32 m. ago Suspect accused of killing Ukrainian refugee in unprovoked attack on NC train now faces federal charges

Decarlos Brown Jr. could spend life in prison or face the death penalty because of the new federal charge.

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56 m. ago Apple pledges to reduce burden of ‘silent killer’ with new watch

The tech giant hopes to find a million people with undiagnosed high blood pressure over the next 12 months.

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57 m. ago Motorist recalls finding car 'in a hedge on fire' after crash which left dad dead

Two brothers from Manchester are on trial where they both deny causing death by dangerous driving following the tragedy in Wales

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59 m. ago Acting London mayor files request seeking answers in Doug Harlass' shooting death

Acting London mayor files request seeking answers in Doug Harlass' shooting death  LEX18

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80 m. ago Farage under pressure to explain tax arrangements in Clacton house purchase

Labour urged the Reform UK leader to disclose whether he was advised not to buy the property in his name to avoid a higher rate of stamp duty.

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94 m. ago White House denies that Trump wrote Epstein letter and calls investigation a Democrat ‘hoax’ – live

White House press secretary denies that president wrote Epstein a card that included the outline of a woman’s body for the sex trafficker’s 50th birthdayPhoto of novelty check suggests Epstein ‘sold’ Trump a womanJeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday book – in picturesMy colleague, Oliver Holmes, has been going through the Jeffrey Epstein 50th birthday album that House Democrats on the oversight committee released on Monday, after they subpoenaed Epstein’s estate.As Oliver notes, much of the book seems to be a collection of flattering and celebratory letters – often highly sexualised – from people who knew Epstein. They include photos of him embracing women in bikinis whose faces were redacted, and others showing scenes featuring wild animals having sex.Bill Clinton, who had left the US presidency a couple years before the publication of the book, is listed in the “friends” section.Peter Mandelson, the current UK ambassador to the United States, called Epstein his “best pal”. There are al...

Politics

1 hour ago Extremist tried to blow up energy plant with 'weapon of mass destruction' drone

Skyler Philippi, 24, of Columbia, Tennessee, planned for months to blow up an energy facility using a drone equipped with high explosives in an explosion like a “fourth of July firework,” the FBI said

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1 hour ago Pints go flying as waiter attempts to carry 31 beers in world record attempt

A waiter in Bavaria, Germany has attempted to break the world record for the highest number of beers carried at once.

Transport

1 hour ago Harry urges others to ‘step up’ as he donates £1.1 million to Children in Need

The Duke of Sussex spent his second day in the UK highlighting the issue of knife crime.

Economics

1 hour ago High school football: Rouse QB London Morgan repeats as player of week

High school football: Rouse QB London Morgan repeats as player of week  statesman.com

Sport

2 h. ago In Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet,’ something emotional this way comes

On the festival circuit this fall, no film has spawned more of an outpouring of emotion than Chloé Zhao's “Hamnet,” a speculative drama about William Shakespeare, his wife, Agnes, and the death of their 11-year-old son

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2 h. ago Dad died and son was seriously injured in crash involving cars that 'appeared to be racing'

Two brothers deny causing death by dangerous driving on the Welsh road where Rhys Jenkins died and his young son was left seriously injured

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2 h. ago Horse famed for losing every single race and wearing a Hello Kitty mask is mourned: ‘Shining star of losers’

Haru Urara, who was the inspiration for a popular mobile game character, died in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 29

Sport

2 h. ago The Guardian view on public health: if Labour is serious about reducing illness, it must focus on causes | Editorial

A shift to prevention will only succeed if ministers take a bold approach to regulation and lift people out of povertyDramatic increases in life expectancy are one of the defining achievements of the modern era. From 56 years for men and 60 for women in the UK a century ago, this vital measure of the quantity of life rose to 79 and 83 respectively in 2022. The trend towards increased longevity is global, although not all countries have seen gains on the same scale, and the pandemic sent it into temporary reverse.We probably don’t talk about this enough. It is remarkable that most of us can expect to live for so long and that deaths from diseases such as tuberculosis, and of women in childbirth, have been so drastically reduced.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...

Science

2 h. ago University graduates in England have the same literacy skills as those leaving high school in Finland, worrying OECD study suggests

A new study reveals average reading skills among those with a degree here were almost the same as those who only had school-level education in Finland.

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2 h. ago Brit tourist 'stabs friend to death before dragging body through hallway'

The British tourist was allegedly stabbed to death in the well-known Erzsébetváros party disctrict of Budapest, with cops arriving just as his body was being dragged down a hallway

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2 h. ago Aimee Lou Wood puts on a very busty display in a plunging black midi dress as she attends a BBC screening of the Film Club

The Sex Education star, 31, put on a busty display in a plunging black midi dress, teamed with sheer tights and pointed toe heels.

Culture

2 h. ago Pictured: PR boss, 49, who was killed by falling tree branch

Jen Higgins, 49, was killed when a branch collapsed onto her on while she was walking on Barlow Moor Road in West Didsbury, Manchester, on August 30.

Events

2 h. ago First Minister to meet President Trump to discuss whisky tariffs

John Swinney is to meet Donald Trump in the Oval Office today to discuss high whisky tariffs.

Politics

3 h. ago Gang of masked phone thieves burst into O2 store in violent high street raid

A gang of masked phone thieves were caught red-handed as they attempted to rob an O2 store.

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