Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office has officials in Democratic jurisdictions preparing to defend against a barrage of presidential executive orders, angry social media posts and legislation from a Republican-controlled Congress that could run counter to their own policy preferences. Some are even forming loose alliances to push back against what they see as […]
My favourite Sonos product of 2024 just got even better thanks to Black Friday
Sonos might be famed for its multi-room speakers and movie-boosting soundbars but the company branched out earlier this year and launched its first-ever wireless bluetooth headphones. They are called the Sonos Ace, and since they arrived back in the summer, they have quickly become my go-to cans when at home or on the move. Firstly, they […]
I cooked a delicious roast chicken in the slow cooker – I’ll never use an oven again
Slow cookers have become a popular appliance in recent years, especially in the winter months when it’s cold outside. They can be used to make various different dinners, including bolognese, stews and even sweet treats. I recently decided to use the appliance to cook a whole chicken to see how tender it would be. Slow […]
Bedtimes at our place are more dramatic than Australian soap operas | Family
For the past few months, my wife and I haven’t had much time to ourselves. Right now, at the end of a day’s parenting, there’s often so little time left over that watching 35 minutes of a buzzy TV show – traditionally our favourite pastime – seems a bit pointless. Especially since several times this […]
Max Verstappen seals fourth world title at Las Vegas GP as Russell holds off Hamilton | F1 | Sport
Max Verstappen sealed his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship crown in Las Vegas on Sunday. He finished fifth, while George Russell held off a charging Lewis Hamilton to seal a Mercedes one-two. Verstappen’s championship bid got off to the perfect start in Sin City. It took him just eight laps to move past Pierre Gasly and […]
COP29 host Azerbaijan guilty of ‘ethnic cleansing’ during 2023 attacks in Nagorno-Karabakh: report
Azerbaijan carried out “ethnic cleansing” against the Armenian population 14 months ago in attacks on the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, a new report by the Washington-based non-profit organization Freedom House has concluded. The comprehensive report, released on the first day of COP29, the United Nations climate conference that took place this month in Azerbaijan, draws upon interviews […]
Sky offers alternative way to watch TV that’s vastly cheaper than using your dish
Black Friday will officially start later this week but that’s not stopping some of the UK’s biggest firms from starting deals early. A number of retailers including Virgin Media, BT, Argos and Amazon have all started slashing prices but one of the most eye-catching deals has been launched by Sky. The telly giant has slashed […]
How to banish mould using cheap trick ‘more effective’ than bleach
This cheap and easy hack could eliminate mould in your home for good. Mould is an unfortunately common sight in homes at this time of year. The fungus thrives in damp conditions, and if you live in an old or poorly ventilated home, you’re likely to face a bit of dampness in the winter when […]
Storm Bert batters Britain, bringing flooding and power cuts | UK weather
Heavy rain and thawing snow are combining to bring flooding across the UK as Storm Bert continues to batter the country. More than 200 flood alerts were in place for England, Wales and Scotland overnight on Saturday and Met Office yellow warnings for rain and wind covering large swathes of the country were in force […]
Lewis Hamilton sends classy message to Max Verstappen after ending Lando Norris fight | F1 | Sport
Lewis Hamilton immediately sent his congratulations to Max Verstappen in his post-race interview at the Las Vegas Grand Prix after the Dutchman claimed his fourth World Championship. Verstappen crossed the line in P5 with George Russell leading a Mercedes one-two at the front of the field but with Lando Norris in P6, the title fight […]