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Cubs star Alex Bregman hospitalized after taking brutal foul ball to the face
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman sustained a serious facial injury on Sunday when a foul ball struck him whilst waiting in the on-deck circle during the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds. Michael Busch had chopped a foul ball that bounced off the dirt and hit Bregman squarely on the left side of his…
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Dementia drugs research on ‘cusp of a revolution’ but could stall due to critical shortage of trial participants
Research into dementia treatments and diagnostic tests is expanding rapidly, with more than 158 potential drugs being assessed in over 192 trials worldwide. However, Alzheimer’s Disease International warns that progress could stall because too few people are joining studies and strict eligibility rules exclude many willing volunteers. The trials are estimated to need 55,000 participants,…
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‘As a result of persistent quality shortcomings, 100 per cent of rooms and other key elements are now being inspected’: Problems at new children’s hospital keep mounting – but this one alarming failure WILL see its finish date pushed back AGAIN
Ireland’s National Children’s Hospital is facing further delays after serious problems were identified with its fire-safety compliance and other construction work. The €2.24 billion project cannot open until it receives final fire-certification approval, and officials are increasingly concerned that it will miss its latest opening deadline. The 380-bed hospital was originally expected to cost €650…
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Fan-Favorite ‘King of the Hill’ Star Officially Joins ‘GTA 6’ Cast
Stephen Root has confirmed he will voice Brian Heder in Grand Theft Auto 6, ending fan speculation sparked by the character’s appearance in the second trailer. The casting matters because Root’s distinctive voice, known especially from King of the Hill, made Brian one of the game’s most recognisable characters despite Rockstar’s secrecy around its cast.…
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New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dies aged 45 after cancer battle
Chad Gilbert, guitarist and co-founder of pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died aged 45 following a lengthy cancer battle. His death on 20 September marks the loss of a defining figure who shaped the band’s identity across nearly three decades and contributed significantly to their success through multiple platinum records and world tours. Gilbert…
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Ratcliffe blasts taxes as Germany faces crisis and Ukraine strikes Moscow
Billionaire Ratcliffe sparks taxes row prompting Education Secretary’s response as Germany convenes emergency talks after far-right and far-left electoral gains. Ukraine launches drone assault on Moscow; stabbing probed in Liverpool; new Miss Marple novel commissioned; EU warned of China reliance.
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New Found Glory co-founder Chad Gilbert dies aged 45 after cancer battle
Chad Gilbert, co-founder and guitarist of influential pop-punk band New Found Glory, died peacefully at the age of 45 on 20 September following a five-year battle with cancer. His death represents a significant loss to the alternative rock scene, as Gilbert had been instrumental in shaping the band’s sound and identity for nearly three decades…
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One-year-old boy is rushed to hospital after ‘dog lunged at pushchair and attacked him’: Police release CCTV of woman
A one-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a dog allegedly lunged at his pushchair and bit his face in Southampton. He suffered two small puncture wounds and grazes, while police investigate the circumstances of the incident. The attack was reported at Shirley Precinct at about 3.20pm. Police are seeking a woman described as white,…
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New Found Glory co-founder Chad Gilbert dies aged 45 after cancer battle
Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist and primary songwriter of New Found Glory, has died aged 45 following a battle with brain cancer. His death on 20 September marks a significant loss to the pop-punk scene, which Gilbert helped define during the early 2000s through nearly three decades of creative output and live performances. Gilbert co-founded the…