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<p>The software underpinning the U.S. military's Multiple Launch Rocket System, or, MLRS, contained crucial errors, according to a whistleblower lawsuit</p>

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Military contractor says she was fired for noting problem that ‘jeopardized the safety of U.S civilians and troops’

<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>Camp Mystic leader was alerted to severe flooding an hour before the camp was ravaged by floodwaters from the Guadalupe River on July 4, reports state </p>

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Camp leader may not have seen alert before Texas flood, family says

<p>Anthony Scaramucci said he had witnessed the president apologize just once, properly, in two decades</p>

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Ex-Trump staffer says president has only apologized once in 20 years

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

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The city where ground squirrels might outnumber residents

politics

Trump rejected more Iran strikes after minimal damage to nuclear sites in first wave, sources say

Trump launched nearly as many airstrikes as Biden did in four years

<p>Mickey Mouse poses in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park on August 27, 2019 in Anaheim, California. Disneyland plans to reopen on April 30, 2021. (Photo Joshua Sudock/Walt Disney World Resorts via Getty Images)</p>

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Disney sues company it claims is selling illegal Mickey Mouse merch

Epstein Fallout

Trump fumes that MAGA won’t ‘shut the f*** up’ about Epstein list controversy, report claims

Trump could lose ‘bros’ who helped him win election over Epstein fallout, pundits warn

<p>Laura Loomer celebrates the DOJ’s decision to fire Maurene Comey, who prosecuted Ghislaine Maxwell and Sean “Diddy” Combs</p>

Politics

Laura Loomer takes victory lap over firing of ex-FBI chief Comey’s daughter after pressing ‘Pam Blondi’

<p>HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to save 400 Canadian ostriches from being culled </p>

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RFK Jr wants Canada to pardon 400 ostriches

<p>Demonstrators protest against cuts to American foreign aid spending, in Washington</p>

politics

New push to save key HIV programme Pepfar from Trump’s aid cuts

<p>President Donald Trump has been dismantling 'critical' parts of California’s response to wildfires as the state braces for peak wildfire season, according to a new report</p>

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Trump admin is dismantling ‘critical’ parts of California’s response to wildfires

<p>One person has died and another 13 have been injured after lightning struck a New Jersey archery range Wednesday night, according to police</p>

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One dead and 13 injured in lightning strike at New Jersey archery range

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Tsunami warnings canceled after Alaska rocked by 7.3-magnitude earthquake

<p>Video obtained by KING 5 shows Travis Decker, the Washington dad accused of killing his three young daughters, talking with police three days before he and his children disappeared</p>

Crime

Dad accused of killing his three daughters appeared ‘nervous’ in new footage

<p>A study is the first to experimentally show that its active form, psilocin, extends lifespan in aged mice.</p>

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Magic Mushrooms could lengthen your lifespan

<p>Delta Air Lines wants to use AI to determine ticket prices in real-time. Some say it could drive up prices for consumers</p>

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Delta moving away from set fares and towards personalized price plan using AI

<p>Alexander’s Mortuary in Highlands, Texas, is working to restore its reputation after the alarming social media posts. </p>

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Funeral home worker fired for ‘disturbing’ photos with caskets: ‘Trying to go viral’

<p>Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet at the the LA premiere of 'Superman' in July 2025</p>

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Highest-paid Superman cast member revealed: report

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Crime

Dad under fire for running off and leaving his seven-year-old to be abducted

Epstein Files Fallout

2025 ESPY Awards

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Shane Gillis’ ESPYS monologue sees mixed reaction after Trump and Epstein jokes

Newsmax mocks ‘terrified’ Fox News for avoiding the Epstein story

<p>Most Americans think the Trump administration is covering up evidence in convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s federal case, according to a new poll</p>

Epstein Fallout

Most Americans think Trump administration is covering up evidence in Epstein case, new poll finds

<p>Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is a staunch Trump supporter who has introduced legislation to make him part of Mount Rushmore</p>

Epstein fallout

Staying loyal to Trump after Bondi’s Epstein files U-turn is proving to be greatest test of wills for Republicans

<p>Trump acolyte Laura Loomer has warned that the ongoing obsession with the so-called ‘Epstein files’ and the adminstration’s handling of the situation threatens to ‘consume’ his second presidency. Her remarks illustrate the growing rupture between the president and his stalwart MAGA base over the files</p>

epstein fallout

Laura Loomer warns Trump’s Epstein flub could ‘consume his presidency’

