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Victim’s family want serial killer nurse Colin Norris retried amid doubt over his guilt
The family of Ethel Hall, an 86-year-old who died at Leeds General Infirmary in 2002, are calling for a retrial of Colin Norris, the Scottish nurse convicted of her murder and those of three other patients. A new BBC Disclosure podcast reveals growing doubts within the family about Norris’s guilt, particularly regarding the medical evidence…
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Patrick Clancy’s posts chart escalating concern over wife before killings
Deleted Reddit posts by Patrick Clancy reveal his growing concern about his wife Lindsay’s deteriorating mental health in the months before she killed their three children in January 2023. The posts, made between December 2022 and January 2023, document Patrick’s desperation as he sought advice about Lindsay’s severe adverse reactions to the antidepressant Zoloft, including…
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Reba McEntire missed Dolly Parton’s call weeks before her death
Reba McEntire said Dolly Parton called her in late July, but she missed it while in a meeting and could not reconnect before Parton died on 25 August following a brief battle with cancer. McEntire said she may never know why Parton called, although she believes she will find out one day. The longtime friends…
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Five rock ‘n’ roll arrests that changed the course of music history
The article examines notorious arrests involving rock musicians and argues that several changed both their careers and rock music’s direction. It opens with Jerry Lee Lewis’s 1976 armed confrontation at Elvis Presley’s Graceland, while noting that the incident’s musical consequences are uncertain because both men’s careers were already declining. – Chuck Berry was convicted under…
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Lula orders Brazil sports betting and casino suspension before election
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has ordered a ban on sports betting and online casinos shortly before the country’s presidential election, in which he is seeking a fourth term. Lula says unregulated gambling has fuelled addiction and caused serious financial harm to families, while opponents accuse him of making a politically motivated move.…
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Born 78 Years Ago Today in England, the Pop Icon and ‘Grease’ Star With the Highest-Ranking Single of the 1980s
Olivia Newton-John, born in Cambridge on 26 September 1948, became internationally famous as Sandy in Grease and as a successful recording artist. She sold more than 100 million records, with “Physical” becoming the highest-ranking Billboard Hot 100 single of the 1980s. Her legacy is being remembered on what would have been her 78th birthday, four…
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Scientists reveal surprisingly easy exercise that may boost your mood in just 10 minutes
A Japanese study has found that even slow, easy running for just 10 minutes can boost mood and improve focus, challenging the assumption that vigorous exercise is needed for mental health benefits. Researchers from the University of Tsukuba monitored 24 healthy young adults who completed either a leisurely treadmill jog or a rest period, discovering…
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Jodie Turner-Smith and brother sued over alleged drug-fuelled sex parties
Jodie Turner-Smith and her brother, Richard Smith, are being sued by three anonymous people who allege he hosted drug-fuelled sex parties at a Los Angeles property linked to the actress. The claims accuse Smith of pressuring people into taking drugs and sexual activity, while Turner-Smith is alleged to have funded drugs and failed to prevent…
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Boy hospitalised after electric bike hit-and-run
A 12-year-old boy was hospitalised after being struck by an electric bike in a hit-and-run in Thurnscoe, Barnsley. The collision happened on Houghton Road on Thursday evening as the child was reportedly crossing the road, and the rider fled, prompting a police appeal for information. South Yorkshire Police said officers believed they found the bike…
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GWAR co-founder Chuck Varga dies after cancer battle
Chuck Varga, a founding member of GWAR and the performer behind The Sexecutioner, has died after battling cancer. His death was announced on 25 September by bandmate Casey Orr, who said Varga passed peacefully with his wife, Bambi, holding his hand. Varga was part of GWAR for more than four decades, contributing as a performer,…