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<p>Viral video captured Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, in an embrace. </p>

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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns over Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal

<p>Pam Bondi ‘could have tried’ Jeffrey Epstein while she was Florida Attorney General, according to a law professor</p>

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Bondi ‘could have tried Epstein’ while Florida AG, law professor says

<p>Senator Ted Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne. Nick Damore, son of investigative journalist Leo Damore, has found his father’s lost audio recordings of interviews he conducted investigating Kennedy’s Chappaquiddick car accident in 1969. The crash resulted in Kopechne’s death and decades of questions </p>

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Long lost ‘Chappaquiddick’ tapes found by son of reporter investigating infamous Ted Kennedy crash

<p>David Berkowitz, the “Son of Sam” killer. Wendy Savino, a woman who Berkowitz shot several time in 1976, said she was confronted by one of his friends outside a local library in July 2025, and said the man insisted that Berkowitz did not shoot her</p>

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Son of Sam victim confronted by killer’s friend at a library

<p>Former Fox News producer Jennifer Eckhart was booked by Florida’s Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on suspicion of battery</p>

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Ed Henry’s rape accuser Jennifer Eckhart arrested for battery

<p>Aaron Phypers has claimed Denise Richards cheated on him</p>

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Denise Richards’ ex Aaron Phypers claims she cheated on him

Richards and Phypers tied the knot in 2018

<p>Sandra Oh has revealed why last day of filming on 'Grey's Anatomy' was ‘joyous’</p>

Sandra Oh reveals why she was ‘joyous’ on last day of Grey’s Anatomy

<p>‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ debuts in theaters July 25</p>

Early Fantastic Four: First Steps reviews: Film is ‘out of this world’

<p>A Canadian woman has died at Tomorrowland festival after the festival opened despite a huge fire destroying the main stage days ago.</p>

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Woman dies at music festival days after devastating blaze on main stage

<p>Gen Z’s so-called “etiquette crisis” — including the blank stare — isn’t rudeness, it’s a response to outdated norms</p>

The Gen Z stare isn’t rude. We’re just conforming for your comfort

<p>The FBI investigated a serious counter-terrorism threat at Disneyland in California in April 1995, newly released documents show. A videotape was mailed to the park’s security office. </p>

Secret VHS mailed to Disneyland in 1995 threatened an insidious attack

<p>Researchers say that yoga and other exercises could be an effective treatment for insomnia. The condition impacts tens of millions of Americans</p>

Taking that yoga class may help you sleep better

<p>This is one of Delta's first amenity kits, introduced in 1978</p>

How Delta amenity kits changed across the decades

<p>Pictures from the scene showed the extent of the damage, with the front of the vehicle completely smashed in and debris scattered on the sidewalk and road. </p>

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Driver who plowed into crowd injuring 23 ‘pulled from car and assaulted by bystanders’

At least 20 injured after vehicle ‘plows into crowd’ in Los Angeles

<p>Police warn of the dangers of ‘bank jugging,’ when thieves follow people who make withdrawals from the bank and subsequently rob them</p>

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‘Bank jugging’ thieves strike across California robbing people after ATM withdrawals

<p>Investigators at the scene of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, India, on 14 June 2025</p>

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Air India crash report suspecting pilot error ‘premature’

<p>Chris Martin of Coldplay performs during Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres World Tour at D. Y. Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai</p>

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Coldplay’s awkward jumbotron moment and the rules around filming at concerts

epstein fallout

Trump files $10B lawsuit against Murdoch, WSJ and NewsCorp over Epstein birthday card expose

<p>A federal judge has granted journalist Bob Woodward’s motion to dismiss Trump’s $50 million lawsuit</p>

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Trump’s lawsuit against Bob Woodward over audiobook is dismissed

$<p>President Donald Trump’s administration has vowed to release the grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal case — but that’s only a fraction of the files</p>$

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Epstein grand jury transcripts are just a tiny portion of the files

<p>White House officials and staffers tried to prevent the Wall Street Journal from releasing its report about President Donald Trump’s birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report</p>

