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The man considered the world’s last royal coachmaker died at 76 before finishing a 3-tonne carriage for King Charles III; his team says it is now 98% complete

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The man considered the world's last royal coachmaker died at 76 before finishing a 3-tonne carriage for King Charles III; his team says it is now 98% complete

Frecklington’s fascination with coachmaking began when he was just eight years old. For more than half a century, Jim Frecklington turned wood, metal, leather and gold into something increasingly rare: magnificent horse-drawn carriages built by hand. His workshop on Sydney’s northern beaches became the unlikely birthplace of vehicles destined for royal ceremonies, but his final … Read more

In 2011, New York covered five acres of Lake George with more than 700 mats to suffocate invasive Asian clams; 97% died, but the invader later spread to 27 locations

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In 2011, New York covered five acres of Lake George with more than 700 mats to suffocate invasive Asian clams; 97% died, but the invader later spread to 27 locations

Representative Image (AI-generated) When invasive Asian clams were discovered in Lake George, New York, in 2010, researchers moved quickly to test whether covering the lakebed could stop the species from spreading. According to a final report by the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, published through the Lake Champlain Basin Program, a large-scale … Read more

Chen Ziyi cause of death: What happened to Chinese mukbang streamer who died at 24?

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Chen Ziyi cause of death: What happened to Chinese mukbang streamer who died at 24?

Chen Ziyi cause of death: What happened to Chinese mukbang streamer who died at 24? Chinese mukbang creator Chen Ziyi, known online as Ganfan Yingying, died on August 17, 2026, at the age of 24. Her parents confirmed her death, according to Global Times and other Chinese media reports. The news came only days after … Read more

After his wife of 43 years died, a New York widower looked for companionship online; the woman he met was fake and took $800,000 from his retirement savings

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After his wife of 43 years died, a New York widower looked for companionship online; the woman he met was fake and took $800,000 from his retirement savings

When Simon’s wife of 43 years died, the loss left him struggling with a loneliness he had never known. Like many widows and widowers, he eventually turned online, hoping to find some companionship. Instead, he found Emily. The woman seemed real. The conversations continued and a relationship began to take shape. But Emily did not … Read more

A 19-year-old was taking a Boston train for the first time when his girlfriend fell onto the tracks; he jumped down to save her and died after hitting the electrified third rail

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A 19-year-old was taking a Boston train for the first time when his girlfriend fell onto the tracks; he jumped down to save her and died after hitting the electrified third rail

Family of man killed after falling on tracks at Forest Hills T stop speaks to 7NEWS A 19-year-old man on his first trip on Boston’s public transit system died after jumping onto the tracks to save his girlfriend at Forest Hills station. Frankey Wright Jr, of Lowell, Massachusetts, died on Saturday afternoon after landing on … Read more

He died at 23 after fighting in the Korean War; nearly 74 years later Willie Estrada’s family is still pushing for him to receive the Medal of Honor

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He died at 23 after fighting in the Korean War; nearly 74 years later Willie Estrada’s family is still pushing for him to receive the Medal of Honor

Mario Estrada (left) and Pete Estrada (right) vow to continue the effort to win the Medal of Honor for war hero Willie Estrada (pictured). Nearly 74 years after Sergeant Willie Noriega Estrada died while protecting his tank crew during the Korean War, his family is still working to have his military award upgraded to the … Read more

Ohio mother was in Costa Rica when 18-year-old son died in car crash; hospital never contacted her, she later learned his body parts were removed as ‘anatomical gifts’ without consent

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Ohio mother was in Costa Rica when 18-year-old son died in car crash; hospital never contacted her, she later learned his body parts were removed as 'anatomical gifts' without consent

Andrea Mauk with her son Damon and husband Edward. (Photo: Andrea Mauk) For Andrea Mauk, the phone call telling her that her 18-year-old son Damon had died was already a moment no mother should ever have to endure. But while she was thousands of miles away in Costa Rica, grieving a son she could not … Read more

Ceuta begins burials for migrants who died attempting to cross into the Spanish territory

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Ceuta begins burials for migrants who died attempting to cross into the Spanish territory

CEUTA, Spain — Against the murmur of prayers, body bags were lowered into graves marked only with numbers. Gravediggers placed the first four victims in cinderblock plots while a small group of locals watched at a cemetery on the tip of North Africa. Ceuta begins burials for migrants who died attempting to cross into the … Read more

RANDOM MUSING: Not just Indian techies, why the ‘American Dream’ died for Harry and Meghan Markle

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RANDOM MUSING: Not just Indian techies, why the 'American Dream' died for Harry and Meghan Markle

FILE – Prince Harry, and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrive for an event, during a visit to Bondi Beach, Australia, April 17, 2026. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP, File) Netflix deals come and go. The British monarchy is forever. Probably.Five years ago, Patrick Freyne wrote a piece in The Irish Times whose … Read more

Who is Michael Vulfovich? Doctor reveals Lindsay Clancy nearly died after window jump

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Dr. Michael Vulfovich testifies about Lindsay Clancy's injuries and cardiac arrest during her murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Mass., Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool) (Greg Derr/Pool The Patriot Ledge)

An expert witness for the defense, who had no involvement in Lindsay Clancy’s treatment, testified that she had engaged in acts of “self-harm” and even nearly died. Dr. Michael Vulfovich testifies about Lindsay Clancy’s injuries and cardiac arrest during her murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Mass., Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Greg Derr/The … Read more