All news for 2023-08-23

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ESPN host hits back after NBA star questioned brutal injury verdict
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith responded to Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball's public criticism , re-opening claims about the NBA player's injury status after he underwent three knee surgeries in the past two years
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Erik ten Hag makes £34m transfer decision amid Harry Maguire's Man Utd stance
The Manchester United manager is believed to be on the verge of adding another defender to the current Red Devils crop despite Harry Maguire's decision to stay at the club
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Wagner Group Russian mercenaries took their name from Nazi party links
Yevgeny Prigozhin revealed last year he was behind the group of mercenaries known as the Wagner Group, whose very name has links to the Nazi party and Adolf Hitler
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Trader Joe's issues five recalls in a month amid fears of bugs, metal and rocks
The latest warning has been issued over black bean tamales possibly containing undeclared milk - while other Trader Joe's food products could contain rocks or even insects
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Doctors pinpoint specific reason for epidemic of colon cancer in young people
Rates of colorectal cancer in young people under 50 have been rapidly increasing with researchers believing lifestyle factors, such as diet, could be playing a major role in the spike of cancer cases
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Routine hospital care grinds to a halt as senior doctors begin 48-hour strike
The Government has refused to meet consultants since the British Medical Association balloted to strike so action will start from 7am today until the same time on Saturday
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Doctors warn of 'health emergency' as Universal Credit too low to cover basics
Campaigners say the standard Universal Credit payment is £35 less than the cost of essentials - leading Brits struggling to afford vital medicines or bus fares to hospital appointments
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The One Show announces two new presenters in major line-up shake-up
Lauren Laverne has been given a regular spot on The One Show sofa and I'm A Celeb star Roman Kemp is also joining as Alex Jones's regular co-host alongside Jermaine Jenas
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Quick £5 test Brits could soon be able to do at home can spot cancer early
A 'poo test' can accurately detect the disease in approximately nine out of 10 people, according to new draft guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice)
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Emmerdale Christmas storyline teased as 'lives irrevocably changed forever'
Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw has teased an upcoming Christmas storyline involving Sam and Lydia Dingle with "lives irrevocably changed forever"
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Meghan 'won't join' Harry when he returns to UK ahead of poignant date
It has been revealed that Prince Harry will return to the UK for a charity awards ceremony on the eve of the first anniversary of the late Queen's death next month - but his wife Meghan Markle is not likely to be with him
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Emmerdale to tackle hard-hitting rape storyline as Lydia attacked by villager
Emmerdale is set to tackle a hard-hitting rape storyline as Lydia Dingle is attacked by a villager in upcoming devastating scenes set to air on the ITV soap
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Harry will be in UK on anniversary of Queen's death but won't see dad or brother
Prince Harry will attend a charity awards event in London on September 7 before the royals mourn Queen Elizabeth II, 96, who died on September 8 last year
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New test for bowel cancer done at home will save embarrassment and pain
Procedures to check for cancers in the bowel, colon or rectum – which there are 42,000 new cases of every year – can cause discomfort so new test would help thousands
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GCSE grade boundaries for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CCEA exams explained
GCSE results are set to be released Thursday morning with thousands of students about to discover how they did in their exams over the summer, and what they can do next
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Woman 'faked own murder and used app to tell pals and government she was dead'
A North Carolina woman has been accused by police of faking her own death after sending anonymous messages to her friend and a government department - claiming she had been beaten to death with a tire iron.
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Arteta identifies Arsenal problem that is "the most difficult thing" to solve
The Arsenal manager has admitted his Gunners side have been lacking in front of goal so far this term after an underwhelming start on the attacking front despite two wins from two
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Chloe Brockett breaks silence on TOWIE future after suspension
Chloe Brockett has addressed her future on The Only Way Is Essex, after being suspended from the ITV2 reality show earlier this month for allegedly throwing three glasses at a co-star
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PFL bosses excited over Jake Paul's $10million MMA rematch offer to Nate Diaz
Paul has signed on to make his switch from boxing to MMA for next year, and has called out Diaz as his opponent after winning their ten-round boxing match by decision
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Boy, 7, attacked by bear cub while playing in backyard with sibling
Local authorities responded to calls of a seven-year-old being attacked by a bear cub Tuesday morning. An investigation is in progress, reports say
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Halle Berry to pay ex-husband $8k in child support after divorce is finalised
Actress Halle Berry and French actor Olivier Martinez finally reached the end of their divorce proceedings after child custody battle that leaves Halle paying $8,000 a month
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BBC news presenter cries live on air as she bids farewell after four decades
A BBC news presenter was emotional as she bid farewell to the viewers after four decades on screen
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Britney Spears 'mentions Kanye West in topless post but then quickly deletes it'
Britney Spears is understood to have shared a topless video with fans on social media recently, with a version of the clip said to have referenced Kanye West before being deleted by the singer
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Two NFL teams make Jonathan Taylor trade offers after six calls to Colts
The Indianapolis Colts and Jonathan Taylor had been at odds for weeks with the running back wanting a new contract with the team initially having no intention of trading him before u-turning
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Autopsy report released after Obama's personal chef found dead in river
Tafari Campbell, 45, worked as the Obamas' personal chef at their Martha's Vineyard property when he vanished while paddleboarding in the waters of Edgartown Great Pond