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At 17, a shark attack cost me my leg. A year later, I'm back in the water where I almost died
The Guardian - 29 Aug 2023 06:00
Addison Bethea was snorkelling off the Florida coast when she found herself fighting for her life. Her love of wildlife documentaries had taught her how to fend off a shark - but it was back on dry land that she really n...
Róisín Murphy apologises after puberty blocker comments: 'My concern was out of love'
The Guardian - 29 Aug 2023 17:34
Singer had described the treatment for trans children as 'absolutely desolate', but now says 'fixed views are not helpful' Pop singer Róisín Murphy has apologised after criticising the use of puberty blockers by transg...
How long until a robot is doing your dishes?
BBC - 29 Aug 2023 01:37
Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots.
Battered 5-year-old son of NYC hammer attack victim suffering from 'temporary amnesia' but out of ICU
New York Post - 29 Aug 2023 19:55
The young son of a Brooklyn woman killed by a hammer-wielding housemate has been moved from the ICU to a regular hospital room in what is being called a "remarkable improvement," according to an update posted on a fundra...
Russian police official blown up by drone while mowing lawn at his country home
New York Post - 29 Aug 2023 19:13
The deadly drone strike took place less than a mile from the Ukraine border.
Coco Gauff recovers from set down against Laura Siegemund in tense US Open win
The Guardian - 29 Aug 2023 07:28
American sixth seed beats German 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 in first round Gauff frustrated by Siegemund's stalling tactics in New York Coco Gauff demonstrated poise and experience as she moved into the second round of the US Open by...
Bobi Wine: The People's President review - shocking look at Ugandan star's campaign
The Guardian - 29 Aug 2023 14:00
For five years, documentary-makers followed the musician and politician as he attempted to challenge the country's reigning autocratic leader "I am not a criminal. I am a presidential candidate." That's Robert Kyagulanyi...
Rachel Morin's still-at-large murderer might a be 'serial killer,' sheriff says
New York Post - 29 Aug 2023 06:09
The man suspected of murdering Rachel Morin has shown "no regard for human life" and could be a "serial killer," the Maryland sheriff overseeing the case said Monday.
Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet
BBC - 29 Aug 2023 01:44
The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport.
Jean-Pierre won't talk Biden 'brand' or art sales -- but says agencies should 'work with' GOP on records requests
New York Post - 29 Aug 2023 01:17
House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) told The Post that Jean-Pierre's remarks were "ironic" and that there's been too little cooperation to date.
Crafty alligator loose in New Jersey after evading stunned cops twice
New York Post - 29 Aug 2023 19:52
The rogue reptile -- which police say is capable of "inflicting serious or fatal injuries'' -- is 3 or 4 feet long and was first spotted in Lake Creighton at Victor Crowell Park in Middlesex on Wednesday.
What It's Like To Have An Abortion At Home
The Huffington Post - 29 Aug 2023 19:24
"I wanted to handle it the way I wanted to handle it. I knew that it was my body and no one else could tell me how to handle it."
Kim Jong-un holding hands and Ulez protests: Tuesday's best photos
The Guardian - 29 Aug 2023 14:49
The Guardian's picture editors select photo highlights from around the world
Doctors extract living worm usually found in pythons from Australian woman's brain
NY Daily News - 29 Aug 2023 04:55
In a first-ever case worldwide, doctors in Canberra, Australia, extracted a wriggling worm usually found in carpet pythons from the brain of a woman who suffered for more than a year.
Rumors and Misdirection Keep Crowds Away From Prigozhin Burial
The New York Times - 29 Aug 2023 23:19
The burial of the Wagner mercenary group boss, two months after his mutiny, was shrouded in misinformation, preventing a public display of support the Kremlin did not want to see.
Deceased founder of powerful boy band talent agency sexually abused hundreds of teens for decades: probe
New York Post - 29 Aug 2023 20:42
A team investigating sexual assault allegations by the late founder of a powerful talent agency for boy bands has found the charges credible.
Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows says actions laid out in Georgia indictment were part of his job
Chicago Tribune - 29 Aug 2023 03:05
Mark Meadows testified in court Monday that actions detailed in a sweeping indictment that accuses him of participating in an illegal conspiracy to overturn then-President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss were all part ...
A Ugandan man is charged with aggravated homosexuality, and faces the death penalty
ABC News - 29 Aug 2023 16:46
Ugandan authorities have charged a man with aggravated homosexuality, which carries a possible death sentence
Biden Looks for New Ways to Energize Black Voters
The New York Times - 29 Aug 2023 11:00
With much of his racial equity agenda thwarted by Congress or the courts, President Biden is trying to close an enthusiasm gap among the voters who helped deliver him to the White House.
Hawaiian Electric Pushes Back on Blame for Deadly Wildfire
The New York Times - 29 Aug 2023 02:20
Hawaiian Electric says power was shut off and an initial fire put out before a second blaze razed Lahaina. The county continues to blame the company.
'Little bit tight': Harry Kane embraces leather shorts as he settles in at Bayern Munich
Sky News - 29 Aug 2023 14:05
There were several top European football clubs Harry Kane could have chosen to join.
Developed countries urged to 'step up' contributions to global nature fund
The Guardian - 29 Aug 2023 10:33
Canada and UK only donor countries to contribute so far, leaving scheme short of $40m to formally launch Developed countries have been urged to contribute to a new nature fund after it was left undercapitalised by $40m (...