All news for 2023-06-27

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Former Patriots and Texans quarterback dead at 35 after "drowning"
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, who was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2011 and spent time with the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens, died on Tuesday after drowning in Florida
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'I found out I had MND 26 years ago and do all I can to stay fit and positive'
Tommy sought help after experiencing slurred speech and difficulties walking which prompted a referral to a specialist, and multiple tests, before the 80-year-old received his diagnosis in 1997.
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Gran steals £25,000 accidentally dropped in account after refusing to return it
Catherine Thomas, 59, of Porthcawl, Wales, callously refused to repay money and spent much of it on holidays, clothes, and home refurbishments for her four children and 12 grandchildren
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Parents on Universal Credit given childcare boost worth up to £1,630 from today
First announced back in the Spring Statement, the maximum amount parents on Universal Credit can claim back each month for their childcare costs goes up by 47%
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700,000 kids stuck in crumbling schools and ministers don't know how many unsafe
More than a third (24,000) of English school buildings are past their estimated initial design life - meaning they can continue to be used but are more expensive to maintain and run up higher energy costs
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Kanye West's blistering anti-semitic comments highlighted in new BBC documentary
Global musician Kanye West, who changed his name to Ye two years ago, made antisemitic remarks last year that saw him dropped by fashion and sportswear label Adidas
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FA's diversity code warned over failure as Chris Ramsey demands "real change"
The Black Footballers’ Partnership (BFP) has followed up on statistics from March which revealed a “grass ceiling” of representation in coaching and leadership roles
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Lottie Tomlinson says family wasn't offered 'help' after mum's cancer battle
Lottie Tomlinson has opened up about losing her mum and sister at young ages, explaining that neither she nor her siblings were offered 'help' following Johannah's death
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Rich Brits must pay more tax on cash they get from renting out homes, study says
A major report said well-advised wealthy people needed to be prevented from using the tax system to reduce their bills as it said 'failing to do this has put more pressure on wages'
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Tears of single mum using her dad's bank card for food as 1 in 7 Brits go hungry
The Trussell Trust released the grim findings, which found 14% of the population struggled to put meals on the table last year, meaning more than 11 million people went hungry due to lack of cash
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Khloe Kardashian unrecognisable in funny birthday throwback post by Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner has been among the members of her family who have paid tribute to Khloé Kardashian to mark her birthday, with her having shared a series of throwback photos for the occasion
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Zayn Malik teases new music after making dramatic return to social media
Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has wiped all his previous photos from his Instagram page, including pictures of his ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid, and their daughter, Khai, 2, in a bid to tease his long-anticipated music comeback
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Salma Hayek 'breaks the internet' with selection of steamy sauna snaps
Salma Hayek got her fans hot under the collar as she posted a number of snaps from her sauna as she wore nothing but a towel
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Dancing On Ice star praises EastEnders actress girlfriend after marriage split
Comedian Rufus Hound has been dating actress Sally Hodgkiss, who once appeared as a waitress on EastEnders in 2019, since last year following his split with wife Beth Johnson in 2020
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Derek Carr shows true feelings with message to Las Vegas Raiders after leaving
Despite leaving the Las Raiders organization after nine years of service, their former quarterback Derek Carr wants the team to succeed next season, especially for his friends who remain on the roster.
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Meghan Markle's co-star had 'gun put to the back of his head' in horrific ordeal
Hollywood actor Max Beesley, who starred alongside Meghan Markle in Netflix legal drama Suits, has revealed he was once robbed at gunpoint in London which left him feeling 'frozen'
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Love Island's Mehdi makes adorable confession about Whitney after brutal dumping
Love Island confirmed another dramatic exit for two Islanders on Tuesday night, just days after Molly Marsh's abrupt departure as Mehdi Endo and Mal Nicol were dumped from the island after a brutal public vote
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Arsenal make record-breaking Declan Rice transfer bid to meet West Ham valuation
Arsenal have lodged another bid to try and sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice this summer after Manchester City saw their opening offer rejected on Tuesday
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Terrified girl, 8, watched gran beaten and kidnapped by robbers who stormed home
Three thugs helped carry out a violent and traumatic robbery on a woman as she was relaxing in front of the TV with her granddaughter, 8, in Liverpool on Christmas Day
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Love Island fans convinced Kady has boyfriend after kiss challenge scene
Love Island bombshell Kady McDermott's recent antics have left some viewers convinced there's a reason she's not cracking on with the boys
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'Talented' student 'who did anything for anyone' dies after epileptic fit at 18
Abigail Eldridge from Cornwall, has been described as a "loving and supportive sister" to her older brother Charlie, as well as being a "caring friend with a great sense of humour"
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Dad who 'killed neighbour family as teen exposed himself' hears death row fate
Prosecutors in Idaho, decided not to seek the death penalty for Majorjon Kaylor, accused of killing his neighbours' family after a teen allegedly exposed himself to his daughters
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World's most frequent flyer has 23million miles under his wing
In 1990, Tom Stuker, from New Jersey, paid $290,000 for a lifetime pass from United Airlines, and since then, he's put 23 million miles under his seatbelt - travelling 'like a sultan' and taking over 120 honeymoons with his wife
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Mum's touching tribute to 'wonderful' daughter found dead 'who was loved by all'
The body of mum-of-two Sarah Henshaw, 31, was found near junction 29 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, on Monday, with police confirming a man has been charged with murder
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Breast cancer symptoms and risk factors as Sarah Ferguson diagnosed
The Duchess of York, 63, underwent a single mastectomy and is now urging for a nationwide rigorous breast cancer screening programme