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Texas flooding triggers evacuations in parts of Houston after freakish downpours

03/05/24 20:52

Heavy storms hit Houston again today, leaving drivers stranded and a school bus of children in need of high-water rescues due to floods. As a result of today's flooding, officials have redoubled efforts and warnings asking residents in low-lying areas to evacuate, worrying that the worst was still to come....read

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr's renovated Tuscan house 'is sold for a staggering sum' after pair teamed up to restore the crumbling 17th century property for BBC show
30/04/24 00:04
The house renewed by host Amanda Holden and Alan Carr on the Italian Job has been reportedly sold for £187,777, while firstly bought for just 85p.
Travis Kelce holds hands with 'significant other' Taylor Swift as she dazzles in shimmery dress and helps raise $80K at Vegas charity gala
29/04/24 07:23
The 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end convinced the 34-year-old pop star to donate four tickets to her Eras Tour for the live auction
Gary Glitter documentary raises fresh questions for BBC after Savile scandal: ITV probe into how paedophile evaded justice shows Radio 1 DJs performing Children in Need tribute to star - a year AFTER claims he sexually abused girl, 14
24/04/24 13:36
Disgraced singer Glitter was accused in an interview with his alleged victim published in the News Of The World newspaper back in 1993 - but was given a special BBC 'salute' a year later..
Sir David Attenborough is replaced as the Planet Earth narrator in a one off special as BBC show collaborates with Children In Need
22/04/24 20:41
Sir David Attenborough has been replaced as the narrator on a special instalment of Planet Earth III on Monday.
Wealthy New York town launches furious legal bid to stop migrant children being sent to childcare center
21/04/24 20:44
Officials in Mount Pleasant, Westchester, are embroiled in a court battle with the Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) over whether asylum-seeking minors can be housed at a school in the town.
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EastEnders stars Jamie Borthwick and Emma Barton explain epic London Marathon crossover with the soap as they prepare to run in character as Jay and Honey
21/04/24 09:54
The two soap stars play Honey Mitchell and Jay Brown on the BBC soap, who are running the marathon in memory of Lola Mitchell ( Danielle Harold ).
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Rav Wilding returns to Morning Live for the first time since revealing he secretly split from his wife Jill Morgan after 12 years of marriage
11/04/24 10:50
The presenter, 46, first shared on Tuesday that he had secretly ended his marriage, and on Thursday made his first TV appearance following the news.
Morning Live star Rav Wilding reveals he has split from his wife Jill Morgan after 12 years together
09/04/24 17:39
The Morning Live presenter, 46, took to his Instagram on Tuesday to announce that he and the producer had split last year.
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Beware the charity conmen: Warning after bogus Children In Need collector dressed as Pudsey Bear led gang that stole at least £500,000 from charities
03/04/24 20:04
Charities have been warned to ensure fundraisers are 'legal' after a fake Children In Need collector dressed as Pudsey Bear led a gang which stole from charities.
So how DID Paddy McGuinness land coveted Radio 2 slot? As former Top Gear presenter prepares for peach BBC broadcast job has loyalty to station after horrific Freddie Flintoff crash finally paid off for the 'broke' comedian
03/04/24 11:35
The shock announcement of Paddy McGuiness' new Radio 2 Sunday morning slot comes after the comedian showed extraordinary loyalty to the BBC.
Zoe Ball weighs in on controversial Radio 2 shake up as backlash grows over Paddy McGuinness being given plum slot
02/04/24 22:45
Zoe Ball has broken her silence after fan backlash exploded over Paddy McGuinness being given a plum Radio 2 slot.
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Fury as Paddy 'kiss of death' McGuinness is given plum Radio 2 slot amid major shake up at station - as listeners ask 'what HAS he got over on BBC bosses?'
02/04/24 13:30
Top Gear star Paddy McGuinness first presented on BBC Radio 2 last year when covering the pop quiz Ten To The Top while Vernon Kay was fundraising for Children In Need.
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Gladiators fans OUTRAGED as they call out 'major downgrade' from 90s original show after 2024 champions are crowned
30/03/24 21:39
Gladiators fans were left outraged after tuning into the BBC show's final on Saturday evening.
Gladiators finalist Finlay Anderson reveals he'll be watching the much-anticipated conclusion while deployed overseas as an Army officer
30/03/24 14:50
The Army officer climbed, wrestled and ran his way to join Wesley Male, Bronte Jones and Marie-Louise Nicholson in the last rounds of the popular weekend game show.
