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The mum of a “beautiful” teenager who died in an accident feels “numb” after vandals repeatedly targeted her daughter’s memorial bench.Emily Set, a former pupil at Langton Girls in Canterbury and Folkestone College, dreamed of travelling and enjoyed art, music and festivals before her sudden death.Rebecca and Emily in Margate, visiting the Turner Gallery. Picture: Rebecca SetMany of the 18-year-old’s loved ones could not attend her funeral due to Covid restrictions so, in tribute, friends launched a GoFundMe to pay for a bench in the Church of St Mary de Castro’s garden in Canterbury.But the memorial has been vandalised multiple…

Image Credit: Getty Images Donald Trump and Kamala Harris met for the first time on the debate stage in Philadelphia on Tuesday night for what could be their first and only presidential debate. It was a stark contrast from the June 27 debate between President Joe Biden, 81, and Trump, 78. Although Trump did not perform well against Biden in June—struggling with a lack of substance and repeating falsehoods—these issues were overshadowed by Biden’s disastrous performance, which was arguably one of the worst by any presidential candidate in history. This, combined with Trump being shot in the ear in July, a COVID…

View gallery Image Credit: FilmMagic Dave Grohl has lived many lifetimes. Before he was known as the leader of the Foo Fighters, Dave was beating the hell out of the drums for Nirvana, honing his chops in DC hardcore band Scream, and — per Rolling Stone‘s recounting of his memoir, The Storyteller – he almost became a member of GWAR. Yet, one of the most significant chapters in his life story is the one about his time as a father. Since 2003, Dave has been married to producer and director Jordyn Blum, and they have become parents to three daughters:…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images It might be hard for JD Vance and the Trump team to shake this one off. Here’s everything to know about the mega pop star’s endorsement, which she shared with her 283 million followers on Instagram. Who Is Taylor Swift Endorsing? Taylor Swift formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris shortly after the two presidential candidates stepped off the debate stage in Philadelphia, PA. In a lengthy statement on Instagram on Tuesday, September 10, the “Karma” singer expressed her support while also criticizing the Republican candidate and his team for using AI-generated images with her…

Zak Skinner is seeking greater consistency after finishing fourth for the second consecutive time in the men’s T13 long jump at the Paralympic Games. The 25-year-old from Sevenoaks narrowly missed the podium at Paris 2024, jumping 6.83m, just shy of a medal. Skinner had previously finished in the same position at the Tokyo Paralympics, as Azerbaijan’s Orkhan Aslanov retained his title. “It’s tough, I’ve been here before,” Skinner said. “It happened in Tokyo, so at least I’m consistent. It hurts, but I was beaten today, and that’s fine. I gave everything, but the others were better.” Competing as part of…

Oli Hawkins made an unexpectedly swift return on Saturday to fill a defensive gap for Gillingham, much to the delight of manager Mark Bonner. The 32-year-old Hawkins, who played with a cast to protect his broken wrist, stepped up despite advice against playing due to a shortage of defensive options for the match at Doncaster. His commitment was especially noted with both captain Max Ehmer (suspended) and centre-back Conor Masterson (injured) unavailable, along with injuries sidelining potential makeshift defenders Robbie McKenzie and Tim Dieng. Hawkins, who was transfer-listed at the end of last season but remained with the club, volunteered…

Image Credit: WireImage Megan Moroney is hitting the road for her “Am I Okay?” Tour, spanning 25 nights and stopping at several of her “bucket list venues,” as she mentioned in an Instagram post. The tour, named after her second album released earlier this year, features 14 songs that showcase her unique take on country music. The 26-year-old singer announced the tour on Tuesday, September 10, stating, “it’s going to be a very blue very magical year on the road. I’m already counting down the days until i get to see your faces & all of your ‘homemade tshirts &…

Image Credit: Future Publishing via Getty Imag The PS5 Pro is official. After months of speculation, Sony has confirmed the launch of a more powerful—and significantly more expensive—version of its hugely popular PlayStation 5 console. In a pre-recorded presentation streamed live on PlayStation’s YouTube channel on Tuesday, the lead architect of the PS5 console, Mark Cerny, described the device as “the most powerful console we’ve ever built.” Here’s everything you need to know about the new console coming with a hefty price tag. When Is the PS5 Pro Launch Date? The PS5 Pro will launch on November 7, with preorders…

Image Credit: Getty Images SpaceX has experienced take-off. In a boundary-pushing endeavor, the private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company launched a four-person crew Tuesday at 5:23 a.m. ET into Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch was live-streamed on X—the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, which SpaceX CEO Elon Musk purchased in 2022—by the California-based space firm. Here’s what to know about the mission, known as Polaris Dawn. Who Was on the Four-Person Crew? The four-person crew includes billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of…

Image Credit: The Washington Post via Getty Im James Earl Jones, best known for his roles in Field of Dreams, The Lion King, Star Wars, and more, has died at the age of 93, as announced on Monday. A cause of death was not immediately released. Over the past decade, Jones became an advocate for diabetics, first publicly confirming in 2016 that he had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Here’s everything to know about the late actor’s long-term battle with the disease. When Was Jones Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Jones has been open about his struggle with type…