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Experts question tech leaders’ predictions of AI curing cancer soon
Technology executives are making bold claims that artificial intelligence will cure cancer within five to ten years or within lifetimes, yet there is considerable tension between these grandiose proclamations and the measured progress of actual scientific research. Whilst AI has demonstrated genuine applications in cancer detection, prevention and treatment—including clinical use in lung imaging and…
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Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose
Actress and former child star Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36 from a drug overdose, according to an autopsy by South Carolina’s Greenville County Coroner’s Office. The death has been ruled accidental, with no signs of trauma discovered. Panettiere, known for her roles in the television shows Heroes and Nashville, had previously…
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Oklahoma father walks between hospitals as mother and baby battle illness
An Oklahoma family is facing severe medical and financial hardship after Robbinjo Odum, 29, developed terminal necrotising pancreatitis and gave birth prematurely to a seriously ill daughter, HazelJo. HazelJo has multiple congenital conditions and requires extensive treatment, while her father, Cameron, travels between two hospitals to visit both mother and child. Odum’s pregnancy was complicated…
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Hayden Panettiere’s death ruled accidental after fatal drug toxicity, coroner says
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and several other drugs, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office. Her death was ruled accidental, with no trauma or evidence of foul play identified, clarifying the circumstances surrounding her death at 36. Panettiere was found unconscious at a temporary residence in Greenville, South Carolina,…
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Albanese urges climate action as Hanson faces KKK row
The Prime Minister has warned world leaders that climate change will intensify disasters unless urgent action is taken. Pauline Hanson faces fresh scrutiny following a KKK leader’s public endorsement.
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Four jailed after £13.8m cannabis import plot uncovered at Birmingham Airport
A cannabis smuggling operation attempting to import £13.8 million worth of the drug into the UK via Birmingham Airport has been dismantled, with four gang members jailed and seven more awaiting sentencing. The plot was exposed after couriers were forced to pay excess baggage charges at Bangkok Airport for overweight suitcases containing the drugs, and…
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Miranda Hart says taking part in Celebrity Traitors will be ‘challenging’ on her body as she lives with the ‘invisible’ effects of ME
Miranda Hart has said appearing on Celebrity Traitors will be physically challenging because she still experiences fatigue and pain linked to ME. The 53-year-old comedian, who has largely stayed out of the spotlight during years of ill health, believes returning to television is the right next step despite the demands of the programme. Hart said…
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Passenger attacked at Clapham Junction after reporting fare evasion
A passenger was assaulted at Clapham Junction station after reporting a fare dodger to staff for pushing through ticket barriers without paying. The victim alerted a station worker about the man’s actions, but the man witnessed this and retaliated by punching him twice in the face, causing significant injuries that required hospital treatment. The incident…
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Flixbus left us stranded on the M23 after a police swoop
Passengers on a FlixBus from Gatwick to Brighton were left on the M23 hard shoulder for 90 minutes after police arrested their driver on suspicion of drug driving. The coach was late, visibly damaged and had an unsecured luggage hatch; passengers also reported concerning driving before police stopped it. FlixBus failed to provide a replacement…
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Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Person for Sex in Massachusetts
Streamer and “looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, has been charged in Massachusetts with rape, drugging a person for sex and providing alcohol to a minor. Prosecutors filed the charges on 8 September over an alleged incident on 23 May 2025; Peters, 20, is due to be arraigned on 14 October. His…