Sick of not knowing if your avocado is ripe or bruised? This scanner could change that
The retail scanner is being trialled at one independent supermarket in Sydney. (Supplied: Avocados Australia)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Bronx man, 76, shoots neighbor 55 years his junior to death over long-time beef: cops
A 76-year-old Bronx man shot his 21-year-old neighbor to death after a feud that lasted for years, police and sources said.
· Joe Marino, David DeTurris
Wet noses and silky coats helping to steady nerves ahead of court dates
Bono and Lola, with their handlers Pam Davis (left) and Kerry Stevenson, and Sergeant Kuczynski who heads Orange's Canine Court Companion Program. (ABC Central West: Micaela Hambrett)
· Micaela Hambrett
Illegal immigrant, accomplice get 5 years for murder in plea deal with progressive Virginia DA
Two admitted murderers — including one who is an illegal immigrant — will serve just five years in prison each under a plea deal with a progressive Virginia prosecutor.
· Fox News
Jonrón de 2 carreras de Aaron Judge propulsa victoria de Yankees, 8-2 ante Marlins
Aaron Judge (99) de los Yankees de Nueva York tras batear un jonrón ante los Marlins de Miami, el viernes 3 de abril de 2026, en Nueva York. (AP Foto/Yuki Iwamura)
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Gangs Of Galicia’ Season 2 On Netflix, Where A New Rival Challenges Daniel’s Family, And Ana Is A Part Of It
In the first season of the Spanish thriller Gangs Of Galicia on Netflix, a lawyer in Madrid finds out that her father was in witness protection after he is murdered, and upends her life to move to a town in Galicia to find out more. There she gets involved with the son of a notorious crime boss. Now, the action pick…
· Joel Keller
Aaron Judge's 2-run homer leads Yankees over Marlins 8-2
New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge (99) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of the Yankees’ home-opener baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, April 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Police searching for group in Sydney's north-west after stolen ute set alight
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Joseph Sahyoun
Police searching for group in Sydney's north-west after stolen ute set alight
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Judge rejects DOJ bid to unblock subpoenas targeting Fed’s Jerome Powell in biting opinion
A US district judge on Friday denied the Trump administration’s request to reconsider the legality of two subpoenas targeting the Federal Reserve, after he blocked them last month.
· Taylor Herzlich
US state toughens ‘conversion therapy’ ban despite Supreme Court ruling
Lawmakers in Colorado have approved amendments to the state’s ban on “conversion therapy,” a practice aimed at changing an individual’s non-traditional sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling.
· RT
US state toughens ‘conversion therapy’ ban despite Supreme Court ruling
Lawmakers in Colorado have approved amendments to the state’s ban on “conversion therapy,” a practice aimed at changing an individual’s non-traditional sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling.
· RT
Judge approves $72.5M fund for women abused by Jeffrey Epstein
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers say up to 75 women who were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein since 2008 may benefit from a $72.5 million fund set up as part of a settlement Bank of America reached with lawyers representing the women.
Tiger Woods’ private jet lands in Switzerland after DUI arrest
Tiger Woods’ private jet arrived in Zurich, Switzerland early Friday morning, as the 15-time major champ plans to seek inpatient treatment following a car crash and DUI arrest, according to TMZ.
· Jenna Lemoncelli
Los Angeles police arrest 12-year-old in the death of a middle school student
A 12-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of a classmate who was hit in the head with a metal water bottle during an alleged bullying incident at a Los Angeles school, authorities said Friday.
· Olga R Rodriguez
More than 50 people arrested during operation in Melbourne's west, police say
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Joseph Sahyoun
Canadian arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 215 Mn at BIA - DailyNews
A foreign passenger who was carrying a consignment of ‘Kush’ worth Rs. 217.79 million and was taking them out of the Katunayake Airport was arrested by the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau officers in the early hours of yesterday (3) morning.
