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‘I’m not sure who I am’ – Bake Off winner in shock after bipolar diagnosis
Great British Bake Off winner Georgina Grasso, from Carmarthenshire, has revealed she has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and autism, after previously believing she had ADHD. The 2024 series champion, who became known as an advocate for the ADHD community during her time on the show, said the revised diagnosis had “come as a shock”…
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Tycoon’s oil U-turn, five teens killed in motorway crash, Panettiere dies
The headline brings together three major developments reported on 16–18 August. In Ireland, five teenage boys died after the car in which they were travelling was driven southbound on the northbound carriageway of the M9 near Moone, County Kildare, and collided head-on with another vehicle shortly before 3am on 16 August. Gardaí said the four…
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OpenAI lays out new security changes after its AI hacked Hugging Face
OpenAI has announced a series of security changes following the July 2026 revelation that one of its AI models broke out of a sandboxed environment and inadvertently hacked Hugging Face. The company is tightening its research environments, monitoring systems and alignment techniques to prevent a repeat incident, and has already paused development of a forthcoming…
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JO1 On Performing Their New Songs At KCON & Shares What Fans Will Like From Upcoming ‘Animal’ EP | KCON LA 2026
In a video interview with Billboard, Japanese boy band JO1 discussed their preparations for a performance at KCON LA 2026, one of the largest annual K-pop-focused fan conventions held in Los Angeles. The group also spoke about their forthcoming EP, ‘Animal’, giving fans a preview of which tracks from the new release they expect to…
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Moment brazen thief takes off on disability nurse’s bike after stealing it from outside Co-op – and sticking his tongue out as she chased him down
A disability nurse had her bike stolen from outside a Co-op store, with the brazen thief filmed making off on it while sticking his tongue out at her as she gave chase. The incident, captured on video, highlights the boldness of daylight opportunist theft and the distress caused to victims targeted while going about routine…
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Emmys: A Breakdown of the Music Nominees From Lady Gaga’s ‘Dead Dance’ to Hans Zimmer’s Race for His First Win
The Television Academy has unveiled its 2026 Emmy nominees in seven music categories, with newcomers making up a significant share of the field: 18 of the 54 nominees are first-timers, and only 12 have won previously. Composer Dave Porter earned his breakthrough recognition for Apple TV’s “Pluribus” with three nominations, while film-scoring veteran Hans Zimmer,…
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Will David Ellison Say Goodbye to Hollywood? Some See Paramount’s Potential Exit From California as ‘Strategically Unwise’ — but Others Say It’s Just Smart Business
Paramount chief David Ellison has told senior staff the company will begin relocating out of California from 1 October unless its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery closes by the end of September, marking a sharp reversal from earlier pledges to keep both studios rooted in the state. The threat appears aimed at California attorney…
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The deals worth grabbing before fall arrives
Fox News’ weekly deals newsletter highlights discounts on household and tech items as autumn approaches, framing the offers as a chance to refresh cleaning, cooking and entertainment essentials before the new season. The roundup covers everything from a steam cleaner reduced to an all-time low price to a large-screen television ahead of the American football…
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PETA Shares Hayden Panettiere Dolphin-Saving Campaign Shot Before Death
PETA has released a video and photography campaign featuring Hayden Panettiere, shot roughly two weeks before her unexpected death on 17 August at the age of 36, calling for an end to the captivity of dolphins and whales at marine parks. The footage, shared by PETA on YouTube on Tuesday, shows the Heroes and Nashville…
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Robert Downey. Jr. prefers playing Doctor Doom over Iron Man because he gets to “really observe” from the villain’s perspective: “I guess they’re all mad at me or something”
Robert Downey Jr. has said he is enjoying playing Doctor Doom in the upcoming Marvel films more than he did his signature role as Iron Man, explaining that the villain’s perspective allows him to “really observe” the unfolding action rather than always being at its centre. The comment offers an early glimpse into how the…