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Hayden Panettiere, the actress known for Heroes and Nashville, has reportedly died at age 36, according to a statement from her father released through ABC News. The circumstances of her death were not disclosed. Tributes followed from fellow actress Selma Blair and SAG-AFTRA. The report also revisits Panettiere’s memoir, her experiences as a teenage Hollywood actor, struggles with addiction and mental health, the death of her brother Jansen, and her decision to give full custody of her daughter Kaya to Wladimir Klitschko.

Ann Widdecombe’s family announced that a private funeral for close relatives and friends will take place in the coming weeks, with a public memorial planned later in the year. Joshua Kerry, charged with her murder, is alleged to have attacked her with a hammer at her Dartmoor home. Investigators are examining potential political or terrorist motives. Widdecombe’s long political career included roles as a Conservative MP, prisons minister, Brexit Party MEP, and Reform UK spokeswoman, alongside appearances on popular television shows.

Polling shows most Americans describe Donald Trump as dangerous, with significant portions also calling him corrupt, racist, or out of touch, though sizable minorities describe him as honest, inspiring, or intelligent. His approval ratings remain low well into his second term, with majorities disapproving of his handling of immigration and race relations, though his ratings on crime are comparatively stronger. Trump promotes declining homicide statistics while making claims that analysts say are only partially verifiable. Poor public perception threatens Republican prospects in the upcoming midterm elections, where Democrats hold a narrow polling advantage that analysts consider a warning sign for the president’s party.

A British Airways aircraft triggered an emergency response at London Gatwick, blocking the runway and causing extensive disruption as multiple inbound flights entered holding patterns and nine issued emergency code 7700 due to low fuel. Fourteen flights were diverted to airports including Stansted, Luton and Birmingham. Emergency services attended the BA flight, which was later removed, allowing the runway to reopen. Passengers and observers shared updates online as operations gradually resumed.