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Republicans win House in major boost for Trump's agenda

Sam Cabral and Nadine Yousif BBC News, Washington Getty Images The Republican Party has achieved full control of the US government, after media projected wins for the party in a handful of close races in the House of Representatives. Republicans won the majority in the Senate earlier this week, while Donald Trump won the race for the presidency. The trifecta, last achieved at the start of Trump's first term in 2017, will give the President-elect significant authority to enact his agenda on the economy, immigration and other key issues. It also leaves Democrats with less leverage to challenge policies they disagree with, though narrow margins mean Senate Republicans could still struggle to secure enough votes for some actions. CBS News, the BBC's US partner, projects that House Republicans will have at least 218   seats and House Democrats will have at least 208   seats once a new congressional term begins in January. A majority is achieved in the 435-seat chamber when a party ...

Can using a sex toy really improve your health?

  We know that sex toys can increase your sexual pleasure, but they can also provide health benefits too. We researched how these toys can help improve your mental and physical health. By  Gemma Wilcock  | Last updated Sep 29, 2023 Whether enjoyed alone or with your partner,  sex toys  can bring lots of fun and pleasure to the bedroom, but apparently the benefits don’t end there - you can feel the effects of using a vibrator even when you’re not in the bedroom. From stress relief to easing pain, investing in a good sex toy is thought to improve many physical and mental health conditions. We asked the experts how using a  vibrator  in the bedroom can help you in your daily life and we scoured our Mumsnet forums to find out what our users think - with their tips for the best sex toys to buy right now.  “Sex toys can be wonderful tools for not just your sexual pleasure and satisfaction, but also your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing too. In ...