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Trump has hurt Musk deeply – he may never recover from the harm done

<p>Valerie Mahaffey has died aged 71</p>

Culture

Valerie Mahaffey death: Young Sheldon and Desperate Housewives star dies aged 71

<p>Rocket practice rounds are launched from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during a testing drill in Pingtung County, Southern Taiwan</p>

Politics

Pete Hegseth warns Chinese invasion of Taiwan could be ‘imminent’

<p>Pets, including dogs, are also prone to ticks and need to be checked after being outside</p>

Health

Is this tick season going to be America’s worst yet? Here’s what to know

<p>James Jensen is facing five charges in connection with a $300 million scheme, with links to the Jalisco cartel </p>

Crime

Utah oil tycoon family accused of conspiring with Mexican cartel in $300M smuggling scheme

<p>Louisiana state police enter a house on North Galvez street as they pursue a fugitive that escaped from a New Orleans jail</p>

Crime

Family and friends of escaped New Orleans inmates arrested for aiding in jail breakout

<p>Cynthia Nixon as Miranda in ‘And Just Like That...’</p>

Culture

Miranda is the only thing that can save And Just Like That from utter tedium

<p>Mexican regional band Grupo Firme won’t be able to perform in the US </p>

Culture

Mexican band forced to cancel US show after Trump administration denies entry

<p>‘If the content is inauthentic, it can leave a bad taste. But when Meghan’s garden bounty is so delicious, who cares whether she did or didn’t grow it?’</p>

commentRoyals

Give Meghan a break – it’s little ‘cheats’ that make the social whirl go round

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news

Georgia grandfather sacrifices his life to save twin granddaughters from falling tree limb: ‘He was a hero’

<p>Demonstrators rally during a press conference outside the Department of Labor headquarters on April 14 in Washington</p>

Politics

Outrage after Trump administration suspends job training program for low-income youth

Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as prosecutor Madison Smizer questions witness "Mia" as she testifies in Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., May 29, 2025 in this courtroom sketch

Diddy Trial

Diddy’s ex-assistant stunned into silence as rap mogul’s defense team accuses her of making up rape claim

Film

Netflix is about to remove one of the most underrated films of last five years

LiveUkraine war

Child killed in Russian strike after Zelensky accuses Putin of sabotaging talks

<p>Lilly wrote in a Substack essay that she’s experienced ‘fainting spells’ since she was a child </p>

Evangeline Lilly shows off facial injuries after fainting and falling

<p>A national ban on the mineral fluoride in U.S. public drinking water could be costly for the health of American children. A new study estimated that it would result in a 7.5 percent increase in child tooth decay</p>

health

Kids will develop 25.4 million more cavities if fluoride is banned nationwide

<p>Before the landlord was shot, he had served the tenant with an eviction notice, according to police. </p>

Crime

Vegas Landlord shot and killed while trying to evict tenant, police say

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Elon Musk stands alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on his last official day as a special government employee.</p>

Trump conducts the weirdest exit interview in history as Musk departs

ANALYSIS: The most destructive professional partnership since Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader shacked up in the Death Star has finally come to an end, at least in an official government employee capacity, writes Richard Hall

Elon Musk reportedly said he fathered a child with a Japanese pop star

<p>Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. </p>

Trump speculates about possible Diddy pardon

<p>DOGE let USIP go to pot, according to the organization's president</p>

politics

Musk’s DOGE takeover of Institute of Peace brought roaches and rats to D.C. headquarters, court docs say

<p>Demonstrators demand protections for immigrants granted temporary status in the United States. The Supreme Court on May 30 allowed the Trump administration to strip those protections for more than 500,000 immigrants</p>

politics

Trump can strip protections for 500,000 immigrants, Supreme Court says

Politics

‘Creepy Karoline’: Former Trump lawyer blasts White House press secretary

<p>Elon Musk appears with a black eye at a press conference with President Donald Trump.</p>

