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Residents of Dundalk, Maryland, say a powerful sewage odour from the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant has made it difficult to leave their homes, eat local crabs or enjoy time outdoors. Angry locals confronted officials at a town hall meeting on Thursday night, where complaints focused on the continuing smell and concerns about what they may be breathing. John Zaganas, a Dundalk resident, said the odour was comparable to a severe bathroom blockage. “The stench is so bad. Imagine the worst possible backup you’ve had in your bathroom, that’s what it smells like in our neighborhoods,” he told WBALTV 11.…

The Rust shooting took place in October 2021 while the Western film was being made in New Mexico, when a prop revolver being held during filming went off. The discharge killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Michigan State Senator John Damoose has recalled escaping the Pentagon after it was struck during the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks, telling Fox 2 Detroit that the experience remains central to how he views the passage of 25 years. Damoose was inside the US military headquarters with his father when hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building. He later described the attack, the chaotic days that followed and the lessons he believes should be remembered on the 25th anniversary. The pair had travelled to the Pentagon for a meeting about a project concerning Arlington National Cemetery. As they…

Collingwood’s AFLW side is facing renewed scrutiny after an 0-4 start to the season, with the club’s latest defeat highlighting the gap between its ambitions and results. The Magpies were beaten by 39 points by undefeated Carlton last weekend, leaving them second-last on the ladder and still searching for their first win. The loss was Collingwood’s fourth in succession and followed several seasons of disappointing finishes. Captain Ruby Schleicher scored three goals and four behinds against Carlton, but until the closing stages she had provided all of Collingwood’s points. Georgia Knight later added a behind before Dominique Carbone kicked a…

Donald Trump has become the first living president to appear on American currency after his face was placed on a US one-dollar coin. The coin features the President’s likeness, marking his appearance on a form of money while he is still alive.

Locally acquired dengue cases in Hillsborough County have climbed to 95, prompting an intensified mosquito-control operation across the Tampa Bay area, including support from neighbouring Pasco County. The county now accounts for the vast majority of Florida’s 111 locally acquired cases. Pinellas County has recorded five cases, while Pasco has reported two, according to the latest figures from the Florida Department of Health. Hillsborough recorded 36 additional cases in the space of a week, in what mosquito-control officials have described as an unprecedented surge. “We have not seen anything like this before,” said Eric Long, operations superintendent for Hillsborough County…

Aussie NFL fans continued celebrating after a season match was hosted for the first time, with Melbourne pubs filled by supporters in red and blue jerseys. The post-match celebrations carried on into overtime across the city, leaving some fans facing sore heads after a night of partying.

A Buddhist monk who led a prominent temple in Thailand has been arrested after CCTV footage appeared to show him having sex with a woman, amid allegations that £2 million intended for monastery renovations was embezzled. Phra Wachirayan Wi, 66, was abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan, a 14th-century temple in the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. He was detained on Thursday alongside the 47-year-old woman, who is accused of helping convert and conceal the money. The pair face allegations including embezzlement and money laundering. The monk was defrocked shortly after his arrest and has not commented publicly. Thai media broadcast footage from…

Pierce Brosnan and his wife, Keely Shaye Smith, are moving out of their $100 million Malibu compound after 25 years. The couple have announced their departure from the lavish Malibu property, which has been their home for a quarter of a century.

Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring for West Ham against Wrexham, giving his side the lead in their meeting.