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White House was on a ‘f***ing warpath’ to stop Trump letter story

<p>A study published Friday found families have a ‘unique probability’ when it comes to whether they will have a boy or a girl</p>

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Your baby’s sex at birth isn’t a coin toss and can be influenced by these factors, new study claims

<p>Police accuse the Riverside County man of possessing large arsenal of weapons and bomb-making materials at home and in stolen vehicle</p>

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Traffic stop in California leads deputies to house with partially assembled improvised bombs

exclusivenews

CBS staff in turmoil over ‘Trump shakedown’ after Stephen Colbert and The Late Show are canceled

<p>Paramount and CBS executives claimed that it was a “financial decision” to cancel Stephen Colbert and had nothing to do with “other matters,” something some CBS staffers are not buying.</p>

<p>An insect may have caused a stampede at an Atlanta metro station as concert-goers left a Beyoncé concert, transit officials say</p>

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Insect may have caused stampede following Beyoncé concert

<p>‘Or breastfeeding, eating gelato, focaccia, pasta, not working out and living my best damn life baby,’ Kardashian said</p>

culture

Kourtney Kardashian slams follower who asked her if she was pregnant after posting Italy vacation pics

<p>Ari Aster attending the premiere of 'Eddington' in Los Angeles in June 2025</p>

culture

Eddington director Ari Aster reveals which Marvel movie he was asked to make

<p>Alan Bergman </p>

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Alan Bergman, ‘The Way We Were’ Oscar-winner and Barbra Streisand collaborator, dies aged 99

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>President Donald Trump stands with foreign leaders and monarchs as he attends the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican City on April 26, 2025</p>

politics

Trump administration intervenes to help block law requiring priests to report child abuse revealed in confessions

<p>President Donald Trump faces a major spending deadline at the end of September</p>

politics

Trump’s $9B clawback against PBS and NPR may have bought him a post-summer government shutdown

<p>Elon Musk's brain chip company has told the federal government it is a 'Small Disadvantaged Business'</p>

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Elon Musk’s $9B Neuralink told federal government it’s a ‘small, disadvantaged business’

<p>Customs and Border Protection arrested at least 11 people during July 17 operation outside a Sacramento-area Home Depot</p>

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Border Patrol carries out raid at Home Depot parking lot 600 miles from US-Mexico border

<p>A 15-year-old was detained at Alligator Alcatraz as the state scrambled to get the facility up and running earlier this month</p>

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A 15-year-old boy with no criminal history ended up at Alligator Alcatraz after rush to fill facility

<p>The Trump administration negotiated a deal for the release of American prisoners in Venezuela in exchange for dozens of Venezuelans who were deported from the United States to a brutal prison in El Salvador</p>

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Venezuelans deported by Trump to brutal El Salvador prison are transferred to Caracas in exchange for Americans

<p>Officers line Las Vegas Boulevard during a 'No Kings' protest on June 14, 2025</p>

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Las Vegas is feeling the impact of Trump’s anti-immigration agenda

<p>Kristi Noem said there were plans for more immigration detention facilities similar to Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' </p>

politics

Kristi Noem says other unnamed states are in the process of building Alligator Alcatraz-style facilities

<p>Unabomber Ted Kaczynski never attended MIT and was not taught by Donald Trump’s uncle</p>

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White House refuses to explain Trump’s impossible Unabomber story

Politics

Trump comes clean after questions raised about his swollen ankles and bruised hand

<p>Only about a quarter of Americans believe President Donald Trump’s policies have helped them, according to a new poll</p>

Politics

Only a quarter of Americans say Trump’s policies have helped them, new poll finds

<p>Around one in five of Donald Trump’s closest allies, including members of his administration and nominees, currently hold significant assets in cryptocurrency, according to a new report. ‘Digital Assets are the FUTURE, and we are leading by a lot!’ the president wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday</p>

Politics

The Crypto cabinet: One in five of Trump’s closet allies hold significant cryptocurrency assets

