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Richard Norton’s peptide treatment scrutinised after fatal collapse at home

  • Richard Norton died after injecting two prescribed peptides.
  • A medical review found his doctor met the expected standard of care.
  • His close friend said Norton had kept the treatment from him.

Actor and martial arts expert Richard Norton died after collapsing at home in March 2025, shortly after injecting two prescribed peptides. His death has prompted scrutiny of the treatment, while a medical review found that the prescribing doctor met the expected standard of care; the article says the…

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Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean dies aged 34 after bowel cancer battle

  • Olympian Ciara Mageean has died aged 34 after bowel cancer.
  • She won European 1,500-metre gold in 2024.
  • Her memoir was a way to leave a legacy.

Irish athlete Ciara Mageean has died aged 34 after battling stage 4 bowel cancer. In a final interview, the two-time Olympian spoke about facing the prospect of not reaching 40 or having the family she had hoped for, while expressing gratitude for the good things in her life.…

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Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or party gives way to anxiety-filled hangover for Bayern Munich | Andy Brassell

  • Kane’s Ballon d’Or celebration ended in a 2-2 draw.
  • Dortmund stayed level with Bayern at the top.
  • Fabio Silva equalised in the 89th minute.

Bayern Munich’s celebration of Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or ended in a 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund, leaving the teams level on points at the top of the Bundesliga. Kane set up Dayot Upamecano’s goal, but missed a penalty and struck the post as Dortmund showed they could withstand…

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Type 2 diabetes patients 21 times more likely to achieve remission with intensive lifestyle changes

  • Intensive lifestyle changes were linked to higher remission rates.
  • 54% achieved remission, compared with 4% receiving routine care.
  • Participants lost an average of 18.5 pounds in 24 weeks.

A small clinical trial found that an intensive diet and exercise programme was linked to much higher type 2 diabetes remission rates among adults under 45 than standard medical care. The findings matter because early-onset diabetes is associated with faster loss of blood sugar control and earlier health…

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Watchdog examines NHS claims of benefits from Palantir data platform

  • 29 trusts say the platform is not live or is not being used.
  • NHS England links the platform to 117,539 more operations, but cannot prove causation.
  • MPs and campaigners are calling for scrutiny of Palantir’s contract.

NHS England says 29 hospital trusts are realising benefits from Palantir’s £330m Federated Data Platform, but those trusts told freedom of information researchers that the system was not live or that they were using none of its applications. A senior health official called the gap “very misleading”, raising…

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Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney explore Parkinson’s, humour and mortality in BBC drama

  • Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney play a couple living with Parkinson’s.
  • The BBC drama blends difficult subject matter with humour.
  • Dance sessions helped the actors prepare for their roles.

Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney star as a couple with Parkinson’s in *Onwards and Sideways*, a BBC film written by Vicar of Dibley co-creator Paul Mayhew-Archer, who also has the condition. The Norfolk-set drama combines difficult experiences, including night terrors and gambling addiction, with humour, and explores how…

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Cops forced to explain why home invasion suspect walked free from hospital after allegedly terrorizing CEO and his family in their $2.1m mansion

  • Police say there was not yet enough evidence to arrest Richards at hospital.
  • Detectives later linked him to the home invasion.
  • A Canada-wide warrant has been issued.

Toronto police are searching for 23-year-old Daijohn Richards, suspected of taking part in an armed home invasion at the mansion of property executive David Morton and his family. Police have had to explain why Richards left hospital without being arrested, after he arrived with a gunshot wound and…

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Nicky Haslam’s latest list mocks beards, Diet Coke and Hay Festivalgoers

  • Nicky Haslam’s latest list labels beards and Diet Coke “common”.
  • It also targets words, habits and the Hay Festival.
  • The annual list is sold on a £60 tea towel.

Interior designer and socialite Nicky Haslam has published his latest annual “Common List”, a collection of habits, words and tastes he labels unfashionable. The 87-year-old says the list is intended as a joke about taste rather than class, though its judgements have prompted debate about snobbery. This year’s…

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As confirmed water, air and fire defects mount, we asked the board in charge of the National Children’s Hospital for an opening date. They said BAM hadn’t told them 2028… Which isn’t what BAM told us

  • Defects could push the hospital opening back further.
  • The project costs €2.2 billion and has changed dates 20 times.
  • Around 2,000 defects remain, according to the development board.

The National Children’s Hospital in Dublin faces further delays as inspections uncover continuing construction defects, including water leaks, ventilation problems and fire door compliance issues. The development board says the hospital cannot be handed over until it meets required quality and safety standards, while BAM has not ruled…

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Coca-Cola CEO says Diet Coke is back, takes on ‘fridge cigarette’ moniker

  • Coca-Cola’s CEO says consumers can use the “fridge cigarette” nickname.
  • Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Light volume rose 6% in the third quarter.
  • Experts differ on the drink’s sensory appeal and potential risks.

