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A 19-year-old man from Fox River Grove, Illinois, has pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol after a high-speed crash killed two teenage siblings in McHenry. Jason Land entered his guilty pleas on Wednesday, more than a year after the collision at the intersection of Richmond Road and McCullom Lake Road on 28 July 2025. Prosecutors said Land was driving a 2012 Audi A4 south along Richmond Road at close to 100mph at about 12.20am when it struck a Nissan Sentra carrying 18-year-old Perla Tejeda and her 14-year-old brother. The Nissan was travelling through…

Gloria Steinem, the American journalist and feminist activist who became one of the defining figures of the women’s liberation movement, has died aged 92. Steinem died on Wednesday, September 2, at her home in New York City, surrounded by people close to her, according to a statement shared by her foundation. No cause of death has been disclosed. ([vogue.com](https://www.vogue.com/article/gloria-steinem-obituary?utm_source=openai)) “Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end,” the statement said. Born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1934, Steinem rose to prominence as a writer before becoming a leading organiser and campaigner on…

FIFA has accused UEFA of launching a smear campaign against its president Gianni Infantino, with the claim forming the latest flare-up in a long-running dispute between the two governing bodies. In a formal statement, FIFA said it believed a campaign to undermine Infantino’s reputation had been orchestrated by UEFA, the European confederation led by Aleksander Čeferin. The organisation did not provide further detail beyond describing the allegations as a tactic aimed at destabilising leadership at FIFA. UEFA swiftly rejected the accusations, insisting it does not engage in smear campaigns and urging a return to constructive dialogue between the two bodies.…

Rising veterinary care costs are prompting many US pet owners to delay or reject treatment, but animal health professionals warn that postponing an appointment can turn a manageable problem into a far more serious and expensive emergency. A PetSmart Charities-Gallup survey found that 52% of dog and cat owners had skipped or declined necessary veterinary care. Among those who had refused treatment, 71% said they either could not afford it or did not believe the recommended care justified the cost. The research, based on responses from 2,498 US pet owners collected between November 2024 and January 2025, found that the…

GPs could be trained to help terminally ill patients end their own lives under plans drawn up for England and Wales, a Department of Health and Social Care impact assessment has revealed. The proposed training would include a 90-minute online course followed by a 60-minute interactive session for healthcare workers needing general awareness of a voluntary assisted dying service. However, the document also sets out a more intensive pathway for doctors who become involved in delivering the service. That could include a full day of face-to-face training, while those taking on the role of co-ordinating doctor would require an advanced…

British fintech Revolut has secured conditional approval for a US national bank charter, bringing it closer to launching a fully fledged American banking operation in the first half of 2027. The approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is not yet a final banking licence. Revolut must still obtain clearance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve, as well as final approval from the OCC. Cetin Duransoy, Revolut’s US chief executive, said the company planned to inject about $95 million (£75 million) into the new bank. The business is expected to employ roughly…

Kendall Jenner commanded attention on the Venice Film Festival red carpet on Thursday as she attended the premiere of Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine in a vintage Giorgio Armani gown. The 30-year-old model arrived ahead of the evening screening in a dress from Armani’s 1995 collection, choosing the classic design over a more contemporary look. She stopped to sign autographs and greet fans before posing for photographers. Jenner, who is attending the festival as an ambassador for Armani Beauty, completed the ensemble with diamond jewellery by Briony Raymond. Her appearance came as Wild Horse Nine received its world premiere in…

Ultrahuman has raised $70 million in a funding round led in part by Qualcomm Ventures as the Indian smart-ring maker seeks to turn its devices from health monitors into wearable computers. The investment values the Bengaluru-based company at $365 million, roughly three times its valuation in 2023. The round comprises $65 million in equity and $5 million in debt, according to founder and chief executive Mohit Kumar. Qualcomm Ventures invested alongside Labcorp, Alpha Wave, Blume Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners and Alteria Capital. Ultrahuman is also developing a new ring using Qualcomm technology, while continuing to work with chips supplied by…

Everton are considering a move for free-agent striker Jamie Vardy as David Moyes attempts to address a major shortage of attacking options following the collapse of their deadline-day transfer plans. The 39-year-old is available after leaving Italian side Cremonese and could still be registered outside the summer window because he is not currently contracted to a club. The potential move was first reported by The Sun. Everton were left with only one recognised senior centre-forward after selling Beto to Fiorentina and failing to complete a deal for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. A late approach for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee…

Five adults have been arrested after a viral TikTok trend allegedly prompted repeated trespassing at an unoccupied home in Suwanee, Georgia, with seven juveniles also dealt with by police. Gwinnett County Police said officers responded to four separate incidents at the property in the 3900 block of Westbrook Road. Investigators believe some of those involved found the address through social media videos which falsely described it as an abandoned place to explore. Police said people climbed over gates and fences before entering the house and taking photographs. Surveillance footage was used to help identify those suspected of going on to…