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Utah mother-of-one, 41, reveals heartbreakingly simple bucket list after being diagnosed with cancer for fourth time
Jenny Lowe, a 41-year-old Utah mother battling ovarian cancer for the fourth time since 2019, has made a heartfelt public plea for her five-year-old daughter Hope to meet singer Kacey Musgraves. Although Lowe and her husband are attending a Musgraves concert in Salt Lake City on October 15, Hope cannot attend the show. Instead of…
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Bose unveils USB-C noise-cancelling wired earbuds after 11 years
Bose has announced its first wired earbuds since discontinuing its previous model in 2015. The $99 Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds combine a wired connection, which removes the need to charge the earbuds, with active noise cancellation. Two microphones on each earbud support Quiet and Aware modes, as well as an option to turn noise…
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I’m 25 with a terminal disease. We need an FDA commissioner that hears people like me
A 25-year-old living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy has written an opinion piece urging for a more patient-centred approach to FDA drug approval processes. The author, not expected to live much longer according to medical statistics, argues that the next FDA commissioner should empower patients and doctors to decide whether experimental treatments are worth trying, rather…
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Turtle Beach’s Switch 2 controller pairs vivid lighting with responsive play
Turtle Beach has released the Afterglow Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2, a transparent gamepad with variable RGB lighting designed to appeal to gamers who prioritise aesthetic appeal alongside functionality. The controller features a crystalline appearance that looks striking whether the lights are on or off, and performs well in actual gameplay with responsive controls…
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Tourists heading to Thailand warned to expect disruptions after disaster zone declared
Severe flash flooding has struck Bangkok, Thailand following heavy rainfall over the weekend, with the city declared a disaster zone by authorities. The flooding poses significant risks to residents’ lives and property, prompting Australia’s Smartraveller service to issue heightened travel warnings for Australians visiting the country. Nearly 300mm of rain inundated Bangkok, leaving large parts…
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Sex, drugs and floral fabrics: Celia Birtwell relives her wild times – and wilder outfits – with Ossie Clark
Celia Birtwell reflects on her creative partnership and marriage with fashion designer Ossie Clark as a new exhibition revisits their work and influence on 1960s and 70s London style. Birtwell designed the distinctive botanical fabrics that Clark turned into flowing, bias-cut dresses, worn by prominent figures and celebrated in David Hockney’s portrait of the couple.…
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JP Morgan director Kathryn Benwell survived years of abuse by her husband
Kathryn Benwell, a highly successful JP Morgan managing director, endured years of severe domestic violence from her second husband despite her professional accomplishments and intelligence. Her case illustrates how psychological abuse can affect anyone, regardless of status or resources, and demonstrates how victims may struggle to recognise warning signs even after experiencing repeated trauma. Benwell…
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Police disperse masked Melbourne rally backing US influencer charged over alleged rape
Eight masked men gathered at Melbourne’s State Library on Sunday to support American looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular, also known as Braden Peters, who has been charged in the United States. Counter-protesters challenged the group and tried to remove its “Free Clav” banner; a scuffle followed, and police intervened to disperse the masked protesters. The rally drew…