18+ min ago (368+ words) I can't say more good things about the Ninja luxe,' noted our appliance tester Amazon's Black Friday sale has delivered some impressive deals "AirPods Pro 3 have gone on sale for the first time, Dyson's airwrap has crashed to its lowest ever price "and now I've just spotted a stellar saving on one of the best coffee makers, the Ninja's luxe caf" premier three-in-one machine. The machine can make everything from espresso and milk-based drinks to cold brew and drip coffee, making it the ideal machine to have in your home. And it's now plummeted to its cheapest-ever price at Amazon. Keep reading for why it's the perfect investment. Crowned the best coffee maker for 2025 in our review, the Ninja luxe caf" impressed our tester, Inga Parkel, with its versatility, allowing you to make three different types of coffee: espresso, drip…...

21+ min ago (448+ words) Aston Villa boss Unai Emery praised his players for the way they have turned their season around after a 1-0 win at home to Wolves moved them into the top four of the Premier League. Boubacar Kamara's stunning goal secured Villa a seventh win out of eight league games. They look a different team to the start of the campaign, where a dreadful summer transfer window led to a lacklustre beginning as they failed to win any of their opening five games and scored just one goal. Emery's men now look set to compete at the top end of the Premier League once again, though the Spaniard is remaining grounded. "The table is, of course, now better how we can see it," Emery said. "We are going to be humble and realistic. We will focus on each match. We have Brighton…...

22+ min ago (849+ words) Calls for multiple investigations following accusations that the chancellor misled the public Sir Keir Starmer will issue a defiant defence of the Budget after Rachel Reeves was forced to deny having lied about the state of the country's finances in an effort to justify her "26bn worth of tax hikes. In what will be seen as an attempt to prop up his embattled chancellor, the prime minister will on Monday argue that Ms Reeves has provided economic stability by raising billions of pounds more in so-called fiscal "headroom" to protect against future market shocks. He will also defend her decision to spend billions more on benefits, rejecting the notion of trying to look "tough" on welfare for the sake of politics " although he will also pledge to reform the system and get more young people who are currently signed off sick…...

22+ min ago (221+ words) Utility crews worked to restore power Sunday to thousands of people in Wisconsin, the consequence of a weekend storm in the Great Lakes region that brought down power lines, while a wintry mix of rain and snow developed in the Northeast. The airport in Des Moines, Iowa, remained closed Sunday morning, a major travel day at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday. A Delta Connection flight from Detroit slid off an icy runway Saturday night. Authorities said no injuries were reported, and passengers were transported to the terminal by bus. Hundreds of churches in western Michigan told worshippers to stay home or watch services online. Up to 12 inches (about 30 centimeters) of snow has fallen since Saturday in areas close to Lake Michigan. Elsewhere in Iowa, gusty winds Saturday were blowing snow back onto roads, extending hazardous travel conditions, the National…...

23+ min ago (99+ words) Max Verstappen wins Qatar GP to take F1 title race to the wire - Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix to ensure the F1 title race will go to the final weekend of the season. - Oscar Piastri was second, while championship leader Lando Norris could only finish fourth behind Carlos Sainz. - Verstappen is now 12 points behind Norris with one race to go, while Piastri is four points further back. - It was another disappointing race for Lewis Hamilton who could only finish down in 12th. - The final race of the season will take place in Abu Dhabi next weekend....

30+ min ago (482+ words) Taxi Driver" star said actor opened my eyes to what acting could be" Jodie Foster has revealed her first impression of Robert De Niro was that the iconic actor was "really uninteresting" but it was all due to his method acting. The Silence of the Lambs star recently opened up about meeting De Niro on the set of Martin Scorsese"s 1976 movie Taxi Driver when she was just 12 years old. She recalled how the Goodfellas actor was already an established actor at 32, but nonetheless "took [her] under his wing so the pair could familiarize themselves as co-stars. "We"d run the lines and run the lines a second and third time, Foster, now 63, recounted in an on-stage conversation Sunday at the Marrakech Film Festival after winning a tribute award. "And I"m sure maybe some of you have been here…...

41+ min ago (574+ words) West Ham 0-2 Liverpool: Slot's quest to survive as Liverpool boss will go on another gameweek as his "100m men inspire victory Arne Slot was facing a doomsday scenario had he left London with a 10th loss in 13 games. Inspired in different ways by his "100m entities, his fight to survive at Liverpool will go on at least another gameweek. "Relief," Slot said, asked on his prevailing emotion when Cody Gakpo fired in Liverpool's second in stoppage-time to make their lead unassailable. The Dutchman has to be bold to lead such a seismic turnaround. Decisions like benching Mohamed Salah for the first time in the Premier League since April 2024 could be the making of his second coming, but may spark his demise if they backfire. Fortunately for Slot, his big call to drop the club's deified but off-the-pace talisman aged well. Though no Salah,…...

44+ min ago (675+ words) The entire production process is described as a "closely guarded trade secret" In southern Poland, a company known as GlitterLab is transforming festive fantasies into tangible Christmas decorations, earning them the moniker "the magicians of glass." Their bespoke baubles adorn the trees of discerning clients, including luxury giants like Swarovski, the French department store Galeries Lafayette, and London"s iconic Harrods. GlitterLab prides itself on its unique craftsmanship, promising on its website "the ability to create shapes and designs that glass will not normally take." The entire production process, described as a "closely guarded trade secret," is meticulously manual, ensuring each ornament is one-of-a-kind. Company owner Barbara Mostowska underscores the enduring appeal of their handcrafted items. Despite its modest appearance, GlitterLab"s workshop has been operating for more than 80 years in Cz'stochowa, a town of 200,000 in southern Poland. It was…...

47+ min ago (487+ words) Minelli founded the Dignitas organisation in 1998 after decades working as a journalist and lawyer The 92-year-old founder of a Swiss assisted suicide organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group has announced. Ludwig Minelli led a "life for freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights", Dignitas, which was founded by the Swiss lawyer in 1998, said in a statement. He died days before his 93rd birthday on 5 December. Dignitas has helped thousands of people to end their own lives, becoming one of the most well-known right-to-die organisations in the world during an era in which a number of countries have shifted towards allowing assisted dying. The UK is the latest to edge towards reform, with the House of Lords currently debating the assisted dying bill. It has raised fears among critics that disabled, vulnerable and elderly people could be coerced into…...

56+ min ago (125+ words) Winter Olympics organisers "optimistic" ice hockey venue will be ready in time for Games - Construction of the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan is significantly behind schedule. - Organisers have confirmed there is no back-up venue if the 16,000-seat arena is not completed on time. - A planned test event was moved, with new tests now scheduled for 9-11 January, just a month before the Games commence. - Andrea Francisi, chief games operations officer for Milan-Cortina, stated there is "no plan B" but is "optimistic" the venue will be ready. - The first Olympic hockey game is scheduled for 5 February, one day before the opening ceremony, despite new venues typically being tested at least a year in advance....