Musk explains black eye as he sports shiner during meeting with Trump

<p>Republican Senator Joni Ernst told her constituents ‘we’re all going to die’ during a town hall warning her against deadly consequences of revoking Medicaid coverage for potentially millions of people</p>

Politics

‘Well, we all are going to die’: GOP senator’s stark mic drop to town hall over Medicaid cuts

MUSK-TRUMP

politics

Has Big Brother arrived? Inside Trump’s secret effort to gather data on millions of Americans

<p>Donald Trump</p>

politics

Trump’s mass firings of federal workers must remain on hold, court rules

Bulletin

<p>Cats with a gene type associated with mixed breeds may purr more at their human companions (Sophie Carty/PA)</p>

Scientists discover mystery genes behind a cat’s purr and behavior

<p>A black-and-white mural of a lighthouse, posted on Banksy’s Instagram</p>

New Banksy work appears in mystery location

<p>Planned travel strikes may cause disruption this summer</p>

Travelling to Europe this summer? Planned strikes may cause disruption

<p>A recent study reveals that over a fifth of the world's ocean has darkened in the last two decades</p>

The ocean is changing color – why it’s a threat to marine life

More news

<p>Zion Williamson, 24, allegedly raped his ex-girlfriend twice in 2020, according to a lawsuit.</p>

News

NBA star Zion Williamson accused of raping a woman in a Beverly Hills house in 2020

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson, 24, allegedly raped his ex-girlfriend twice in 2020, according to a new lawsuit.

You belong with me: Taylor Swift reveals she’s bought back master recordings

<p>Ammon Fepuleai agreed to a breathalyzer test and blew a 0.00, but he was arrested anyway</p>

Crime

Police in Hawaii accused of arresting sober drivers to meet DUI quota: ‘I was pretty scared, pretty terrified’

<p>An early accuser of Jeffrey Epstein filed a lawsuit against the federal government this week</p>

news

Epstein accuser sues federal government saying FBI did ‘absolutely nothing’ after she reported her abuse

news

Oreo maker sues Aldi over alleged cookie copy

<p>'Squid Game,' 'Adolescence,' and 'High Potential' top the list of 100 most-watched shows in 2024-2025</p>

The 100 most-watched TV shows of the past year revealed

<p>Solo travelers are being charged more on select domestic US routes</p>

Travel

Solo travelers secretly charged up to 70% more by these major US airlines

<p>Sylvester Stallone and Estelle Getty in ‘Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot’</p>

The worst 90s comedies, from Flubber to Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

<p>A young girl serenaded a Delta flight to Orlando </p>

News

‘Worst nightmare’: Child takes over plane intercom to sing Moana song during two-hour delay

<p> An enigma: Eva Juan Perón arrives in Spain while on her European tour </p>

Saint or swindler? Why Eva Perón remains so fascinating

<p>Loretta Swit died Friday at her Manhattan home, her publicist said. She was best known for playing head Army nurse Houlihan on the pioneering TV series.</p>

News

M.A.S.H star Loretta Swit who played Houlihan dies at age 87

<p>New York police officers arrest John Woeltz last Friday</p>

Crime

Detectives on NYC mayor's security team investigated over links to ‘crypto king’ torture case

<p>A tourist takes pictures in front a Mayan temple in the Tikal archaeological site in Peten</p>

Nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan city with ‘remarkable’ architecture unearthed in Guatemala

<p>The animal shelter has shared that the pet dog is still alive, despite the baby’s parents claiming it was ‘put down’</p>

News

Baby’s cause of death revealed as family say the puppy originally blamed for her killing has not been put down

<p>Undergraduate students at the Ramapo College of New Jersey were able to link the three bones to the same person - Captain Henry Goodsell. </p>

News

Remains found washed up on Jersey shore identified as missing 19th-century boat captain

<p>Leah Woods, Kate Moss and Sadie Frost at a Supergrass party, London, 1999</p>

Yes, Generation X is the coolest generation and the happiest too...

