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  • NewsThe Independent

    Family of nine in China dies after eating pot of noodles

    Local authorities say toxic substance built up in the homemade corn noodles after they were stored for a long time

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  • EntertainmentVariety

    John Boyega Gets Apology From Perfume Brand Jo Malone After Being Cut Out of Chinese Commercial

    British perfume company Jo Malone has apologized to "Star Wars" actor John Boyega after editing him out of the Chinese version of an award-winning commercial that he originally conceived, directed and starred in. The recast and reshot Chinese version replaced Boyega with local actor Liu Haoran (The "Detective Chinatown" franchise). The original commercial, titled "London […]

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  • EntertainmentVariety

    Sushant Singh Rajput, Rising Bollywood Star, Dies at 34

    Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his home in Bandra, Mumbai on Sunday. Early reports indicate that his death was by suicide. He was 34. Mumbai police have confirmed the actor’s death and have opened an investigation. Rajput made his television debut in 2008 with Balaji Telefilms’ “Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa […]

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  • US PoliticsVariety

    Japan to Expand Cyberbullying Laws Following Hana Kimura’s Death

    Japan is considering stepping up its laws against cyberbullying. The moves follow the death on Saturday of Hana Kimura, a pro-wrestler and personality in the “Terrace House” reality TV show. "It's necessary to properly implement procedures to disclose information on senders in order to curb online abuses and rescue victims," said communications minister Sanae Takaichi […]

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  • CelebrityVariety

    Hana Kimura, Pro Wrestler and ‘Terrace House’ Cast Member, Dies at 22

    UPDATED: Hana Kimura, a Japanese professional wrestler who was also a cast member on the most recent season of Netflix's reality show "Terrace House," has died, Variety has confirmed. She was 22. Stardom Wrestling, the organization Kimura was part of, issued a statement on the news on Friday. "We are very sorry to report that […]

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  • HealthYahoo Life

    Hero dog saves baby buried alive in Thailand

    Hero dog named Ping Pong saves the life of a newborn baby buried alive by his mother.

  • LifestyleYahoo Life

    Winner of $120,000 photography prize reportedly staged photo of Vietnamese mother

    A renowned photography award has announced its winner, but the win isn't without controversy after it was revealed the photo may have been staged.