Jon Scheyer and Duke basketball earned an impressive 76-43 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The icing on the cake was an emphatic dunk by star freshman Cooper Flagg. Up 11 early in the second half, Flagg stole the ball and took off. While he was met in the paint, it was no issue for Flagg, […]
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Following the recent vinyl release of Taylor Swift’s Lover (Live from Paris), the album sold out almost instantaneously like her Eras Tour book. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Swift’s online store made a wider release of Lover (Live from Paris) available. However, despite it being available Friday, January 10, 2025, it sold out in less […]
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Ahead of Thursday’s College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame, Penn State head coach James Franklin has provided an important, albeit murky, update on the status of star defensive end Abdul Carter. In dealing with an upper-body injury sustained during the Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal win over Boise State, Carter is expected to be a game-time […]
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FIRST Minister John Swinney has voiced fears that failing to pass the SNP’s Budget would be playing into tycoon Elon Musk’s hands.
Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has accused the X billionaire of spreading poison and enabling extremists.
But should the UK and Scots leaders really be spending so much time worrying about a US businessman?
According to Chris Deerin, director of think-tank Reform Scotland, they absolutely should.
Writing for The Scottish Sun, he says a move towards the right is happening across the globe.
And he insists Scotland isn’t immune, with voters fed up with the status quo and looking for something new.
IN recent years, the SNP and Labour have only really had to worry about each other. Which of them had crept a few points ahead in the polls? Who was on course to win Bute House in the 2026 Holyrood election?
No longer. Today, they have to add a new force into their calculations and decision-making: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
Farage’s insurgents received the third-highest vote share in last year’s General Election, with over four million votes, winning five seats.
They did much better than expected in Scotland too, despite having barely campaigned north of the border, securing seven per cent of the vote share.
Reform UK are now looking hungrily towards the next Holyrood vote, when polls suggest they could win as many as 14 seats.
Both John Swinney and Anas Sarwar are deeply worried about this, and about the chaotic impact it would have on the subsequent parliament.
The rise of Reform isn’t something that’s happening in a vacuum. It is part of a swing towards the right across the West — Italy, France, Germany and, of course, the US are all seeing voters moving towards populist and disruptive politicians who are rejecting the usual way of doing business.
America is where this is most visible and where it matters most. Donald Trump’s imminent return as President has all sorts of implications for the wider world, including on trade, economics and foreign policy.
The Trump team are behaving with a cowboy swagger, and no one more so than Elon Musk — super- ambitious owner of SpaceX, Tesla and X/Twitter and the world’s richest man.
Musk was Trump’s biggest donor and has been appointed to lead his Department of Government Efficiency, but his high profile is already leading many to describe him as the real President.
Musk has recently turned his attention to the UK, using his X platform to launch a series of attacks on Keir Starmer, claiming the Prime Minister was “complicit” in failure to tackle abuse by child grooming gangs while director of public prosecutions down south.
Musk also said Starmer should be in prison, and suggested the US should “liberate” Britain from “tyrannical government”.
The billionaire is an ally of Reform UK, but he is a temperamental one.
He has expressed support for the jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson, and has called for Farage to be replaced as leader.
The problem facing mainstream politicians, including those in Scotland, is that while Musk’s outbursts are a turn-off for many, there are those who agree with his views, or are at least not put off by them.
Donald Trump won the US election despite vast media coverage of his controversial personal life and allegations of corruption during his first term as President. Voters seem willing to accept a standard of behaviour from the new insurgents that they would never tolerate from traditional candidates for office.
This is in part because they are scunnered by politics-as-usual. Living standards in the West have been suppressed ever since the financial crash of 2008.
The rich have got richer, while ordinary punters have been stuck where they are.
In Britain, the economy is struggling and the NHS is in a mess — there is a sense that nothing works any more.
Voters in Scotland, facing a health service in crisis and schools in decline, are not immune to this trend.
Reform UK have been doing well in local government by-elections, not just in the north-east, where support for Brexit was strongest and where the oil and gas industry is based, but in Glasgow too.
The detail behind Reform’s offer isn’t yet clear — they are still largely a protest vote.
But the party are against the expensive move towards net zero, are tougher than any other party on immigration and asylum seekers and are robust on the gender wars.
They claim a common sense approach to politics, something that clearly has an appeal.
In a speech on Monday, John Swinney warned if the SNP’s Budget isn’t passed by opposition politicians at Holyrood next month, which could lead his government to fall, it will play “right into the hands of Elon Musk and other populists”.
It suits Swinney to say so, but he isn’t entirely wrong either — and Labour leader Sarwar has now said his party is likely to abstain in the vote, which would allow the Budget to pass.
Love or hate Musk, he is having a major impact not just on American politics, but on UK and Scottish politics too.
And Donald Trump isn’t even President yet.
A bit like standing under the exhaust of one of Musk’s rocket ships, brace yourself for years of extreme heat and turbulence.
GEORDIE Shore star Sophie Kasaei has revealed an emotional off-screen moment that left her in floods of tears.
