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Texas schoolgirl dies after choking as parents seek answers over response
- Adrian Thompson, eight, died after choking at school.
- Her parents released footage and are seeking answers.
- Texas Rangers cleared staff, and no charges were brought.
Eight-year-old Adrian Thompson died after choking at Velma Penny Elementary School in east Texas. Her parents have released surveillance footage, saying they want answers about whether staff did enough to help; Texas Rangers previously cleared school staff of wrongdoing, and no charges were brought. The footage shows Adrian…
Celebrity hairstylist Martino Cartier seeks Gloucester County commissioner seat in New Jersey
- Martino Cartier is running for Gloucester County commissioner as a Republican.
- The hairstylist also runs a foundation supporting women affected by cancer.
- His campaign includes a dispute over a past car-related conviction.
Celebrity hairstylist Martino Cartier, 51, is running as a Republican candidate for Gloucester County commissioner in New Jersey. His campaign brings his public profile and community work into local politics, alongside a dispute over a past car-related conviction and criticism of a county official. Cartier owns a salon…
Police review El Paso group’s racist chants in Klan-style robes
- Video shows a robed group shouting a racial slur in El Paso.
- Police are reviewing possible offences.
- City leaders and community representatives condemned the incident.
A video circulating on social media shows at least eight people wearing Ku Klux Klan-style robes walking through an El Paso neighbourhood and repeatedly shouting a racial slur. The incident has prompted condemnation from local officials and community leaders, while police review whether the group broke any laws.…
Israel’s election deadlock is a sign of the country’s deep divisions
- Record turnout did not produce a governing majority.
- Netanyahu’s Likud lost ground but may remain the largest party.
- Coalition talks will test Israel’s deep political and social divides.
Israel’s election drew record participation from Jewish and Arab voters, but produced no clear parliamentary majority, leaving the country without an obvious path to a new government. The result reflects deep divisions over religion, military service, the war in Gaza and the country’s political direction. Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud…
Election guru warns of ‘Red Scream’ from Trump’s own voters that could cost him the election
- Castellanos warns frustrated Republicans may not turn out.
- Trump’s endorsements could affect close Senate races.
- Democrats need four seat gains to control the Senate.
Republican strategist Alex Castellanos warns that the party could face a “Red Scream” in the midterm elections: frustrated Republican and independent voters, including some who backed Donald Trump, may stay home rather than switch to Democrats. That could hurt Republican candidates in close races, especially those Trump endorsed,…
Arts and crafts giant Michaels accused of outrageous discrimination against Trump supporter
- Ohio influencer says Michaels declined to frame three items.
- Michaels says it has no ban on political items.
- The company says it contacted her to resolve the issue.
An Ohio influencer says a Michaels employee refused to custom-frame three items she brought to a store in Mayfield, including images of Donald Trump. The incident drew attention online and raised questions about whether the refusal reflected company policy or an employee’s judgement. Michaels said it has no…
Please state the nature of the medical emergency: Google is building a robot medic for NASA
- Google and NASA are exploring a robot to assist astronauts with medical and routine tasks.
- The system is meant to support a human medical officer, not replace one.
- Early lab tests achieved an 85 per cent success rate moving a medical bag.
Google and NASA are developing a robotic assistant to support astronauts on future deep-space missions, where long communication delays could make timely medical advice from Earth impossible. The robot is intended to help a human crew medical officer with practical tasks, rather than make medical decisions on its…
Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon with a ‘significant leap’ in cybersecurity
- Google has launched Gemini 4 Carbon.
- Selected cybersecurity firms get access first.
- It matches Argon’s introductory pricing.
Google has launched Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest frontier model, with claimed improvements in coding, agentic work and cybersecurity. The new development is its restricted initial release to selected cybersecurity defence companies, with wider access planned through Google’s Fairwind Program. Google says Carbon ranks first on the Artificial…
Canada proposes ending plans to allow assisted dying for mental illness
- Canada proposes permanently excluding mental illness alone from MAID.
- The bill still needs to pass before becoming law.
- Lisa Marr says the move overlooks people who have exhausted treatment.
Canada’s Justice Minister, Sean Fraser, has introduced legislation to abandon plans to extend medical assistance in dying (MAID) to people whose only underlying condition is a mental illness. The proposal, which still needs to pass before becoming law, has renewed debate over whether psychiatric conditions can be judged…
European football: Two late own goals return Inter to top of Serie A but Milan lose at home
- Two late own goals lifted Inter above Venezia.
- Mbangula’s hat-trick handed Milan their first league defeat.
- Copa del Rey fixtures were postponed after a deadly rail crash.
Inter returned to the top of Serie A with a 2-0 win at bottom side Venezia, helped by two late own goals. The result leaves Inter level on 25 points with Lazio before Saturday’s much-anticipated Milan derby, while Milan’s unbeaten league start ended in a 4-2 home defeat…
Missouri mother charged after leaving four-year-old at truck stop
- Police say a four-year-old was left alone at a Missouri truck stop.
