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Hayden Panettiere was released from rehab WEEKS before her drug death at 36 and had overdosed in past, new report says
Hayden Panettiere was reportedly released from a Malibu rehabilitation facility only weeks before her accidental overdose death, aged 36, in South Carolina. A medical examiner’s report indicates that fentanyl and other drugs caused her death, highlighting the continuing risks faced after substance-abuse treatment and relapse. Panettiere was found unresponsive at an Airbnb after reportedly being…
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Pennsylvania nurses bring measles vaccines directly to Amish households
Nurses in rural Pennsylvania are visiting Amish homes to provide measles vaccinations as the US faces its deadliest outbreak since 1992. The door-to-door effort aims to overcome limited access to healthcare, lack of insurance and mistrust or unfamiliarity with the medical system, while building personal trust within a hard-to-reach community. The state has reported four…
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Just one small serving of ultra-processed food a day linked to higher disease risk, major study finds
A large analysis found that eating an additional 100 grams of ultra-processed food daily was associated with higher risks of cardiovascular events, cancer, metabolic disease and death. The findings matter because ultra-processed foods are common, convenient products that may displace healthier, minimally processed foods, although the study does not prove they directly cause these outcomes.…
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Burnham signals review of football stadium alcohol restrictions
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled his intention to review the 40-year-old ban on alcohol consumption in football stadium stands, arguing that the restriction unfairly discriminates against football fans whilst supporters of other sports face no such prohibition. The proposal has generated mixed responses, with the Football Supporters’ Association and English Football League welcoming a…
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Russian space threat to UK GPS; Airtel Money eyes London float
Russian space threats could cripple Britain’s GPS and cost billions. African fintech Airtel Money prepares for one of London’s largest listings in years.
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US states face delay ordering updated Covid vaccines for children
The CDC has delayed allowing states to order updated COVID-19 vaccines for children through federal programmes, creating uncertainty as the respiratory virus season approaches. The delay could restrict access for children who rely on free or publicly funded vaccinations, and appears to reflect officials’ unresolved questions about whether children should receive the shots. Around 52%…
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The Best Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for 2026: From Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Shrubs to Taylor Swift’s Knicks Shirt
The article presents pop-culture Halloween costume ideas inspired by 2026’s biggest films, television shows and music moments. Suggestions range from recognisable celebrity looks to highly specific group costumes, reflecting the year’s prominent trends and giving couples, friends and solo revellers options at different levels of effort. Highlights include Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime-show shrubs, Zendaya…
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NEIL McKEGANEY: Scotland should be the last place in Europe to take illegal drugs – NOT the first
Scotland has experienced a record drug-related death toll, with more than 1,130 fatalities recorded—the highest rate in Europe and double that of England. Substance use experts have criticised the country’s current policy approach, arguing that existing harm reduction strategies, including drug testing centres, have failed to address the crisis and may inadvertently support the drugs…
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Two arrested after drugs farm discovered over Sheffield bar – BBC
A sophisticated cannabis farm containing more than 300 mature plants has been discovered above a bar on Attercliffe Road in Sheffield. Two men were arrested on suspicion of producing cannabis and immigration offences, highlighting concerns about commercial premises being used to support illegal drug supply. Officers broke through a barricaded door during the operation earlier…
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Two arrested after drugs farm discovered over Sheffield bar – BBC
Two people have been arrested after police discovered a cannabis farm above a bar in Sheffield. The find highlights how commercial and residential premises can be used to conceal organised drug production. Police uncovered the growing operation during a search of the building, although the available article text provides no details about the quantity of…