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In the end, it was a scandal too far, even for Peter Mandelson. The latest explosive Epstein revelations have forced him to resign from his beloved Labour Party, he says, to save the party from “further embarrassment”. It’s difficult to imagine what could be more embarrassing than this weekend’s disclosure of alleged payments by Jeffrey…
The fiery debate about a proposed ballot measure to tax Californiaβs billionaires has sparked some soul-searching across the state. While the idea of a one-time tax on more than 200 people has a long way to go before getting onto the ballot and would need to be passed by voters in November, the tempest around…
EDWARDS, Calif.Β βΒ If NASAβs colossal new moon rocket, slated to launch with astronauts for the first time as soon as tomorrow, explodes on the pad or breaks up as it accelerates through the atmosphere, the space agency has a plan: Fire a powerful motor affixed to the top of the crew capsule that is literally designed…
Parliament’s corridors are awash with rumours of Sir Keir Starmer being replaced after a torrid few days. Morgan McSweeney stepped down on 8 February after several Labour MPs publicly blamed him for the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US. Lord Mandelson was sacked from that position in September over his links to…
Donald Trump has said he’s “disappointed with Keir [Starmer]” over the prime minister’s initial refusal to send aircraft carriers to the Middle East. Repeating his jibe from a few days into the Iran war, the US president said: “Unfortunately Keir is no Winston Churchill.” Mr Trump was speaking to reporters in the Oval Office alongside…
A look at the top performers from high school football across the Southland during Week 4. RUSHING β’ Dash Paper, La CaΓ±ada: Rushed for 189 yards and one touchdown in win over Venice. β’ Deshonne Redeaux, Oaks Christian: Rushed for 171 yards and one touchdown in loss to Gardena Serra. β’ Matix Frithsmith, Hart: Rushed…
The pay is nonexistent, but the perk could be viewing games in the U.S., Mexico and Canada for free during FIFA World Cup 26 next summer. FIFA launched the application process for World Cup 26 volunteers Monday. How many are needed? A staggering 65,000 across the 16 cities that will host the expanded 48-team format…
The Lakers 128-117 winwon, Luka Doncic dominated and then the conversation moved forward, because even though a 128-117 win over the slumping Indiana Pacers on Friday counts all the same in the tight Western Conference standings, it doesnβt say as much about the Lakers as what comes next. Buoyed by four recent wins over struggling…
Book Review Ready for My Close-Up: The Making of Sunset Boulevard and the Dark Side of Hollywood By David M. LubinGrand Central Publishing: 336 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. For a long time, President Trumpβs lists of favorite…
A major survey has shed some light on the best places to buy second-hand tech. A major survey has shed some light on the best places to buy second-hand tech. Which? – who we’ve teamed up with to tell you some do’s and don’ts later in this post – asked 2,495 people to share their…
