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USS Abraham Lincoln controversy likely to loom over Pentagon
Reports of low morale and poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln has prompted new scrutiny from Congress and the families of those serving during the Iran War, scrutiny unlikely to end even as the administration said the aircraft carrier was returning home on Friday. The return caps a grueling, more than 265-day deployment aboard…
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The 110-year-old ‘supercentenarian’ who can’t do without her Daily Mail
Catherine, a 110-year-old “supercentenarian”, has marked her latest longevity milestone by sharing the habits she credits with helping her live so long. She highlighted good food, fresh air and regularly reading the Daily Mail, offering a personal rather than scientific account of her long life. Reaching 110 places Catherine among a very small group of…
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Raúl Jiménez’s injury-time penalty salvages point for Wolves against Blackburn
Wolves needed a stoppage-time penalty from returning striker Raúl Jiménez to draw 2-2 with Blackburn in their Championship opener. The result spared Wolves an embarrassing defeat in César Peixoto’s first league match after relegation, but underlined the pressure on a new manager and squad expected to challenge near the top. Marshall Munetsi gave Wolves an…
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Man and woman are no longer suspects over missing teenager’s death whose body was pulled from a river, say police
Police have said that a man and woman are no longer being treated as suspects in the death of a missing teenager whose body was recovered from a river. The announcement narrows the focus of the investigation but does not indicate that the circumstances of the teenager’s death have been fully resolved. The article does…
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Met Police mistakenly reveals the email addresses of Mohamed Al Fayed’s 143 abuse victims
The Metropolitan Police has mistakenly disclosed the email addresses of 143 people who reported abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed. The error risks causing further distress to alleged victims and raises concerns about the force’s handling of highly sensitive personal information. The disclosure involved the email addresses of all 143 victims being visible to recipients, according…
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Second train jumps off rail tracks in 24 hours but bosses say railways are still safe in the extreme heat
A second train derailment in less than 24 hours occurred during extreme heat, with carriages coming off the tracks a day after another crash in Lewes injured 20 people. Rail bosses said the network remained safe, but the incidents have raised concern about how high temperatures can affect railway infrastructure. The second derailment happened on…
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Spanish broadcaster allegedly skips Israeli hurdler during introductions at European Athletics Championships
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has been accused of omitting an Israeli hurdler from athlete introductions during coverage of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, England. The allegation has prompted criticism from the anti-Semitism advocacy group StopAntisemitism, which said the broadcaster should face consequences if the omission was deliberate. The report centres on RTVE’s coverage of…
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David Ellison’s Friday ParaBros News Dump: CEO Complains About “Needless Costs” Of State AGs’ Antitrust Suit As Mexico Approves Merger
Paramount chief executive David Ellison said a proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is being delayed by an antitrust lawsuit brought by 12 US state attorneys general. He argued that the companies could close immediately were it not for the case, despite approvals from regulators in Mexico and 68 other jurisdictions, including the…
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Hodgkinson motivated for next race with Werro after 800m silver
Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson said she felt mixed emotions after winning silver in the women’s 800 metres at the European Athletics Championships. She was beaten to gold by rival Audrey Werro, but said the result had increased her motivation for their next race. Hodgkinson’s comments came in a post-race BBC interview following the final. The…