Gladiators star Giant set to 'return to the family-friendly show for a second season' despite his steroid scandal causing BBC a 'PR nightmare'
30/03/24 00:02
The bodybuilder, 37, who's real name is Jamie Christian-Johal, is said to have boasted about his 'phenomenal gains' from taking the Class C drug which caused a 'PR nightmare' for the BBC.
The Biggest Loser star Tiffiny Hall reveals son Arnold, six, was hospitalised amid health scare
27/03/24 23:57
Celebrity trainer Tiffiny Hall took to social media on Wednesday to reveal her six-year-old son Arnold recently went through a shock health scare.
Katie Price is back on the mic as she screeches Britney Spears song at boozy entrepreneur brunch as onlookers say 'Give me strength!'
27/03/24 12:25
Attendees were left thrilled and fans unimpressed when Katie Price, 45, squealed down a microphone at a boozy brunch.
Gladiators reboot's future is confirmed by the BBC ahead of hotly-anticipated grand finale as last four contenders battle it out to be champion
26/03/24 16:45
The BBC has confirmed that Gladiators will return for a second series. The rebooted show returned in January with father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh hosting,
Revived BBC quiz show to return for a fourth series with popular comedian again at the helm
26/03/24 12:24
An iconic BBC quiz show has been renewed for its seventeenth series and its popular comedian host will once again return.
Iconic girlband 'will appear in the final episode of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway for their first television performance in 14 YEARS'
24/03/24 00:44
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will end with a huge UK girl group's first television performance in over a decade, it has been revealed.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is elegant in florals as she visits children during an engagement at Leeds Children's Hospital
20/03/24 17:08
The Duchess of Edinburgh was snapped showing off her caring side as she was snapped meeting young patients at the Paediatric Neurosciences Ward at Leeds Children's Hospital today.
W1A's Hugh Bonneville, Monica Dolan and Jessica Hynes join BBC stars to help find Lenny Henry's Red Nose Day replacement in hilarious sketch
13/03/24 11:21
Hugh Bonneville , Monica Dolan and Jessica Hynes appeared in a hilarious new clip released on Wednesday.
EastEnders FIRST LOOK: Jay Brown and Honey Mitchell are set to run the London Marathon in memory of Lola
12/03/24 20:19
Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick, 29) is preparing to run the London Marathon in memory of his beloved wife Lola Mitchell (Danielle Harold, 31) with Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton, 46)
McDonald's is slashing prices by up to 50 per cent on two popular items - but diners will have to be quick to get their hands on the offers which will only be available for one day
10/03/24 09:52
McDonald's has announced it will be slashing prices of two of its favourite items - but diners will have to be quick to get their hands on the discount.
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Paddy McGuinness 'is being lined-up to front his own BBC Radio 2 show' after impressing listeners while standing in for host Rylan Clark
08/03/24 01:43
The TV personality, 50, temporarily held the fort for Rylan's Saturday afternoon show while he was away filming 'something very special'.
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From Hairy Bikers taking on Route 66 with a marijuana-infused meal, singing Meatloaf's Bat Out of Hell on Children in Need, and Moves Like Jagger on Strictly Come Dancing: The on-screen highlights of TV chef Dave Myers as he passes away aged 66
29/02/24 12:25
Much-loved moments include his worldwide travels alongside Hairy Bikers co-star Si King - here, MailOnline looks back at some of his on-screen highlights.
McDonald's slashes price of popular menu item by 50% for today only
26/02/24 16:22
McDonalds UK has axed the price of one of its most popular items, normally costing £4.49, but fast food fans will have to be quick because the offer is for one day only.
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McDonald's slashes price of fan favourite menu item by 50% for today only
26/02/24 12:03
McDonalds UK has axed the price of one of its most popular items, normally costing £4.49, but fast food fans will have to be quick because the offer is for one day only.
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Fancy a Big Mac? McDonald's HALVES price of two popular menu items - but you'll have to be quick
25/02/24 08:36
On Monday, fans of the fast food chain in the UK will be able to pick up a Big Mac for just £1.49, a huge saving on its usual price of £4.99.
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Robin Windsor's heartbroken family thank mourners for 'outpouring of love' after tragic Strictly star was found dead in London hotel room
22/02/24 14:28
The professional Latin and Ballroom dancer, who delighted millions when he appeared on the hit BBC show between 2010 and 2015, vanished last week before his body was found in a London hotel.
Robin Windsor's dance partner Gordana Grandosek Whiddon reveals she 'tried so hard to pull him out of the shadows' and the dancer just 'wanted to be loved' in heartbreaking tribute: 'You were too fragile for this world'
21/02/24 09:08
It emerged on Tuesday the professional Latin and Ballroom dancer, 44, had died, with friends detailing his brave battle against mental health struggles and thoughts of suicide.
