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UK News
Woman denied £2.3m after judge brands her dishonest
A woman who sustained brain damage after falling off a pier says she can’t “show her face” after a judge dismissed her claims, labelling her as dishonest Kirsty Williams-Henry, 33, fell from Aberavon Pier in July 2018, suffering skull and bone fractures and a brain injury that left her in intensive care for eight days. In 2021, she sued Associated…
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UK News
Top universities prioritise international students over British
Top universities are prioritising high-paying international students over British applicants for hundreds of degree courses. Pupils collecting their A-level results today face fewer options through the Clearing process compared to international applicants. Among the 24 Russell Group institutions, 17 are offering Clearing places, with 11 providing more options to overseas students than to local ones. Students from abroad pay significantly…
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US News
$3m worth of meth found hidden in celery at Atlanta market
A ton of methamphetamine was discovered smuggled in celery before reaching an Atlanta farmers’ market, as reported by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The DEA in Atlanta intercepted a Mexican cartel’s methamphetamine drop-off planned for a Georgia market. During a Monday press conference, officials revealed this was the largest seizure in the Atlanta division’s history, with 2,380 pounds of meth found.…
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US News
Young journalist killed by train in tragic Chicago accident
A young journalist, aged 22, was tragically killed by a train in Chicago. Grace Bentkowski, 22, was on her way home to Dyer, Indiana, on 25 July when the accident occurred. After arriving at Hegewisch Station, she crossed the tracks and was struck by an oncoming train. Her father, Phil Bentkowski, described the incident, stating that there was no sound…