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One in 10 Brits drink five cups of coffee a day - Top 10 favourite coffees
The nation's favourite coffees to enjoy at home sees the latte languishing in sixth place (74%), comfortably beaten by a Lungo (81%), which is a large shot of espresso watered down with double the amount of hot water than a regular shot.
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Stefon Diggs addresses Buffalo Bills exit after trade to the Houston Texans
Stefon Diggs has been traded to the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills wife receiver and general manager Brandon Beane have addressed the surprise move
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Tesla sales slump 9% as worldwide competition grows and demand for EVs slows
Tesla sales fell sharply last quarter as competition increased worldwide, electric vehicle sales growth slowed, and price cuts failed to draw more buyers
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Legoland and Thorpe Park owner hails success of flexible pricing for visitors
Merlin Entertainments, which is one of the world's biggest operators of theme parks and attractions, has been introducing "dynamic" pricing since last year
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Record number of 4.33 million children living in poverty branded 'an outrage'
There were an estimated 4.33 million children living in households on relatively low income in the year to March 2023, up from 4.22 million the previous year
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Steelers line up free agent weapon for Wilson but face Jets battle
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to meet with free agent wide receiver Mike Williams, who could be a perfect fit for new quarterback Russell Wilson in the team's new-look offense
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Elizabeth Hurley say it's 'liberating' to work with son on X-rated movie
Damian Hurley made his debut as a film director with the forthcoming movie Strictly Confidential, which sees his mum Elizabeth star in lesbian sex scenes with actress Pear Chiravara
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Nationwide agrees to takeover of rival Virgin Money in £2.9billion deal
If the deal is agreed, Virgin Money would initially run as a separate business within Nationwide, before then being integrated within the next six years
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New driving laws for March 2024 including DVLA number plate ban and fuel duty
March is bringing a wave of changes to driving laws that could catch out motorists, which could see costs rise for drivers with petrol and diesel vehicles
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Joggers in quaint village suddenly have a very unusual running partner
Jasper Copping, 46, runs every weekday morning through Shotesham, Norfolk and in the last two weeks noticed he wasn't alone. Joining him has been a pheasant keeping Mr Copping's pace as he runs alongside a field on the outskirts of the village.
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Victoria Beckham fans share worries over designer's crutches at fashion show
Victoria Beckham fans were left concerned for the fashion designer after she shared a photo of herself being propped up by crutches at her Victoria Beckham show Paris Fashion Week
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Association of British Insurers calls for 'hidden in plain sight' tax cut
The tax is likely to hit the poorest the hardest as they spend proportionately more on insurance such as home and motor cover, said the Association of British Insurers
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Misspelled Harry Potter book bought for 13p sells for more than £14k
The rare early edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone cost a book enthusiast just 13p back in 1997. It spent years gathering dust on a bedroom shelf
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Alton Towers' Nemesis Reborn ride to return after alien eye spotted
The appearance of the floating seven-metre-wide eye heralds the hugely anticipated opening of Nemesis Reborn, which Alton Towers Resort can today officially confirm, will take place on March 16.
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TikTok star Queenzzielocthevoice dies aged 48 after cancer battle
TikTok star Queenzzielocthevoice, real name Teresa Smith, has died at the age of 48 after a battle with ovarian cancer, her daughter confirmed in a GoFundMe post
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P&O ferry passengers stuck onboard for hours without leaving dock after powercut
The P&O ferry was scheduled to arrive at Hulls' King George Dock at about 7.45am after an overnight trip from Rotterdam - but it was still on the dock by 1pm with passengers waiting to leave
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Taylor Swift's dad backs Travis Kelce amid Super Bowl LVIII drama
Taylor Swift's dad Scott has made it clear he is backing Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII despite being an Eagles fan
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Workers at Barts NHS Trust and Synergy to stage fresh strikes in pay dispute
Members of Unite at Barts NHS Trust and outsourcing company Synergy will walk out from February 19-21
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UK unemployment rate much lower than first thought, but inactivity jumps
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said changes to the way that it gathers information on the UK labour force has seen it revise the unemployment rate down to 3.9% for the quarter, from the 4.2% previous estimate
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One in four mums take over two hours to leave house with toddler
A nimble 6 per cent claim to be able to get out of the door in under half an hour, while for two out of five (42 percent) it takes up to TWO hours.
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Superdry shares surge after boss reveals he's in talks about possible takeover
The retail business saw shares rocket by as much as 110% on Friday morning amid takeover speculation
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Seattle Seahawks sent message over new head coach as Pete Carroll replaced
Seattle Seahawks have hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their new head coach, and one of his former players has praised the appointment
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Travis Kelce breaks silence on relationship with Taylor Swift and NFL games
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have become one of the most famous couples in the world, with the pop icon attending 12 NFL games this season - including the AFC Championship
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Greg Olsen replaced as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst after Tom Brady TV deal
Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has agreed to a ten-year, $375 million deal to become Fox Sports' top game NFL analyst, replacing hugely popular pundit Greg Olsen
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Tom Brady explains what he really thinks of Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy
Tom Brady has shared his thoughts on Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy as the two quarterbacks prepare to face each other at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on February 11