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Driver knocked down and killed pensioner, 80, after her view was blocked by stuffed toys dangling from her rear-view mirror
A driver fatally struck an 80-year-old pensioner after her view was obstructed by stuffed toys hanging from her rear-view mirror. The case highlights the dangers of placing objects in a vehicle that can block a driver’s line of sight. The article reports that the toys were dangling from the mirror when the collision occurred. The…
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Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has reportedly softened its plans to curb remote working after strikes broke out across several countries in protest at chief executive Guillaume Faury’s push to get staff back into the office. The world’s largest planemaker had intended to restrict home working to one day a week from September, down from the current two, as…
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Sheffield Wednesday Midfielder Stunned By Bradford City Defeat – Football Lowdown
The article text provided could not be retrieved — the content supplied is Google’s cookie-consent and sign-in boilerplate rather than the actual news story from Football Lowdown. As a result, I’m unable to confirm or summarise what was actually reported about the Sheffield Wednesday midfielder’s reaction to a defeat by Bradford City. To provide an…
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De Zerbi let us bond over a few beers – Maddison
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has revealed that new manager Roberto de Zerbi allowed the squad to bond over drinks as part of preparations for the new Premier League season. The gesture comes as the club looks to rebuild team spirit and improve significantly after a disappointing 17th-place finish last season. Maddison’s comments were shared…
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Roblox shares AI child-safety tools parents should know
Roblox has outlined the safety measures it is using to try to detect online grooming and protect children on its platform, as its CEO discusses new tools with parents amid ongoing concerns about predators. The platform’s enormous reach among young users makes this a significant issue, since seemingly innocuous conversations about shared games can be…
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Hilaria Baldwin shares 5 simple stretches to do at work to prevent pain and stiffness
Fitness instructor Hilaria Baldwin has shared a set of simple stretches that office workers can do while seated to counteract the effects of sitting at a desk for long periods. The routine is aimed at easing “tech neck”, back pain and general stiffness that build up during a working day, reflecting broader medical advice that…
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Democratic momentum keeps rolling in race for Senate
In today’s issue: ▪ Dems’ chances rise in key Senate races ▪ Bond market remains unsettled ▪ Trump campaigning for Darline Graham ▪ Stars and Stripes in the Pentagon’s crosshairs Democrats are riding a wave of momentum as they look to expand their Senate map, with new forecasts offering fresh optimism that flipping the upper…
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What does Tyson’s shutdown of two US beef plants mean for grocery costs?
Tyson Foods, the largest US meatpacking company, is closing plants in Iowa and Utah and selling a facility in Washington state, cutting hundreds of jobs as cattle supplies hit a 75-year low. The closures come amid a historic cattle shortage caused by prolonged drought, rising costs and consolidation among ranchers, but economists say the move…
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Quarter of branded baby foods in UK still have too much sugar, analysis finds
A year after the UK government introduced voluntary guidelines aimed at cutting sugar and salt in baby food, a new analysis has found that almost a quarter of popular branded infant products still contain excessive sugar, with more than half breaching at least one of the nine standards. The findings have prompted renewed calls from…
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My big, fat, technophobic cat
A Verge journalist recounts her ongoing struggle to help her overweight cat, Pablo, lose weight, describing how various pet tech gadgets have repeatedly failed against his stubborn resistance to change. Vets have long warned that Pablo’s excess weight puts him at risk of diabetes, kidney problems and urinary crystals, yet despite trying numerous devices intended…