Pennsylvania Republicans have rallied behind a celebrity former TV host and political neophyte, choosing a charismatic convert to conservatism over a rival who espoused a purer form of the party’s modern doctrine. The above sentence could have been written in 2016, when Donald Trump defeated Senator Ted Cruz in Pennsylvania’s presidential primary on his way to receiving the GOP nomination. But tonight it’s a description of Mehmet Oz, America’s favorite living-room M.D., who has finally won the Keystone State’s Republican nomination for Senate with help from the former president. Oz narrowly topped the financier David McCormick after McCormick unexpectedly conceded in the middle of a statewide recount. Oz now faces John Fetterman, the progressive lieutenant governor who defeated Representative Conor Lamb for the Democratic nomination despite suffering a stroke four days before the May 17 primary. Trump was two-for-two in his Republican endorsements in Pennsylvania, as … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Becomes the Land of Oz
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I’m on a mission to make sure every new parent regularly measures their baby’s head
Watching Harry scooting up and down our street with his best friend Bella is magical. You would never guess that the first year of Harry’s life was a whirlwind of blue-light emergencies, brain surgeries, and unimaginable fear. You would never think that, under his mop of unruly blonde hair is a shunt – a device which drains the fluid from his brain, and keeps him alive. Harry is my fourth child, and my pregnancy with him was actually my easiest. I had mild gestational diabetes (GD), which was controlled by diet, but other than that I actually glowed. While I was pregnant, I was scanned every four weeks from 20 weeks onwards, which is common for pregnant people with GD. At 36 weeks, my husband and I walked into the scan room. We were calm, expecting a routine appointment. However, about five minutes in, the sonographer went quiet. She then said she needed to get someone else, so we waited. Another lady came in, said nothing and then, after what felt like forever, … [Read more...] about I’m on a mission to make sure every new parent regularly measures their baby’s head
Parents dipping into children’s savings to pay soaring bills, poll finds
Parents have resorted to dipping into their children ’s savings to afford to pay for the soaring cost of household bills , a poll has found. According to a survey for The Telegraph , Britons are lifting £8.5m a day from their children as the sprialling rate of inflation - which recently hit a 40-year high - continues to top up already sky-high domestic costs. The poll revealed that families had withdrawn almost £300 on average from their children’s savings so far this year. It found a third of the 2,000 people questioned had raided their children’s funds this year and suggested a total of £1.4bn has been withdrawn so far. Almost a quarter said they had extracted the funds to pay for increasingly expensive food shops, one in four said they had done so to help pay for exorbitant energy bills, while 6 per cent said they used their children’s savings to pay for travel. More than a quarter said they had either reduced the amount they were keeping aside for … [Read more...] about Parents dipping into children’s savings to pay soaring bills, poll finds
‘I freeze my children’s packed lunches, some think it’s lazy but it’s a game-changer’
Every parent knows what a mad rush mornings can be on school days. There's uniform to put on, homework to find, and packed lunches to make, all on an ordinary day. And sometimes an extra long to-do list can add to the chaos, if there's show and tell, sports day, or a school trip too. Luckily, a mum has shared the thing she always does when making packed lunches, which cuts time from her morning routine. What's more, she has explained how best to use the hack, which she claims is a "game-changer." Posting on TikTok as @ catherineholmes_life , the mum advised: "Pre-make and freeze sandwich for pack lunches - pull out on the morning you need them." Get the news you want straight to your inbox. Sign up for a Mirror newsletter here She then shows her freezer stacked with ready-made lunches, in a sight sure to bring tears to the eyes of parents everywhere. But not everyone was convinced by her simple trick, with several comments left pointing out … [Read more...] about ‘I freeze my children’s packed lunches, some think it’s lazy but it’s a game-changer’
Fred West’s brother-in-law claims serial killer was behind his own sister’s death
Fred and Rose West: Expert reveals story with Fred’s sister Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info West was arrested in 1994 for murder and he immediately confessed to being a serial killer, even providing gruesome details as to how he had killed at least a dozen women and girls. However, he took his own life before the trial could begin. His wife Rose West aided him with some of these murders and committed at least one by herself. She was arrested at the same time, but maintains her innocence to this day. She was convicted of ten murders in 1995 and is reportedly serving out the rest of her life sentence in New hall jail, Wakefield. In 2019 podcast … [Read more...] about Fred West’s brother-in-law claims serial killer was behind his own sister’s death
