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Detainees allegedly beaten and pepper-sprayed at Alligator Alcatraz over phone complaint
Group warns social security payment increase for seniors may not be enough to keep up with inflation
Sorority slammed for recreating Nazi-era poster for college philanthropy event
Liberals launch new college group to rival Turning Point USA in hopes of winning back younger voters
Islanders promo raises funds for ex-NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter, angering victim's family
UK
PM summons TikTok, Meta, X bosses to No 10 to push for children’s online safety
Almost 200 prisoners released ‘in error’ last year in UK’s ‘broken’ jail system
Starmer summons X, TikTok and Meta bosses to No 10 as he pushes for further action on child safety online
Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated by police amid ‘systemic failures’
Protesters demand answers from police after woman raped in Epsom – as suspects remain unknown
SPORTS
Real Madrid boss ‘angry’ and ‘disappointed’ over ‘unfair’ red card in thrilling defeat to Bayern Munich
Anxious Arsenal survive in Champions League but must solve key problem now
Bayern Munich knock out Real Madrid in Champions League epic
Sheffield Wednesday ‘face 15-point deduction next season’ as preferred bidder hits out at EFL
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid LIVE: Visitors left fuming in defeat after Camavinga sent off in moment of madness
BUSINESS
Chancellor to cut electricity bills for thousands more UK firms
Standard Life buys rival in £2bn deal to create pension and savings giant
London traders weigh war deadlock as luxury woes hit Paris
Reeves steps up criticism of Trump’s war against Iran during trip to Washington
Pizza chain Franco Manca to shut 16 restaurants with hundreds of jobs at risk
TECH
SCI
Could a bloody conflict between chimpanzees shed light on why humans keep going to war?
Treasure trove of broken pottery reveals remarkable details of everyday life in ancient Egypt
POLITICS
PM summons TikTok, Meta, X bosses to No 10 to push for children’s online safety
Starmer summons X, TikTok and Meta bosses to No 10 as he pushes for further action on child safety online
Keir Starmer spends almost £30,000 of taxpayer money to refurbish Downing Street flat
MPs reject Lords-backed social media ban for a second time
Reeves: Trump’s Iran war is a mistake and has not made the world safer
HEALTH
Emma Grede addresses backlash over her comments about being ‘three-hour mom’ on weekends
Living along the coast may elevate your risk of high blood pressure
Why your biological clock may have you waking up at the same time every night
‘Manosphere’ influencer Sneako attacked during livestream in NYC
GLP-1 ads are rampant across the internet. Here’s how to spot fake suppliers
ENTERTAIN
Real Housewives star Lisa Hochstein turns herself in after ‘spying’ on her ex-husband
AMC Stubs A-list prices jump again as theatergoers consider other options
Val Kilmer’s AI replica appears in trailer for new movie a year after his death
Lorne Michaels doesn’t think comedy does much good in the face of ‘totalitarian government’
Hulk Hogan’s son Nick shares ‘hardest part’ about dad’s shocking death at age 71
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