
ECB's Valimaki: digital euro will not be an investment object
By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI A digital euro would allow consumers in Europe to pay with central bank money
1970-01-01 08:00

Olivia Rodrigo announces limited-edition GUTS vinyl with four bonus tracks
Only fans who purchase the 'Guts: The Secret Tracks’ vinyl will get to hear four bonus tracks.
1970-01-01 08:00

Halloween: 10 wicked ways to kit out your haunted house
With pumpkin season reaching a crescendo for Halloween celebrations (October 31), chances are you’re after a few spine-chilling party props to ward off evil spirits – and entertain friends and family. From decking out the house with ghoulish garlands, to casting a spell of witchcraft with candles and cushions, here’s what’s hot for a howling Halloween… 1. Black Twig Halloween Wreath with Bats, £22.49 (was £29.99), Halloween Garland Foliage Door Kit with Webbing & Hanging Bats, £52.49 (was £69.99), Ginger Ray. For a drop dead gorgeous doorscape, black twigs entwined with bats and framed by eerie foliage sets the scene for an evening of skulduggery. 2. Set of 3 Halloween Candle Lanterns, £5, (was £18), Studio. Don’t let your entrance hall be an afterthought… this terrifying trio can be styled on a staircase; otherwise place on a hallway table next to a trick or treat bucket of sweets and gruesome goodies. 3. Trick Or Treat Halloween Neon Wall Light, £59.99, Lights4fun. A standout light show is all part of the dramarama, and this neon flex features 190 orange LEDs which can be hooked up on a feature wall. Think a dedicated #halloweenbackdrop for costume parties. 4. Trick or Treat Mugs, £15 each, rest of items from a selection, Sophie Allport Whether it’s a witches brew, hauntingly good hot chocolate or pumpkin spice latte, these motif mugs are the perfect prop to elevate those warming drinks. 5. Pumpkin Ramekin, Cream, £10, Pumpkin Casserole Dish, £40, Set of 3 Paper Pumpkin Decorations, £10, rest of items from a selection, Next. From Halloween chili con carne with witches fingers (chipolata sausages topped with red peppers to resemble fingernails), to mini pumpkin pies, these dishes will dress up your tablescape. 6. Curzon Table Candle Holder, £28, rest of items from a selection, Garden Trading. Sometimes it only takes a striking centrepiece to steal the show… fill a Gothic-inspired candle holder with tapered orange candles and style with Halloween cupcakes. Job done. 7. LED Halloween Garland – Black, £11.99, Halloween Checkered Pumpkin, £2.99, rest of items from a selection, The Range. A fearsome fireplace is a great styling tool, but if you don’t have one, this garish garland can be draped along a windowsill or dining table. With skeletal hands, skulls and red roses, even the grim reaper might be on the guest list. 8. Very Home Set of 3 LED Slim Wax Candles Halloween Decoration, £11.99 (was £17.99), Very. Spooktacular black candles and cobwebs go hand in hand, and these tall pillars will cast shadows over dark and moody settings. 9. Happy Halloween Cushion – Black, £8.99, Hey Boo Embroidered Cushion, £8.99, Trick or Treat Cushion – White, £7.99, rest of items from a selection, The Range. Tailor-made for humorous Halloween settings, these scatter cushions are far from sinister. 10. Very Home Set of 4 Halloween LED Pumpkin Pathfinders, £10.99 (was £19.99), Very. To complete your costume drama, let trick or treaters be guided by these pumpkin pathfinders when darkness falls… and there’s only the light of the moon. Read More Black magic: Go back to black this season with the catwalk-inspired trend How to prep your home for when the clocks go back Menopause campaigner Mariella Frostrup: ‘I look forward to a future where women gradually stop feeling so ashamed’ More girls miss school and college due to their periods than colds, survey finds More girls miss school and college due to their periods than colds, survey finds How to look after your immune system as the weather changes
1970-01-01 08:00

US hate crimes are rising - this is how to stop them
Experts say tensions in the Middle East and a forthcoming election season could worsen the trend if more is not done.
1970-01-01 08:00

Portugal's Barroso lithium mine project faces villagers' ire
The Barroso project could become the largest lithium mine in Europe. Locals aren't happy about it.
1970-01-01 08:00

How Does Sword Swallowing Really Work?
The ancient art of sword swallowing may seem like some sort of elaborate trick—but it’s very, very real (and very, very dangerous).
1970-01-01 08:00

College football rankings: Playoff Top 25 ordered by BCS formula
College football used to be defined by the BCS formula. Thankfully, that is no longer the case. But if it were, there would be a bunch of people battery-throwing made down in Atlanta. Here is what the top 25 would look like to day, based off the formula.
1970-01-01 08:00

Why Real Madrid sold Ronaldo to AC Milan in 2007
Real Madrid sold three-time FIFA World Player of the Year winner Ronaldo in 2007 because manager Fabio Capello thought he lacked professionalism and was a distraction for others.
1970-01-01 08:00

Three law students who backed Israel letters lose job offers
An elite US law firm says statements backed by three Ivy League students do not fit with its values.
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB rumors: Latest Mets managerial update eliminates former player from contention
The New York Mets are reportedly looking to hire their new manager outside of their organization, thus ruling out Carlos Beltran.
1970-01-01 08:00

GOP-led states and industry groups ask Supreme Court to block Biden's 'good neighbor' pollution rule
A group of Republican-led states, fossil fuel industry groups and utilities filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court, asking it to block the implementation of the Biden administration's "good neighbor" pollution rule.
1970-01-01 08:00

These Spooky Candles Melt Down Into Creepy Metal Skeletons
Halloween is absolutely the season for decorating your house with cat skeleton candles by PyroPet.
1970-01-01 08:00