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Raheem Sterling faces court as his career contrasts with Harry Kane’s rise
Raheem Sterling, once England’s brightest footballing prospect, now faces sentencing next month for dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide whilst without a club. His dramatic collapse stands in stark contrast to Harry Kane, just 16 months older, who continues to break records as England’s captain. Sterling’s rise from poverty in Stonebridge to becoming one…
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‘Elon is my prophet’: how Musk’s Doge team took a wrecking ball to Washington
When Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency dispatched young tech workers to disrupt federal agencies, the IRS faced an immediate crisis: an email asking 100,000 employees to report their weekly accomplishments threatened to expose sensitive tax data and violate privacy laws. Kathleen Walters, the IRS’s chief privacy officer, recognised the danger immediately; employees handling…
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Trump questions fairness of inquiry into seven Cornell fraternity members
Donald Trump said he felt “badly” for seven Cornell fraternity members under investigation in an alleged gang rape case, arguing that they would not receive a fair hearing. He criticised New York Governor Kathy Hochul for appointing state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor after the local district attorney’s office declined to bring charges.…
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Farage plot suspect charged; OpenAI breach alert for 100 firms
A 28-year-old has been charged with preparing terrorist acts targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. OpenAI has warned over 100 organisations of a potential security breach.
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Northwestern Wildcats christen new Ryan Field with impressive win over Penn State Nittany Lions
Northwestern opened its new Ryan Field with a 34-13 win over Penn State, strengthening its position in the Big Ten race after both teams entered with one loss. The result also extended the promise shown in Northwestern’s previous game against Indiana and put its powerful running attack in the spotlight. The $875 million stadium opened…
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Why will Prince Harry be ‘quaking in his boots’ over news of a film following life of one of the late Queen’s most trusted confidantes? CHARLOTTE GRIFFITHS claims Angela Kelly witnessed Tiaragate ‘incident’ the Sussexes are ‘praying’ never comes out
A film about Angela Kelly, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s trusted dresser and confidante, is in development at Fox Searchlight. Royal commentators say a scripted drama could allow Kelly to take part, though her involvement has not been confirmed; the project matters because it may revisit tensions around the royal household and Prince Harry’s account…
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Trump says 20 million Medicare beneficiaries will receive one-off $90 payment
President Trump says more than 20 million Medicare beneficiaries will receive a one-off payment of about $90 to help with Part B premiums. The administration says it is using a little-used federal fund to return money to eligible people facing healthcare costs, with payments expected early this month. People whose premiums are paid by Medicaid…
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Colorado’s scenic Million Dollar Highway poses risks for drivers and rescuers
Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway combines dramatic mountain scenery with steep drops, narrow lanes and frequent avalanche exposure, making it hazardous for drivers and difficult for rescuers. Its appeal to tourists has led Ouray County’s coroner to describe it as an “attractive nuisance”, while locals treat the route with caution. A rescue team saved 11-year-old Rachelle…
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Three college students face federal charges over alleged threats against Trump ahead of campus rally
Three University of South Alabama students have been arrested and charged with federal offences following alleged threatening posts on social media directed at President Trump ahead of a scheduled rally on campus. Federal investigators identified the students after discovering the posts whilst conducting social media intelligence searches in preparation for the presidential visit. The charges…