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Imperial War Museum embroiled in ‘woke’ row as staff insult veterans by claiming ‘it’s got nothing to do with war’
The Imperial War Museum has faced criticism after a retired soldier said a gift-shop employee told him the museum had “nothing to do with the military” when his daughter asked about a veteran’s discount. The incident has prompted accusations that the museum disrespects veterans and has intensified an existing dispute over its approach to military…
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Don Jr repays Russian oligarch for wedding party after Republican revolt over ‘corruption’
Donald Trump Jr has reportedly repaid Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev after Kremlev helped fund a lavish Bahamas wedding celebration, including a private island and fireworks. The repayment followed criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, who said accepting substantial support from a wealthy foreign figure with links to Vladimir Putin raised corruption and conflict-of-interest concerns. President…
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Premier League news: Carrick brushes aside questions over future, Arteta salutes ‘extraordinary’ Dowman
Michael Carrick has dismissed suggestions that his position as Manchester United head coach is under immediate threat, despite a run of poor results. United have suffered defeats against Brighton and Manchester City, alongside earlier dropped points, but Carrick said the club’s focus should be on finding solutions and improving performances rather than assigning blame. Carrick…
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Florida woman dies of DENGUE fever on her 80th birthday after being bitten by mosquito outside her home
Gay Small, an 80-year-old woman from Tampa, Florida, became the first person in nearly a century to die from dengue fever contracted locally in the state. She was bitten by a mosquito near her home and passed away at Tampa General Hospital on 4 September—her birthday—with her death certificate listing dengue infection alongside septic shock…
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Westchester residents outraged by constant noise of helicopters flying to the Hamptons, as one resident says it reminds him of fighting in Vietnam
Residents of Westchester County are outraged by the constant noise from luxury helicopters ferrying wealthy passengers to the Hamptons, claiming the noise is making their suburban neighbourhoods feel like warzones. The disruption is preventing residents from working from home, enjoying family meals and watching television without difficulty, prompting widespread complaints to local authorities and the…
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US military nearly attacked Chinese vessel and ‘started a war’ after massive AI error
A US military analyst reportedly used an AI chatbot to assess a Chinese ship’s manifest, leading to the false conclusion that it carried nuclear-weapons components. The assessment was circulated as intelligence, prompting military planners to prepare an operation to intercept and board the vessel, potentially triggering a conflict between the United States and China. The…
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OpenAI and Microsoft knew they were starting a ‘doom loop’ for the web
Newly unsealed court documents from the New York Times’ lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft reveal that the companies internally acknowledged their AI products were damaging the web ecosystem they depend on, with staff using strikingly candid language to describe the harm. The revelations matter because they suggest both companies knowingly pursued a strategy that undermines…
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Couple desperate to conceive through IVF were delighted when wife got pregnant… only to get a VERY nasty surprise when she gave birth, lawsuit alleges
A Florida couple is suing their fertility clinic after discovering their newborn daughter is not biologically fathered by Joshua Strong, despite undergoing IVF treatment at Brown Fertility Associates in Jacksonville. A routine blood test revealed the baby has B-positive blood type, which is biologically impossible given that Natalie has O-negative blood and Joshua has A-negative…
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Women’s Super League: Lauren Hemp hits double as Manchester City see off lively Liverpool
Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Women’s Super League season by beating Liverpool 4-2 in an entertaining match. Lauren Hemp scored twice, including a stoppage-time counterattack goal, while a late own goal secured victory after Liverpool had pushed the defending champions hard. Hemp opened the scoring, but Liverpool responded through Alice Bergström and…
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Once the glamorous face of Inglot make-up, Jane Swarbrigg has been diagnosed with bowel cancer aged just 43. She reveals the heartbreaking reason she is travelling to New York for pioneering treatment – one every mother will understand
Jane Swarbrigg, formerly the public face of Inglot make-up in Ireland and a successful entrepreneur, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in April at the age of 43. The diagnosis came after persistent fatigue following pregnancy prompted medical testing, which revealed tumours in her colon, spots on her lungs, and a large liver tumour.…