Strictly's Robin Windsor experienced dream safari holiday days before his tragic death - as friends detail his brave battle with 'mental health'
21/02/24 08:15
The professional Latin and Ballroom dancer, 44, was found dead in a London hotel, it emerged on Tuesday, as his friends detailed his brave battle with mental health.
Tragic former Strictly dancer Robin Windsor was found dead in a London hotel - with friends detailing his brave battle against 'mental health struggles and thoughts of suicide' and revealing he suffered a 'troubling incident' over New Year
20/02/24 23:19
The professional Latin and Ballroom dancer, 44, suffered a troubling incident over the New Year period, before embarking to perform on a luxurious cruise in South Africa.
A gentleman to the end: How 'depressed' Strictly star Robin Windsor 'struggled to get out of bed' amid injury, relationship and money woes but bravely spent his final weeks bringing joy to others as fans share their touching moments with the star
20/02/24 15:56
The beloved dancer appeared to have been living life to the fullest, including meeting up with the mother of his former Strictly host Deborah Meaden in South Africa.
Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff claims Robin Windsor was in 'excruciating pain' before his death aged 44
20/02/24 14:16
The professional Latin and Ballroom dancer, best known for his appearances on Strictly Come Dancing between 2010 and 2013, was confirmed to have died on Tuesday.
Robin Windsor revealed he was forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing 'or face being in a wheelchair' after 'horrible back operation' - as stars pay tribute to dancer after his death
20/02/24 10:12
The dancing star was forced to give up his role on Strictly due to the agonising pain off a back injury left him paralysed for three days.
The Strictly stars we've loved and lost: After dancer Robin Windsor's shock death is revealed, a look at the other legends of the BBC show who have sadly passed away
20/02/24 09:51
As tributes pour in for Robin 'Bobby' Windsor' MailOnline has looked back at some of the other stars of the programme that we have loved and lost over the years.
Robin Windsor's last dance: Strictly star shared emotional montage of his final routines to The Show Must Go On just weeks before his shock death aged 44
20/02/24 09:40
The professional dancer was best known for starring on Strictly Come Dancing for five years between 2010-2015. His shock passing was announced on Tuesday.
Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor posted black and white photo captioned 'hiding in the shadows' on Instagram weeks before his shock death aged 44 - as devastated stars pay tribute to beloved dancer
20/02/24 08:53
The beloved professional Latin and Ballroom dancer was best known for his appearances on BBC 's Strictly Come Dancing for five years between 2010-2015.
Strictly Come Dancing star Robin 'Bobby' Windsor dies aged 44: Heartbroken James Jordan and Susanna Reid lead tributes to beloved dancer who delighted millions of viewers following his shock death
20/02/24 07:36
The professional Latin and Ballroom dancer was best known for his appearances on BBC 's Strictly Come Dancing for five years between 2010-2015.
Colin Firth's white shirt he (maybe) wore as Mr Darcy in THAT Pride and Prejudice scene goes up for auction for £10,000... but buyer beware as there's up to SEVEN of them!
15/02/24 22:40
Nearly three decades since the moment in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice that left legions of female viewers swooning, the famous garment could be yours.
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Rylan Clark credits The X Factor for helping him deal with homophobic abuse... but says he'd never be a talent show contestant again
30/01/24 00:01
Rylan Clark has spoken out about dealing with homophobic abuse online, insisting he has no reason to feel ashamed of who he is.
Paddy McGuinness set to take over Rylan Clark's BBC Radio 2 show - after ex Christine warned that the 'gloves are off' during their divorce
25/01/24 19:41
Paddy McGuinness is set to take over Rylan Clark 's BBC Radio 2 show just days after divorce proceedings with wife Christine began.
Kind-hearted Travis Kelce donates 25,000 hot breakfasts to Kansas City children in latest HUGE charity drive, days out from AFC Championship game
25/01/24 15:13
The 34-year-old, who scored two touchdowns in front of girlfriend Taylor Swift at the weekend, has donated thousands of meals to children in the Kansas City area in partnership with Kodiak.
Met Police launch investigation into 'bomb threats' against primary school accused of Islamophobia after banning pupils from wearing pro-Palestine badges
20/01/24 11:32
Barclay Primary School in Leyton, East London told parents last week that it may have to revert to online learning after it received bomb threats following a decision to ban on political badges.
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What if Bronson Battersby's mother had visited him over Christmas? What if the toddler had been 2 inches taller and could reach fridge? What if the neighbour who head him crying had intervened? The devastating questions raised by tragedy
19/01/24 23:03
Bronson, as almost everyone must know by now, was found curled up next to his father who had a suspected fatal heart attack at their home in Skegness. The toddler had starved to death.
