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Actor and dwarfism charity founder Samantha Davis suffered cardiac arrest after surgery complications, coroner concludesThe actor and campaigner Samantha Davis, wife of Harry Potter star Warwick Davis, died from a cardiac arrest shortly before her planned discharge from the hospital, as concluded by an inquest. Davis, who co-founded the dwarfism charity Little People UK, an essential resource for individuals with dwarfism and their families, passed away at the age of 53 at London’s University College...

Alessandro Coatti, a scientist from London who worked for the Royal Society of Biology, was recently found murdered in Santa Marta, Colombia, after his family tracked his movements via Google Maps. His dismembered body was discovered in multiple locations, raising alarms as he was the first foreign tourist to fall victim to such violence in the area, where 13 similar murders occurred in the past year. The local mayor has offered a reward for information,...

Jeff Bezos experienced a humorous moment when he face-planted while rushing to greet his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, after her space trip with Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, which also included six women, like Katy Perry. The 10-minute flight, which reached the Kármán line, took off southeast of El Paso and featured a live stream that captured Bezos's fall as he slipped while welcoming the returning crew. Afterward, Sánchez described the profound joy of the experience,...

Two teenagers, Isabelle and Daniel, both 16, have been missing from Cardigan, Wales, since April 7 and were last seen boarding a bus with camping equipment. They were spotted in Llandudno on April 10 asking for directions to Dolgellau and later confirmed to be on the T1 bus in Aberystwyth, nearly 40 miles from home. Their families are increasingly concerned for their safety, urging the pair to return home, with descriptions of their appearances provided...

Chinese business owners are adapting to Donald Trump’s trade war by promoting direct sales to U.S. consumers through social media platforms like TikTok, bypassing traditional retail markups. This shift could disadvantage U.S. retailers and impact livelihoods tied to their businesses, as manufacturers offer competitive pricing for products like handbags typically branded by luxury companies. However, recent changes to U.S. tariff rules, eliminating the 'de minimis' exemption for low-value imports, may complicate these transactions for individual...

A longstanding clothing retailer, Winfields Outdoors, has closed six of its seven stores after entering administration, leaving only its flagship location in Haslingden, Lancashire, operational. The closures, attributed to challenges from the pandemic and the cost of living crisis, have drawn lament from locals, as over 13,000 high street shops shut down in 2024 alone. Despite these setbacks, Winfields confirmed it will continue online sales, reassuring customers of its ongoing service amidst the difficult retail...