The stunning reality star attempted to hide the moment from cameras unsuccessfully, while filming the brand new series set in Thailand.
In a chat with The Sun at the Geordie Shore launch party, Sophie, 35, revealed she pulled best friend and co-star Abbie Holborn to one side for a private chat.
But it wasn’t long before cameras tried to capture what was going on between them, despite Sophie looking into the camera lens and saying: “No.”
Sophie explained that she got upset over proposals, after co-star James Tindale proposed to his girlfriend during their trip.
She explained: “I wasn’t upset because I didn’t get proposed to, but James proposed to his girlfriend and I had a moment in the toilets, and Abbie is my best friend in the world so I was like ‘Abs I need a word.’
“I had a word with Abbie and was like ‘Abs I can’t wait for this moment to happen for me,’ and I got a bit teary, but the cameras found us. Nothing is a secret with this show.”
Sophie explained that there’s no escaping the cameras during filming, and that they’re positioned all over – including by the bedroom, the sitting room, the pool.
“They’re absolutely everywhere,” the reality star added.
Sophie has been with her Towie star boyfriend Jordan Brook since October 2022, and are going from strength to strength.
The couple have have been keeping fans in the loop about their fertility struggles this past year.
Sophie, who lives with endometriosis, has spoken candidly about wanting to have a baby.
And Jordan, too, has spoken out about their desire to start a family and the setbacks they’ve faced.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun in summer, Jordan said: “Me and Sophie have a hell of a lot going on, especially with our fertility journey, that’ my main focus.
“As everyone knows from last series, it’s been a really tough time for both of us, I’m so proud of her and everything she’s done.
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Sophie Kasaei and her Towie star boyfriend Jordan Brook
Marnie Simpson and husband Casey Johnson
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The 34-year-old quit the show “forever” after a huge bust-up with Marnie during the last series
We revealed how Gaz was finally in talks to return to the show for this series but he later revealed he’d pulled out again and is focusing on his two children.
“She was there supporting me, I had all my sperm tests done last series – the results were that were amazing.
“But sadly we’re still in the same position as we were last series, there’s no sign of a baby yet.
“It does get hard and there are a lot of couples out there going through what we’re going through.
“I’m just glad we can show our journey.
“Especially from my side of things, to give men the courage to talk about it.”
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BLACK SMOKE (6.30 Chelmsford)
He sees out this trip well and was a decent fourth at Wolverhampton last time out.
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He did well to win over an inadequate 5f on debut for his new trainer last time and should improve for this step up in distance.
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He was a winner on his last visit here in December and has every chance from just 2lb higher in the weights.
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THE destructive Los Angeles wildfires have rapidly expanded across multiple counties, with 0% containment and flames tearing through thousands of acres.
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MANY of us will be attempting to start the new year off by making changes to our lifestyles.
Food supplement brand Huel is making things a little bit easier with its Fuel to the Fire campaign.
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Huel’s Fuel to the Fire campaign spotlights innovative products like its Daily Greens, a super green powder with 91 vitamins, minerals, and botanicals, and the brand’s Taster Bundle, which includes a selection of Huel’s most convenient meals, snacks and drinks.
But at the heart of the campaign is Huel’s all-new high-protein Black Edition.
The game-changing meal powder is gluten-free and low-carb and is packed with nutrients to support high performance in and out of the gym.
Each serving of Huel Black Edition is ready in as little as 60 seconds, delivering a whopping 40g of protein and 173 macro and micronutrients per serving.
If you’re new to Huel, there’s no better time to dive in and try out the Black Edition.
First-time customers will automatically receive a free starter kit filled with over £30 worth of products, including a stylish shaker, a scooper and a guide to get your Huel journey started.
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In recent years plenty of celebrities and fitness influencers have been turning to Huel thanks to its balance of convenience and nutrition.
Actor Idris Elba and runner Russ Cook are just two of the many high-profile names who rely on Huel to fuel their demanding lives.
And it’s not just the stars who love Huel.
Ordinary people are raving about the Black Edition’s rich and tasty flavours, which include favourites like the sweet salted caramel and indulgent cinnamon swirl.
My overall health, energy, and body composition have all changed for the better
Huel customer
One shopper raved: “I’m 12 weeks into using Huel black edition powder to supplement my diet.
“My overall health, energy, and body composition have all changed for the better.”
Another shopper shared, “Huel is so useful in a world where we barely have time to feed ourselves because we are so busy running around. Highly recommend!”
I found the drinks especially great for a morning boost and perfect for getting some decent nutrition before or on the way to work
Natalie Keegan
In our Sun shopping Huel review, our tester said: “I found the drinks especially great for a morning boost and perfect for getting some decent nutrition before or on the way to work.
“I was far less likely to reach for a less healthy, quick snack when I’d consumed one of them and I felt happier in myself in the knowledge that I’d got some extra vitamins in.”
Losing weight should be a long-term commitment to healthier living, rather than any drastic measures.
The NHS tips – which can be adopted slowly – include:
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