Democrats eye House majority flip in 2026 midterms after strong 2025 wins. With only 3 seats needed, both parties prepare for crucial Trump agenda battle.

'Green Wednesday' has emerged as cannabis industry's Black Friday, with dispensaries across the country offering major discounts on products like pre-rolls and gummies.

The chancellor has unveiled £26bn worth of tax rises in the Commons as she attempts to plug a multi-billion pound gap in Britain’s ailing public finances

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He allegedly armed himself with several guns, propane tanks and 500 rounds of ammunition and stormed the clinic

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It’s essential to keep food safety in mind amid the joy of the holiday

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The shops are full of sequins and glitter, but there is a way to indulge in festive fashion without looking like a Christmas bauble, says Olivia Petter. Here are 2025’s rules to style out the season – effortless sparkle guaranteed whatever the occasion

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The accidental leak of details of Rachel Reeves’ Budget by the Office for Budget Responsibility before she got to her feet was one final bit of chaos for this make-or-break Budget, says political editor David Maddox

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One day of indulgence alone will not cause permanent weight gain

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Save up to 60 per cent with schuh promo codes and Black Friday sales

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More than 1.7 million people will face paying more income tax under the Chancellor’s plans.

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Almost nine in 10 Americans eat turkey during this festive meal, whether it’s roasted, deep-fried or grilled

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During its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, Value City and American Signature stores and websites will stay open for now and are offering a Black Friday sale

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Former first lady expresses dismay over demolition: ‘That’s not our house. That’s the people’s house’

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You don’t have to get stuck in a cycle of nuke and repeat until the turkey runs out

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Major commercial city near Malaysian border records 335mm rainfall in single day

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Statistically, young Americans are waiting a lot longer to get married. But for the members of Generation Z who are tying the knot in their early twenties, Ellie Muir finds that their views on divorce are vastly different from their parents’ generation

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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts

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Shares in British betting and gaming firms, including Entain, William Hill UK, Evoke, and Flutter, tumbled after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) announced upcoming increases in gambling duties.

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Rachel Reeves made a jab at “hypnotherapist” Zack Polanski whilst announcing her Budget on Wednesday (26 November).

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