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The largest outbreak of cyclosporiasis ever recorded in the United States has ended, health officials have said, after sickening 12,833 people across 21 states. The outbreak was linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico, although officials have not identified the precise point at which the parasite contaminated the food. Two people died in Michigan, which recorded the highest number of cases. Across the wider 2026 season, 19,595 cases of cyclosporiasis were reported in the US, making it the worst year on record for the foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC…

Chelsea remain confident about Estevao Willian’s long-term future despite concerns over his limited early-season involvement under head coach Xabi Alonso, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano reports that there is no panic inside the club over the Brazil international’s playing time, with Chelsea continuing to view the 18-year-old as an important part of their project. Estevao made his Premier League debut as a substitute in the opening-day fixture at Fulham before starting Chelsea’s Carabao Cup victory over Luton Town. The club’s official analysis of that performance highlighted the winger’s influence in a system designed to suit his strengths. His…

President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the 11 September attacks at the Pentagon on Friday, as a vast American flag was unfurled across the building’s western side in memory of the 184 people killed there. Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended a ceremony at the Arlington, Virginia, site while the names of those who died were read aloud. A bell tolled after each name as relatives, military personnel and officials paid tribute. Earlier, in heavy rain at dawn, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior military leaders watched the flag descend over the section of the Pentagon struck…

A 15-year-old Perth boy spent weeks dealing with sextortion threats alone before finally telling his father that someone online was demanding money and threatening to send an intimate image to his schoolmates. Jayden Smith* had met a person he believed to be a girl on Snapchat. After the conversation moved to Telegram, he was sent nude images and responded with one of himself, unaware that the exchange was being used to blackmail him. The demands began at $50, accompanied by messages threatening to distribute the image to everyone at his school. “Where’s the money? We’re going to release the picture.…

Tasmiyah Whitehead, one of two Georgia twins convicted over the stabbing death of their mother, has been released on parole after serving more than 16 years in custody. Whitehead was released on 5 August from Pulaski State Prison after being sentenced to 30 years for the killing of Nikki Whitehead in Conyers in January 2010. Her twin sister, Jasmiyah, remains behind bars. The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles said Tasmiyah had been eligible for release since 2017 but had served a further nine years before being granted parole. Her supervision is due to continue until 19 May 2040.…

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has defended Donald Trump’s proposal to give every adult American a $5,000 payment, arguing that the plan could be carried out responsibly despite concerns over its impact on government borrowing. Mr Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said in a Bloomberg Television interview that the proposal was serious and could be advanced through a reconciliation bill, allowing Republicans to pass tax and spending legislation without Democratic support. He said the wealth being generated in the United States meant the administration believed more money should be returned to the public. However, he acknowledged that…

The Pussycat Dolls launched their PCD Forever reunion tour in Oslo on Thursday, as the trio prepared to bring their comeback to the UK later this month amid a fresh discount on ticket prices. Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts performed a string of the group’s best-known hits at Oslo Spektrum, appearing in embellished nude bodystockings, lace-up boots and sheer pink costumes. Scherzinger also showed off her flexibility during the performance, executing a standing side split as the trio danced across the stage. The show came after the group’s North American tour was cut back sharply following weak ticket…

President Donald Trump led a Pentagon 9/11 ceremony on Friday as the United States marked the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, with a giant American flag unfurled over the building’s damaged western side at sunrise. Trump and first lady Melania Trump sat on stage as the names of the 184 people killed at the Pentagon were read aloud. A bell sounded after each name during the solemn remembrance in Arlington, Virginia. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior military leaders watched the flag-lowering ceremony earlier in heavy rain, honouring the site where hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 struck on 11…

Luke Jackson produced a match-winning performance as Fremantle defeated Geelong by 14 points in their AFL semi-final at Optus Stadium, prompting coach Justin Longmuir to describe the ruckman as virtually impossible to contain when he reaches top form. The Dockers prevailed 18.12 (120) to 16.10 (106), with Jackson again proving decisive in the contests around the ground and inside forward 50. His display followed a similarly dominant effort against Geelong during the home-and-away season, when he recorded 28 disposals, three goals, nine tackles and 25 hit-outs in Fremantle’s nine-point victory. Longmuir has increasingly used Jackson as a genuine presence across…

A 52-year-old shoe salesman has admitted encouraging men to sexually assault women who were asleep, unconscious or drugged as part of an international online network. Darren Conway, of Enfield, north London, pleaded guilty to 11 charges at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday, including nine counts of encouraging sexual offences against women through an internet forum. The offences took place between 2023 and 2026. Conway also admitted voyeurism and possessing extreme pornography. He accepted that he had messaged another man urging him to touch his sleeping wife sexually and remove her clothing on several occasions. Conway, a father of two,…