All news by author: Sam Truelove

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Passengers thought 'bomb went off' on plane as huge flames shot from engine
A United Airlines flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston to Fort Myers, Texas was forced to turn around after bright orange flames were spotted by passengers coming from one of the engines
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Screwworm flesh-eating parasite warning as flies transmit disease to humans
Fresh cases of screwworm, a parasite that feeds on living flesh, have been detected in Panama with health experts warning that the number of cases could continue to increase
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Teen killed by canister launched into air after huge explosion at vape factory
A huge fire broke out at a vape supply facility in Clinton Township, Michigan on Monday, with canisters launched into the air following several large explosions
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IVF clinics to be protected by law after frozen embryos classed as 'children'
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled last month that a frozen embryo can be classed the same as a child or gestating fetus, prompting concerns from IVF clinics across the state
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Diners 'vomit blood' and scream in agony after being 'served dry ice'
Police have arrested the manager of a restaurant in India on charges of poisoning 'with the intent to cause hurt' after customers were allegedly served dry ice as a mouth freshener
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Melania absent from Trump's Super Tuesday victory speech after huge wins
Donald Trump addressed supporters at Mar-a-Lago, his home in Palm Beach, Florida, after securing his third consecutive Republican presidential nomination but wife Melania was not in attendance
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Police launch murder probe after man stabbed to death in communal area of flats
A 66-year-old victim was knifed inside a flat in Lockhart Close, Enfield at just before 7:30pm on Friday. Police officers and paramedics were called but the man was pronounced dead at the scene
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Two tourists mauled by dingoes in separate attacks as 'dangerous' signs put up
An 18-year-old woman was mauled while making her way to Lake Wabby on K'gari Island in Queensland, while another person was attacked on the beachfront near Dilli Village
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Palestinian American student paralysed as he's shot while walking with friends
Hisham Awartani, a student at Brown University, was left unable to walk after being shot while walking to a family dinner along with two friends in Burlington, Vermont
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Little girl's mum says 'she failed her' as cops find body, arrest dad's friend
Audrii Cunningham's body was found in the Trinity River in Texas on Tuesday and her devastated mother has admitted she 'failed' her as detectives file capital murder charges against Don Steven McDougal
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Grim mystery of disembodied leg found on subway and it's not crime-related
A man's left leg was discovered on the New York City subway, between the 167th Street subway stop and 170th Street subway stop, and police now believe they know why
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Tragedy as young girl dies after sand hole suddenly collapses on Florida beach
Desperate beachgoers and first responders were seen using their hands and support boards to try and rescue the children on a beach at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Furious pensioner denied lottery winnings due to little-known benefits rule
Hilde McMillen was told she owed money to the state after being overpaid in unemployment benefits. The 82 year old was initially over the moon when she found out she had scooped the prize
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Bear shot after stalking terrified hiker for half an hour
Megan, an experienced hiker, was around six miles into an eight-mile trail in the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, US, when she first spotted the black bear
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Eating these common foods can improve your mental and physical health
Fermented foods can positively impact both physical and mental health thanks to a connection between the brain and digestive system, a recently published study has found
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Donald Trump's cameo appearance in porn video as Playboy role explained
Former US President Donald Trump appeared in a Playboy porn video called 'Centrefold' nearly 25 years ago and opened a bottle of champagne while surrounded by several models
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Fears cruel toxic gas executions in US will spread after Kenneth Smith's death
Professor Jon Yorke, Director of the Centre for Human Rights at Birmingham City University, described the execution of Kenneth Smith as a 'bad day for humanity'
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People diagnosed with dementia may actually have separate treatable disease
Doctors found dementia and hepatic encephalopathy are 'challenging to distinguish clinically' and thousands may not have been diagnosed properly due to the similarities
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Healthy lifestyles can prevent dementia by creating 'cognitive reserve' in brain
The study found that regular exercise and a healthy diet may 'provide a cognitive reserve' that prevents negative changes to the brain, limiting the chances of dementia
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Raging woman denied lottery winnings due to unemployment benefits mistake
Elizabeth Thornton from Kissimmee, Florida won $2,900 (£2,296) but was denied her lottery winnings as she was overpaid in unemployment benefits during the pandemic
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Teacher with just two fingers says she can type faster than most people
Jessica Cummings, 35, from Foster City, San Francisco, California, was born with just two fingers and two toes but has found ways to adapt to her condition
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Tragedy as lottery winner kills himself seven years after £8million jackpot win
Gerald Muswagon, from Manitoba, Canada won a $10million (£8million) lottery jackpot after purchasing a $2 Super 7 ticket in 1998 but his family's joy turned to sadness seven years later following his death
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Follow these eight steps to improve heart health and slow biological aging
Adults with high cardiovascular health were about six years younger biologically than their chronological age, according to research carried out by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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'A sore on my tongue turned out to be cancer – I couldn’t eat for a year'
Danielle, from New Jersey in the United States, could not eat properly for a year after doctors removed part of her tongue following her cancer diagnosis in August 2022
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Mum wins £1million on New Year's Eve days after going on plane for first time
Pamela Bradshaw, of Clinton, North Carolina, became the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year during a VIP trip to New York City, just days after stepping foot on a plane for the first time in her life