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One person has died and hundreds have fallen ill across the United Kingdom in a salmonella outbreak that officials say may be linked to imported eggs.
COVID-19 infections are climbing across the United States as health officials monitor a new summer wave.
Professional golfer Tiger Woods is set to change his previous not guilty plea regarding a driving under the influence charge following a vehicular rollover incident in Florida.
Moses Itauma congratulated Filip Hrgovic on his ninth-round stoppage victory at The O2 and confirmed he will return to the ring after a precautionary hospital stay.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce has now reached 47 states, with Georgia, Tennessee and Texas reporting 528 additional cases as of August 22, 2026.
Ingrid Alexandra assumed the role of Crown Princess of Norway following the death of King Harald V on August 28, 2026, marking a pivotal succession in the Norwegian monarchy.
A 22-year-old man died from head injuries sustained on Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 coaster, prompting lawsuits, investigations, and renewed scrutiny of the ride's safety.
The Royal Family paid tribute to Dolly Parton at the Changing of the Guard ceremony following her death at age 80 on August 25.
The prosecution is set to conclude its rebuttal testimony today in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children.
Country music legend Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80, with her nephew confirming the news on social media and multiple outlets reporting her death on 12 November.
Janie Bradford, a pioneering Motown songwriter and founding member of the Supremes, died at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the sound of a generation.
Yash Patel won this week’s Head of Household competition, setting the stage for a pivotal veto showdown that could reshape the game’s power dynamics.
Natalie Portman announced her third pregnancy on Instagram, sharing excitement about the upcoming arrival.
Reform UK has set out plans to scrap Personal Independence Payment for working-age adults as part of a £50bn welfare reform aimed at reshaping benefits and cutting public spending.
A newly shared image of the German entertainer at a private celebration signals recovery for fans who have followed his public struggle with cancer.
The death of Hall of Fame pitcher Tommy John, who revolutionized baseball medicine with his eponymous elbow surgery, has drawn tributes from across the sport and reignited discussion of his enduring legacy.
Djed Spence's high-profile transfer to Inter Milan, amid a shooting arrest, Nazi artefact sales and deepfake scams, highlights shifting dynamics in football, law enforcement and digital integrity.
A traditional herbal formula, B401, has demonstrated protective effects against oxidative stress and neuronal loss in a mouse model of Huntington's disease, offering potential insights into aging-related neurodegeneration.
A summer wave of COVID-19 infections is pushing up case numbers in the UK and US, with hospitals in England facing extreme heat that disrupted patient care.
Dolly Parton canceled her in-person appearance at the NightFlight Expedition ride unveiling after her doctor restricted travel following episodes of dizziness and dehydration.
At least 31 deaths and nearly 600 silicosis cases have been linked to silica dust exposure from fabricating quartz countertops in California, prompting expanded surveillance and regulatory scrutiny.
Jenny Meadows, a former world 800m bronze medallist, explains the potential to break the women's 800m world record and offers insights on pacing strategies for the men's 400m final at the European Championships in Birmingham.
Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln report food shortages, broken plumbing and declining mental health as the carrier prepares to leave the Middle East after an extended deployment.
Singer-songwriter Danger Dan has released a song detailing his diagnosis with retinitis pigmentosa and the reality of eventual blindness.