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Rosie O’Donnell rips Ed Sheeran for ‘siding with billionaire elite,’ accuses him of ‘supporting genocide’
Rosie O’Donnell has criticised musician Ed Sheeran on an Irish television programme, accusing him of making a “very bad mistake” by siding with Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, and of supporting genocide. Her comments came after Macklemore was removed from Sheeran’s U.S. tour following the rapper’s pro-Palestinian performances and statements,…
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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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Philips’ motion-tracking smart toothbrush uses AI to make you a better brusher
Philips has launched the Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige, a motion-tracking smart toothbrush now available in Europe and the US with a broader global rollout anticipated in 2027. The device exemplifies a growing trend of adding digital displays and smart features to everyday items, leveraging artificial intelligence to help users improve their brushing technique and…
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Nikole Hannah-Jones’s daughter questions her choice of public schools
Nikole Hannah-Jones says she chose low-income, predominantly Black public schools for her daughter, Najya, despite being able to afford private education, because she hoped families with greater resources would support public schools and school integration. The decision has become contentious after Najya challenged it, saying she felt her education had suffered without helping the school.…
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Molesey water main burst leaves fewer than 6,000 properties affected
A burst Thames Water main in Molesey disrupted water supplies across parts of south London and Surrey, leaving some homes, businesses and schools without water or with low pressure. The company said fewer than 6,000 properties were affected by the time of its latest update, as engineers worked to repair the pipe and reroute water.…
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Goodman abandons Sydney data centre plan after residents’ opposition
Goodman Group has withdrawn its application to build Project Mars, a data centre near homes in Sydney’s Lane Cove suburb, after strong opposition from residents and campaigners. The decision highlights tensions in Australia between attracting investment in AI infrastructure and concerns about its effects on local communities and water and energy supplies. The proposed facility…
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Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hope
Chancellor John Healey has vowed to maintain fiscal discipline whilst supporting job creation and economic growth in next month’s budget. Speaking at the Labour conference, Healey announced a new local apprenticeship service overseen by mayors and signalled significant welfare reforms designed to encourage employment and reduce the rising benefits bill. The speech marks Labour’s fresh…
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood accused of opening borders to large Afghan and Palestinian families as she restarts refugee resettlement scheme
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is due to announce the immediate reopening of the UK Resettlement Scheme, offering people fleeing war and persecution a route to permanent settlement after five years. The government says the scheme will be capped and controlled, and that communities must be prepared to welcome arrivals; the article reports that hundreds are…
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John Healey says Labour will stick to fiscal rules in first speech as chancellor – UK politics live
John Healey, Labour’s new Chancellor, delivered his first major speech at the Labour Party Conference, emphasising the government’s commitment to adhering to fiscal rules amid challenging economic circumstances. Drawing a comparison to a famous 2010 note left by Labour’s Liam Byrne, Healey acknowledged that the public finances are severely constrained and the Treasury lacks the…