Lando Norris reveals the dark side of fame ahead of British Grand Prix
Lando Norris has revealed he has been subjected to death threats – and described social media abuse aimed at his model girlfriend as “horrific”. The 22-year-old British driver, in his fourth Formula One campaign, has established himself as a fans’ favourite, with more than five million followers on Instagram. But speaking ahead of Sunday’s British Grand Prix, Norris also revealed the dark side to fame. “I get death threats every now and then,” he said. “Most people do. Not enough gets done and it is tough. “If I had seen the threats when I started in 2019, it would have had more effect, but now I understand when you have to laugh – not laugh at a death threat – but laugh at the silly comments people come up with and things they try to create to get attention. Recommended Over £130m handed to housing providers named and shamed by regulator “I want to race, travel the world, meet new people and create new experiences – and they are using their one … [Read more...] about Lando Norris reveals the dark side of fame ahead of British Grand Prix
Meghan Markle won’t have custody of her own children with Prince Harry, royal expert says
It's no secret Meghan Markle and Prince Harry eventually plan to have children now that they're married. The newlyweds have previously spoken fondly of their desires to start their own family when they're good and ready, however, according to British law, Markle and Harry won't actually have parental custody of their own kids. Instead, Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II will technically have ownership of the children. "The sovereign has legal custody of the minor grandchildren," Marlene Koenig, renowned royal author and expert, revealed during an interview with Australia's News.com.au on Wednesday. The law dates back some 300 years during King George I's reign in the 1700s. "The law's never been changed. He did it because he had a very poor relationship with his son, the future King George II, so they had this law passed that meant the King was the guardian of his grandchildren," Koenig continued. It was 1717 when a group of judges voted to pass the law, proposed by George … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle won’t have custody of her own children with Prince Harry, royal expert says
Prince Harry, growing up without Princess Diana
In 1997, Newsweek reported extensively on the untimely death of Princess Diana and its aftermath. In this piece, Jerry Adler and Donna Foote report on how the tragedy will affect Diana's children, Prince William and Prince Harry. We are republishing the piece on the occasion of Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle. She had tried, she often said, to give her two sons as normal a life as possible. So when Prince William said he'd like to meet one of the world's most beautiful women, Diana did what any mother of a teenage boy would do—phoned Cindy Crawford, whom she barely knew, and invited her to tea. Arriving at Kensington Palace, the supermodel found herself alone in a room with William, where they chatted for a few minutes until Diana joined them, and, noticing her son blushing, confided to Crawford: "He's just like me; when he runs out of things to say, he just blushes." In a few years, when he adds to his titles that of World's Most Eligible Bachelor, William (now 15) … [Read more...] about Prince Harry, growing up without Princess Diana
What Donald Trump said that made TV talkshow host Steph McGovern laugh
Steph McGovern in the press room at the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 (Image: Ian West/PA Archive/PA Images) Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chatty and friendly are the order of the day, something that pervades her successful daily Packed Lunch on Channel 4. And yet, the world might never have got to know her. "I come from Middlesbrough and I went to a college that was very much focused on the needs of the local area which is rooted in heavy industry," she explains. "We spent a lot of time getting input from companies like British Steel and ICI. I was pretty good at science so I saw my future in engineering." Related articles BBC's Naga Munchetty … [Read more...] about What Donald Trump said that made TV talkshow host Steph McGovern laugh
‘I’ll lose my job!’ Emmerdale’s Jeff Hordley sworn to secrecy over big Cain storyline
Emmerdale: Al saves Cain from car following crash Sign up for the big storylines FIRST , star interviews and exclusive access SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With Cain’s (played by Jeff Hordley) mother, Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter), set to die after finding out her cancer is terminal, the actor has opened up about how his character will deal with the aftermath of her death. He’s revealed there’s something big set to happen in the show but has been sworn to secrecy. Related articles A Place in the Sun's Danni Menzies opts out of property search Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn’s opposing views sparked Dad's Army feud Emmerdale actor Jeff has played Cain Dingle in the ITV soap for nearly 23 years and … [Read more...] about ‘I’ll lose my job!’ Emmerdale’s Jeff Hordley sworn to secrecy over big Cain storyline