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JEMIMA CAINER: Just because a convention has become the norm doesn't mean it's the best practice. And just because a situation is established doesn't always mean that it should last forever.

President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich at the White House on Monday.

CHRIS WHEELER: Jadon Sancho, of all people, shouldn't need to be reminded just how much trouble a social media comment can cause.

It is 43 years since Ian Rush scored four goals in one of the most legendary Goodison derbies ever and for the first time - just before it is too late - he is sitting in the home dressing room.

It is set to be perfect for the warmer weather ahead

The research, conducted by The Times in partnership with pollsters YouGov, paints a strikingly different picture from a similar study carried out 20 years ago.

Jason Manford hosted the swanky ceremony, which saw The Hairy Bikers win Best Food Show for The Hairy Bikers Go West, their final series before the tragic death of Dave Myers .

The awards are back for another night of unmissable entertainment to celebrate the year's most memorable shows and the stars who made them happen.

Chinese automaker BYD is offering its advanced "God's Eye" autonomous technology in mass-market EVs like the $9,500 Seagull, while expanding globally with government-backed EV initiatives. Gizmodo reports: Previously, BYD had limited its driver assistance features to higher-end models that cost more than $28,000, according to BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu. In expanding the technology to the Seagull and other cars for no extra charge, Chuanfu said "good technology should be available to everyone." Other BYD vehicles getting the addition of the technology including cars from its Ocean, Han, Song, and Yuan lineups, as well as its hybrid vehicles. "God's Eye was developed in-house by BYD and will equip the automaker's mass-market models with features commonly only found on upscale EVs such as remote parking via smartphones and autonomous overtaking on roads," the company said. BYD says the level of autonomy present in each car will vary depending on which sensors are equipped in the cars. Some of its pricier cars, for instance, include LiDAR sensors like those found in Waymos, which can offer faster and more precise object detection than cameras alone, particularly in low-light conditions or when a roadway is obstructed by rain or fog. [...] China's government has heavily prioritized the transition to electric vehicles with strong incentives, and BYD has managed to turn a profit on its electric vehicles, a feat that has heretofore only been accomplished by Tesla. The importance to China is clear: As the world continues transitioning to EVs, the likes of BYD have been able to push into markets including Europe and South America as Western brands lose share.

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The knock on the door came in the early evening, at a housing estate in the Home Counties. Two hours later, the paedophile who answered was in a police cell - his name splashed over the internet.

When Frank Fallon and his wife Frankie underwent fertility tests after struggling to conceive, he assumed that any problem would probably lie with her.

It's just gone 3pm, your focus is fading, and the only thing keeping you going is the thought of another cup of coffee - a sure sign of the afternoon slump, but it may not be for the reason you think.

From the moment ten years ago when she was placed into my arms, I have loved Darcey as if she were my only child. Now I am steeling myself for her loss, but I simply cannot bear it.

The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 34, and actress Bianca, 43, looked happier than every as they cosied up and shared a kiss.

Ke Huy Quan revealed his first director - Steven Spielberg - has been sending him Christmas gifts for the past 40 years.

President Donald Trump issued a final ultimatum to Hamas saying 'all hell will break loose' if all remaining hostages aren't returned by noon on Saturday.

To celebrate the soap's 40th anniversary, the BBC will air a special hour-long episode on Wednesday, February, 20, which will then be following by a full live episode on Thursday February 21.

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: To describe shipping cutdown Canadian trees to burn at the Drax power station (pictured) in the UK as renewable energy stretches the limits of credulity to breaking point.

"In-dash advertising is here and Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Ram, beat everyone to further enshittification," writes longtime Slashdot reader sinij. "Ads can be seen in this video." From a report: In a move that has left drivers both frustrated and bewildered, Stellantis has introduced full-screen pop-up ads on its infotainment systems. Specifically, Jeep owners have reported being bombarded with advertisements for Mopar's extended warranty service. The kicker? These ads appear every time the vehicle comes to a stop. Imagine pulling up to a red light, checking your GPS for directions, and suddenly, the entire screen is hijacked by an ad. That's the reality for some Stellantis owners. Instead of seamless functionality, drivers are now forced to manually close out of ads just to access basic vehicle functions. One Jeep 4xe owner recently shared their frustration on an online forum, detailing how these pop-ups disrupt the driving experience. Stellantis, responding through their "JeepCares" representative, confirmed that these ads are part of the contractual agreement with SiriusXM and suggested that users simply tap the "X" to dismiss them. While the company claims to be working on reducing the frequency of these interruptions, the damage to customer trust may already be done.

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The actor, 38, very publicly fell from grace in 2021 when a series of disturbing allegations were made against him by multiple women.