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Football clubs misled by pseudoscience promising performance and recovery gains
Dr Claire-Marie Roberts, a leading sports-performance director, says professional football is increasingly being misled by pseudoscientific products and practices promising quick improvements in performance and recovery. She argues that glossy marketing exploits players, coaches and performance staff who are searching for shortcuts, creating a widening gap between scientific evidence and what clubs actually do. Roberts…
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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…
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‘No judgement’ men’s mental health groups are saving lives in Sheffield – Yorkshire Post
Men’s mental-health groups in Sheffield are providing informal, judgement-free spaces where men can talk, listen and build supportive friendships. The article says these groups are helping men who might otherwise remain isolated or avoid traditional mental-health services, with participants describing the support as life-saving. The groups use regular meetings and activities such as walking and…
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Pensioner loses legs after missed diagnosis; Lib Dems torn over transgender rights
An eighty-year-old pensioner has had both legs amputated following a four-year diagnostic failure. Separately, the Liberal Democrats clash over transgender rights policy after leader Sir Ed Davey backed controversial changes.
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Trump reverses on Yemen; Merz defies resignation calls; UK house sales fall
President Trump has abruptly reversed his support for Saudi strikes on Yemeni Houthis, whilst German Chancellor Merz refuses to resign despite CDU losses. UK housing data shows buyer interest down nine per cent year-on-year, with sellers facing a weakened market.
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Growing fears woke LA mayoral hopeful will defund police, close jails and turn blind eye to drugs chaos as she’s branded a socialist wolf in sheep’s clothing
The Los Angeles Police Protective League has accused mayoral candidate Nithya Raman of pledging to co-govern the city with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and pursue their political agenda if elected. The police union, led by spokesman Tom Saggau, claims voters should be wary of Raman’s ties to the DSA, arguing that the group…
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Mark Hoppus Remembers New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert: ‘I Miss You Already, Little Brother’
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus has paid tribute to New Found Glory guitarist and founding member Chad Gilbert, who died aged 45 after battling brain cancer. Hoppus described Gilbert as a “little brother” whose infectious enthusiasm, resilience and love of music shaped their friendship and influenced Blink-182’s relationship with New Found Glory. The pair met through Gilbert’s…
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Carrot Top Accused of Sexual Misconduct; Lawyers Say It’s Extortion
Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, attempted suicide while facing a civil lawsuit involving allegations of sexual misconduct and exploitation. The allegations have not been proven, while Thompson’s lawyers say the case and related filings are an extortion attempt designed to pressure him into paying money. The lawsuit was filed by singer…
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Taylor Frankie Paul leaves Mormon wives show amid bullying claims
Taylor Frankie Paul has left Hulu’s *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* despite recently agreeing to return, citing months of bullying and a “pile on” from castmates. Her decision followed reports that she allegedly failed a Utah court-ordered drug test during custody disputes, though Paul did not address the allegation and the results remain protected…