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‘General Hospital’ fan-favorite villain Randall England dead at 75

  • Randall England has died aged 75.
  • He played Jack Slater in 31 “General Hospital” episodes.
  • His career also spanned television, theatre and music.

Actor Randall England, best known for playing the villain Jack Slater on “General Hospital” in the 1980s, has died aged 75. His death was reported on Wednesday; he died on 25 September after a battle with oesophageal cancer, according to his online obituary. England played Slater in 31…

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Heartbreak as Wine Country master sommelier reveals he’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer

  • Ian Cauble has terminal lymphoma.
  • The cancer spread despite treatment.
  • A fundraiser had raised over $272,000.

Master sommelier Ian Cauble, known for the documentary “SOMM” and his work bringing fine wine to wider audiences, has been diagnosed with terminal lymphoma. The news matters to the wine community and to people he inspired, as friends are raising funds to support him and his young family.…

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Stephen Curry attacks treatment of women after former players criticize wife Ayesha’s movie kiss

  • Stephen Curry defended Ayesha’s acting role and on-screen kiss.
  • He said criticism diminished her work and reflected double standards.
  • The film premiered on Roku Channel on 5 November.

Stephen Curry has defended his wife, Ayesha, after former professional athletes criticised her role in a romantic comedy that includes an on-screen kiss. He said the remarks belittled her professional achievements and reflected unfair expectations of women. Ayesha Curry stars opposite Matthew Daddario in her first leading film…

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Biden says he would have left 2024 race if cancer diagnosis was known

  • Biden says he would have left the 2024 race if he had known about his cancer.
  • He announced his stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2025.
  • He also defended his decision to pardon his son Hunter.

Joe Biden has said he would have withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race if he had known that cancer was causing him to feel unwell. The former president made the comment in an interview about his forthcoming memoir, revisiting the campaign and the debate performance that helped prompt…

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Biden says he wouldn’t have run for a second term in 2024 if he knew he had cancer

  • Biden says he would have skipped the 2024 race if he knew about his cancer.
  • He was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer after leaving office.
  • He defended his fitness for office and his pardon of Hunter Biden.

Joe Biden says he would not have sought re-election in 2024 if he had known he had cancer. Diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer months after leaving office in 2025, he said he had not known about it while president; his remarks come in an interview ahead of his…

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New weight-loss drug wipes out chronic knee pain in some patients, researchers say

  • Retatrutide reduced knee pain in trials involving people with obesity and osteoarthritis.
  • About two-thirds had at least a 50% pain reduction, versus 38% on placebo.
  • The drug is experimental, and its longer-term effects remain unknown.

Two late-stage clinical trials found that retatrutide, an experimental weight-loss drug, reduced knee pain and improved mobility in some people with obesity and knee osteoarthritis. The results suggest the drug may offer benefits beyond weight loss for a specific group of patients, though it is not yet approved…

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At-home light therapy devices target skin, muscles and oral care

  • The article highlights at-home red light therapy devices for different uses.
  • Options include a body panel, muscle device, toothbrush and face mask.
  • Suggested routines and claimed results vary by product.

The article presents a selection of at-home red light therapy devices, describing options for skin care, muscle recovery and oral care. It claims the devices may support benefits such as reduced soreness, improved skin and hair growth, though the supplied text does not provide evidence to assess those…

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Frankie Muniz rushed to hospital after shocking practice incident ahead of Florida race

  • Frankie Muniz was taken for medical evaluation after a practice incident.
  • He was reported awake and alert.
  • The Daytona event supports service members and military families.

Frankie Muniz was taken to a Florida medical facility after an incident during practice for a race at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday. A representative said he was awake and alert and being evaluated; the incident matters because it happened shortly before a Veterans Day event supporting service…

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Alaska dad killed by Hollywood scion Jack Sabàto was visiting sick partner in hospital when he was hit

  • Carl Simmonds was killed in an alleged Anchorage hit-and-run.
  • Jack Sabàto faces two charges over leaving the scene.
  • Simmonds’ family say he leaves a teenage daughter.

Carl Simmonds, a 42-year-old Alaska father, was killed in an alleged hit-and-run while returning from visiting his partner in hospital. Prosecutors allege Jack Sabàto struck him in Anchorage and drove away; Simmonds’ family say he leaves a teenage daughter and are grieving with friends and relatives. Court documents…

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Prediction markets tied to clinical trials and drug approvals draw lawmakers’ ire

  • Two senators are seeking HHS information on drug-related prediction markets.
  • They cite risks to research, trial participants and confidential information.
  • Kalshi says its safeguards limit trading risks.

Democratic senators Angela Alsobrooks and Ron Wyden have asked the US Department of Health and Human Services what it is doing to address risks from prediction market bets on clinical trials and drug approvals. They warn such trading could undermine research, affect patients’ decisions to join trials and…

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Welcome to the November issue of The Highlight

  • Some people with HIV control the virus without treatment.
  • Researchers are studying whether their resistance could guide a functional cure.
  • The issue also previews stories on surgery, conservation and gambling.

