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Ex-marine chosen by Labour to stand against Johnny Mercer in Plymouth
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 15:05
Fred Thomas hopes his time in elite commando force will boost campaign to unseat veterans minister A former Royal Marines captain is aiming to neutralise Johnny Mercer's electoral "trump card" of having a military servic...
Lotte Kopecky takes third world title in Glasgow in elite women's road race
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 19:30
Belgian won twice on track at Cycling World Championships Britain's Lizzie Deignan finished a creditable sixth Lotte Kopecky, already a gold medallist on the track in the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome, took an emphatic win in ...
Bambii: Infinity Club review - mischievous, flirty global electronica
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 10:00
(Innovative Leisure)The Toronto producer/DJ's fleet-footed debut mini-album, featuring guest spots from the UK's finest dancefloor talent, is an impressive calling card Toronto's variegated musical landscape sits in the ...
Fair-weather vegans should remember it's a diet, not a fad | Barbara Ellen
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 07:32
Sales are falling, partly because the ethics of meat-free food have been overlooked in the hunt for the next trendy lifestyle At the risk of seeming unreasonable, may curses rain down on the fair-weather vegan. Vegan foo...
24 (Day): The Measure of My Dreams review - a feelgood story with sadness at its core
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 12:30
Almeida, LondonThis huge community collaboration tries to put a positive spin on the difficulties of ageing, helped by a wonderfully rebellious script In 24 (Day): The Measure of My Dreams, the stage is thronging with pa...
'There are more important things than profit': Giles Bristow of Surfers Against Sewage on the shocking state of our seas
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 10:00
Our seas and rivers have never been in a worse state after years of neglect by the water companies. Now, we routinely check the sewage app alongside the weather. Meet the new CEO of Surfers Against Sewage who plans to tu...
Amazon delays rule change for some UK sellers who warned they could go bust
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 19:08
One marketplace firm says Amazon is only 'delaying the pain' of having to wait a week for their proceeds Amazon has partially relented following a row about new rules affecting thousands of marketplace sellers and is now...
As Maui Tries to Recover From Wildfires, Residents Say Aid Is Scant
The New York Times - 13 Aug 2023 17:08
Days after the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina, those staying nearby say private volunteers have served as far more of a lifeline than federal and local agencies.
Why does my loving partner refuse to show affection in public?
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 07:02
Like all things relational, this could probably do with being talked about The question About a year and a half ago, I met a man and slowly we became close friends. We are both in our early 40s, and have sole custody of ...
Despite Record-Breaking Temps, Phoenix Heat Tsar Says Hottest City in the US Has a Livable Future
Mother Jones - 13 Aug 2023 19:07
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The heat expert leading efforts to make America's hottest city more bearable insists that Pho...
Health secretary 'open to requests' for Scotland and Wales patients to be treated in England
Sky News - 13 Aug 2023 03:12
The health secretary is said to be "open to requests" for patients from other UK nations to be treated in England to help tackle waiting lists.
Independent politicians cannot be silenced by Westminster | Letters
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 18:31
Until we diversify where and how decisions are made, we'll never see any real progress, says Jamie Driscoll. And Tony Maynard-Smith speaks up for Caroline Lucas Martin Kettle's article on independent political voices hit...
Hawaii wildfires: at least 89 confirmed killed after deadliest US blaze in 100 years
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 04:57
Governor says death toll in Lahaina is expected to rise after 'worst natural disaster that Hawaii ever faced' Hawaii fires: a visual guide to the explosive blaze that razed Lahaina At least 89 people have died in the fir...
Skittles blasted over new pro-LGBTQ packaging: 'Time to Bud Light them'
New York Post - 13 Aug 2023 06:19
Skittles' new pro-LGBTQ message has conservatives calling for a boycott -- and threatening a repeat of the Bud Light-Dylan Mulvaney backlash that cost the beer brand billions.
Syrian capital rocked by explosions but no immediate word on source or target of attacks
ABC News - 13 Aug 2023 05:58
Syrian state media and Damascus residents say the sound of repeated explosions could be heard in the area around the capital before dawn on Sunday
WATCH: Horse rescued after falling into California river
ABC News - 13 Aug 2023 05:34
With teamwork and a lot of horsepower, deputies and locals were able to rescue a horse that was tangled in wire after slipping off an embankment along the Kings River in Fresno County.
Greece football stabbing: another 40 people charged over deadly Athens brawl
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 02:28
A total of 70 people have so far been charged in connection with clash that saw man fatally stabbed before Champions League qualifier Greek prosecutors have charged 40 people in connection with the fatal stabbing of a fo...
Mike Pence refuses to identify as 'MAGA Republican' as he vows to 'clean house' at DOJ
New York Post - 13 Aug 2023 19:56
"I'm a Christian, a conservative and a Republican in that order. I've always said that. People who know me know those are my values. Those are my ideals," the former vice president said.
Democrats knock Republicans for muted response to Donald Trump's indictments after Hunter Biden rage
USA Today - 13 Aug 2023 17:49
Democratic lawmakers called out their Republican counterparts for their muted response to Trump's criminal cases amid the Hunter Biden investigation.
'You don't survive that': Ukraine sappers dice with death to clear Russian mines
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 15:28
Overworked and underequipped brigades face daily ordeal in the most heavily mined country in the world Oleksandr Slyusar, a Ukrainian sapper with a ready smile, had spent the last 30 hours under Russian shelling in the r...
Cyberbullying in youth sports: How former cheerleader overcame abuse in social media age
USA Today - 13 Aug 2023 15:24
Maddie Gardner became a celebrity as a cheerleader in high school. She also endured the early stages of what's now known as cyberbullying.
Karen Bardsley: The key battles that could decide Australia v England
BBC - 13 Aug 2023 14:57
In Karen Bardsley's latest column, the former goalkeeper discusses the key battles between semi-finalists England and Australia before Wednesday's showdown.