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Thousands of parents in the UK are being reminded to act quickly as the deadline to extend child benefit payments approaches. Families could miss out on more than £1,354 per year if they do not update HMRC before August 31. What Happened Child benefit is automatically paid until a child turns 16. After that, payments stop unless parents notify HMRC that their child is continuing in education or training. To keep receiving the benefit, families must apply for an extension before the August 31 deadline. HMRC confirmed that reminder letters were sent in May and July, but parents who did…
As demand for the weight-loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) surges in the UK, experts are warning users not to attempt extracting an extra “fifth dose” from the KwikPen injector. The practice, widely discussed on social media, has been branded unsafe and potentially harmful by pharmacists and health officials. What Happened Users of Mounjaro, which is prescribed as four weekly doses via the KwikPen injector, have been trying to draw out leftover liquid from the device to create what they call the “golden dose.” This extra dose is not part of the prescribed treatment and has raised serious safety concerns. The issue…
Authorities in Scotland are urging the public not to spread misinformation after a viral video showing a 12-year-old girl with weapons in Dundee was wrongly linked to migrants by high-profile figures, including Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson. What Happened On Saturday, August 23, 2025, footage circulated online showing a 12-year-old girl confronting a couple in Dundee with an axe and a knife, shouting aggressively. Police Scotland later confirmed the couple were Bulgarian nationals and clarified that no evidence supported claims the girl or her friends were being targeted by migrants. The child has since been charged with possession of an…
The UK Home Office is challenging a High Court injunction that temporarily banned asylum seekers from being housed at The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex. The case has sparked debate over immigration policy, local authority powers, and the risk of encouraging further unrest. What Happened The Bell Hotel in Epping became the focus of national attention after a series of violent protests broke out against asylum seekers being housed there. The clashes led to multiple arrests and injuries among police officers. Following these events, Epping Forest District Council successfully secured a High Court injunction preventing the hotel from accommodating asylum…
Authorities in Virginia are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Willow Lailynne Patterson, who was last seen on August 26, 2025. Officials say she was traveling on foot when she disappeared. What Happened According to reports, Willow was last seen in Arlington County, Virginia, wearing light blue jeans, a black crop top, and white Nike shoes. Police say the teenager has not been heard from since, and concerns are growing for her safety. Who Is Willow Lailynne Patterson Willow is described as a 15-year-old female with ties to the Arlington community. Her disappearance has raised alarm among family,…
The family of 17-year-old Colin Kalanges is pleading for the public’s help after he was reported missing from San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. He was last seen on August 24, 2025, around 9:00 AM. What Happened Colin was last spotted in San Jose and is believed to have been traveling on foot. He was wearing a white T-shirt, gray shorts, and white shoes at the time of his disappearance. Who Is Colin Kalanges Colin is a 17-year-old male, described as 5’7” tall, weighing 125 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. Loved ones say his sudden disappearance is out…
In December 1968, 20-year-old college student Barbara Jane Mackle endured one of the most terrifying kidnappings in American history. Her abduction and survival after being buried alive shocked the nation and remains one of the most infamous cases of its kind. What Happened On December 17, 1968, Barbara, then a student at Emory University, was recovering from the flu while staying with her mother at a hotel in Decatur, Georgia. That night, two individuals—Gary Steven Krist and Ruth Eisemann-Schier—posed as officials, chloroformed Barbara’s mother, and forced Barbara into their vehicle. The kidnappers transported her to a remote area in Gwinnett…
Zagreb, Croatia — Croatian authorities have arrested an Air Force pilot and his partner on allegations of espionage, accusing them of sharing sensitive information related to peacekeeping operations in Kosovo over the past three years. The Arrest The pilot, identified by Croatian media as JI, and his girlfriend AM, a Serbian citizen from Mitrovica in Kosovo, were detained on the island of Vis. Prosecutors claim to have gathered sufficient evidence that the pair shared classified details about KFOR (Kosovo Force) missions, troop movements, and operations in the Serb-majority municipality of Zubin Potok between 2022 and 2025. The pilot has denied…
Authorities in Georgia are asking for the public’s help in locating Jimmy Upton, a 16-year-old reported missing since August 25, 2025. The teen was last seen leaving with an unidentified individual near Salem Road in Newton County. What Happened According to officials, Jimmy Upton ran away from the care of DFACS (Division of Family and Children Services) while at a business near Salem Road. Witnesses reported he left with an unknown person and has not been seen since. At the time of his disappearance, Jimmy was carrying a red bookbag. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with an…
Discount retailer Poundland has announced a major shift back to its traditional pricing model, with most grocery items now set at £1, £2, or £3. The move comes as part of a recovery plan following financial struggles that nearly pushed the chain into administration. What Happened Poundland confirmed it will simplify prices across all grocery ranges, removing what it described as “additional price complexity.” The decision follows a five-month trial in 17 West Midlands stores, where around 60% of products were priced at £1. An unexpected result of the trial was a 25% drop in shoplifting incidents, attributed to the…