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The driver involved in the crash that killed Godzilla vs. Kong actress Kaylee Hottle was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Tests on the 19-year-old driver detected neither substance, the office said. Hottle was 18 when she died. The crash happened in July in Maryland, when the Honda Accord in which Hottle was travelling left the road and struck a ditch. Investigators believed excessive speed was a factor. A medical examiner found that Hottle died from multiple blunt force injuries and classified her death as accidental.

Carson Kaderabek has become a two-sport conference champion at Roncalli High School in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, after helping the Jets to titles in both football and basketball. The junior’s performances across the two sports have earned him recognition as a FOX6 High School Hot Shot, while he continues to pursue his ambition of playing basketball at the next level. Kaderabek is part of a Roncalli programme that competes in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference and has enjoyed sustained success in boys’ basketball, including recent WIAA regional championships and state titles. For now, he is balancing the demands of both sports as he…

More than seven million Australians are buying ultra-fast fashion from online retailers including Temu and Shein, despite growing concerns over the industry’s environmental impact. Research cited by RMIT University associate professor Carol Tan suggests the spending is not simply impulsive. Shoppers are reportedly compiling wish lists and waiting for payday or a flash sale before placing their orders. “So they shop, they build a wishlist, and then when it’s payday or when there’s a flash sale, they are ready to pull the trigger and buy,” Professor Tan said. Social media is helping drive demand by exposing consumers to trends that…

Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has announced plans to introduce a legal limit on foreign students in classrooms and ban face-covering garments, including the burqa and niqab, in schools. She said the government would propose legislation limiting the number of foreign students in individual classrooms to about 30 per cent. The measures would need to be approved by parliament before they could become law. Meloni made the announcement during a speech at Fenix, an event organised by Gioventù Nazionale, the youth wing of her conservative Brothers of Italy party. “If in a classroom there is only one child who doesn’t…

The newspaper print dress worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex & the City is enjoying a new fashion moment, after Alexandra Leclerc wore the design at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. Leclerc, an art historian who is expecting her first child with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, paired the recognisable Dior dress with Dolce & Gabbana leather mules, Miu Miu sunglasses and a Lady Dior bag as she watched her husband compete. The garment became synonymous with Carrie Bradshaw after appearing in one of the series’ most memorable scenes, in which Carrie confronted Mr Big’s wife, Natasha, to confess…

Illinois governor JB Pritzker has disclosed that he has lost 80lb after beginning a GLP-1 drug regimen, in what is being viewed as his clearest indication yet that he may be considering a run for the US presidency in 2028. Mr Pritzker, a billionaire heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, made the revelation during an interview broadcast on CBS Mornings. He said he had started taking a GLP-1 in 2024, alongside a new fitness routine. “I’ve been driven my whole life to lose weight,” Mr Pritzker said. “The fact that I am now able to do it because this GLP-1…

The Czech government has approved a wider budget deficit for 2027, marking a change to its planned financial position for the year. No further details on the size of the deficit or the reasons for the decision were provided.

An influencer was overpowered by a remote-controlled humanoid robot during a human versus robot boxing match in San Francisco, in an event billed as the first of its kind. Frankie LaPenna faced the approximately 6ft machine in front of spectators at a fight venue, with the robot’s glowing red eyes adding to the dramatic spectacle. Before the bout began, a man standing behind LaPenna told him: “I’m scared for you,” while examining his mechanical opponent. LaPenna initially appeared to hold his own, landing several punches and forcing the robot backwards. The contest then shifted as the machine began attacking with…

An ICE shooting in Austin has left a 28-year-old Venezuelan man wounded and in federal custody, as local officials demand an independent investigation into the actions of the immigration agent involved. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the upper torso near Anderson Square and Research Boulevard in North Austin on Sunday, 20 September. He was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition before being released into federal custody, according to his lawyer. Attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, who says she represents Mr Garces Perez’s family, said he was working as a DoorDash delivery driver when the incident happened. She said…

Luke Jackson led Fremantle’s Brownlow Medal votes with 19, while Harley Reid was comfortably West Coast’s highest scorer despite being ineligible for the award. Jackson finished equal 19th overall alongside North Melbourne’s Luke Davies-Uniacke after topping an even spread for the Dockers, who were the minor premiers. Shai Bolton and Murphy Reid shared second among Fremantle players on 15 votes, followed by vice-captain Caleb Serong on 14. Andrew Brayshaw collected nine. Jye Amiss was the leading vote-getter among Fremantle’s key forwards with eight, ahead of Josh Treacy and Pat Voss, who each received seven. Jordan Clark polled three, Matthew Johnson…