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Awful surveillance video shows firework being thrown into window of apartment where it started fire that killed boy, 7
A seven-year-old boy has died in Dunn, North Carolina, after a neighbour set off an illegal firework that shot sideways through the window of his family’s apartment and started a fire. The incident, which happened just before 11pm on 4 July, has prompted local police to condemn the reckless use of fireworks and highlights the…
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Liberal senator Kerrynne Liddle doubles down on claim Aussie died during Telstra outage – as she blasts Police Minister for questioning her ‘integrity’
Liberal senator Kerrynne Liddle has reaffirmed her claim that an elderly South Australian woman died during Wednesday’s nationwide Telstra outage, while hitting back at the state’s Police Minister for questioning her credibility. The dispute matters because it feeds into wider concerns about whether the telecommunications failure disrupted access to emergency services, including the Triple Zero…
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Low-e windows keep homes cool … but may set neighbours’ property on fire
Low-emissivity (low-E) window glass — a green technology prized for keeping homes warm in winter and cool in summer — can in rare cases concentrate reflected sunlight strongly enough to set fire to neighbouring property. The glass carries a thin metal or metal-oxide coating that admits visible light but reflects infrared heat; when a pane…
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‘I’m left with a year of nothing’: UK gap year students lose thousands of pounds as tour operator closes
The volunteer travel operator GVI has gone into liquidation, leaving scores of UK school leavers and gap year students who had paid thousands of pounds for overseas conservation placements with cancelled trips and no refunds. The company continued advertising and taking bookings until it removed its website and ceased trading on 1 July, informing customers…
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Plan for huge earth dam and flood reservoir at popular Endcliffe Park in Sheffield
It would protect facilities within the park, and homes and businesses downstream
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Heated Rivalry’s Emmys Snub Isn’t for the Reason You Think
The acclaimed HBO Max series Heated Rivalry received no nominations at the 78th Emmy Awards, a surprise given its status as one of the platform’s most-watched shows and a breakout pop culture hit of 2025. The article clarifies that the snub was not a judgement on the show’s quality but the result of a technical…
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Grim new report reveals how cops tracked down correct alligator after it mauled woman, 31, to death
A preliminary report from the Orange County medical examiner has revealed how Florida wildlife authorities confirmed they had caught the correct alligator that killed 31-year-old Brittany Clark. Investigators matched a row of teeth on the 12-foot reptile’s head to the bite marks left on Clark’s left arm, providing the grim forensic link between the animal…
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Apple TV leads 2026 Emmys with 87 nominations as streaming records tumble
The 2026 Emmy nominations were announced, with Apple TV emerging as the clear frontrunner, securing 87 nominations from just 15 programmes in a result that highlighted the platform’s selective, quality-focused approach. The announcement matters because it saw several long-standing streaming and industry records broken, signalling a shift in how recognition is distributed across an increasingly…
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Damning report by MPs rejects Keir Starmer’s claim that ‘due process’ was followed in ‘disastrous’ appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador
The Commons Foreign Affairs Committee has published a report rejecting Sir Keir Starmer’s assurance that “due process” was followed when he appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. The MPs conclude that Downing Street “forced” the appointment on the Foreign Office and that the process was “being made up as it went along”, dealing a fresh…