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A truckie rescued Tank the American Bulldog from the outback… he’s fighting to get him back after a rescue group took the foster dog away
Truck driver Dean Trounson, who found Tank wandering along a remote Western Australian highway and later fostered him, says a rescue group took the American Bulldog back after a veterinary appointment and has not returned him. Trounson disputes the group’s explanation that Tank is a high medical needs dog and is seeking an independent veterinary…
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Mormon fury over outfits Utah women are wearing to run cross-country races
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints criticised Brigham Young University’s women’s cross-country team uniforms on social media, arguing that the sports bras and athletic shorts violated religious modesty standards. The backlash, which garnered over two million views on X, highlights ongoing tensions between the university’s NCAA Division I athletic standards and…
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How to coax your teenager out of their bedroom: Hundreds of thousands of teens barely leave their rooms. Now, our experts reveal what you need to do… and how boys and girls should be handled differently
England is experiencing a growing crisis of teenage isolation, with hundreds of thousands of adolescents retreating into their bedrooms and rarely venturing outside except for school. The phenomenon, illustrated through the case of Chloe, a once-sociable girl who withdrew from life after experiencing peer rejection and bullying at secondary school, highlights the severe psychological impact…
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Reparations activist does not expect compensation from New York officials as action is delayed for years
New York’s commission on reparations remedies has had its final report deadline extended by two years, pushing it from 2027 to 2029—nearly four years beyond the original 2025 deadline. This delay, embedded in the state budget, has prompted criticism from civil rights groups and reparations activists who argue it indefinitely postpones addressing historic harms and…
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Older weight-loss drug Mysimba may suit people with cravings or binge-eating patterns
Mysimba, an older oral weight-loss medicine, may be overlooked amid the popularity of newer GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, according to obesity specialist Alexander Miras. It generally produces less weight loss, but experts say it could suit people whose health would benefit from a more modest reduction, particularly those with cravings or binge-eating…
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New York Times executive’s killing prompts competing abuse allegations
Jonathan McKinsey, a 40-year-old New York Times games engineering executive, was shot dead in a California sports-ground car park. His in-laws, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, are accused of the killing and face several charges; police have not established a motive. The case has drawn attention to serious and conflicting allegations of domestic…
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Sign before praying: A new conversion law is affecting churchgoers in Indian state
Some churches in and around Mumbai have started asking worshippers to sign statements saying they came to pray voluntarily, amid fears about Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law. The forms have no legal standing, but churches keep them in case prayer meetings are challenged or organisers are accused of trying to convert people. The law bans conversions…
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ABC’s ‘The View’ co-host Ana Navarro urges viewers to vote for Dem in key Florida congressional race
ABC’s “The View” co-host Ana Navarro has prompted backlash after publicly urging viewers to vote for Democrat Elliott Rodriguez in Florida’s 27th congressional district race against Republican incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar. Navarro, who lives in the district, expressed surprise at the race tightening to a dead heat despite Salazar’s previous 20-point victory margin two years…
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‘Hirayasumi’ Anime Unveils Footage, Key Visual and Lead Voice Cast Ahead of NHK Debut
An anime adaptation of manga series “Hirayasumi” has been unveiled ahead of its January 2027 debut on Japan’s NHK General TV. The announcement includes new footage, a key visual and the principal voice cast, with production handled by studio +h. The manga, which began serialisation in 2021, has become a significant commercial and critical success,…
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Emergency evacuation at Brisbane hospital after gas leak forces patients out of facility
Brisbane’s Wesley Hospital was evacuated on Tuesday morning following a gas leak that forced patients and staff to leave the facility. The incident occurred around 9am, prompting an emergency response with at least five fire crews attending the scene. Police confirmed they were aware of possible chemical exposure at the healthcare facility, highlighting the potential…