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The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > world > americas > children-deaths-apartment-fire-thanksgiving-wisconsin-b2875319.html

Mother’s anguish after her three young children die in Thanksgiving Day house fire

2+ min ago (398+ words) It just doesn't seem real yet to me" I can't believe that this is my reality right now," Jourdan Feasby said A Wisconsin mother revealed her anguish after her three young children died in a fire at their father"s apartment on Thanksgiving Day. "It just doesn't seem real yet to me" I can't believe that this is my reality right now," Jourdan Feasby told CBS 58 Saturday. Feasby had enjoyed the morning of Thanksgiving with her children - Rylee Levi, 10, Connor Liam, 9, and Alena Ellen, 7 - before sending them off to spend the evening with their father, with who she shares custody. Around 10:30 p.m. that night, Kenosha police and fire departments responded to a structure fire at the multi-family apartment building. Images showed a blackened building and a police cordon surrounding the area. Both Rylee and Connor died as a result of the…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > sport > football > arsenal-arne-slot-liverpool-premier-league-crystal-palace-b2875401.html

Monday’s briefing: Chelsea hold Arsenal after Man Utd triumph at Crystal Palace

15+ min ago (572+ words) Ten-man Chelsea were able to hold on for a point against Premier League leaders Arsenal while Manchester United returned to winning ways at Crystal Palace. Liverpool eased some of the pressure on head coach Arne Slot with a much-needed victory but Lucas Paqueta's red card provoked a remarkable outburst from the West Ham midfielder. Arsenal finish "difficult" week with hard-fought draw Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal side after an "immensely difficult" week ended with a 1-1 with 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Gunners started a Premier League match with neither William Saliba nor Gabriel in defence for the first time this season and with Martin Odegaard and Viktor Gyokeres only fit for the bench and Leandro Trossard injured. They had to come from behind after Chelsea recovered from Moises Caicedo's red card to lead through Trevoh Chalobah only for Mikel…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > sport > us-sport > sports-betting-missouri-everything-you-need-to-know-nov-30-b2869138.html

Missouri sports betting: Everything you need to know about the December 1 launch

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (879+ words) Everything you need to know ahead of the launch of sports betting in Missouri on December 1 Legalized sports betting will officially launch in Missouri at 12:00 a.m. on December 1, 2025, bringing retail and online sportsbooks to the Show-Me State for the first time. Missouri becomes the 39th state with legal wagering, and ahead of the launch some of the biggest sportsbooks in the USA have begun to run pre-launch promos. Plenty of sports betting favourites will be launching come Monday, and with Missouri being home to huge NFL, MLB and NHL franchises, Missourian bettors will have plenty of markets and wagers to choose from. Ahead of the launch of Missouri sports betting, we've put together a guide to sports wagering in the state, including details on Missouri sportsbooks, their pre-launch promos and what bettors can expect. The following Missouri sportsbooks will be launching on…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > health > hiv-prevention-programme-end-transmissions-2030-b2875184.html

‘Groundbreaking’ HIV prevention programme aims to end transmissions by 2030

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (594+ words) Health Secretary Wes Streeting has unveiled a new HIV action plan in a bid to end transmissions in the next five years A new government action plan, backed by "170 million, aims to bring England within reach of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030, the Health Secretary has announced. Unveiled by Wes Streeting on World Aids Day on Monday, the comprehensive strategy seeks to re-engage individuals who have disengaged from HIV care and tackle the persistent stigma surrounding the virus. A cornerstone of the plan involves the introduction of opt-out HIV testing in Accident & Emergency departments during routine blood tests. This initiative will be rolled out in areas with the highest rates of HIV, including London and Manchester, with the aim of identifying thousands of undiagnosed infections among people who might not otherwise attend a sexual health clinic, according to the Department…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > sport > football > phil-foden-pep-guardiola-man-city-thomas-tuchel-england-b2875141.html

Pep Guardiola admits Man City play Phil Foden ‘against his potential’

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (507+ words) The Manchester City manager said it was a "gift" to have Foden in his side, with the 25-year-old rediscovering some of his best form Pep Guardiola has said he could carry on playing Phil Foden "against his potential" as a winger, even though Thomas Tuchel has said he only sees the Manchester City man in central positions in his England team. Tuchel is just considering the 25-year-old for the roles as a No 10 or a false nine in his team but while Guardiola agrees that the Mancunian is at his best in the middle, the City manager feels Foden can deliver goals from a starting position off the flank and said he will volunteer to play as a winger. Foden struck twice in City"s 3-2 win over Leeds on Saturday and is City"s second top scorer this season with…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > arts-entertainment > films > news > james-cameron-avatar-fire-ash-sequel-box-office-b2875322.html

