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Driver accelerates Jeep at Maine journalist outside methadone clinic
A journalist was confronted and then nearly struck by a speeding Jeep whilst reporting outside a methadone clinic in Bangor, Maine. The man in the blue Jeep initially challenged the reporter from his vehicle, then drove directly at him at high speed, forcing him to move out of the way. The incident raises questions about…
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Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light remasters are getting free next-gen updates this month
Deep Silver will give *Metro 2033 Redux* and *Metro: Last Light Redux* free updates for current-generation consoles and PC. The upgrades add modern graphics and gameplay features, giving players a refreshed way to revisit the first two games in the series. On compatible displays, the console versions will support 4K at 60 frames per second…
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Mississippi man dies from severe injuries while trying to enter former school
A 38-year-old Mississippi man has died after attempting to break into his former elementary school through a window. David Bridges sustained severe injuries when the broken glass severed a main artery, and he bled out after police arrived at Lake Elementary School in Jackson on Sunday. His family reported that he was experiencing grief at…
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UK-Iranian man arrested over RAF Fairford terror plot as Iran denies involvement
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian citizen in Westminster on suspicion of planning terrorist activities connected to a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire air base allied with th
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Rioters chase and kick policewoman during violent French student protests
Student protests against education conditions in France have escalated into violent riots, with footage showing a policewoman being chased, tripped and kicked by rioters in Paris. The incident, captured on video and shared online, has drawn condemnation from political figures and raised concerns about public safety and the treatment of law enforcement. Demonstrations began last…
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Sean Connery documentary to be directed by his granddaughter
Sir Sean Connery’s life is to be the subject of a major documentary directed by his granddaughter, French filmmaker Stephanie Renouvin. Titled *Sean Connery: The Untold Story*, it will draw on footage from the family archive and is being developed by Paris-based production company CAPA. Renouvin previously made *Madame Sean Connery*, about her painter grandmother…
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Longtime Delta Diamond member questions whether its loyalty perks are worth it
Josh Kaplan, a Delta Diamond Medallion member for a decade, says he may stop flying with the airline after becoming dissatisfied with its service and loyalty benefits. His public complaints highlight how even frequent, high-spending customers can feel that the perks no longer justify their loyalty. Kaplan said he had not received an upgrade to…
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Scottish inquiry finds pandemic school closures weakened pupils’ social skills and empathy
A Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry report says children who experienced school closures during the pandemic are entering secondary school with weaker social skills and less empathy. Teachers say successive year groups are showing increasing distress and difficulty, with knock-on effects for relationships, behaviour and learning. The report draws on thousands of accounts gathered between May 2023…
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Man charged over ex-girlfriend’s fatal stabbing becomes distressed in court
Candido Rodriguez appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges of first-degree murder in connection with the death of his ex-girlfriend Melanie Woods, 33. The case drew attention partly due to Rodriguez’s emotional state during proceedings—he broke down in tears and became distressed when a photographer attempted to capture images, prompting the judge to intervene. The…