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Drink-spiking defense: New bracelet aims to expose drugs with a drop of your cocktail
A graduate student at the University of South Florida has developed a piece of “smart” jewellery designed to detect when a drink has been spiked with dangerous substances. Addison Bounds, 22, a former USF beach volleyball player, co-founded the brand Elora Armor to produce the safety-focused accessories, which use a built-in sensor that reacts when…
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Hellish Midwest prison has conditions so awful inmates are burning themselves to death, investigation claims
An investigation has raised serious concerns about conditions at an Illinois prison, alleging that severe neglect and deteriorating facilities have contributed to inmates setting themselves on fire and dying. The findings point to a pattern of self-immolation linked to what is described as inhumane treatment, understaffing and poor oversight within the state’s correctional system, prompting…
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Children, aged six and 11, rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog at playground: Police release CCTV
Two children, aged six and 11, were taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog at a playground, according to a report from the Daily Mail. Police have released CCTV footage of the incident, though the article provided contains no further detail on the location, circumstances or outcome of the attack. No information was…
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The drug trip that gave Will Smith the “most hellish psychological experience” of his life
Will Smith has described an ayahuasca experience as the most frightening psychological ordeal of his life, saying it confronted him with fears about losing his career, finances and family. The account matters because it shows the actor discussing a highly personal period of anxiety and self-examination rather than his public success. Smith took the psychedelic…
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Ex-NHL star Ron Duguay hospitalized after losing consciousness amid Stage 4 cancer battle
Former New York Rangers centre Ron Duguay has been hospitalised after losing consciousness at home, according to his daughter, Shay Thomas. The incident comes as the ex-NHL star continues to battle Stage 4 cancer, adding a fresh health scare to his ongoing illness and prompting concern among fans of the veteran player. Thomas shared the…
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Judy Announce New EP Death Of A Ladies’ Mutt: “Denim Girls”
Judy, the duo of Blue Broderick (Diners) and Leah Levinson (Agriculture), have announced their second EP, “Death Of A Ladies’ Mutt,” due out on 6 August 2026. The project began in December when the pair joined forces as a songwriting and recording exercise, producing two EPs in just five days, with the first, “Songs Of…
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Family wins eight-figure payout after hospital inflicted labor from hell on mom that left adorable baby badly disabled
A US family has won an eight-figure medical malpractice settlement after a hospital’s failures during labour left their baby with severe, lifelong disabilities. The case highlights the devastating consequences that can follow when childbirth complications are not properly managed, and underscores the scale of compensation courts award when hospital negligence causes permanent harm to a…
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Arctic Monkeys Producer James Ford Battled Cancer to Emerge with a Life-Affirming Solo Album
James Ford, the producer behind every Arctic Monkeys album since 2007, has revealed he wrote and recorded his new solo album while undergoing treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia in a London hospital. Working under isolation to protect his weakened immune system, he found that music offered him a way back to himself once his energy…
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BioWare Lost The Knowledge Needed To Remaster Dragon Age, Former Producer Says
Former Dragon Age producer Mark Darrah has said a remastered collection of the series’ first three games is unlikely because BioWare no longer has people who understand the older technology on which the first two were built. His comments matter because they suggest that, despite fan interest and the success of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition,…