· damith
Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits
About two dozen Democrat-led states have filed a lawsuit against the administration of United States President Donald Trump to block an executive order setting new limits on mail-in ballots.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
A United States federal judge has once again batted down a pair of subpoenas from the administration of President Donald Trump seeking information about Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank.
· Al Jazeera Staff
The disgraceful Jonathan Diller verdict: Letters to the Editor — April 4, 2026
The Issue: A Queens jury’s verdict acquitting NYPD cop Jonathan Diller’s shooter of first-degree murder.
· Post readers
Unanswered questions remain after Australia's most wanted fugitive killed in standoff
Just weeks ago, from the foothills of the mountains Dezi Freeman had disappeared into months before, police told the world they "strongly" believed Australia's most wanted man was dead.
· Helen Livingstone
How police may have prepared to descend on Dezi Freeman's hiding place
Victoria Police appear to have used a BearCat "claw" to penetrate the shipping container Dezi Freeman was hiding in. (ABC News)
· Larissa Ham
Tiger Woods’ plane touches down in Switzerland after golfer vowed to ‘seek treatment’
Tiger Woods’ private jet reportedly touched down in Zurich, Switzerland, days after the golf legend requested permission from a judge to travel outside of Florida to “seek treatment” amid his DUI case.
· BreAnna Bell
Disgraced LAUSD employee emotionless in court for money laundering appearance
An alleged fraudster within the Los Angeles Unified School District appeared in a downtown court on Friday charged with taking part in a huge money laundering scam.
· David Thompson
Hulu Dumps Dakota Mortensen From ‘Vanderpump Villa’ After Same Domestic Violence Incident That Got Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ Canceled
Ask and you shall receive. After ABC canceled Taylor Frankie Paul‘s season of The Bachelorette over a resurfaced video from the night of her 2023 arrest and a second slate of domestic violence allegations involving her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, Hulu finally gave in to fans and cut Mortensen’s appearance from Va…
· Samantha Nungesser
Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order
A federal judge ruled that Border Patrol agents continued making illegal stops and arrests after she ordered them to quit.
‘Some men might not like it’: Why women are choosing prenups
Michelle* didn’t expect to be spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees fighting over property with her ex-husband in court – and she doesn’t want to do it again.
· Michaela Whitbourn
Jim Bob Duggar urges son Joseph to ‘make lemonade out of lemons’ in jail after child molestation arrest
Jim Bob Duggar urged his son Joseph Duggar to “make lemonade out of lemons” after his arrest on child molestation charges in Arkansas last month.
· Connor Surmonte
Rapper Pooh Shiesty accused of robbery and kidnap in contract dispute with Gucci Mane’s label
One of three victims is apparently trap pioneer Mane himself, who flew to Dallas for contract talks with Shiesty
· Associated Press
Justice Alito was treated for dehydration, Supreme Court says
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
· Mark Sherman
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito treated for dehydration at hospital after March incident
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration at a hospital after a previously undisclosed March 20 incident in Philadelphia, sources told Fox News.
· Fox News
LA’s top federal prosecutor reveals staggering extent of California fraud on Gavin Newsom’s watch
Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor has blown the whistle on “hundreds of billions” of alleged fraud taking place in California under Gov. Gavin Newsom.
· Ross O'Keefe
What to know about the controversial practice of ‘orgasmic meditation’
The practice touted by Nicole Daedone combined spirituality, mindfulness and sexuality. Then came the controversy – and prison sentence
· Madeleine Aggeler
New Jersey state police rescue bear cub from highway ditch
This photo provided by the New Jersey State Police shows a police officer holding a bear cub that was rescued from a ditch alongside a busy interstate highway in northern New Jersey on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (New Jersey State Police via AP)
Blake Lively could be ‘pushed out of the industry’ after brutal blow in Justin Baldoni court battle
Blake Lively could become Hollywood’s persona non grata after the latest blow in her sexual harassment case against “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni.