The November issue of The Highlight previews a cover story on “elite controllers”, a very small group of people with HIV whose infection does not progress to AIDS even without treatment. Their unusual resistance may help researchers understand how to develop a lasting functional cure, though the article…

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GTA 6 censorship worries bubble up in Japan: the install size is different and the age rating drops sex and drugs

  • Japanese players have spotted different rating icons and a smaller file size.
  • The PS5 version is listed at 208.72 GB in Japan.
  • Rockstar and Take-Two have not confirmed any content changes.

Newly added coverage highlights growing concern among Japanese players that Grand Theft Auto 6 could be censored in Japan, after local store listings omit content warnings shown elsewhere and the reported install size is smaller. The differences have not been confirmed as evidence of altered content, and neither…

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GB and Wales’ Griffiths banned after drug test

  • Josh Griffiths accepted a three-month anti-doping ban.
  • Tests found a cocaine metabolite after the Belfast Marathon.
  • His results from 3 May through the ban were expunged.

Welsh and Great Britain marathon runner Josh Griffiths has accepted a three-month ban after tests following the Belfast City Marathon detected a cocaine metabolite. The case matters because the anti-doping authority found a rule violation despite accepting that any ingestion was out of competition and unrelated to sport.…

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Canadian businessman faces 15 years in Albania over suitcase cannabis discovery

  • Canadian Kristian Gjoni faces over 15 years in Albania.
  • He says smugglers swapped his luggage and planted cannabis.
  • He must return every four months while awaiting trial.

Canadian businessman Kristian Gjoni says he was arrested at Tirana airport after customs officers found more than 50lb of cannabis in a suitcase he says was planted or swapped without his knowledge. He faces more than 15 years in prison while awaiting trial, and says the case has…

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Woman claims hospital injected wrong drug into her spine during knee surgery, leaving her unable to walk

  • A lawsuit alleges a wrong-drug injection caused permanent spinal injuries.
  • Four patients received potassium phosphate instead of an anaesthetic.
  • Gilbert is seeking $150 million in damages.

Linda Gilbert, from Nashville, is suing Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown after alleging that staff injected the wrong medication into her spinal canal during knee replacement surgery. Her complaint says the error caused permanent spinal cord and nerve damage, leaving her unable to walk or live independently; the case…

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Babies Are Getting Measles In The Womb. That Wasn’t A Problem Before The Vaccine, Doctors Say

  • Pennsylvania reported 66 measles cases among pregnant women in 2026.
  • At least six babies were born with measles.
  • Doctors disagree on how vaccination affects newborn protection.

Pennsylvania reported 66 pregnant women with measles and at least six babies born with the infection in 2026, prompting a health department warning to get the MMR vaccine. Some doctors cited in the article argue that congenital measles was rarer before vaccination, when most pregnant women had acquired…

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Phillipson accuses Badenoch of abandoning support for LGBT+ people

  • Conservatives withdraw support for a proposed conversion practices ban.
  • Phillipson says Badenoch has abandoned LGBT+ people.
  • The draft bill proposes up to five years in prison for serious abuse.

Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson accused Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch of abandoning LGBT+ people after the Conservatives withdrew support for a proposed ban on abusive conversion practices. The dispute matters because the bill had previously drawn cross-party support, while its opponents say its wording could restrict discussions about gender…

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Tech billionaire turned party girl, 32, plans to sue her TV star ex-girlfriend after lurid sex and drug claims she says are false, court papers show

  • Lucy Guo says she plans to sue Wallis Day for defamation.
  • She is seeking Instagram data through a US court petition.
  • Guo denies the allegations described in the disputed post.

Tech investor and Scale AI co-founder Lucy Guo says she plans to sue her former girlfriend, British actress Wallis Day, for defamation in the UK. Court papers show Guo has asked a US court to let her seek Instagram records from Meta, which could help establish how widely…

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Mother of drugs mule, 20, who died in Dubai hotel room after package of cocaine burst in his stomach goes on trial for his manslaughter

  • Jensen Westhead died in Dubai after a cocaine package burst.
  • His mother and four others are on trial.
  • Prosecutors allege the family knew the purpose of his trip.

Jensen Westhead, 20, from Lancashire, died in a Dubai hotel on 5 December 2024 after a package of cocaine he had swallowed burst. His mother, Rebecca Hatch, has gone on trial at Preston Crown Court accused of manslaughter and drug offences, alongside four other people. Prosecutors say the…

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US to lose crucial public health status — decades after eliminating ‘world’s most contagious disease’

  • US measles elimination status is under review.
  • 2026 cases reached 5,182, a 35-year high.
  • MMR coverage fell below the 95% protection benchmark.

US health officials may lose measles elimination status, a milestone achieved in 2000 after vaccination ended continuous spread within the country. A Pan American Health Organization commission is due to review whether measles has circulated continuously for at least 12 months, which would mean it is endemic again.…

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