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British tourist, 24, died from peanut allergic reaction after consuming churro and hot chocolate in Argentine cafe, inquest hears
British tourist Harry James Kitto, 24, died after suffering a severe allergic reaction in a Buenos Aires café, an inquest in Truro heard. He and his girlfriend were reportedly reassured twice that churros did not contain peanuts, despite his severe allergy, raising questions about how allergy information was…
Maine’s GOP senator ‘troubled’ by claims Somali interpreters are accompanying women to midterms polling stations and telling them how to vote
Senator Susan Collins said she was troubled by claims that Somali interpreters had accompanied migrant women into polling stations in Maine and instructed them how to vote. The allegations, which have not been independently established in the article, have raised concerns about election rules as early voting begins…
Andy Burnham accused of failing to give a ‘straight answer’ after refusing to say if he was due to meet chairman of cheating Manchester City
Andy Burnham declined to say whether he had a meeting scheduled with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in September, prompting renewed criticism over transparency about his dealings with the club’s owners. The question matters because Burnham had publicly backed the owners’ contribution to Manchester and had said…
Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours
Microsoft says Xbox Cloud Gaming will offer pay-as-you-go access from $3.99 for 10 hours, allowing players to stream without subscribing to Game Pass. Xbox Insiders without a subscription can buy the introductory bundles now, ahead of a wider rollout planned for November. The launch prices are $3.99 for…
GM promises smarter cars, faster updates, and autonomous dry-cleaning runs
General Motors used its Onward event to present a plan to make vehicle development faster and cars more software-driven, using AI, a central computer system and new battery technology. The company says these changes will help it compete with technology-focused Chinese automakers and bring eyes-off autonomous driving to…
Will TP-Link really make routers in the US? Here’s what it told us
TP-Link says it plans to invest nearly $1 billion in US router production, with domestic assembly of its Wi-Fi 8 models potentially starting next year in Corinth, Mississippi. The proposal could bring manufacturing and research jobs, but it depends on the company receiving a waiver from the US…
GM adds an AI assistant to OnStar in connected car push
General Motors is adding an in-house AI assistant to OnStar as part of a wider shift from a subscription safety and roadside service towards a connected car platform. The change matters because it puts software and AI at the centre of how drivers interact with GM vehicles and…
Ilhan Omar’s family reportedly lost more than 100 people at sea fleeing Somalia
Ilhan Omar’s family reportedly fled Somalia’s civil war in 1991 on a four-day voyage by wooden boat to Kenya, as militia forces took control of Mogadishu. A former Kenyan engineer says boats sank during the crossing and more than 100 people died; the account adds detail to Omar’s…
First murderer jailed after changes to double jeopardy law says he would have killed again had victim’s mother not spearheaded campaign which became ITV drama
William Dunlop, the first person retried for murder under changes to double jeopardy law, says he believes he would have killed again or committed serious violence if he had not been imprisoned. His case followed a 15-year campaign by Julie Hogg’s mother, Ann Ming, after Dunlop was acquitted…
Man forced to sell beloved Lotus car following divorce buys it back 35 years later after spotting it on eBay
Motor mechanic David Reynolds has bought back his yellow 1972 Lotus Europa, 35 years after selling it during his divorce. He spotted the car listed on eBay after recognising distinctive changes he had made, and says its return has reunited him with a car he considers his pride…
AI could claim a fifth of business tech spending in 2027
Forrester predicts that AI will take up a fifth of business technology spending in 2027, even as many chief information officers struggle to meet their return-on-investment targets. The gap matters because spending is rising faster than organisations are changing their processes and structures to turn AI adoption into…
High-risk sex offender Ronald Love released to Spokane County
Ronald “Ronnie” D. Love, 69, has been released from Washington’s Special Commitment Center and is now living in Spokane County. His return has prompted concern because he has a long record of sexual offences against children and adults, and authorities classify him as a high-risk offender. Love was…
Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’s New Haymitch Reveals Woody Harrelson’s Advice
Joseph Zada, who plays a young Haymitch in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, says Woody Harrelson advised him to watch Cool Hand Luke. Harrelson, who portrayed Haymitch in the original films and returns as the older character, described the Paul Newman film as an influence on…
Billie Eilish & Finneas’ New John Hardy Collection Takes ‘Wildflower’ From Soft Florals to Chunky Chains
New details show that Billie Eilish and Finneas spent the past year developing their first co-designed jewellery collection with John Hardy, which launched on 21 October. It pairs two contrasting styles and brings Eilish’s song “Wildflower” into a collection of wearable designs. Wildflower features delicate sterling silver flowers…
Frost School of Music Takes Center Stage at Billboard Latin Music Week’s Latin Power Players Celebration
Billboard Latin Music Week’s 2026 Latin Power Players celebration recognised artists, executives and companies shaping the expanding Latin music business. The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami returned as a partner, highlighting its role in preparing future music business leaders and its connection to Miami’s…
Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
Just Eat apologised after AI-generated menu images for some restaurants depicted foods inaccurately, prompting ridicule on social media. The company said it was removing the incorrect pictures and pausing new AI images while it develops the technology, highlighting the risk of using AI to interpret menu terms without…
“I Don’t Know How to Be Any Other Way”: Linda Perry Reveals How She Channeled Honesty in Her Documentary and Its Companion Album (Exclusive)
Linda Perry says honesty shaped her documentary, *Linda Perry: Let It Die Here*, and its companion album, which she says would not have been made without the film. The project matters to her because it let audiences see the emotional struggles behind her creative work, including moments she…
Afghan Uber driver who ran over and killed customer who had been sick in his car is jailed for five years after being cleared of murder
Uber driver Hayadulla Turkmani, 53, has been jailed for five years after his car struck and killed passenger Paul Ashton, 28, outside Ashton’s home in Basildon. A jury cleared Turkmani of murder and manslaughter but convicted him of causing death by dangerous driving, making the case turn on…
Critical Signal flaw could leave calls recording after hang-up
A bug in Signal’s calling library could stop a call from ending properly, leaving audio or video active after someone believes they have hung up. The flaw was rated critical, with a CVSS score of 9.3, and could expose users to unintended recording or viewing if exploited. The…
The 15 Best Steam Next Fest Demos to Play Right Now
Steam Next Fest, which runs until 26 October, features more than twice as many demos as last year, but the article says a surge of games labelled as containing generative AI has made it harder to find promising titles. Some developers have cancelled demos over fears of AI…