· Leah Bitsky, Teresa Roca
A Nevada judge ruled ICE can't lock up everyone facing deportation
The Trump administration reversed decades of immigration policy last summer when it determined that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must lock up everyone facing deportation, even if they’ve lived in the country for decades and have no criminal record.
· Isabella Aldrete The Nevada Independent
‘Succession’s Brian Cox Claims Margot Robbie Is “Too Beautiful” For Her Starring Role in ‘Wuthering Heights’: “But It’s Wrong of Me To Judge”
Brian Cox is letting people hear him roar once again, and among his remarks is a take on Emerald Fennell‘s Wuthering Heights—despite not having seen the film.
· Alex Vena
Hawaii doctor on trial for trying to kill wife admitted they stopped having sex, called her ‘lying b–h’
The Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife was forced to admit to a jury embarrassing details about their relationship after her “emotional affair” with a coworker, including that they’d stopped sleeping together and he called her a “lying b–h and a w—e.”
· Priscilla DeGregory
Trump announces ‘fraud’ crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California
US president makes baseless claims about fraud in blue states and says JD Vance will lead clampdown as ‘fraud czar’
· Maya Yang, Dani Anguiano
Former Turnstile guitarist faces attempted murder charge
Turnstile’s guitarist Brady Ebert performs at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club, Friday, April 19, 2019, in Indio, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg named AP Coach of the Year after breakthrough season
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg acknowledges the fans as he leaves the court after a game against Vanderbilt in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
· John Marshall
Judge ends federal oversight of special education in New Orleans schools
Special Education Lead Teacher Anne Anderson helps student Jason Washington, 6, count the days of the month at Samuel J. Green Charter School in Uptown New Orleans on Jan. 29, 2026. (Christiana Botic/Verite News and Catchlight Local/Report for America via AP)
Taylor Frankie Paul’s final indignity as cops probe whether she peed herself on night of domestic violence arrest
Disgraced reality star Taylor Frankie Paul bizarrely claimed she was so scared she peed her pants twice on the night of her domestic violence altercation with Dakota Mortensen in 2023, bodycam footage obtained by The Post revealed.
· Megan Palin
Trump demands $152M to transform Alcatraz from California tourist trap to ‘foreboding’ prison
WASHINGTON — President Trump wants to make California’s Alcatraz Island into an active prison again — feared by criminals.
· Emily Goodin
Troubling questions remain after college basketball player dies from injury on court — as coach quits for ‘personal reasons’
OKLAHOMA CITY — Lawyers for the family of an Oklahoma junior college basketball player who died after suffering a head injury during a game said Thursday the student had been struck by another player’s elbow and accused the team of not providing proper medical care before putting him back on the court.
· Associated Press
Kin of slain 2013 hero NYPD cop say they feel Diller widow’s pain: ‘Justice falls short’
It’s tragic deja vu for the kin of late 2011 hero NYPD cop Peter Figoski, who say they feel the pain of slain Officer Jonathan Diller’s family — because their dad’s killer skated on the top murder charge against him, too.
· Larry Celona, Emily Crane
‘Jury Duty’ Season 3 Is Possible, But Season 2 Star Alex Bonifer Outlines Why “They Could Never Pick A Woman To Be The Hero”
When the end credits roll on Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, viewers will be left speechless, sobbing, and awe-struck over the fact that this exceptionally talented team captured lighting in a bottle TWICE.
· Nicole Gallucci
Tigers Woods' crash puts golf on hold while he seeks treatment
After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, “I was just talking to the president,” according to body camera footage released Thursday showing Woods’ arrest on a DUI charge.
· John Seewer
How accused child molester Joseph Duggar is doing after bond release
Joseph Duggar is reportedly unnerved after being released on bond following his child molestation arrest.
· Alexandra Bellusci
Domestic helper arrested after 6-month-old girl dies in Hong Kong
Baby was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious on a bed by her family
· Lam Ka-sing