Coca-Cola chief executive Henrique Braun has responded to Diet Coke’s viral “fridge cigarette” nickname, saying consumers can call the drink what they like. He stressed that the company presents it as a good-tasting product, while the nickname has drawn attention to the drink’s sensory appeal and how people…

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Australian campaigner warns of nitrous oxide harms after psychosis and recovery

  • Sam Bramman says he became dependent on nitrous oxide within months.
  • He experienced psychosis and spent two months in a psychiatric ward.
  • He is campaigning for stronger controls on sales.

Sam Bramman says his nitrous oxide use escalated from trying the drug at a party to consuming up to 50 canisters a day within six months, followed by drug-induced psychosis and hospitalisation. Now 22, he is campaigning to warn others about the risks and support tighter controls on…

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Chris Murphy hospitalised after stroke at son’s hockey game

  • Chris Murphy suffered a stroke at his son’s hockey game.
  • He is awake, alert and responding well to treatment.
  • Doctors are optimistic about his recovery.

US Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalised after suffering a stroke while attending his son’s hockey game in Connecticut. His office said he was transferred to Johns Hopkins in Maryland for monitoring, is awake and alert, and is responding well to treatment; doctors are optimistic about his recovery. Murphy,…

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In 1967, Glenn Frey went to California for a drug deal. Instead, he met his first musical soulmate

  • Frey’s 1967 trip to California led him to JD Souther.
  • They became songwriting partners and formed Longbranch/Pennywhistle.
  • Souther later co-wrote Eagles songs, including “How Long”.

Glenn Frey travelled to Los Angeles in 1967 intending to buy drugs in Mexico and visit his girlfriend, but meeting songwriter JD Souther changed his plans. The two quickly connected over their music and became close collaborators, giving Frey a trusted songwriting partner as he built his career.…

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Tears from teammates as immobilized Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell carted off field and hospitalized

  • Jack Campbell was taken to hospital after a collision.
  • The Lions said he was being assessed for a neck injury.
  • The team had no further update at the time.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was taken from the field on an immobilised cart after a collision during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions said he was taken to a local hospital to be assessed for a neck injury; the incident prompted an emotional reaction from…

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Teenager turns himself in after Bradley Lowery image taunt at Sunderland match

  • A 14-year-old has handed himself in after the taunt was filmed.
  • Police are investigating the incident at Coventry’s match against Sunderland.
  • Bradley Lowery’s mother asked people not to target the boy with hatred.

A 14-year-old boy has handed himself in to West Midlands police after a video appeared to show a Coventry supporter using a photograph of Bradley Lowery to taunt Sunderland fans during Saturday’s match. Police have launched an investigation and say they will speak to the boy in due…

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AOC allies say progressives show Mamdani more patience than her

  • Ocasio-Cortez’s allies say Mamdani gets more leeway from progressives.
  • Mamdani’s support has grown despite criticism from some on the left.
  • The two Democrats have also faced scrutiny over their public conduct.

Allies of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say Zohran Mamdani has received more patience and deference from progressive activists than she did, reviving frustration over how the two rising New York Democrats are treated. The contrast matters because Ocasio-Cortez faced intense scrutiny after her 2018 election, while Mamdani’s rapid rise has…

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Week 9 AP Top 25 Poll makes a mockery of Wake Forest and a laughable overreaction to USC’s win over Buckeyes

  • USC jumped 13 places to No. 18 after beating Ohio State.
  • Wake Forest stayed at No. 14 despite a 7-1 record.
  • The article criticises voters’ treatment of both teams.

USC’s win over Ohio State drove a sharp rise in the Week 9 AP Top 25, while unbeaten Wake Forest stayed at No. 14 despite a dominant run. The article argues voters overreacted to USC’s result and undervalued Wake Forest, raising questions about how much the poll reflects…

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Drug addicted nurse, 39, faces being struck off after snorting cocaine while on duty on a hospital ward

  • Nurse admitted using and dealing cocaine while working at a hospital.
  • She received a curfew, supervision and unpaid community service.
  • A professional misconduct hearing could bar her from nursing.

A mental health nurse who used cocaine while on duty and dealt the drug at St John’s Hospital in Livingston faces a Nursing and Midwifery Council misconduct hearing, which could result in her being struck off. Emma Sim, 39, admitted the offences and told the court she felt…

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Judi Dench Says Robin Williams Was ‘Gently Supportive’ During Her Late Husband’s Cancer Battle: ‘I’ve Often Thought About’ His ‘Sensitivity and Understanding’

  • Robin Williams offered quiet support to Judi Dench and her ill husband.
  • Dench says she has often remembered his sensitivity.
  • Her memoir also reflects on the film Cats.

Judi Dench recalls Robin Williams quietly supporting her and her seriously ill husband during a gathering in Scotland, an encounter she says she has often remembered. Her account, included in her forthcoming memoir, highlights Williams’s considerate offer to accompany them as they climbed back from the party. Dench…