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Brit whose naked body was found near an off-grid community in Italy is named: Police 'rule out suicide' as they probe 'ritual gone wrong'

A British man, Benjamin John Braithwaite, was found dead and naked near an off-grid community in Sicily. Italian investigators have ruled out suicide and are examining theories including a sexual practice gone wrong, while authorities say there is no evidence of an occult ritual link.

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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his $500M contract was for past performance – not future results

Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said his 14-year, $500 million extension was compensation for past performance rather than future results, drawing criticism from Toronto fans amid a disappointing 2026 season in which the team was eliminated from playoff contention. Guerrero later clarified that he feels badly about his down year and remains committed to working hard.

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Did Hitler murder his niece? Historian questions Nazi leader's alibi over mysterious gunshot death of his 23-year-old relative

A historian claims new evidence suggests Adolf Hitler may have been present at the 1931 death of his niece Geli Raubal, contradicting the long-accepted suicide account and alibi placing him in Nuremberg. The article recounts the official timeline, the rumored sexual relationship, and Hitler's controlling behavior toward her.

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Eight US sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy says

The US Navy disclosed that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a prolonged Middle East deployment. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao denied a mental health crisis and downplayed supply issues in a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who criticized the Trump administration's dismissive response to reports of grim conditions.

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How new Meta AI agent Muse differs from chatbots

CBS News previews Meta's announcement of new artificial intelligence tools, including an AI agent called Muse and smart glasses, at its annual showcase. A CNET AI reporter joins to explain how Muse differs from existing chatbots.

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Dame Sarah Storey is Britain's most decorated Paralympian - now lighting up our screens on Strictly. But in a startling confession she reveals that vile bullies drove her to the brink of anorexia

A feature profile of Dame Sarah Storey, Britain's most decorated Paralympian, as she begins competing on Strictly Come Dancing. She discusses her disability matter-of-factly and reveals that school bullying over her sporting success led her to disordered eating as a teenager.

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I spent most of my life believing my 'thunder thighs' and weight problems were my fault. Then I discovered I had lipoedema. These are the signs you have it too... and the changes that left me in the best shape of my life

A first-person account describes living with lipoedema, a hereditary condition causing abnormal fat buildup, and the author's experiences with diagnosis, diet changes, compression garments, and self-funded liposuction. The piece critiques limited NHS treatment options and the financial burden of private care.

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What women in their 50s REALLY earn: From the cafe owner to the part-time teacher, nine workers reveal their salaries... and whether they think they're paid what they're worth. So how do YOU compare?

Nine British women in their 50s describe their salaries and whether they feel fairly paid, framed around the midlife gender pay gap. The piece mixes personal finance profiles with questions about career tradeoffs, ageism, and the menopause.

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I spent my life being ashamed of my elderly father and the alarming age gap between him and my mother. It was only when he died I realised the truth about the man I called dad

A personal essay recounts the author's lifelong shame over the 38-year age gap between her elderly father and her mother, and her reckoning after his death. She frames the relationship through a power-dynamic lens, citing #MeToo and describing her mother as taken advantage of by her older boss.

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