<p>The couple first met through Jasmin’s uncle</p>

Fathers-in-law: Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence’s children are married

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film

Avengers deleted scene proves terrifying Thanos theory

<p>At least three brides say they were scammed out of thousands of dollars after booking a wedding at the Charleston Lane in Houston. </p>

‘I cried. I cried so much’: Bride arrives for her wedding rehearsal to find venue padlocked and owners nowhere in sight

<p>E-ZPass readers and license plate-scanning cameras are seen on Park Row on February 20, 2025 in New York City</p>

Crime

Texas police used nationwide license plate reader network to track woman who had self-managed abortion

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Game of Thrones child star Isaac Hempstead Wright gives warning to new Harry Potter actors

<p>Hunter Schafer is reportedly being eyed to star as Princess Zelda in Nintendo's forthcoming live-action 'The Legend of Zelda' film</p>

News

The Legend of Zelda film adaptation reportedly eyeing fan pick for Princess Zelda

<p>Two Chinese terracotta warrior statues, thought to be around 2,000 years old, were damaged after a tourist climbed over a museum fence</p>

Moment tourist damages 2,000-year-old terracotta warrior statues

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News

Faizan Zaki, 13, w-i-n-s 2025 Spelling Bee after coming in second last year

<p>Matthew Goode in ‘Dept Q’</p>

Netflix fans confused after new drama Dept Q mysteriously disappears from streamer

<p>Ralph Rodriguez, left, chats with Army veteran Sidney High at his Fayetteville, N.C., pawn shop</p>

news

US military base’s name change costs businesses a small fortune

Inside The Beltway

Politics

Biden delivers first public remarks since prostate cancer diagnosis, says he has ‘no regrets’ about not running

<p>Elon Musk was reportedly ‘intensely’ using drugs including ketamine, ecstasy, Adderall and mushrooms during the election campaign</p>

Elon Musk ‘intensely’ used drugs during Trump’s campaign, report says

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politics

Trump hails Japan’s US Steel deal at Pittsburg rally as he cranks up steel tariffs to 50%

<p>Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s MAHA report was released last week and decried America's food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs. It cited hundreds of studies but on closer inspection, some of those studies did not actually exist.</p>

Politics

Make America ChatGPT again: Experts say AI was used to create RFK Jr health report that cited false studies

Trump

PoLitics

Someone is impersonating Trump’s Chief of Staff and even reaching out to governors in elaborate plot

<p>Trump aide Stephen Miller argues with CNN anchor Pamela Brown during a heated exchange on Friday.</p>

News

Heated Stephen Miller doesn’t let CNN host get word in as Trump aide rails on tariffs, migrants: ‘This is my show’

Outrage as Trump suspends job training program for low-income youth

<p>Trump administration officials could face contempt proceedings in the case of a man identified in court documents as ‘Cristian’ who was deported to El Salvador despite pending asylum protections</p>

Politics

Trump-tapped judge blasts White House’s ‘utter disregard’ over wrongfully deported asylum seeker

Culture

<p>The co-writers, who also star in Channel 4's sitcom 'Catastrophe', which returns for its third series, wanted to portray a recognisable marriage, not a sitcom marriage, that 'in real life' would end in a 'murder-suicide'</p>

Sharon Horgan says huge mistake nearly appeared in Catastrophe

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Thom Yorke shares statement on Gaza after remaining ‘silent’

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Ex-EastEnders star makes big soap return –but in a different show

<p>Nadia Sawalha is in fear of her ‘Loose Women’ job</p>

ITV star reveals job fears after ‘brutal’ presenting shakeup

<p>Golden-Globe-Nominations</p>

Conclave writer reveals who was in line to play Ralph Fiennes role

<p>‘Casualty’ actor Michael Stevenson (Iain Dean)</p>

Casualty fans decry ‘insulting’ location change to series

<p>Wynne Evans has pulled out of the ‘Strictly’ tour after making a crude remark</p>