McDonald's announces exciting prizes that can be won throughout January - including a £3,500 holiday and £1,500 spending money
04/01/24 17:32
To be in with a chance of winning, fans simply need to purchase fries through the McDonald's App.
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Tony Blackburn, 80, says he is 'lucky to still be around' after battling life-threatening sepsis and pneumonia
02/01/24 10:04
Tony Blackburn has told how he is 'lucky to still be around' after battling life-threatening sepsis and pneumonia last year.
Katie Price sings A Whole New World in Sleeping Beauty pantomime 17 years after infamously covering song with ex-husband Peter Andre
29/12/23 19:28
The former glamour model, 45, is playing The Wicked Fairy Carabosse at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, raking in £60,000 for the gig.
Showering the pitch with TEDDY BEARS, keepy-up competition using a bauble and Christmas dinner in a cup... a look at the best festive traditions by football clubs from around the world
25/12/23 19:00
Christmas is full of grand traditions, it's what makes the festive season the most wonderful time of the year, but what are the best traditions at football clubs?
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How now-deleted TikTok accusing teachers of bullying Palestinian boy, eight, sparked chaos at the school gates - as headteacher slams 'malicious' lies that stopped lessons early for Christmas
22/12/23 11:18
The post, viewed 250,000 times, made a series of claims about how the pupil was allegedly treated by staff at Barclay Primary School after showing support for Palestine on a mufti day.
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Listen as fraudster who pocketed £500k in charity donations tells police he was 'working as an escort' when quizzed about the stolen money
21/12/23 19:27
David Levi, 49, led a group of seven criminals who used T-shirts, logos and marketing materials from various charities to set up fake collections at supermarkets across England and Scotland.
Headteacher slams 'malicious' lies on social media claiming Palestinian student, eight, was bullied by teachers - as primary school is forced to close early after 'threats' made to staff
21/12/23 12:25
Barclay Primary School in Leyton, east London, has been forced to close early for Christmas after receiving 'escalating threats against staff and the school'.
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Heartless fraudsters conned the public out of £500,000 by buying Pudsey Bear outfits and posing as collectors for children's charities - before splurging on luxury holidays and fast cars
20/12/23 11:50
A group of seven criminals, led by David Levi, 49 (pictured), used T-shirts, logos and marketing material from the charities to set up fake collections at supermarkets across England and Scotland.
How Jackie Bird hid her agonising pain on THIS BBC Children in Need show
20/12/23 00:11
TV presenter Jackie Bird has told how she needed assistance when she suffered a recurrence of a medical condition during a live broadcast.
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Sam Smith wears a glitzy phallic earring as they join boyfriend Christian Cowan at annual charity toy drive and Christmas party in New York
15/12/23 09:15
The singer, 31, who uses they/them pronouns, stepped out to support their boyfriend Christian Cowan, 28, at Gym U, in New York City.
Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn, 80, reveals he is stepping down from his popular BBC Radio London show - but will stay on Radio 2 Saturday slot
14/12/23 11:42
The radio DJ, 80, took to Twitter on Thursday to share the news that he will be leaving his BBC Radio London show as he said it is 'time to move on'.
Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation suffers £8.7m drop in donations: Sussex's charity received £1.6million from two wealthy benefactors last year with losses hitting £537k
12/12/23 14:12
The Sussexes have a released their charity's annual report and a glitzy promotional film showing their good works in 2023 - but it has also emerged that its finances have dived.
Harry and Meghan release slick video showing 'impact' of Archewell
12/12/23 14:10
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a video showing Archewell's 2023 'impact' just hours after the Princess of Wales shared a clip of herself at a baby bank.
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Harry and Meghan release slick video that shows Duchess hugging veterans and taking selfies to highlight the 'impact' of their Archewell foundation - hours after Kate's film with George, Charlotte and Louis at a baby bank
12/12/23 10:46
The royal couple shared a one-minute clip showing people and causes their foundation has helped throughout 2023.
Cheeky Prince Louis lobs clothes onto pile while helping pack boxes at baby bank - while big brother and sister fold them sensibly
12/12/23 09:58
The cheeky royal, five, who is known to steal the show at royal events with his playful antics stole the show once again as he volunteered at a baby bank in Windsor.
Vernon Kay says his body is 'shot to bits' as he returns to his Radio 2 day job after raising £6million for Children In Need with 115 mile Ultramarathon
22/11/23 16:44
The TV presenter, 49, raised £5,067,847 towards the station's lump sum for the charity after he completed the 115-mile Ultramarathon challenge.