- Her mother allegedly denied having a daughter.
- Christensen faces eight charges involving the children.
A Missouri woman has been charged after police say she left her four-year-old daughter alone at a truck stop and later denied having a daughter. The case has raised concerns about the safety of all three children, after investigators also reported that her two sons were improperly restrained…
Edinburgh driver avoids prison after cyclist suffers fractured skull in assault
- Cyclist Iain Brown suffered life-threatening head injuries in the assault.
- Joseph Hedley received a two-year supervision order and curfew.
- He turned himself in after footage of the attack circulated online.
Joseph Hedley was sentenced after a road rage assault in Edinburgh left cyclist Iain Brown with serious head injuries. Hedley pleaded guilty to assault causing serious injury, permanent impairment and danger to life, but avoided prison, receiving a two-year supervision order with a 7pm to 7am curfew. Court…
Anthropic engineer declares the coding interview dead
- Anthropic’s Felix Rieseberg has dropped coding challenges for his team.
- Google’s Jaana Dogan sees value in assessing how candidates use coding agents.
- 62.5 per cent of surveyed Information employers still require formal skills tests.
Anthropic engineering manager Felix Rieseberg says he has stopped using traditional coding interviews for his team, arguing that AI tools such as Claude can now outperform candidates on small coding challenges. He believes those tests have become a poor way to identify the builders who will make the…
Google says its investments in AI are driving more searches
- Google says AI investment is accelerating search growth.
- Alphabet revenue rose 25 per cent to $127.6 billion.
- Google Cloud revenue climbed 103 per cent year on year.
Alphabet says its investments in artificial intelligence are driving faster growth in Google searches, including searches with commercial intent. Chief executive Sundar Pichai said the year-on-year query growth rate was the highest in five years, as the company reported higher revenue across its main businesses. Revenue for the…
New Haven residents challenge Yale over plans to remove park trees
- Residents oppose Yale’s plans to remove trees from a neighbourhood park.
- Yale says three trees near power lines are due to be removed.
- The utility company has put the work on hold.
New Haven residents are challenging Yale University’s plan to remove trees from a small park near its golf course, saying the university is disregarding a community space they helped restore. The dispute has raised concerns about local consultation after a neighbourhood representative said Yale had agreed to discuss…
Harry Shum Jr. On Reprising Roles In ‘Glee’ Revival & ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Series: “Would Love To Try & Find A Way To Make It Work”
- Harry Shum Jr. is open to returning to both franchises.
- No reprise has been confirmed.
- Glee reboot and Crazy Rich Asians series are in development.
Harry Shum Jr. says he would like to find a way to return to both Glee and Crazy Rich Asians as each franchise continues. His comments signal interest in reprising the roles, though no return has been confirmed. Shum played Mike Chang across all six seasons of Glee…
Ilhan Omar slammed over Hasan Piker event as members of her own party revolt over ‘Jew-hater’
- Omar’s appearance with Hasan Piker drew criticism from fellow Minnesota Democrats.
- Jewish community leaders said the event harmed the public and betrayed Jewish Minnesotans.
- Piker apologised for saying the US “deserved 9/11”, calling his wording inappropriate.
Ilhan Omar appeared with political streamer Hasan Piker at a Minneapolis voter-mobilisation event, prompting criticism from Minnesota Democrats and Jewish community leaders. The dispute matters because critics say sharing a stage lends credibility to Piker, whose comments have repeatedly drawn accusations of antisemitism and other hateful rhetoric. The…
10 Thriller Anime That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
- A ranking highlights ten anime thrillers praised for consistency.
- The article covers time travel, detective work and moral games.
- It also points to themes of overwork and escapism.
The article recommends ten anime thrillers it considers consistently strong from beginning to end, judging them by writing, animation, originality, quality, fan opinion and critical reception. It argues that the genre offers more than action, with stories that combine suspense, unusual ideas and emotional or social themes. The…
Hacker exposes personal and work details of 40,000 US security staff
- More than 40,000 DHS employee records were published online.
- The leak includes staff from CBP, ICE and CISA.
- The records may expose contact and internal access details.
A hacker published personal and work-related information about more than 40,000 US Department of Homeland Security employees, following a breach earlier this year. The exposed records include staff from border and immigration agencies, cybersecurity teams and senior officials; the leak offers a partial view of the department’s workforce…
Massive Leak Exposes 41,000 Homeland Security Workers—Including Undercover ICE Agents
- A leak exposes records on about 41,000 DHS workers.
- ICE entries include staff linked to undercover operations.
- Okta says it has no evidence its systems were compromised.
A leak of DHS records has exposed information on about 41,000 employees, including staff in agencies such as ICE and Customs and Border Protection. The data could reveal how the department is organised and identify personnel linked to sensitive operations, at a time when DHS has sought to…