<p>One day after federal prosecutor Maurene Comey was fired, she urged her colleagues at the Justice Department to stand up to ‘abuses of power’</p>

Politics

Maurene Comey urges DOJ colleagues to fight back against ‘abuses of power’ in memo after her firing

President Donald Trump displays a chart explaining his 'Liberation Day' tariffs on April 2. Trump and the White House have defended the tariffs even as experts warn they'll cost American consumers

Politics

Businesses are already passing the cost of tariffs onto consumers, Federal Reserve survey finds

Epstein Files Fallout

<p>Fox News has avoided discussing the <em>Wall Street Journal’s</em> blockbuster story about Donald Trump’s alleged “bawdy” birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.</p>

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Why isn’t Fox News covering the Wall Street Journal’s bombshell scoop of the Trump-Epstein letter?

<p>Pranksters filled Trump Tower’s gift shop with merchandise featuring pictures of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with the president</p>

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Pranksters fill Trump Tower gift shop with merch featuring pictures of Epstein with the president

<p>This sketch Trump did in 2005 of the Manhattan skyline was sold at auction in 2017</p>

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Inside Trump’s long history of ‘writing pictures’

<p>The president is on the warpath against conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch — allowing his base the “perfect offramp” from the Epstein saga.</p>

epstein fallout

WSJ’s Trump story unites MAGA on Epstein in their hatred of one thing

Most Americans think the Trump administration is covering up evidence in convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s federal case, according to a new poll

epstein fallout

The Epstein Files: How the saga unfolded in Trump’s presidency

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<p>Archaeologists dive in Ohrid Lake</p>

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Evidence of settlement dating back up to 8,000 years uncovered

<p>New research indicates that specific forms of exercise can significantly help alleviate insomnia</p>

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Struggling to sleep? Try these four exercises

<p>Children run into sea at the Wonsan-Kalma resort</p>

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The ‘world-class tourist destination’ where foreigners are banned

<p>AI was used in the production of Netflix hit The Eternaut</p>

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Netflix uses generative AI in one of its shows for first time

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<p>Three deputies have been killed after an explosion occurred at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s training facility, according to reports</p>

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Three deputies dead in explosion at LA sheriff's training center as bomb squad responds

<p>Customer excitement about the return of the McDonald’s chicken Snack Wrap this month briefly caused a shortage in lettuce</p>

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Return of McDonald’s Snack Wrap causes lettuce supply crunch

<p>Jessie Peterson died at a Dignity Health hospital in California in April 2023 but her family didn't know until a year later. </p>

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California hospital accused of losing bodies and failing to inform panicking families that their loved ones were dead

<p>Following deadly flash floods in Central Texas, more dangerous rain events are on the way this weekend. Residents of 11 states will feel the impacts</p>

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More than 30 million people at risk of flash flooding just weeks after deadly Texas floods

<p>Canadian police prepare to arrest Shaheer Cassim as he walks toward them with his hands up. Cassim has been charged with hijacking, constituting terrorism</p>

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Man hijacks plane, scrambling fighter jets in act ‘constituting terrorism’, police say

<p>Las Vegas has suffered a slump in visitor numbers, with one expert blaming 'ridiculous prices'</p>

Don’t gamble with your bank balance: Insider secrets to enjoying Las Vegas on a budget

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<p>Software company Astronomer has launched a formal investigation after its married CEO and head of HR were caught in an apparently intimate moment at a Coldplay concert, engulfing the internet in rumors of an alleged affair</p>

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Astronomer launches ‘formal investigation’ after married CEO Andy Byron and HR boss caught on Coldplay ‘kiss cam’

<p> Kyle Christopher Benton was jailed for two years</p>

news

Army veteran who gave tactical training to neo-Nazis learns his fate

<p>When approached from a certain road, this mill in Port Colborne, Ontario, appears to get smaller the closer you get to it</p>

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Glitch in the Matrix? The ‘shrinking mill’ optical illusion that’s baffled the Internet

