Pedro Sánchez considering stepping down as PM

[ MADRID – Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has made a shock announcement that he would suspend public duties to decide if wants to continue to lead the country as his wife was embroiled in a corruption investigation. Mr Sánchez, 52, who has been in power since 2018, made the stunning announcement after a Spanish … Read more

Major retailers closed on Easter: Target, TJ Maxx, Lowe’s, Kohl’s, Publix, Aldi, more

[ Easter is Sunday, March 31. The Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus is a “moveable feast” on the liturgical calendar, meaning it occurs at different times each year. Easter always occurs on the first Sunday after the “Paschal Full Moon,” the name given to the first full moon to occur after the spring … Read more

Florida woman who snatched 2-year-old is found holding her and rolling pin, police say

[ A Florida Panhandle woman is in jail, charged with kidnapping after police say she grabbed a neighbor’s 2-year-old daughter and then locked herself and the child inside her apartment, refusing to return the child to her mother. The Okaloosa County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened just before noon Friday when the child’s … Read more

The best sleep advice for every decade of your life

[ From grey hairs to our grey matter, a lot changes as we age – and sleep is no different. How much shuteye we require, and when and where we snooze, all tend to evolve throughout our lives. According to the NHS, “a healthy adult” needs around seven to nine hours of sleep per day, … Read more

How to save money on the Paris Métro during the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics

[ A trip to the French capital is never going to be the most low-budget holiday, but 2024 looks like it will be particularly pricey. With around 30 million visitors a year, Paris is already one of the world’s most popular destinations, but this is set to be a bumper year for the French capital: … Read more

Supermarkets had busiest Christmas since 2019 as promotions boost transactions

[ Supermarkets saw their highest level of transactions in December since 2019, with promotions boosting sales. Customers made a total of 488 million grocery trips during the four weeks ending 24 December, according to market research firm, Kantar. Some £13.7bn was spent despite food price inflation falling at its fastest level ever to 6.7 per … Read more

Two teenagers, 15 and 18, die in three-vehicle crash in Northumberland

[ Two teenagers have died and two more people remain in hospital after three vehicles collided in Northumberland. Connor Lapworth, 18, and 15-year-old Corey Mavin, both from Blyth, have been confirmed dead after the three-car crash. The pair were in a Suzuki Vitara when it collided with two other cars – a Range Rover Evoque … Read more

My housemates spent £100 on Christmas decorations without asking

[ In our weekly series, readers can email in with any financial dilemma and enter the Money Moral Maze. Are your friends racking up big drinks tabs and then trying to split the bill equally? Is your partner spending overspending on your joint account? No matter your dilemma, email in anonymously, and i‘s money and … Read more

Shoppers set for £5bn Christmas week spending spree

[ Consumers are poised to make next week the biggest food shop of the year after saving the best till last to take maximum advantage of supermarket promotions, bagging bargains wherever they can. Grocery sales growth is expected to peak over the seven days to Christmas Eve, with shoppers likely to spend up to £5bn … Read more