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A homeowner in Kirkland, Washington, called 911 fearing a burglar had broken in, only for police to discover a wild bobcat perched at the top of the stairs. The resident had heard banging inside the property in the Moss Bay neighbourhood. When officers arrived, they found the unexpected intruder inside the house, according to the Kirkland Police Department. Police believe the animal entered through an open window after climbing a nearby tree. It may have been drawn inside after spotting the resident’s cat, which was unharmed. Police use drone to monitor bobcat Officers used an indoor drone to track the…

A Bank of America vice-president has died after being stabbed in New York’s Times Square in what police described as a random and unprovoked attack. A second victim was injured before officers shot dead the knife-wielding suspect. Erin Piacenti, 32, was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the abdomen near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue on Monday afternoon. She later died from her injuries, according to the New York Police Department. Piacenti, who lived in Chester, New Jersey, worked as Bank of America’s vice-president of business selection and conflicts. The bank said it was “shocked and deeply saddened”…

Giovanni Pernice clashed with This Morning presenters Craig Doyle and Christine Lampard during a tense interview about his departure from Strictly Come Dancing, prompting viewers to accuse the hosts of being “harsh” and “biased”. The 35-year-old dancer appeared on Tuesday’s programme to promote his memoir, Taking The Lead, which sets out his version of events surrounding the BBC investigation into his training partnership with actress Amanda Abbington in 2023. However, the interview quickly turned towards the controversy, with Mr Doyle repeatedly asking Mr Pernice to address the complaints made against him and whether he had reflected on the allegations upheld…

Stan Kroenke has agreed to buy a controlling stake in the Los Angeles Angels from the Moreno family, adding a Major League Baseball franchise to his expanding sports empire. The deal, announced on Tuesday September 1, 2026, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and approval by Major League Baseball. Financial terms have not been disclosed. ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/stan-kroenke-purchases-angels-from-arte-moreno)) “The Angels are a storied franchise anchored in a great market. We look forward to an exciting future with the Angels organization,” Kroenke, the owner and chairman of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, said in…

Romesh Ranganathan has revealed that his three sons have been subjected to racist abuse at school, including one being called the P-word while walking around the grounds. The comedian and presenter, 48, said Alex, 16, Theo, 14, and Charlie, 11, had experienced fewer incidents than he did growing up in West Sussex, but that racist comments had still been directed at them. Speaking to his Wolf and Owl podcast co-host Tom Davis, Ranganathan described one incident involving one of his sons and a girl at school. He said another pupil told the boy: “I don’t know why you’re bothering to…

A data breach at US healthcare technology provider Aesto Health may have exposed the personal and medical information of 9,540,683 people, according to a filing with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Aesto, a private company that operates software used to migrate, archive and retrieve patient records, said the incident involved a limited part of its Amazon Web Services infrastructure. The company’s systems are used by healthcare organisations replacing electronic health record platforms or taking over medical practices. The unauthorised access took place between 2 and 18 December 2025, but Aesto said it confirmed the breach on…

Joseph Opoku squandered a golden opportunity to put Swansea City ahead against Watford after a frantic goalmouth scramble at the Swansea.com Stadium. The Swansea forward was presented with a close-range chance after Marko Stamenic’s header struck the post from a corner. Opoku’s follow-up was kept out by Watford goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia, who then produced another save as the hosts continued to press. ([skysports.com](https://www.skysports.com/football/swansea-city-vs-watford/live/560540?utm_source=openai)) The miss came during a frantic opening spell in which Swansea created several opportunities. Adam Idah also tested Ravaglia from distance before Eom Ji-Sung broke the deadlock in the eighth minute. Idah added a second goal before…

A 44-year-old man has been arrested after police say he stole a vehicle containing a five-month-old baby, abandoned the car and infant outside a Buda emergency room, and then broke into two occupied homes while trying to evade capture. Alonso Echeverria, of Bastrop, is also accused of a series of vehicle thefts and other offences in Kyle and Buda, Texas. Five-month-old found unharmed in stolen vehicle The incident began at about 6pm on August 31, when a vehicle was allegedly taken from the 800 block of Kohlers Crossing in Kyle with the child still inside, according to the Kyle Police…

The quality parents should most want to pass on to their children may not be exceptional intelligence or academic brilliance, but a belief that they can influence what happens in their lives, economists and psychologists suggest. Deborah Cobb-Clark, an economist at the University of Sydney, has highlighted the importance of an “internal locus of control” — the belief that personal choices and effort can shape future outcomes. The trait has been linked to saving, employment, entrepreneurship and the time parents invest in developing their children’s skills. The idea dates back to the work of psychologist Julian Rotter in the 1960s.…

Cleveland Police has been given an additional £2 million to tackle serious crime following a series of deadly incidents in the force area. The funding is intended to strengthen the force’s response to serious and organised crime and support efforts to prevent further violence across Teesside. Cleveland Police covers Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool and Redcar and Cleveland. The extra money comes as the force deals with the impact of several fatal incidents and heightened concern over serious violence. The investment will allow the force to increase its focus on investigations, enforcement and disruption activity targeting those involved in serious crime. Police…