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Parents accuse Oregon hospital of making them drive dead baby home to Seattle: lawsuit

A Seattle couple is suing an Oregon hospital for $10 million, alleging staff told them to drive their deceased 9-month-old son's body four hours home instead of helping arrange transport. The hospital says it acted in accordance with the family's wishes and followed policy and state law.

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Remains of Texas college student Jason Landry ID’d 6 years after he vanished driving home for Christmas

DNA testing confirmed that skeletal remains found in Caldwell County, Texas, belong to Jason Landry, a Texas State University student who disappeared in December 2020 after crashing his car while driving home for Christmas. Authorities said the remains shed no new light on his death and that there is no indication of foul play. The Landry family has been notified and the Texas Attorney General's Cold Case Unit continues to investigate.

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We're trying to buy our flat's freehold from the council: Is the £11,026 they're charging us a rip off or fair?

A reader asks whether a £11,026 council charge to buy the freehold of their flat is fair, given their 82-year lease and roof repair issues. Experts say the figure is reasonable based on the flat's £600,000 value, and explain that roof costs wouldn't meaningfully reduce the premium. The article provides personal finance guidance on leasehold enfranchisement without taking a political side.

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Mother of teen who died ‘deeply hurt’ that NHS staff may have accessed son’s records inappropriately

The mother of Oliver McGowan, an autistic teenager who died in 2016 after being given anti-psychotic medication, says she is 'deeply hurt' that NHS staff may have inappropriately accessed his medical records. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is investigating several staff members and has referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office amid wider concerns about NHS record snooping.

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Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens

Leaked documents show the Prison Governors' Association warned members in England and Wales against using unsafe or inadequate cells amid worsening overcrowding, with the adult male estate at 98.5% capacity. Staff describe doubling up in single cells and failing infrastructure, while the government cites early releases and new places. The Ministry of Justice says cells are only doubled up where safe.

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Clippers interim boss thanks Kawhi Leonard, addresses leadership

Clippers interim CEO John Gibson thanked Kawhi Leonard after the team traded him to Toronto and announced new interim leadership roles following NBA sanctions. Gibson also expressed confidence in coach Tyronn Lue as the franchise moves forward post-scandal.

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Senators unload on Flock surveillance cameras after tech CEOs skip hearing

A bipartisan group of senators criticized AI-powered Flock license plate readers during a Judiciary subcommittee hearing after the companies' CEOs declined to testify. Lawmakers and witnesses raised privacy, Fourth Amendment, and cybersecurity concerns about a network generating billions of vehicle scans monthly.

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Essex cricket star charged with two counts of rape

Essex cricketer Robin Das, 24, has been charged with two counts of rape following an August 2025 arrest over a March 2024 incident in Brixton, and will appear at London Crown Court on October 9. The club confirmed his suspension and said it is following legal processes but declined further comment.

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