Trump Reshapes The World

Politics

‘Surprised’ Trump appears to forget he appointed Powell as Fed chair before blaming Biden for keeping him on

Trump calls it ‘highly unlikely’ he’ll fire Fed chair Powell

<p>The Trump administration has deported five people with criminal records to Eswatini, catching U.S. diplomats for the tiny African nation by surprise</p>

Politics

DHS deported ‘monsters’ to tiny African country, surprising diplomats

<p>Budget airline Avelo Airlines, that contracted with ICE to launch deportation flights, has been forced to shut down its west coast operations, citing financial difficulties</p>

POlitics

Airline that took ICE deportation contract stops West Coast operations

<p>Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks at an event unveiling a new U.S. air traffic control system at the Department of Transportation. Experts are warning about the FAA’s plan to hire more air traffic controllers.</p>

Politics

Security experts are ‘losing their minds’ over Trump’s latest plan to solve FAA staffing crisis

<p>President Donald Trump is making U.S. Coca-Cola Mexican again by pushing the beverage company to use real cane sugar, saying, ‘It’s just better’</p>

Politics

Trump is making US Coca-Cola Mexican again: ‘It’s just better’

<p>Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the DHS is “looking at” rolling back restriction on the amount of liquid travelers can bring onto airplanes</p>

Politics

Noem hints TSA could soon ease restrictions on liquids on flights

<p>Marjorie Taylor Greene asserted that a U.S. bill seeking to regulate stablecoin could lead to the Biblical end of times </p>

politics

MTG links Trump’s crypto bill to the Biblical end of time as she quotes Book of Revelation

<p>The Trump administration will give Immigration and Customs Enforcement $27.7 billion annually – more than many countries military budgets</p>

Politics

ICE is now richer than most of world’s militaries thanks to Trump

politics

Trump’s strange bruised hand makes reappearance before president’s visit to Pittsburgh

<p>Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said Elon Musk changed his phone number after his feud with President Donald Trump</p>

politics

Elon Musk changed his phone number after nasty split with Trump, Mike Johnson says

<p>Hegseth became irate after a spat between DOGE staffers allegedly ended in the Pentagon police being called, according to a new report</p>

politics

Hegseth blasts DOGE official who ‘called police to the Pentagon’

Bulletin

<p>Michelle explained that at 60, they do not feel the need to document every moment of their lives on social media</p>

Bulletin

Obama jokes Michelle ‘took me back’ as divorce rumors swirl

<p>Motorbikes and cars fight for space on a street in Hanoi, Vietnam</p>

Hanoi is set to change radically next year. Here’s how

<p>The Gulf of Oman is a vital shipping route for oil produced around the Persian Gulf</p>

Bulletin

Iran seizes foreign tanker on fuel smuggling claim

<p>A new study suggests that exercise can be highly effective in combating insomnia</p>

Bulletin

Researchers reveal the surprising ways to manage insomnia

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<p>Naiping Hou, a 74-year-old grandpa from southern California has been missing since May 4. His family was first alerted to his disappearance by strange text messages on the family group chat.</p>

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Dad of crypto king mysteriously vanished in LA. Then ‘creepy texts’ from him started to arrive in the family group chat

<p>Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos attend Family Equality's Night at the Pier at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on May 12, 2025</p>

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Kelly Ripa roasts husband Mark Consuelos for ‘disgusting’ sex desire

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Syrian military HQ explodes on live TV amid Israeli airstrikes

Firefighters extinguish a fire on civilian object after Russian strike in Vinnytsya region, amid Russian invasion in Ukraine

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Kremlin says it is monitoring supply of weapons from West to Ukraine

<p>When protein accounts for over 22 percent of daily calories, it may negatively impact heart health, researchers have found. </p>

Eating too much meat can have massive heart implications: Study

<p>Boeing Turbulent Times</p>

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Passengers reach settlement in $1 billion lawsuit over Alaska Airlines flight where door plug blew out at 16,000 feet

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Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa

Iceland Volcano

<p>X CEO Elon Musk is testing animated ‘companions’ for its xAI product. The companions include a flirty and sexually suggestive anime girl and a red panda who promotes chaos and boat thefts</p>

Tech

Musk’s AI company testing two ‘companions’ - a flirt promising to make the world ‘sexier’ and an insulting panda

