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Ken Paxton says Trump’s Dallas convention coincided with falling poll numbers
Leaked audio has revealed that Ken Paxton, the Texas Republican Senate candidate, privately admitted that Donald Trump’s Dallas convention had damaged his poll numbers, contradicting his public persona as one of Trump’s most devoted supporters. The recording was obtained from a fundraiser near Capitol Hill where Paxton told attendees that the convention “dropped our numbers”…
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3 Songs That Show Why Patsy Cline Was One of Country’s Greatest Voices
Patsy Cline helped shape country music in the late 1950s and early 1960s, becoming a leading voice of the “Nashville Sound”. The article argues that her familiar songs can make listeners overlook the emotional power and vocal skill that made her an enduring figure. It highlights “Crazy” as a defining performance, praising Cline’s ability to…
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Samsung refreshes Galaxy Tab Plus with a larger, brighter display
Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy Tab S12 series, with the Plus model receiving a substantial refresh of the two-year-old Tab S10 Plus, whilst the Ultra variant carries over largely unchanged from last year’s Tab S11 Ultra. The Tab S12 Plus represents a meaningful upgrade for existing owners of older models, featuring a larger and brighter…
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Banned driver travelling at 87mph killed former soldier on Nottingham roundabout
A banned driver high on cannabis killed a former soldier when he crashed into the back of his stationary car at 87mph on a Nottingham roundabout in December 2025. Rowan Grant, 34, a disqualified driver with a history of dangerous driving convictions, caused the death of Andrew Lister, 36, and left his partner Laura Whatton…
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Government fuel data puts average diesel above £2 a litre amid calls for support
The RAC Foundation said the average diesel price listed on the Government’s Fuel Finder had reached 200.03p a litre, prompting renewed calls to ease the pressure on motorists during the Middle East crisis. The prime minister said possible support measures were being considered, but stressed that decisions depended on the state of the public finances.…
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UK banks are Europe’s biggest coal financiers, report finds
UK banks were Europe’s largest providers of finance to the coal industry in the four years after the 2021 Cop26 summit, according to a study by environmental and human rights group Urgewald. Their reported financing totalled $8.3bn, despite banks’ climate commitments, while overall coal financing from EU banks fell. Barclays and HSBC drove much of…
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Republic of Ireland will play second Israel game – Hallgrimsson
Heimir Hallgrimsson says the Republic of Ireland will play their second Nations League match against Israel as planned, despite calls from campaigners to withdraw because of the Israel-Gaza war. He said the Football Association of Ireland had committed to playing both fixtures and that the squad would focus on football. Ireland won the first match…
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Tom Hanks’ Bonkers ‘Odyssey’ Replacement Is Officially Streaming Free
“Joe Versus the Volcano,” the 1990 romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, is now available to stream for free on Tubi. The film, an underappreciated classic that blends screwball comedy, satire and existential themes with references to Homer’s Odyssey, has long been overshadowed by Hanks and Ryan’s more celebrated collaborations in “Sleepless in…
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Britain is heading for second energy crisis, industry boss warns with household bills set to soar by £276 in January
EDF Energy’s chief executive has warned that Britain is facing a second significant energy crisis, with household energy bills predicted to surge by 16 per cent in January 2027. This follows a 4 per cent rise implemented today affecting over four million homes, and represents the largest increase since January 2023. The anticipated crisis stems…
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‘I love Corby!’: Kalashnikov-wielding asylum seeker who called for death to Jews and praised Hamas moans about his human rights and says he is determined to stay in UK
A Palestinian man who arrived in the UK by small boat in March 2025 says he wants to stay, despite serving nine months in prison after his arrival and past statements calling for Jews to be killed. The article says Abu Wadee, 34, was released in December and is living in Serco-run asylum accommodation in…