18+ min ago (667+ words) NordVPN, Surfshark, Express VPN and more have already launched their Black Friday deals Follow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals Although the actual day of Black Friday 2025 is now behind us, the offers are continuing through the weekend and into Cyber Monday (1 December), including a host of the best VPN deals. Granted, a VPN isn't quite as exciting as a new telly, iPhone or ice cream maker " yes, the viral Ninja CREAMi is down once again. But dig a little deeper and you'll find it is a savvy way to spend your money. A VPN (virtual private network) protects your online activity, preventing websites " and even your own internet provider " from tracking what you're doing online, keeping your data safe. You can also change your virtual location, allowing you to avoid price discrimination and take advantage of cheaper regional…...

24+ min ago (695+ words) Calls for investigation into accusation Labour chancellor misled the public Rachel Reeves has denied lying to the public over the state of the country's finances to justify "26bn worth of tax hikes in the Budget. The chancellor is facing calls to quit, and the Conservatives have called for an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority amid claims she had exaggerated the scale of the shortfall to win support for her Budget. Pressed on Sunday on whether she had lied to the public by not making it clear she had a "4bn surplus instead of a deficit, Ms Reeves said: "Of course, I didn't. She also said prime minister Keir Starmer had been kept fully informed of pre-Budget developments, saying they were a "partnership. And she hit back at the UK's most respected economic think tank, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), after…...

26+ min ago (998+ words) Verstappen capitalised on an early safety car to reduce the deficit in the world championship to 12 points, while McLaren's call not to pit either Oscar Piastri nor Lando Norris cost them dear Lando Norris' bid to become champion of the world will go to an F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend after Max Verstappen cashed in on a calamitous McLaren strategy decision to win the Qatar Grand Prix. Norris, who finished only fourth, will head to the concluding round just 12 points ahead of Verstappen with Oscar Piastri, runner-up to the Red Bull driver under the lights on Sunday, 16 points adrift with 25 left to play for. McLaren were in control of the 57-lap contest, despite Norris dropping from second to third behind Verstappen at the start. Piastri led, but both he and Norris were told not to pit when a…...

28+ min ago (241+ words) Zootopia 2" had a roaring, record-setting opening at the box office. The animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame, and scored a staggering $556 million globally since its Wednesday opening, according to studio estimates Sunday. That made it the highest international opening ever for an animated movie, the fourth highest global debut of any kind, and the top international opener of 2025. Wicked: For Good" stayed aloft in its second weekend for Universal Pictures, earning another $62.8 million domestically over the weekend for a North American total of $270.4 million. The second half of the Wicked" saga has brought in $393 million internationally. The pair of sequels combined to make the Thanksgiving weekend a glimmering exception to an otherwise dark year at movie theaters. Zootopia 2" arrives almost a decade…...

34+ min ago (1663+ words) From Ninja air fryers to the Echo Dot and must-have skincare, we're rounding up the best of this year's sale Follow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals As The Independent's consumer writer, I've been hugely impressed with Amazon's Black Friday deals so far. I have years of experience covering sales events, and you can find my picks for the best savings that'll make finding Christmas presents or just a treat for yourself a little easier on the purse. This price is ever-so-slightly beaten by Very (was "159, now "123, Very.co.uk), so if you want to save an extra quid, head on over there. Here's a fun one: the Ninja creami ice cream maker is currently at its lowest ever price on Amazon. Allowing you to make sorbets, soft serve, milkshakes and frozen yoghurt, this is an "impressive machine, said…...

36+ min ago (754+ words) Around a third of Americans think the US economy will get worse in 2026 Santa's sleigh is looking a little lighter this year as a sizable number of Americans plan to cut back on holiday spending and, in some cases, not buy gifts at all. Roughly two in five U.S. consumers (42 percent) say they intend to spend less this holiday season compared with 2024, according to a 2025 Economic Impact Survey commissioned by insurance company Nationwide. Widespread economic uncertainty has seen Americans cutting back on holiday gifts, according to separate poll by financial services company Thrivent. Even with easing inflation, the high cost of essentials like groceries, utilities, and rent is leaving many to prioritize bills and squirrel away savings over splurging on gifts. What's more, the Trump administration's tariffs act like a regressive tax, particularly on lower-income households. They spend a larger share…...

39+ min ago (806+ words) Investigators credit the persistence of the victim's daughter for keeping the case alive More than four decades after a woman's body was discovered floating inside a sleeping bag in San Francisco Bay, the cold case that has haunted her family has taken a step toward resolution. On Monday, 81-year-old Patrick Galvani was taken into custody on suspicion of murdering his estranged wife, Nancy Galvani, in 1982, Foster City Police Department announced. His arrest marks a dramatic break in a case that seemed destined to remain unsolved. On August 9, 1982, fishermen spotted a sleeping bag drifting near San Mateo Bridge. Inside, police discovered a woman's body, dressed only in underwear, bound to a cinder block and showing signs of strangulation. The body was identified a short time later as Nancy Galvani, a 36-year-old mom of a five-year-old girl, Alison. At the time of…...

41+ min ago (600+ words) New tips to avoid slipping back into old patterns Being home for the holidays might not be all merry and bright. November and December can be a vulnerable time for people for a variety of reasons, and bring up unresolved trauma or unwanted feelings, especially if returning to a place you have moved away from. Some people might fall victim to the romanticism of the holidays and get swept up into thinking it's time to rekindle a romance with an ex - otherwise known as a "situationship" - that involves a certain level of intimacy but without firm commitment or definition. Spoiler alert: It's probably not a good idea. For starters, psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert noted the "psychological loop" that situationships can create. "There's connection, but also uncertainty. That mix can be addictive because the highs feel amplified and the lows are often…...

46+ min ago (717+ words) From Google Pixel 10 to Samsung Galaxy S25, I've found the best Black Friday mobile deals Follow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals Mobile phone no longer cutting it? I've rounded up my pick of the best Black Fridayphone deals available today. There are generous savings on handsets, SIM-only plans and contracts, so it's a great time to upgrade, before the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales come to an end. If you're holding out for Cyber Monday (1 December), my advice would be to grab a decent deal if you spot one that works for you. Whether you're after a new Android, or you're hunting for a price drop on the latest iPhone, the best Black Friday phone deals often get snapped up quickly. The rest of the IndyBest team and I are tracking a range of Black Friday and Cyber…...

46+ min ago (113+ words) Mo Salah dropped for Liverpool's Premier League clash with West Ham - Mo Salah was left out of Liverpool's starting line-up for their Premier League match against West Ham. - The big call from Arne Slot comes following a run of nine losses in 12 matches for Liverpool. - Ahead of Sunday's match, Slot admitted he was going to "consider everything" in a bid to turn around his side's alarming form. - Salah was named among the substitutes, while Alisson was named in the starting XI after missing the 4-1 defeat by PSV Eindhoven in midweek due to illness. - Summer signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz were also named among the starters by Arne Slot....