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It's only January, but we've already reached peak-Telegraph with this article accusing Labour of damaging high-end cars with ...

We'll say one thing for the Telegraph; you know what to expect from it. Standard Telegraph fare is – Articles about how people struggling to pay for their fifth skiing holiday because of labour tax hikes, Complaints about women and foreigners in English (not even British) sport, Telegraph money columns ...

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The Poke

It's only January, but we've already reached peak-Telegraph with this article accusing Labour of damaging high-end cars with ...

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Hurdle hints and answers for January 12, 2026

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

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Hurdle hints and answers for January 12, 2026

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Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on January 12

See the Moon phase expected for January 12, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

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Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on January 12

Buzzfeed

Let's Give A Round Of Applause For These Funny Tweets About The 2026 Golden Globes

The Sean Penn tweet is SENDING me. View Entire Post ›

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Let's Give A Round Of Applause For These Funny Tweets About The 2026 Golden Globes

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Painfully Awkward Moments From The 2026 Golden Globes That Made Me Want To Crawl Under My Couch And Never Come Out

Sorry, Bill, that was a good one. View Entire Post ›

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Painfully Awkward Moments From The 2026 Golden Globes That Made Me Want To Crawl Under My Couch And Never Come Out

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If You Take Your Home’s Vibes And Aesthetic Very Seriously, These 22 Things From Etsy Are Right Up Your Alley

Whether you want to live in a cottage, farmhouse, or design-forward dream apartment, you're sure to find a small business that sees your vision. View Entire Post ›

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If You Take Your Home’s Vibes And Aesthetic Very Seriously, These 22 Things From Etsy Are Right Up Your Alley

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37 Celebrities Who Didn’t Deserve The Downfall They Experienced

It's sometimes difficult to empathize with the rich and famous. They seem to have it all, so it's easy for us "regular people" to be jealous of their success and fortune. But their lives aren't always as glamorous as they seem. And when these stars are going through a hard time, the public isn't usually ...

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37 Celebrities Who Didn’t Deserve The Downfall They Experienced

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Woman Never Wears A Bra At Home, It Suddenly Starts Bothering Her Husband

"This is my home too and I should be allowed to be comfortable," the wife snapped at her husband. Their conflict was about whether she could wear a bra at home or not. The hubby asked her to wear one since his friend was staying with them for a few months. The woman, however, believed that she should ...

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Woman Never Wears A Bra At Home, It Suddenly Starts Bothering Her Husband

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“Go Home Granny”: Jennifer Lopez’s Golden Globes Look Sparks Ageist Backlash

Jennifer Lopez was targeted with ageist comments after wearing a sheer vintage gown to the Golden Globes.

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“Go Home Granny”: Jennifer Lopez’s Golden Globes Look Sparks Ageist Backlash

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68 Photos That Prove Life Is More Fun When You Have Siblings (New Pics)

Having a sibling is a lot of "It's my turn at the computer now!" and "Mom, Susie won't let me play with the doll!" But once you hit adulthood, you realize that there's probably no one else in the universe who knows you best: your sense of humor, your weak spots, and how to wind you up. In celebration ...

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68 Photos That Prove Life Is More Fun When You Have Siblings (New Pics)

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101 Hilarious Cases Showing Japan Getting Completely Lost While Translating To English

You’re walking down a quiet street in Japan, surrounded by glowing signs and unfamiliar symbols, when one sentence in English suddenly stops you in your tracks. It almost makes sense, yet somehow says everything wrong. These moments are oddly charming and impossible to forget. While translation is ...

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101 Hilarious Cases Showing Japan Getting Completely Lost While Translating To English

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62 "They're Not Gonna Last" Wedding Moments That Turned Out To Be Completely Accurate

Not all marriages are meant to last, but that doesn’t stop people from betting on theirs and planning a wedding like a happily ever after is guaranteed. The thing is, sometimes it’s obvious it won’t work out—starting right there at the altar. In one Reddit thread, wedding guests shared the wild ...

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62 "They're Not Gonna Last" Wedding Moments That Turned Out To Be Completely Accurate

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Industry Season 4 tackles age verification and OnlyFans — and its just getting started

"Industry" co-creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay break down the hot-button issues in the show's Season 4 premiere.

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Industry Season 4 tackles age verification and OnlyFans — and its just getting started

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 12, 2026

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 12, 2026

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NYT Strands hints, answers for January 12, 2026

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for January 12, 2026

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 12, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" 1667 on January 12 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 12, 2026

Buzzfeed

"I Opened The Package And Screamed For Joy": 32 Delightfully Weird Purchases You Won’t Regret

I guarantee you, one of these oddball finds *will* put a smile on your face — like these squishy NeeDoh gumdrops or sushi magnets. View Entire Post ›

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"I Opened The Package And Screamed For Joy": 32 Delightfully Weird Purchases You Won’t Regret

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If There Was an Award for Great Parents, Nikki Glaser's Folks Would Win Every Year

Nikki Glaser credits her parents for helping her become the huge success she is today. Let's meet the people who raised such a brilliant comic.

