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A shooting near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, left 12 people wounded on Saturday. The incident occurred outside a festival, but it is unclear if the event was directly targeted. No arrests have been made, with the search for suspects…

Brain injuries, such as those caused by stroke or head trauma, pose significant challenges for patients and healthcare providers. Early intensive rehabilitation is widely recognized as crucial for optimal recovery. Readers have responded to an article highlighting the importance of…

Social media platforms have been criticized for their impact on society. The term "antisocial media" has been coined to describe their negative effects. This label reflects concerns over the spread of misinformation, online harassment, and decreased face-to-face interaction. Many people…

Polly Creed has written to express her disagreement with a quote in a recent article that downplayed the value of a mother's work. The quote, which appeared in a discussion on women's roles, suggested that staying at home to care…

The White House is set to host a UFC event on June 14, coinciding with former President Donald Trump's birthday. A lawsuit has been filed to block the event, alleging the Trump administration broke federal laws to accommodate it. The…

David Sullivan's Sunday Sport newspaper has been found to have published sexualised images of 15-year-old girls as part of a feature called 'Countdown to 16'. The section used revealing photoshoots with young girls to trail topless pictures that would be…

Australian police forces have been using "less lethal" weapons, including launchers that fire bullet-like missiles and stinger grenades, to disperse crowds. These weapons can cause serious injury or death, experts warn. Chemical irritants are also being deployed, posing a risk…

Israel and Iran recently engaged in a significant exchange of fire, sparking concerns about the impact on regional peace efforts. The incident involved Israeli airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia targets in Syria, followed by retaliatory rocket attacks from Iranian forces. This…

A Dublin court has sentenced Sean McGovern, a senior figure in the Kinahan crime gang, to 24 years in prison. McGovern pleaded guilty to two charges related to a deadly feud that has been ongoing for several years. He was…

The annual guga hunt on the Scottish island of Sula Sgeir has sparked renewed calls for its abolition. Guga, the Gaelic term for young gannets, have been harvested on the island for centuries, with records dating back over 400 years.…

Baz Luhrmann's 1992 film Strictly Ballroom has become a cult classic. The movie, a romantic comedy set in the world of competitive ballroom dance, launched Luhrmann's career. Luhrmann recalls the film's initial reception, including enthusiastic fan encounters. One notable incident…

Australia has cemented its position as a global leader in rooftop solar, with 22GW of capacity installed across households. This achievement puts the country at the top of the rankings for residential solar per capita. The growth in household solar…

Six people were stabbed in an attack at Penn Station in New York, a major transportation hub. The incident occurred on the day before game three of the NBA finals, which is scheduled to take place at nearby Madison Square…

The rise of AI-generated art has prompted a backlash from human artists, who are now embracing intentionally imperfect and homespun styles. This movement, dubbed "anti-slop," rejects the hyperrealism often associated with AI-created works. Artists are seeking to differentiate their creations…