Wynne Evans dropped by BBC after ‘inappropriate’ Strictly behaviour

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Jon Sopel says Keir Starmer is cringe for handing Trump King’s letter

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The Simpsons star called ‘treasure of the show’ dies, aged 84

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ITV ‘insulted’ Lorraine Kelly with GMB offer ahead of shakeup

IndyBest

<p>A little of the ultra sheer formula goes a long way</p>

I’m in my 50s, and this tinted moisturizer is perfect for mature skin

<p>It is a smart and definitely worthwhile investment</p>

I was an air fryer skeptic until I tried this model with hidden gadget

<p>The gremlin plush toys are taking over</p>

Labubus are coming for your handbag — here’s how to buy one

<p>If you’re looking to dip your toe into wearables, don’t miss this rare saving</p>

The Oura ring is my favorite fitness tracker and it has $100 off now

Lifestyle

<p>Practically Utopia: a set of Spice Girls dolls, photographed in 1997</p>

Great clothes and no Instagram – was this the last ‘best decade ever’?

<p>Not all brews are created equal – your go-to morning cuppa might be doing more than just waking you up</p>

Is your tea helping or harming your gut health?

<p>A joy to drive: with prices starting at £28,235, the driver’s seat isn’t the only low thing about the MX5</p>

Mazda MX-5 2.0 Homura: A piece of motoring history

Health & Families

Drug delays cancer recurring or worsening in global trial

<p>Elon Musk listens as reporters ask President Donald Trump and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa questions during a press availability in the Oval Office at the White House last week in Washington, DC. </p>

Elon Musk reportedly said he fathered a child with a Japanese pop star

<p>‘We first connected in late 2023, and from that moment on, we’ve embraced Aydan with open arms,’ the family’s statement read</p>

Supermodels Gigi and Bella reveal recently discovered half-sister

<p>For millions of women, combined hormonal contraceptives are a part of their daily life</p>

Health & Families

Serious and often overlooked risk of birth control revealed

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Sam Thompson opens up about autism diagnosis

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Death Sentence: The real cost of Trump’s aid cuts on HIV

Hardlife, 15, and Shallom, 16 separately lost their parents to HIV in the last few months - Chimanimani, Zimbabwe

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Hugh Jackman takes swipe at ex-wife after divorce announcement

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Terrifying footage shows hero cop rescuing woman from blazing car

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Watch as 13-year-old wins US National Spelling Bee crown

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Terrifying moment man forces ex into trunk of car after stalking her

Travel

<p>The incident occurred on the tarmac at Dubai Airport’s as engineers worked to fix the issue with the BA plane </p>

Passengers left sweltering in BA plane in Dubai after AC malfunctioned

The passengers were stuck inside the sweltering cabin for two hours in Dubai

<p>Colour scheme: Simon Calder in ARoS Aarhus Art Museum</p>

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<p>Travel experts reveal secret walkable tunnels, hidden yoga studios and ‘lifesaver’ shuttle trains at the biggest and busiest hubs in America</p>

Travel experts: Our hacks for using the busiest airports in the US

<p>The package includes bottomless drinks from the Omaha Bar and Sports Book Bar on the Plaza casino floor</p>

Vegas’s only all-inclusive hotel package arrives, with deals from $125

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Man lives three-hour nightmare after getting stuck face-down in a glacier creek under 700-pound boulder

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An untouched ancient city was just discovered dating back nearly 3,000 years

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‘Labubu teeth’ are now a thing and we should all be scared

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Pope Leo to hold mass in Chicago - and people think it’s some ‘top tier’ Trump trolling

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Logan Paul and Nina Agdal are inviting a fan to their wedding - here's how you can enter

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Harvard president delivers ‘perfect clapback’ to Trump attacks at commencement ceremony

politics

Trump biographer claims the president's beef against Harvard is because he didn't get in