James Cameron says he has a plan if Avatar: Fire and Ash doesn’t make enough money

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (483+ words) Avatar: Fire and Ash" is slated for release in December Avatar director James Cameron has a plan B on the off chance the forthcoming film in the franchise isn"t a hit. Ahead of the release of the third installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Cameron appeared on Matt Belloni"s The Town podcast to talk about his contingency plan if the film doesn"t earn enough at the box office for Disney to go ahead with the fourth and fifth movies. Cameron acknowledged that he has been "in Avatar land" for 30 years. He understands the challenges of making a movie with an astronomical budget, though he didn"t disclose what Fire and Ash cost to make. "I have no doubt in my mind that this movie will make money. The question is, does it make enough money to justify doing…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > extras > indybest > black-friday > the-ordinary-black-friday-sale-cyber-monday-2025-b2875097.html

The Ordinary’s annual Slowvember sale is here and this is what I’m buying

1+ hour, 44+ min ago (727+ words) Low-cost skincare just got even more wallet-friendly Follow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals The Ordinary has earned a loyal following in the skincare world, known for being affordable and effective. And throughout this month the brand has been running its "Slowvember" event, offering 23 per cent off sitewide. Whether you're dipping your toe into anti-ageing essentials or adding another step to an already packed routine, most of the brand's formulas cost under "20 " and plenty are under "10. I test beauty products every single day, so I've tried my fair share of The Ordinary favourites " from the hyaluronic acid serum to the glycolic acid toner " and I've been genuinely impressed.Unsurprisingly, I've been keeping a close eye on the brand's sale since it kicked off on 1 November. To make things simpler with so many deals around, I've pulled together my top…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > life-style > royal-family > sandringham-curtains-festive-stockings-charity-b2875200.html

Sandringham curtains transformed into festive stockings for charity auction

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (539+ words) Curtains from Sandringham House have been turned into Christmas stockings Old curtains from the royal residence of Sandringham House have been given a new lease of life, transformed into festive Christmas stockings for a charity auction. A dedicated sewing bee meticulously repurposed the luxurious fabric, crafting 25 unique stockings ahead of the festive season. The skilled members of the sewing bee operate from another stately home with royal connections, Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland. Meeting weekly, the group has spent recent months meticulously working on the Sandringham material, turning it into bespoke items for a charitable cause. Twenty-four of the individually numbered stockings are now being auctioned to raise vital funds for The King's Foundation, while the final stocking is destined to be a Christmas gift for the King himself. Each piece required over six hours of intricate work, with the…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > world > americas > crime > stockton-birthday-party-shooting-trump-b2875336.html

At least 4 killed in shooting at child’s birthday party in California, officials say

1+ hour, 54+ min ago (489+ words) Suspect in the mass shooting which took place east of San Francisco at large as several victims taken to hospital Two children aged 8 and 9 were among the four people who were killed in a gang-related shooting in California that wounded 14 others at a birthday party in the city of Stockton, California. The suspect in the shooting is at large. Another of those killed was just 14, the other was 21, officials have said. A prayer vigil for the victim's families will be held on Sunday evening. Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi has confirmed the shooting is being treated as gang-related. Fugazi also said that President Donald Trump's advisors have been in contact to offer help in tracking down the gunman. The shooting happened around 6 pm Pacific Time at a banquet hall along the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue, Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > deals-united-states-adobe-new-york-experts-b2875391.html

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

2+ hour, 3+ min ago (678+ words) Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday. It's no secret that buying things online is now a staple of many people's everyday routines. And year after year, those purchases mount during the gift-giving holiday rush. Experts expect consumers to drive record Cyber Monday spending this year, even amid wider economic uncertainty. Adobe Analytics has estimated that U.S. shoppers will spend $14.2 billion online Monday, or 6.3% more than in 2024. They already spent $11.8 billion online for Black Friday and another $6.4 billion on Thanksgiving Day, exceeding Adobe's forecasts. Consumer spending for Cyber Week " the five major shopping days between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday " provides a strong indication of how much shoppers are willing to spend for…...