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TalkFuse morning briefing, 11 Aug 2026 10:33
Number 10 scrambled to review the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers as social care’s postcode lottery was exposed; Trump signed an order cutting childhood vaccine requirements; a New Jersey man was charged over a fatal NY Harbour boat capsize; and Bournemouth kicked off under new boss Marco Rose.
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Israel vindicated by Gaza nutrition data after ‘blood libel’ starvation claims, UN envoy says
Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, has said new nutrition data from Gaza vindicates Israel and disproves allegations that it deliberately starved the population during the war with Hamas. He described the earlier starvation claims as a “blood libel” propagated by figures linked to Hamas, arguing the fresh findings expose those accusations as fabricated. The comments…
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Texts show Fauci discussed theoretical miscarriage risk before vaccine reassurance
Newly released text messages from Dr Anthony Fauci’s government phone show that, days before publicly reassuring pregnant women about COVID-19 mRNA vaccine safety, he had privately discussed a theoretical risk of first-trimester miscarriage linked to vaccine-induced immune reactions. The texts, released by Republican Senators Ron Johnson and Rand Paul, expose a gap between Fauci’s internal…
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A midwife crosses ‘maternity deserts’ to make a difference for Black moms and babies
New research from the March of Dimes says more than half of U.S. counties have no labor and delivery hospitals. One Black midwife tries to make a difference for moms in Alabama.
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Best Red-Light Therapy for Hair Growth and Restoration (2026)
WIRED has updated its guide to the best red-light therapy devices for hair growth and restoration, reviewed by a team of testers who have personal experience with hair thinning or loss. The devices work by stimulating hair follicles, boosting scalp blood circulation, reducing inflammation and lowering levels of dihydrotestosterone, a hormone linked to hair loss,…
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How to buy a bike: expert tips for finding the right budget, frame and fit
This Guardian guide offers practical advice for buying a bicycle, aimed at demystifying what can be an overwhelming purchase involving lots of jargon and options. Cycling journalist Paddy Maddison consults two industry experts, David Arthur of Just Ride Bikes and Stephen Roche of the Bike Tailor, to help readers work out what they actually need…
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Halloween: The Game Refused Classification in Australia, So It Won’t Be Sold in New Zealand Despite the Fact That’s a Different Country
Independent developer Illfonic has revealed that its upcoming multiplayer horror title Halloween: The Game has been refused classification in Australia, meaning it cannot be sold there. The studio also announced it would withhold the game from New Zealand as a result, despite New Zealand being an entirely separate sovereign nation with its own distinct classification…
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Florida woman accused of faking cancer to scam hundreds out of $40K, police say
A Florida woman has been charged with grand theft after allegedly faking a cancer diagnosis to solicit donations from hundreds of people, defrauding them of around $40,000. Police say she used the fabricated illness to appeal to sympathetic donors, exploiting public goodwill for financial gain rather than genuine medical need. Investigators found that more than…