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T he Duke and Duchess of Sussex have recorded a "wide-ranging" and "intimate" interview with Oprah Winfrey in which they reveal all about their decision to step away from the Royal Family. The 90-minute prime time special will be broadcast on US network CBS on March 7 and comes as proof, if any was needed, that the couple have no intention of returning to the UK. The prospect of revelations detailing the reasons behind the Sussexes’ decision to leave the UK , largely thrashed out with the Queen behind closed doors, will send shockwaves through Buckingham Palace, which was not informed of the interview. The royals have long taken pride in the mantra “never complain, never explain” and are unlikely to approve of such a move, seen more the preserve of celebrities than royalty. But the decision also sets down a marker in terms of how the couple, who are expecting another baby, now see themselves and their brand. … [Read more...] about Duke and Duchess of Sussex may raise Palace eyebrows as they explain royal exit to Oprah

HASBRO has rebranded their Mr Potato Head line to break away from "gender norms." Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toy, is giving the spud a gender-neutral new name: Potato Head . The change will appear on boxes this year. Hasbro announced on Thursday that the "Mr Potato Head" brand would not just be called "Potato Head," which has been around for about 70 years, needed a modern makeover. The company tweeted : "Hold that Tot – your main spud, MR. POTATO HEAD isn’t going anywhere! "While it was announced today that the POTATO HEAD brand name & logo are dropping the ‘MR.’ I yam proud to confirm that MR. & MRS. POTATO HEAD aren’t going anywhere and will remain MR. & MRS. POTATO HEAD." Hold that Tot – your main spud, MR. POTATO HEAD isn’t going anywhere! While it was announced today that the POTATO HEAD brand name & logo are dropping the ‘MR.’ I yam proud to confirm that MR. & MRS. POTATO HEAD aren’t going anywhere and … [Read more...] about Mr Potato Head goes gender-neutral and loses his title in modern makeover after 70 years

ECO-warrior Swampy was among three activists to leave an HS2 protest site yesterday — but one remains underground. Blue Sandford, 18 — the daughter of Scottish millionaire Roc Sandford — and an unnamed woman, 22, also left with Swampy , aka Dan Hooper, 48. The trio were taken to hospital as a precaution before being arrested. A network of tunnels was created in secret near London’s Euston station by HS2 Rebellion. Fellow activists protesting against the high-speed rail link said the trio are “well” and in “high spirits”. Most read in News NO THANK EU Shocking pic that captures true state of EU’s shambolic jab rollout Latest GROUNDHOG RATE UK's official Covid R rate stalls - as it creeps up in 3 regions LOST FAITH Mutiny against Merkel & Macron as lockdown rules are IGNORED amid EU jab fiasco HEIR THIS Palace fury at Harry's 'unhelpful' rap video with Corden … [Read more...] about Eco-warrior Swampy among three activists to leave HS2 protest site – with one still underground

THE POLICE watchdog has ordered forces to explain why black and ethnic minorities are subjected to more stop and searches than whites. Police were also urged to consider scrapping stops for possession of drugs because they are said to contribute to the racial disparity. A report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said the disproportionate use of police powers risks losing trust of communities. The watchdog highlighted the death of George Floyd in the US as an example of the potential fall-out when police interaction with ethnic minorities goes wrong. Black people are almost nine times more likely to be stopped and searched than whites, according to latest Home Office data for 2019/20. They are also over 5.5 times more likely to have force used on them by cops than white people, have eight times more chance of being handcuffed and a nine-fold prospect of having a Taser drawn on them. Stop and search has been … [Read more...] about Police watchdog orders forces to explain why black and ethnic minorities are subjected to more stop and searches