<p>Nashville police launched an investigation after a noose was found at the construction site for the new Nissan Stadium</p>

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Investigation launched after noose found at site of Tennessee Titans’ new stadium

Politics

Migrants are turning to OnlyFans to help fund their legal fight against deportation

<p>Steve Miller Band, fronted by original and founding member Steve Miller (pictured in 2024), have canceled their entire 2025 American tour</p>

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Not a joker! Steve Miller Band cancels all upcoming tour dates due to weather

health

Popular deodorant recall affects over 67,000 cases sold

<p>Upgrade your photography gear sustainably with a chance to win one of three MPB vouchers </p>

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<p>Przemyslaw Jeziorski was shot dead in Greece while in the country to settle a custody dispute</p>

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Ex-wife of Berkeley professor arrested after he was shot dead amid custody dispute

<p>Snare traps set for Richardson's ground squirrels</p>

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The city where ground squirrels might outnumber residents

<p>Beaches in Florida and along the Gulf Coast are leaving residents vulnerable to bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. Exposure has led to four deaths in the state this year</p>

News

Rare flesh-eating bacteria has already killed four beachgoers in Florida this year

<p>Joanna Bacon, best known for her TV roles in 'Breeders' and 'EastEnders,' has died at the age of 72</p>

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Joanna Bacon death: Breeders and Love Actually star dies aged 72

Culture

<p>BBC gameshow The Hit List sees contestants hear excerpts of music and they have to name the song and the artist who sang it </p>

Father and son react to winning BBC gameshow’s first-ever jackpot

John Torode returns to TV after being sacked from MasterChef

James Gunn recalls ‘terrible’ way Henry Cavill was fired as Superman

MasterChef hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode ‘were never friends’

How much is MasterChef worth to the BBC?

A brief timeline of the MasterChef scandal

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<p>I’ve been using drugstore beauty products for years</p>

Best drugstore makeup 2025, tried and tested

<p>Whether you’re backpacking solo or feeding the family, these tried and tested camping stoves are up to the job</p>

Best camping stoves 2025, tried and tested

<p>I’ve used some of these products for more than a year</p>

Beyoncé’s Cécred review 2025, tested on curly, heat-damaged hair

<p>I’ve been using drugstore makeup for as long as I can remember</p>

Best drugstore foundations 2025, tried and tested

Lifestyle

Popular deodorant recall affects over 67,000 cases sold

<p>The new test could spare thousands of breast cancer from unnecessary treatment</p>

Breast cancer breakthrough as new test could revolutionise treatment

Fiona Phillips issues rare video message after Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Lisa Faulkner ‘does not read media reports’ about husband John Torode

S Club star Jon Lee shares details of crystal meth addiction

Harry Potter child stars to receive Muggle schooling while filming

<p>Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world</p>

Health & Families

The common types of medication you shouldn’t have with coffee

A National Sleep Foundation study found that working out within four hours before bedtime had no major impact on sleep quality

Health & Families

Microbiologist reveals how often you should really wash your bedding

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Felix Baumgartner reflects on iconic space jump in resurfaced clip

<p>IDF soldiers deliberately wounding children in Gaza ‘like a game’, says British doctor</p>

British doctor claims IDF are deliberately wounding children in Gaza

Travel

We swapped Disneyland for this German theme park – it could be Europe’s best

Disney sues company it claims is selling illegal Mickey Mouse merch

<p>In Germany, there is a Disneyland alternative that’s a must-visit for theme park-loving families this summer</p>

<p>Delta's AI system is supplied by Israeli start-up Fetcherr, which will set the fare and the number of seats offered at that fare for each shopper in near real time</p>

Delta’s AI pricing — good or bad? Experts give their verdicts

<p>Guests can rent a mini bed and tiny bathrobe for their teddy bear companions</p>

Japanese hotel offers adorable service to attract Gen Z travellers

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Elon Musk hits Trump with tirade of strongest Epstein files criticism yet

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White House announces Trump's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency

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