15 h. ago Costco’s new rule takes effect September 1: Everything you need to know

Grace period ended on Monday, which means new rule is officially being enforced

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3 d. ago 'Reliable' HP laptop drops to £149 just in time for new uni semester to begin

With a 12 hour battery life, this laptop is perfect for completing assignments and taking to lectures.

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4 d. ago Gardeners urged to use one thing to 'naturally' attract birds

Gardening experts have shared simple ways to ensure birds have food, shelter and water

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5 d. ago The Colorado River is in trouble. Some groups want the government to step up

A group of environmental advocates earlier this year sent a petition to the federal government with a simple, seemingly obvious message: Ensure that water from the imperiled Colorado River is only being delivered for reasonable and beneficial uses

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6 d. ago Conor McGregor in shocking 'bullying' video as he beats up young sparring partners, hours after claiming he is 'at peace with life' in loved

McGregor, 37, was seen throwing heavy punches during sparring sessions in Italy and Spain. Footage of the Irishman doing so emerged on social media last weekend.

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7 d. ago Venus Williams’ US Open return ends in spirited defeat to Karolína Muchová

Czech 11th seed beats 45-year-old 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 to reach second round‘I love playing,’ says 2000 and 2001 champion at Flushing Meadows On an unforgettable evening in New York, Venus Williams offered yet another demonstration of her perpetual greatness as she battled into the night with Karolína Muchová, making the 11th seed’s life difficult across an intense two hours before falling 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in the first round of the US Open.As Williams took the familiar walk through the bowels of Arthur Ashe Stadium and on to the court, the 45-year-old’s latest appearance at her home grand slam tournament occurred on a notable date. On 25 August 1997, exactly 28 years ago, this stadium opened for the first time. Later that day, a 17-year-old Williams was one of the first players to compete on the court as she made her long-awaited US Open debut there, the start of her monumental run to the final. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago The bleak reality behind Kick! live stream that ended with French 'infuencer' being 'pranked to death' for views

Set on an industrial estate, nestled between a builder's merchant and courier firm, the studio was where Pormanove - real name Raphael Graven - spent most of his life including his final hours.

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1 week ago Wilted hydrangeas 'come back to life' in hours using simple watering method

A gardening expert has shared a sure-fire method for reviving a 'wilted' hydrangea in only a matter of hours with one simple watering hack - all you need is a spray bottle

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1 week ago Roses will perk up and keep producing flowers if you pour one thing on the soil before September

Roses can start to decline in late August as the soil becomes compacted and it can be difficult for plants to access water and nutrients, but there is a simple way to help them

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1 week ago The science behind what happens to your body when you quit drinking alcohol

Katinka van de Ven and Nicole Lee explain how the body recovers after removing alcohol from your life

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1 week ago Skydiver who fell 15,500ft took own life hours after split with boyfriend

"A bright, adventurous, free spirit, she lived with immense energy, passion and love and touched countless lives with her warmth and kindness."

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1 week ago How to make omek houria, Tunisia’s bold and brilliant carrot dip

This punchy carrot dip with garlic, harissa and caraway is a summer staple in Tunisian homes — here’s how to make Houriye’s version from new cookbook ‘Mediterranea’ by Anastasia Miari

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1 week ago 'Brilliant' headphones with 'insane' battery life now under £20 on Amazon

The soundcore By Anker wireless headphones boast an incredible 70-hour battery life are now better than half price.

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2 w. ago Argos shoppers rush to buy Apple AirPods worth £229 as they plummet in flash sale

Apple's AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a six-hour battery life and adaptive noise cancellation for the best listening experience.

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2 w. ago Eight things we learned from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s marathon New Heights podcast

If you don’t have a spare two hours to listen to Swift talking about The Life of a Showgirl on her boyfriend’s podcast, we did it for youTwo years ago, American footballer Travis Kelce famously used the New Heights podcast – which he hosts with his brother Jason – to announce that he wanted to date Taylor Swift. This was after he failed to get her attention at her Eras tour show at Arrowhead Stadium, home to his team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Somehow, it worked: he managed to get the girl. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for watermelon and tomato gazpacho with rosemary croutons | Quick and easy

This chilled soup is the ultimate cool customer for summer I can’t make gazpacho without thinking of Pedro Almodóvar’s Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend that you do, and not just for the iconic spiked gazpacho scene. This version is also spiked, but more tamely with watermelon, which lends a wonderful sweetness. You can go as simple or as extra as you like with the toppings: I, of course, like to go extra with cherry tomatoes of varying colours, ice cubes, micro basil, finely cubed cucumber and a swirl of my best extra-virgin olive oil to finish. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'I'm a hospice nurse and someone is close to death when their hands do one thing'

In the final days and hours of life, the body undergoes a series of physical changes - and experts have identified a symptom that is particularly common but often surprising for loved ones

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3 w. ago The expats' paradise where life is cheap: My 18 hours witnessing the shocking Filipino police system that lets rich Westerners walk free after awful crimes: JENS WARD

I spent a day at Alcantara Police Station - where the American was being held while negotiations took place - speaking to police about their unique way of handling the business of accidental death.

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3 w. ago Bizarre cause of death revealed for girl, 11, who fell off boat into lake and died

The horror unfolded around 4pm on July 27 on Wisconsin's Lake Alexander as the girl, Maisy Livingston, 11, lost her life. Her body was dragged from the lake around four hours later.

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3 w. ago Bride is in tears an hour before wedding until photographer does something amazing

A bride was in tears one hour before she was due to walk down the aisle as an important part of her special day was not going to plan. Thankfully two of her suppliers came to the rescue

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