The deal was controversial at the time but worked out very well for America in the end (Picture: Getty Images) It was, quite possibly, the single shrewdest business deal ever struck. Yet, at the time, few people gave the savvy politician behind it much credit at all. In fact, William H. Seward was ridiculed by […]
2024’s Best Betting Sites Not on BetStop AU: Top Australian Non-Betstop Bookies
SPONSORED CONTENT When you’re looking for better features and bigger bonuses, the best betting sites not on Betstop AU are sure to hit the spot — and just in time, too, as the Rugby League is cranking up. Our list starts with MyStake, a phenomenal online betting site with one of the most comprehensive sportsbooks we’ve […]
Malo Gusto claims he would take Chelsea team-mate Cole Palmer over Erling Haaland after Everton heroics
Malo Gusto in action for Chelsea (Picture: Getty) Malo Gusto insists he would rather have ‘special’ Cole Palmer at Chelsea than prolific Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. Palmer scored a perfect hat-trick inside the first 29 minutes of Chelsea’s 6-0 demolition of Everton at Stamford Bridge. The 21-year-old, who left Man City to join Chelsea […]
I’ve felt unwelcome after bringing my child to the pub. Where is the empathy?
It’s hard for me not to empathise with parents taking this anti-kid rhetoric personally (Picture: Rose Stokes) Back in the days when I was child-free, I remember wanting to be in grown-up spaces to relax and unwind. And I can agree that there’s nothing soothing about kids running around and shrieking. But, after scrolling on […]
PS5 Pro has an ‘ultra boost’ mode but games don’t have to be 60fps claims new leak
More leaks about the hardware but what about the games? (Picture: Technizo Concept/YouTube) Yet more unofficial details have emerged about the PS5 Pro, including a new mode that will improve some games automatically. As the PS5 Pro continues to be the worst kept secret in gaming, the only real question is when Sony will officially […]
Ian Wright names two fixtures where Manchester City ‘might’ drop points in the title race
Ian Wright admits Man City are favourites but the title race isn’t over yet (Photo: PLP) Ian Wright has pinpointed two games where Manchester City ‘might’ drop points, which could hand an advantage to Arsenal and Liverpool. City went into last weekend trailing their Premier League title rivals but finished it two points clear and […]
Sign up to Metro’s brand new Shopping Newsletter – and never miss an exciting deal, product launch or trending item ever again
The the above items? Then you’ll LOVE our new newsletter, dedicated to all things shopping! (Picture: Metro) In the words of Lizzo ‘it’s about damn time’ the Metro Shopping section had a newsletter, right? We’ve become your bestie/big sister when it comes to finding you the hottest beauty, home, fashion, accessories, and beyond for quite […]
Why was ‘Britain’s strictest school’ allowed to ban Muslim prayer?
Michaela Community School is also known as “Britain’s strictest school” (Picture: Getty) A High Court judge has ruled that a prayer ban at one of Britain’s best performing state schools is “not unlawful”, following accusations of religious discrimination and intense controversy. An unnamed Muslim pupil bought the case last year, claiming it “uniquely” impacted her […]
How to make your garden more attractive for hummingbirds
Q. I really enjoy seeing hummingbirds in my yard every summer. Do you have any suggestions for making my garden more attractive to them? Many people like to put out feeders filled with sugar water to attract these fascinating little birds. Although they are effective in drawing hummingbirds sometimes in great numbers, they require a […]
You can get your hands on a 10p Freddo – for the first time in 19 years
Good news for Freddo fans! (Picture: Getty/Shutterstock) If there’s one thing that has united Brits in outrage over the last decade or so, it’s the rising cost of a Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo. Once just 10p, the humble cartoon frog-shaped chocolate bar has been well and truly hit by inflation, and is now more than […]
Man wounded in Oakland shooting
OAKLAND — A 24-year-old man was shot Monday night in West Oakland, authorities said. The man was in stable condition at a hospital where he is being treated for a wound to his leg. The shooting happened about 7:13 p.m. Monday in the 3100 block of Filbert Street. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | […]
Louise Thompson reveals her two-year-old son’s moving reaction to her stoma bag
Louise Thompson shared a clip of her two year old son investigating her new stoma bag (Picture: Louise Thompson/Instagram) Louise Thompson shared a moving moment with her two year old son, Leo, as the toddler investigated his mother’s new stoma bag. The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, said Leo is ‘fascinated’ by the medical device […]