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Ashley Earle, formerly known as Ashley Dupre, has spoken publicly about her time as an escort, including the encounter with former New York governor Eliot Spitzer that preceded his resignation. Earle, who is Alix Earle’s stepmother, described her experiences in a piece for Elle, saying she was approached at 19 while working as a cocktail waitress and told she could earn 1,000 dollars an hour by going on dates with high-profile men. “My first answer was no, but I kept his card,” she wrote. She later contacted the man, saying she wanted financial independence. Earle said she spent two years…

A 58-year-old man has been arrested after Sarasota police seized more than 100 grams of cocaine during a search of a home prompted by an anonymous tip. Lashay A. Smith was detained on 2 September when detectives executed a search warrant at a property in the 3100 block of Old Bradenton Road, police said. Officers reported finding 45.5 grams of crack cocaine and 56.1 grams of powder cocaine inside the home, along with materials they said were associated with preparing and selling drugs. Police also found 10 morphine sulphate pills, 18 buprenorphine-naloxone tablets, $793 in cash, clear sandwich bags, scales…

Bob Mackie, the celebrated fashion and costume designer whose glittering creations helped define stars including Cher, Diana Ross and Dolly Parton, has died aged 87. The news was announced on the designer’s social media accounts. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” a statement said. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do.” It added: “His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world.”…

Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex have moved their children to a new school amid security concerns. The family has provided no further details about the relocation, including the destination or timing. The move is described as being prompted by safety considerations surrounding the couple and their household. There has been no official statement from the couple or their representatives about the decision.

British tourists fled a wildfire on the Croatian island of Brač by taking to the sea in small boats after flames reached their resort, holidaymakers have claimed. Guests at the Gava Waterman Milna Resort said hotel staff had left the site as the fire advanced, leaving them without an evacuation route. A flotilla of about 50 local boats later collected people stranded on the beach. Josh Robbins, 26, said visitors were told at about 10pm local time that the fire posed no danger and were advised to return to their rooms and “relax with a drink”. He said he went…

Bo French, the Republican nominee for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, has doubled down on a social media post targeting Asian American students at the University of Texas, despite criticism from fellow Republicans. French posted a photograph of students celebrating in the crowd on X on Sunday, writing: “I heard UT graduation this year looked like this. I didn’t believe it. The problem is now obviously far worse than anyone imagined.” The post, which had attracted more than 35 million views by Monday afternoon, prompted condemnation from Democrats and several Texas Republicans, including outgoing senator John Cornyn. Mr…

Dr Drew has suggested Hayden Panettiere may have concealed a drug relapse before her suspected death from an oxycodone pill allegedly laced with fentanyl. The addiction specialist said Panettiere may have maintained a period of genuine sobriety before returning to drug use, adding that relapses can remain hidden from family and friends. He said people can take oxycodone and still appear well to those around them, particularly when shame leads them to conceal their behaviour. Dr Drew also pointed to relationships as one possible factor that can destabilise someone after a year or two of sobriety. The issue arose during…

Hayden Panettiere is believed to have died after taking an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl, according to a report citing sources close to the investigation. However, authorities in South Carolina have stressed that the actress’s official cause and manner of death have not yet been confirmed. The Nashville and Heroes star, 36, was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville on 16 August. Emergency responders attempted to revive her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Hayden Panettiere death investigation TMZ reported that Panettiere had allegedly obtained black-market prescription medication, including oxycodone, from a long-standing drug dealer in Los…

Leeds were denied an early penalty appeal after the ball struck Newcastle’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo on the hands following a corner. The shout was waved away, with no penalty awarded to Leeds.

A Florida nurse has been charged after her three-month-old son died from head injuries allegedly inflicted by a blow involving her diamond ring, police said. Jessica Vlasac, 42, called emergency services shortly before midnight on September 6 to report that August Lionel was unresponsive at her home in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Paramedics took the baby to Orlando Health Medical, where he was pronounced dead. Vlasac initially told deputies she had accidentally fallen asleep with her son in her bed. She said she woke to find him face down, “not moving and cold to the touch”.…