<p>Two people have been arrested over the death of 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum, who was initially reported as having been kidnapped from his home in Dayton, Ohio</p>

Crime

A 7-year-old boy was reported kidnapped. Police now say his mom and boyfriend beat him to death and hid him for weeks

<p>Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson are expecting their first child together</p>

Pete Davidson and girlfriend Elsie Hewitt expecting first child

<p>A love triangle turned dangerous after two women are accused of arguing over the same man in an incident that resulted in threats, the wielding of weapons, and three arrests</p>

Crime

A pregnant woman, brass knuckles and a pink handgun: How a West Virginia love triangle ended in three arrests

<p>Silva Zhang (left) and Guojun Xuan (right) ran the surrogacy operation that they used to gain 21 children through surrogates, according to reports. </p>

Crime

21 babies and kids rescued after couple ‘tricked surrogates across the nation to carry babies for them’

<p>Dave Navarro and Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction performing in 2016</p>

Jane’s Addiction suing Perry Farrell for $10m after brawl halted tour

<p>The gnat infestation in Kentucky is disturbing daily life for residents who are barely able to cook, sip their coffee or use the restroom without being surrounded by the insects. </p>

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Kentucky residents are being driven from their homes after gnats swarm town: ‘You can’t even stay in the house’

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crime

Slain American Idol exec and her husband sought private security after series of incidents at their home

Suspect arrested but movtive a mystery in deaths of Encino couple

<p>‘The Flip Off’ starring Christina Haack (left), Tarek El Moussa (middle), and Heather Rae El Moussa (right) was renewed for a second season</p>

Fate of HGTV shows starring Christina Haack and Heather and Tarek El Moussa revealed

<p>A New Jersey woman whose friend’s boyfriend Tyler J. Jones allegedly stole intimate photos of her and posted them online has been awarded $8.7 million in damages</p>

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Woman whose friend’s boyfriend posted stolen intimate photos of her online gets $8.7 million payout

<p>Ford Motors is recalling certain Bronco and Escape models after discovering that the fuel injector can crack and leak fuel into the engine compartment, which could lead to an under-the-hood fire</p>

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Ford recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over fuel injector faults

<p>Fox News host Greg Gutfeld told viewers that ‘we need to learn from the Blacks’ and ‘remove the power from the n-word,’ claiming that conservatives should now refer to themselves as Nazis.</p>

News

Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld sparks backlash after reclaiming ‘Nazi’ as his own ‘n-word’: ‘Beneath contempt’

News

Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld sparks backlash after reclaiming ‘Nazi’ as his own ‘n-word’: ‘Beneath contempt’

<p>Fox News host Greg Gutfeld told viewers that ‘we need to learn from the Blacks’ and ‘remove the power from the n-word,’ claiming that conservatives should now refer to themselves as Nazis.</p>

<p>Jax Taylor will not return to 'The Valley'</p>

Bravo star Jax Taylor not returning to The Valley

Emma Watson has been handed a driving ban (PA)

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'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson banned from driving for six months after speeding

<p>Brady Kiser (left) could be facing a class 4 felony child abuse charge, say police</p>

Crime

Emilie Kiser’s husband could face child abuse charges over child’s drowning death

<p>Energy drinks are marketed as quick fixes for fatigue and performance dips</p>

health

The energy drink ingredient that might be doing more harm than good

<p>Energy drinks are marketed as quick fixes for fatigue and performance dips</p>

health

The energy drink ingredient that might be doing more harm than good

<p>Matt Pink is one of several people finding joys in a sober life</p>

News

‘Sobriety is like a second puberty’: Alcoholics on learning to live and enjoy life after drinking

<p>Upon completion in mid-2028, cloud-scraping One Bloor West will have 85 stories </p>

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Toronto building has become Canada’s first ‘supertall’ skyscraper

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Lupita Nyong’o says she’s been ‘suffering in silence’ with fibroids

<p>Darth Vader’s Lightsaber (Propstore/PA)</p>

Darth Vader’s iconic light saber goes to auction for staggering amount

<p>Research as part of the ‘Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns’ study found elevated levels of brain-related biomarkers in adults aged 41 to 56</p>

health

Blood tests could reveal early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests

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space

The soil on the Moon could support life, scientists say

Culture

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Who will replace John Torode on MasterChef?

