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A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily blocked key parts of Donald Trump’s latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, ruling that the US Supreme Court has already settled the issue the president’s new executive order seeks to reopen. Judge Deborah L Boardman’s order prevents the administration from enforcing the policy against a class of children born in the United States on or after 19 February 2025, including those born in the future. The ruling does not prevent federal agencies from continuing work on guidance for how the order would be implemented. Mr Trump signed the latest directive, Executive Order 14418,…

The cause of death of Nickelodeon star Christy Knowings has been confirmed as cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate obtained by People. The 46-year-old actress died on 11 August at a Los Angeles-area hospital after suffering a severe asthma attack on 7 August. The attack reportedly caused brain damage, and Knowings was placed on life support before her family decided to withdraw treatment. The certificate lists asthma as an underlying condition, with acute hypoxic respiratory failure and status asthmaticus also recorded as conditions leading to her death. Knowings was best known for appearing on Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy series All…

One person has been killed and six others injured, including two police officers, after a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon near 15 East Grant Street, close to the Minneapolis Convention Centre. The Minneapolis Police Department urged people to stay away from the area while emergency crews dealt with the scene. ([minneapolismn.gov](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2026/august/active-situation-sept-2/)) Hennepin County Medical Centre said it had received seven patients, one of whom died. The conditions of the other victims were not immediately known. Local reports said one officer had been shot in the stomach and the other in…

The theft of about 5,500 Dorper sheep worth more than A$1.7 million may have gone undetected for months because of severe labour shortages on large outback properties, industry leaders have warned. Queensland Police said the ewes and rams were allegedly taken from a property on the Blackall-Isisford Road, outside Blackall, between February and May 2026. The disappearance is being investigated by detectives from the Rural and Stock Crime Squad, who have not established how the flock was removed or whether the animals were taken in one operation or over a prolonged period. Police appeal over missing Dorper sheep The sheep…

The Pentagon has begun requiring male US service members aged 30 and over to undergo screening for testosterone deficiency, with tests to be carried out as part of routine health assessments. The new policy, ordered by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, applies to active-duty personnel and reservists. Men under 30 will be offered the option of an annual screening. Guidance issued by the Defence Health Agency sets out a standard process for blood tests and follow-up care. Troops diagnosed with hypogonadism, the medical term for low testosterone, may be offered treatment including testosterone replacement therapy where clinically appropriate. Hegseth said in…

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have sold their £1.3 million Essex home, Pickle Cottage, and are preparing to move into a new property which they say requires extensive work. The couple shared the news on Wednesday, bringing an end to their time at the house they have spent years renovating and personalising for their family. Solomon and Swash moved into Pickle Cottage in 2021 after buying the property as a project. The home became closely associated with Solomon’s DIY and home-improvement projects, which she regularly documented for her followers. The Tudor-style property, set in the Essex countryside, has included a…

Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration in an attempt to block a rule cutting off federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programme (CHIP) funding for gender-affirming treatment for transgender young people. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Massachusetts on Wednesday, ahead of the measure’s scheduled implementation on October 13. It challenges a Department of Health and Human Services rule that would prevent Medicaid funding for treatment provided to under-18s and CHIP funding for those under 19. The states argue that HHS and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have exceeded their…

KATSEYE opened their WILDWORLD arena tour in Dublin with a high-energy performance by four members, despite the group being hit by two absences and fresh concerns over Megan Skiendiel’s ankle injury. The sold-out show at the 3Arena on Tuesday night saw Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jeong perform for almost two hours in front of a largely youthful audience of children, teenagers and their parents. Avanzini drew particular attention during a solo routine in which she got down on all fours and twerked, while the group delivered intricate choreography throughout the set. But some fans questioned whether Skiendiel…

The Builders Stage will return at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, bringing founders, investors and startup operators together in San Francisco for practical advice on raising finance, hiring, product development and scaling young companies. The stage is one of six focused areas at the technology event, which will take place at the Moscone Center from October 13 to 15. Organisers expect more than 10,000 founders, investors, technology leaders and startup employees to attend. Among the speakers announced are Grant Lee, chief executive and co-founder of Gamma; Leah Solivan, founder and general partner at Precedent.vc; Robby Stein, Google’s vice-president of product; and Josh…

Members of the Glazer family are reportedly reconsidering whether to sell part or all of their remaining stake in Manchester United, with renewed interest from the Middle East adding to speculation over the club’s future ownership. Discussions are understood to have begun between individual members of the family before widening to include the possibility of a broader exit. The Glazers have owned United for more than two decades, although Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group took a minority stake in 2024 and assumed control of the football operation. Middle Eastern interest in Manchester United resurfaces The latest claims were made by…