

The top UFC lightweight contender was due to make the trip over to Miami for the fight, but has since been forced to change his plans

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4 h. ago How prices compare on the other side of the Channel on everything from champagne to chocolates

Ten years ago, Calais Booze Cruises were all the rage. But since Brexit, new limits on bringing back goods has changed things. We take a look at deals and discounts to decipher if they work out cheaper...

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4 h. ago England star Jofra Archer slammed for 'shocking look' as Australia pile on Ashes pressure

The England fast bowler arrived for day three of the second Test Match at the Gabba holding a pillow

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4 h. ago 'What happened outside the pub has left my son forever changed'

Patrick Gibbons has been left with a serious lifelong disability after a horrific attack

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4 h. ago JLS' Aston Merrygold shares health update from hospital bed after operation

JLS singer Aston Merrygold has shared his gratitude towards the doctors, nurses and hospital staff as he updated fans on his condition after undergoing surgery

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5 h. ago Charlotte Tilbury gift set gets shoppers £73 worth of iconic products for £47

Read below to find out how shoppers can bag four bestselling Pillow Talk products for less.

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5 h. ago 'I hired someone to spy on my boyfriend after weird changes, then my world crumbled'

A suspicious girlfriend wanted to know what was really going on with her boyfriend of five years after noticing some changes - and then a private investigator revealed the awful truth

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