• Oliver Dowden claims it is 'not appropriate' to publish government's view on whether Israel is breaking international law in Gaza, a week after top Tory claims government lawyers believe it is breaking 'international humanitarian law'

    Oliver Dowden says it's 'not appropriate' for the Government to weigh in. The government is under pressure to stop selling arms to Israel. A top Tory said that lawyers believe Israel is breaking international law

  • Top tips to help your money go further

    A poll of 2,000 adults found 74 per cent of females are more inclined to save their money, than attempt an investment (12 per cent). Whereas only 63 per cent of men would put spare money into a savings account – with 21 per cent putting it in the stock market instead. The gender pay gap (27 per cent) and access to financial education (15 per cent) were among reasons it's seen as a preserve for men. However, 77 per cent of women would be interested in learning more about how to get started in...

  • Top tips to help your money go further

    A poll of 2,000 adults found 74 per cent of females are more inclined to save their money, than attempt an investment (12 per cent). Whereas only 63 per cent of men would put spare money into a savings account – with 21 per cent putting it in the stock market instead. The gender pay gap (27 per cent) and access to financial education (15 per cent) were among reasons it's seen as a preserve for men. However, 77 per cent of women would be interested in learning more about how to get started in...

  • Top tips to help your money go further

    A poll of 2,000 adults found 74 per cent of females are more inclined to save their money, than attempt an investment (12 per cent). Whereas only 63 per cent of men would put spare money into a savings account – with 21 per cent putting it in the stock market instead. The gender pay gap (27 per cent) and access to financial education (15 per cent) were among reasons it's seen as a preserve for men. However, 77 per cent of women would be interested in learning more about how to get started in...

  • What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Chemtrails (Sigh)

    In this column I try not to cover things that any normal person knows are fake—like chemtrails. But just this week, Tennessee legislators passed a state law that bans “the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals substances, or apparatus with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight. In other words: chemtrails.

  • What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Eclipse Myths

    This week America witnessed a total solar eclipse. While most of us were like, “hey, that’s kind of cool I guess,” some Americans were expecting something more than just the shadow of the moon blotting out the sun and day turning into night. People wanted action. So in the days leading up to the solar eclipse, some people frantically spread eclipse predictions to all their friends on social media. Now that the dust has settled, let’s take a look at whether their predictions came true, and...

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    'We all know what Rafa is capable of': Can Nadal get back to top form for the French Open?

    Once the Grand Slam record holder, Rafa Nadal has been injured for more than a year. On Tuesday, he will play in Barcelona, hoping it gives him the preparation he needs heading into the French Open next month.

  • Nio EL6 And Toyota CH-R Get Top Safety Marks But CR-V Needs A Little Help

    The Honda CR-V needs an optional safety package to get five stars. AEB systems found on the Nio EL6 and Toyota C-HR performed particularly well. Nio has equipped the EL6 with various safety features to help vulnerable road users. Less than a year after being announced for the European market, the Nio EL6 has been tested by Euro NCAP and awarded a five-star safety rating. The Chinese brand's crossover joins the ES8, ET7, ET5, and EL7 having achieved a five-star rating in Europe. Like all other...

  • Top 5 Plays of the Week – Week 34

    JOPLIN, Mo – After a week of high school sports & collegiate sports, we showed off our Top 5 Plays of the Week from around the Four States Play #1: Cooper Lilienkamp (Carthage Sophomore Outfielder) — Carthage's Cooper Lilienkamp hit a walk-off 2-RBI single against Carl Junction. With two outs in the bottom of the 7th, []

  • Top 5 Plays of the Week – Week 33

    JOPLIN, Mo – After a week of high school sports & collegiate sports, we showed off our Top 5 Plays of the Week from around the Four States. Play #1: Shaun Hunt (Webb City Senior First Baseman) — Webb City's Shaun Hunt had ice in his veins last Thursday when the bases were loaded, Hunt ripped []

  • How this 'Great Fat Lie' has become a Big Fat Truth: Remainers scorned the claim Brexit would give an extra £350m a week to the NHS. In fact, it's now getting an extra £710m, writes ROSS CLARK

    ROSS CLARK: Few slogans in political history can have caused as much anger as 'We send the EU £350million a week - let's fund our NHS instead.'

  • Good Morning, News: Police Get a New Babysitter, Trump's Lawyers Get Bench-Slapped, and You Can Get Delicious Pizza All Week

    by Courtney Vaughn The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! The weather forecast can no longer be trusted. Spring is unpredictable, like an emotionally detached, fickle lover. It brings us flowers,...