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Seattle festival bloodbath that left three dead was ‘TARGETED shootout’ as cops reveal multiple gunmen fired at each other in packed crowd
Police in Seattle have said that a shooting at a food festival which left three people dead was a targeted shootout, with multiple gunmen opening fire on each other amid a packed crowd of attendees. The incident has alarmed residents and event organisers, as it shows that public gatherings can be caught in the crossfire…
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Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle
Three people have died and several others were injured after a shooting broke out at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the city’s Space Needle on Sunday. Police said two suspects had been shooting at each other in the crowded downtown tourist area; one has been arrested while the other remains at large, though…
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AI can fuel biological weapons. We must harness its power for defense | Annie Jacobsen
Writing in the Guardian, Annie Jacobsen argues that artificial intelligence is simultaneously making it easier to create biological weapons and offering powerful new tools to defend public health, creating an urgent race between offensive misuse and defensive innovation. She warns that AI systems can now help malicious actors navigate complex biological knowledge, troubleshoot lab techniques…
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Morning news brief
NPR’s Morning Edition brief for 27 July 2026 opened with news that three people were killed in a shooting at a food festival in Seattle, one of several stories reflecting ongoing concerns about public safety at large community gatherings in the US. The programme also reported that the United States and Iran have paused air…
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The 1979 Billy Joel song that wouldn’t exist without Chinese food
The article recounts how a Billy Joel song from 1979 was shaped during a recording session in which Chinese takeaway helped set the band’s rhythm and mood. It presents the anecdote as an example of how informal studio routines and group chemistry could influence Joel’s finished music. Producer Phil Ramone said the musicians often worked…
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Rookie Koivun holds off Scheffler for maiden PGA win
American rookie Jackson Koivun completed his maiden PGA Tour victory, holding off world number one Scottie Scheffler by three strokes to win the 3M Open. The 21-year-old, playing in only his third event since turning professional, produced a composed final round to resist a late surge from the four-time major winner, capping a remarkable rise…
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Cyclospora outbreak not under control yet, says former FDA commissioner
Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the US cyclospora outbreak was not yet under control, despite Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s assurances. He said the Food and Drug Administration had made progress in identifying and isolating the likely source, but that officials could not yet be certain transmission had been contained; clearer public communication…
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Water supply failure leaves Gatwick without working toilets
A water supply failure has left Gatwick airport without working toilets, bars or restaurants, leaving passengers unable to get hot drinks, wash their hands or fill water bottles on Sunday. The disruption, which also affected the wider Sussex and Kent area, caused significant inconvenience to travellers at the start of their journeys, with some describing…
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Meghan calls Harry ‘a charmer’ during MasterChef Australia appearance
The Duchess of Sussex received a surprise video call from Prince Harry while appearing as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia, an episode that has divided critics and viewers. Meghan greeted him warmly on air and later called him “a charmer” after producers handed her the phone mid-filming, with contestants tasked with creating a dish…
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Am I a chicken-shop lefty? Here’s what a French fast food row taught me about politics | Coco Khan
In a comment piece, journalist Coco Khan reflects on a row in France over Master Poulet, a halal rotisserie chicken chain, after it opened its first UK branch. The controversy began when Karim Bouamrane, the Socialist mayor of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine near Paris, tried to block a Master Poulet branch near the town hall, initially using concrete…