USA: In one of Chicago’s most dangerous neighbourhoods, a small group is trying a new tactic to curb the violence - by teaching yoga.

The top-ranked competitive eater in the world and reigning king of the World Bratwurst Eating Championship successfully defended his title in Cincinnati, Ohio, washing down 35 sausages in 10 minutes.

AN EATING champion was freed after a night in a New York jail after gate-crashing a hot dog competition he had originally refused to enter.