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Virginia Gay, an accomplished actor and director, has expressed her candid opinion on William Shakespeare's works. She considers Hamlet to be the Bard's most overrated play, citing its excessive length as a major drawback. This sentiment may raise eyebrows among…

A cyclist who won a significant EuroMillions prize has died after a suspected hit-and-run incident in Essex. Anthony Canty was involved in a collision with a car and suffered severe injuries. He died in hospital four days later. An 18-year-old…

The UK's technology secretary has expressed concern about the spread of misinformation on social media during periods of social unrest. She stated that the government is considering measures to curb the spread of false information online. This comes as social…

Families of detainees at Delaney Hall, an ICE jail in New Jersey, are expressing distress over the facility's conditions. Detainees have begun a hunger strike to protest the treatment they receive. Relatives describe the situation as "inhumane" and liken it…

A lawsuit has been filed against the proposed Stratos datacenter project in Utah, which has been a subject of controversy due to concerns over its potential health impacts. The project, backed by Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary, initially faced opposition due…

Texas has reported its second case of flesh-eating screwworm infection in cattle. The parasite, which can be fatal to livestock, was detected in a cattle operation in southern Texas. Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration to help contain…

California's slow vote count has prompted criticism from Donald Trump, who claims the process is being "stolen". However, experts say the state's deliberate pace is a result of its robust anti-fraud system. This system includes multiple verifications and opportunities for…

Michael Grade, the recently departed chair of Ofcom, has sparked concern among former regulators with his defence of GB News. Grade's comments suggest a relaxation of broadcasting rules, which has raised disquiet among those familiar with Ofcom's guidelines. GB News…

Somalia is facing a severe hunger crisis, with over 6.5 million people at risk of severe hunger. Drought and floods have forced many from their homes, seeking refuge in camps such as those in Mogadishu. However, conditions in these camps…

US Congressional Democrats claim the Republican majority is fracturing as more GOP members distance themselves from former President Donald Trump. This shift comes amid ongoing investigations and controversies surrounding Trump. Some Republicans have publicly criticized Trump's actions, while others have…

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is preparing for a historic initial public offering (IPO). This launch is expected to be the largest in history, with the company valued at over $150 billion. Interested investors will be able to buy shares…

UK food supplies are at risk due to fuel shortages, cyber attacks, and extreme weather, warns the Cold Storage and Distribution Federation. The federation has criticized government ministers for complacency over the issue, stating it should be an immediate national…

New York state is considering a temporary ban on large datacenters, targeting facilities over 20 megawatts. The proposed moratorium, introduced by state senator Kristen Gonzalez, aims to halt the construction of 'hyperscale' datacenters. These large facilities, often built by tech…

Planned Parenthood will begin offering "advance provision" abortion pills at some clinics in Washington and Hawaii. This move allows patients to obtain medication before they become pregnant, to be used if needed. The expansion aims to increase access to early…