Connie Francis death: ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer dies, aged 87

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A brief timeline of the MasterChef scandal

<p>Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury </p>

French town withdraws music festival funding after Kneecap booking

<p>Mark Gatiss in 'Bookish'</p>

New cosy crime series Bookish hailed as ‘next best thing’ to Sherlock

<p>Richard Osman, John Torode and Gregg Wallace</p>

Richard Osman sheds light on MasterChef future

<p>Scandal at the BBC: 'MasterChef' stars Gregg Wallace and John Torode</p>

The BBC is in a British Broadcasting Crisis – and has itself to blame

<p>Bouncing back: Robert Downey Jr in ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’, Winona Ryder in ‘Black Swan’, and John Travolta in ‘Pulp Fiction'</p>

19 movies that saved actors’ careers

<p>'Ted Lasso' star Hannah Waddingham</p>

Hannah Waddingham says new Ted Lasso is like an ‘exhumed’ pet dog

<p>Fireworks burst and smoke rises as a fire engulfs the main stage of Tomorrowland, an electronic music event, in Boom, Belgium</p>

Tomorrowland festival still scheduled to go ahead despite stage fire

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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

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Miriam Margolyes labels JK Rowling ‘too harsh’ towards trans community

<p>E. coli</p>

Health & Families

The eight surprising bacterial hotspots in your daily routine

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Health & Families

Is it safe to re-boil a kettle – or should you empty it every time?

<p>People with insomnia regularly have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or wake several times during the night</p>

Health & Families

New study reveals the exercises that can help with insomnia

<p>About 40 per cent of people in the world live with astigmatism</p>

Health & Families

What is astigmatism? The eye condition 40 per cent of people live with

<p>The Labubu, by artist and illustrator Kasing Lung, first appeared as monsters with pointed ears and pointy teeth in three picture books inspired by Nordic mythology in 2015</p>

Tamagotchis to Fidget Spinners: Why Labubu won’t be the last craze

Johnny Manziel is joined by Patrick Surtain II in the latest episode of Glory Daze. (Glory Daze/PA)

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

<p>Myleene Klass after being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)</p>

Myleene Klass receives MBE for campaigning work on miscarriages

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Exclusive first look at Charlotte Tilbury’s highly coveted Mystery Box

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<p>Will Smith in Miami in February 2025</p>

Will Smith discovers surprising roots to town in Wales

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Florida store clerk fights back against robber trying to kidnap her

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Moment Trump appears to fall asleep during energy and innovation event

<p>U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard</p>

Trump defends Pam Bondi over her inconsistent Epstein files comments

Travel

<p>Conrad Hilton described the Waldorf Astoria as 'the original luxury property'. Pictured is the new and old lobby</p>

First look at the Waldorf Astoria New York after $2 billion refurb

<p>Set against a rugged landscape, head to beach hotels such as Eden Roc for total relaxation by the Aegean Sea</p>

Best hotels in Rhodes 2025, reviewed

<p>Delta Air Lines wants to use AI to determine ticket prices in real-time. Some say it could drive up prices for consumers</p>

Delta moving away from set fares and towards personalized AI prices

<p>Chef Michel Roux will host four exclusive dining experiences for passengers on select Cunard cruises<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/cunard"> </a></p>

The Cunard cruise where you can dine with Michel Roux

<p>A close-up of Cyprien Verseux in his pared-back protective gear during the summer in Antarctica. During the 24 hours of daylight, people rarely sleep and social activities at the base — from Olympics games to hanging out at on-station bars — are at their peak</p>

What it’s really like to live in Antarctica

Every year, a few thousand people deploy to live on Antarctic research stations — and go through punishing survival training regimes to do so. Holly Baxter speaks to two former Antarctica residents about what it’s like to spend months isolated in the most remote region on earth

<p>Disney OG: Neuschwanstein Castle as seen from the Tegelberg</p>

The original ‘Disney castle’ finally named as Unesco Heritage Site

‘Ludwig II called in not architects, but theatrical set designers who shared his obsession with Wagnerian opera’

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New stamps mark 75th anniversary of Peanuts comic strip

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Queen Camilla pictured in new photo released to mark 78th birthday

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Harry Potter fans call out trolling after first look photos from new TV series are revealed

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Scientists just created the strongest magnetic force in the universe

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Man spotted walking sheep on lead through station

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Irish family claims ‘surreal’ 250m euro EuroMillions jackpot

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