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Simon Patterson declined an invitation to a lunch hosted by his estranged wife, Erin Patterson, due to fears she had been poisoning him, which he suspected after multiple unexplained illnesses linked to her cooking. Prosecutors dropped three attempted murder charges against Erin but revealed evidence of suspected poisoning with toxic compounds, including Barium Carbonate, following the deaths of Patterson's parents from mushroom poisoning. Want More Context? 🔎

A British grandfather, Mark Gibbon, faces attempted murder charges for allegedly trying to drown his daughter-in-law, Jasmine Wyld, during a family vacation in Florida, stemming from a dispute over his will. In a shocking twist, it was revealed that Gibbon and Wyld had been in a secret romantic relationship for two years, which created rifts within the family, particularly with Gibbon's son, Alex. Want More Context? 🔎

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and father of her two children, Brandon Blackstock, has died at 48 after a three-year cancer battle, prompting Clarkson to postpone her concert series in Las Vegas to support their family. The couple, who divorced in March 2022, had ongoing legal disputes over business arrangements and child support but had settled their issues by May 2024. Want More Context? 🔎

Australia's Georgia Wareham and Annabel Sutherland excelled in the Hundred, leading the Northern Superchargers to a 47-run victory over the Welsh Fire. Wareham was named player of the match with impressive bowling figures of 2-14, while Sutherland contributed significantly with the bat and took a stunning catch, helping their team secure a total of 141 before limiting the Fire to just 94 runs. Want More Context? 🔎

New Zealand dominated the first day of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, dismissing the hosts for 125 and reaching 1-174 in response, led by Devon Conway's unbeaten 79. Matt Henry took 5-40, while Brendan Taylor, returning after a ban, top-scored for Zimbabwe with 44, highlighting his personal struggles in an emotional pre-match interview. Want More Context? 🔎

West Coast's AFLW team, coached by Daisy Pearce, aims to demonstrate progress after their best season in 2024, with young talents like Ella Roberts and new co-captains Bella Lewis and Charlie Thomas leading the charge. The Eagles, who won four games last season, are set to kick off the 10th AFLW season against Gold Coast on Thursday night, following a celebration match between Collingwood and Carlton. Want More Context? 🔎