Tess Daly embraces her exhausted husband Vernon Kay after his gruelling 115-mile Ultramarathon raised almost £6MILLION for Children In Need: 'We are all so proud!'
22/11/23 09:21
The TV presenter, 49, kicked-off the ambitious four-day route on November 14, as he ran and walked from Leicester's Victoria Park to the finish point in Bolton.
Doctor Who fans fume and brand show 'woke' as iconic villain Davros returns standing and able-bodied rather than in his life support unit
20/11/23 01:34
Doctor Who fans have been left furious after iconic villain Davros made a comeback to the show looking totally different.
Coleen Rooney leads the glamour in a glittering black gown as she joins husband Wayne on the green carpet at the Football For Change Gala
18/11/23 21:06
The WAG, 37, brought the glamour as she joined husband Wayne at the Football For Change Gala 2023 in Manchester on Saturday evening.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock puts on a leggy display in a double denim look as she performs her first live solo TV performance for Children In Need
17/11/23 22:19
The singer, 32, sent temperatures soaring as she took to the stage for her first solo TV performance.
Children in Need viewers left 'bawling' after Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova performs 'beautiful' dance with visually impaired teen Brianna
17/11/23 21:12
The professional dancer, 34, had choreographed the routine and both ladies looked sensational as they took to the stage in matching silver gowns.
Alex Scott breaks down in tears as she watches a young boy speak about his Tourette's struggles while hosting Children In Need 2023 - as fundraiser raises incredible £33.5million
17/11/23 20:40
The sports presenter, 39, took to the stage with Chris Ramsey to host the annual telethon, which raises money for charities helping disadvantaged children.
Vernon Kay left speechless after discovering he has raised a whopping £5MILLION for Children in Need following 115-mile Ultramarathon
17/11/23 20:33
The TV presenter, 49, struggled to contain his emotion as show host Alex Scott , 29, read out the eye-popping amount.
Children in Need viewers SLAM 'unfunny' hosts Mel Giedroyc and Jason Manford as they perform a 'painful' sketch during live telethon
17/11/23 20:02
The annual BBC telethon, which raises money for disadvantaged kids, saw the duo dressing up as 1970s news presenters to read humorous headlines.
Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman look as stylish as ever as they join stars arriving in Blackpool for hotly-anticipated annual special
17/11/23 19:44
The presenters made sure to wrap up warm as they were spotted at the seaside resort on Friday.
Alex Scott puts on a very glamorous display in a black satin ruched gown as she hosts Children In Need 2023
17/11/23 19:23
The sports presenter, 39, looked as elegant as ever in a stunning black satin gown with ruched detailing and halter-neck straps.
Kate Middleton opens Children in Need with impassioned speech as she ramps up her early years crusade
17/11/23 19:02
The Princess of Wales, 41, made a heartfelt speech as she opened the BBC programme in the same week she hosted an Early Years Symposium in London.
Lenny Rush's rare condition spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita explained
17/11/23 18:45
The 14-year-old, from Essex, will tonight become the first child presenter of Children in Need. Lenny has said that he hopes to inspire children with dwarfism through performing.
DIY SOS star's personal tragedy: Electrician Billy's daughter Emma died aged 20 - as the loveable father reveals it took him two decades to seek grief counselling
17/11/23 12:45
The electrician's daughter Emma passed away from cancer over 20 years ago when she was just 20-years-old - and the father became emotional as he explained how the tragic loss affected his family.
Tess Daly sends emotional message to 'wonderful' husband Vernon Kay on the final day of his Children In Need Ultramarathon - which raised £4m - as she says: 'I can see in your body it's taken a physical toll'
17/11/23 11:57
Tess Daly shared an emotional message to her husband Vernon Kay on Friday ahead of the completion of his Children In Need Ultramarathon.
Emotional Vernon Kay hugs his parents as he COMPLETES 115-mile Ultramarathon for Children In Need raising £4MILLION after receiving a special message from wife Tess Daly
17/11/23 11:37
Vernon Kay wiped away tears as he completed the final day of his Ultramarathon challenge raising a total of £4million for Children In Need.
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Children In Need 2023: Full list of presenters and celebrities, how to donate and when to watch
17/11/23 10:17
Every year, Children In Need graces our screens in a bid to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK, using funny skits to charm audiences into donating for good causes.
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Horoscope today: Daily guide to what the stars have in store for YOU - November 17, 2023
16/11/23 20:39
OSCAR CAINER: Spurred by the weekend's Sun/ Mars convergence, plus the planet of love's link with the power planet, the cosmos inspires us to be more caring, and more sharing.
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