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If There Was an Award for Great Parents, Nikki Glaser's Folks Would Win Every Year

Gizmodo

The 2026 Golden Globes Are Tonight. Here’s Everything You Need To Know

The 2026 Hollywood awards season starts tonight.

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The 2026 Golden Globes Are Tonight. Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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DC's Tournament Arc Comic Adds 'Mortal Kombat' and Annabelle, Cuz Why Not

Here come some new challengers to 'DC K.O.,' which just further turns the whole event into a mini-version of 'Injustice 3.'

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DC's Tournament Arc Comic Adds 'Mortal Kombat' and Annabelle, Cuz Why Not

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RIP Guy Moon, Composer of 'Fairly Oddparents,' 'Danny Phantom,' and More

The music of Guy Moon spanned classic Nick cartoons, 'The Brady Bunch,' and 'Johnny Quest.'

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RIP Guy Moon, Composer of 'Fairly Oddparents,' 'Danny Phantom,' and More

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Games Workshop's Warhammer World Hits the U.S. Next Year

North American fans of 'Warhammer' can rejoice at getting a Warhammer World of their own to visit sometime at the end of 2027.

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Games Workshop's Warhammer World Hits the U.S. Next Year

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'Star Wars' Fans Haven't Given Up on Ben Solo's Cinematic Return

Disney quietly canceled a Ben Solo movie, but the character's fans are trying to loudly make a case for why it should happen.

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'Star Wars' Fans Haven't Given Up on Ben Solo's Cinematic Return

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SAG-AFTRA Is Keeping an Eye on the Disney/OpenAI Deal

Not everyone liked hearing Disney got into bed with OpenAI, but SAG-AFTRA thinks it could be good for transparency and progress.

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SAG-AFTRA Is Keeping an Eye on the Disney/OpenAI Deal

The Poke

This dad says he doesn't like being around kids and only wants to parent his children for 10 minutes a day – 17 responses ...

Look, parenting is hard. There's no avoiding that fact. It seems, though, that some adjust easier to the role than others. Take Justin Murphy, a writer and former professor, based in Austin, Texas. This week, he issued a long post on Twitter about his parenting his 4-year-old is starting to make him ...

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This dad says he doesn't like being around kids and only wants to parent his children for 10 minutes a day – 17 responses ...

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27 Essential Home Purchases You Need To Just Buy Already

The perfect time to get your home in order is right now. View Entire Post ›

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27 Essential Home Purchases You Need To Just Buy Already

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Jesse Ventura Was Painted as "Going After a Widow" in His Lawsuit Against Chris Kyle

For years, Jesse Ventura was locked into a battle over defamation with Chris Kyle's estate. Here's what we know about the lawsuit.

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Jesse Ventura Was Painted as "Going After a Widow" in His Lawsuit Against Chris Kyle

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Jonathan Ross's Father Says His ICE Agent Son Won't Be Charged For Killing Renee Nicole Good

Jonathan Ross's father, Ed Ross, says his son won't be charged for killing Renee Nicole Good during an ICE raid in Minneapolis, Minn.

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Jonathan Ross's Father Says His ICE Agent Son Won't Be Charged For Killing Renee Nicole Good

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Inside Sarah Jessica Parker and Husband Matthew Broderick's Relationship Timeline

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's relationship timeline starts in the 90's, when they first met earlier in their careers.

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Inside Sarah Jessica Parker and Husband Matthew Broderick's Relationship Timeline

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Legendary TV Stars Ring In The New Year At Circa Las Vegas

Las Vegas is always lit up and lively, New Year’s Eve definitely didn't disappoint, and a little “stargazing” was a nice surprise.

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Legendary TV Stars Ring In The New Year At Circa Las Vegas

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Linda Brown's Husband Says Missing Special Ed Teacher From Chicago's Car Was Found

The search continues for Linda Brown, the special ed teacher who went missing from Chicago on Jan. 4, 2026. Her husband says her car was found.

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Linda Brown's Husband Says Missing Special Ed Teacher From Chicago's Car Was Found

The Poke

‘What’s the best decision you made in your 30s that you’re thanking yourself for today’ – 21 excellent bits of ...

Youth is wasted on the young, as the saying goes, and the older you get, the more you appreciate how true this is. Who doesn’t wish they’d had the wisdom they have at 45 when they had the knees of a 25-year-old? They’ve been chatting about this on the AskUK subreddit after Volt_Capital asked this ...

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‘What’s the best decision you made in your 30s that you’re thanking yourself for today’ – 21 excellent bits of ...

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The new series of The Traitors is in full swing so it must be time for this oddly disconcerting '90s clip of Claudia Winkleman ...

The Traitors is back in full swing on BBC1 so it got us thinking again – again! – of this clip of the great Claudia Winkleman from back in the '90s which will never be less than totally disconcerting. It's the presenter talking to Anne Diamond and Nick Owen back in the day – 30 [...] The post ...

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The new series of The Traitors is in full swing so it must be time for this oddly disconcerting '90s clip of Claudia Winkleman ...

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Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets of the Week

It's the second week of January, yet a glance at the news makes it feel as though 2026 has been here for months. While we have no magic wand to make the bleak news any better, or a magic money tree to pay to escape it, we can give you a few laughs for the [...] The post Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets ...

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Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets of the Week