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Tories "cautiously optimistic" in Aberdeen South by-election
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (285+ words) The Scottish Tories are "cautiously optimistic" in the Aberdeen South by-election, the Press Association understands. Party MSP Douglas Lumsden is running in the seat, in a bid to replace former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn. Senior SNP figures have also…...
Tories claim Aberdeen South as SNP vote collapses
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (500+ words) The Conservatives have claimed their first by-election gain in Scotland since 1967 as the SNP vote collapsed. Tory MSP Douglas Lumsden claimed the seat held by former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn " who said some in his party will have to…...
Couple arrested in "fortune teller fraud" that milked $2. 5m from customers: DOJ
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (525+ words) Bridgette Doreen Evans and her husband, Vinnie John Uwanawich, have been accused of stealing at least $2. 5 million in a years-long ruse A Texas couple has been arrested in what federal prosecutors are calling a "fortune teller fraud" that allegedly milked…...
Spielberg rejects Emily Blunt's claim he suggested AI for Disclosure Day scene
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (702+ words) Oscar-winning director praised his sound designer and said he "would have found a way" without needing to use AI Steven Spielberg has disputed Emily Blunt"s claim that he said they could use AI for a scene in his new…...
When is it too hot to walk your dog? 11 simple ways to keep them safe in a heatwave
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (692+ words) Unlike humans, dogs struggle to regulate their temperature during hot weather As temperatures climb, many of us enjoy the sunshine, but it's vital to remember our canine companions. Unlike humans, dogs struggle to regulate their body heat efficiently, making them…...
Scientists discover letting your cat outdoors poses major risk to your health
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (632+ words) Pets form an important part of many people's lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors. We are ecologists and a veterinarian who study…...
Serial killer Rex Heuermann thought women were "his to destroy: victims sister
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (172+ words) Danielle Mack, sister of Valerie Mack, said the killer doesn't "have the humanity to feel remorse" The sister of one of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann"s victims lashed out at him in court Wednesday, saying he believed women…...
Mahmood accused of waving through national security legislation without scrutiny
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (646+ words) Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has been accused of attempting to "wave through" changes to criminal law, which propose to crack down on those working for hostile foreign powers. State-linked organisations such as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be…...
Mo D "trying to close down" Russian warning shots story, say British yacht couple
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (557+ words) The British couple whose yacht faced warning shots from a Russian warship in the Channel have accused the Ministry of Defence of trying to "close down" their story. In an incident described by the Prime Minister as "reckless" but not…...
BBC speaks out over Ashley Cain's resurfaced tweets: "We take allegations seriously'
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (479+ words) Presenter made offensive, misogynistic and violent comments about and to women in tweets that have previously been deleted, according to reports On Wednesday (17 June), it was reported that Cain, who hosts the BBC docuseries Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone…...