‘You can’t be what you can’t see’: Neha is putting NRLW on the map, one post at a time
It was while watching a men’s NRL game on TV four years ago that Neha Kumar learnt about the women’s league.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Kacey Musgraves’ stage bursts into flames during ‘Golden Hour’ performance at Boston concert
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· Audrey Rock
Howard Stern lands major deal with HBO Max for his SiriusXM show: report
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· Nicki Gostin
On this day in history: Theodor Herzl convenes First Zionist Congress in Basel
On this day, 129 years ago, some 200 Jews from 17 countries arrived in Basel, Switzerland, and convened in the municipal casino concert hall, decorated with blue and white flags, for the First Zionist Congress led by Theodor Herzl.
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Trump could strip Soros foundation of tax exemptions – media
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are close to stripping multiple left-wing nonprofits, including George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF), the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), of their tax-free status, the New York Post h…
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A vivid account of WHAM!'s legendary 1985 tour in China
Unseen and beautifully restored footage captures Wham!'s historic 1985 China tour, where George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley brought western pop to a curious and expectant nation. More
N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song-gi in military reshuffle: state media
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a reshuffle of senior military leadership, state media reported Sunday.
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X Busts Suspected Chinese Bot Farm That Could 'Manipulate Legitimate Debate' Over America's AI Boom
Social media giant X said on Thursday that it identified a bot farm of roughly 200,000 suspected Chinese accounts – 200 of which were "posting in a manner that could manipulate a legitimate debate about American AI and energy policy." In short: the bots were amplifying pitchfork grievances Americans already hold aga…
· Tyler Durden
Tina Arena, the 'worst album ever made', and more music doco highlights
We Are The Shaggs is an ardent, highly entertaining doco on "the worst band ever". (Supplied: MIFF)
· Al Newstead
Kelly Osbourne in a ‘happier place’ after messy Sid Wilson split, brother Jack reveals
Kelly Osbourne has come to a “happier place” following her volatile split from Slipknot musician Sid Wilson, brother Jack Osborne revealed.
· Audrey Rock
Tom Cruise announces ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel set for 2028 release
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Tom Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a follow-up to “Days of Thunder.”
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Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton
Bill Lee says he favors proposal to rename Nashville’s international airport after legendary country singer
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After Eurovision, Danny Estrin was told he had terminal cancer. He’s now back in the driver’s seat
Danny Estrin, the lead singer of Perth progressive metal band Voyager, was told he had 12 months to live, soon after the band performed at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Three years and several rounds of chemotherapy later, the father of two daughters, aged five and nine, is still here.
· Bridget McManus
From the big screen to your mobile: Inside Disney’s Gen Z gambit
Meet the content stream of the future: movies, TV shows and a raft of next-generation spin-offs, coming to a mobile phone near you. While it’s true that bricks-and-mortar cinemas are going nowhere anytime soon, there is one inescapable truth dawning on Hollywood: the future is vertical.
· Michael Idato
Brooklyn Beckham shares intimate bed snaps with Nicola Peltz as dad David plays happy family amid feud
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· Nicki Gostin
How to do Riverfire, and the best free things at Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Festival brings hundreds of performers to town, but this year random locals can also grab the limelight.
· Nick Dent
‘Real torture devices’: Why Liana Rossi is devoted to wearing this item of clothing
Liana Rossi is a creative consultant. Ahead, she shares her style secrets, including the designers she looks for on pre-loved sites, and why she’s addicted to uncomfortable shoes.
· Georgie Gordon
Anne Hathaway joins Tom Cruise for ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel, release date revealed
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· Audrey Rock
Golden Guitar winner gives up grog, gets 'new lease on life'
Tom (left) and Nick Wolfe won five Golden Guitar Awards earlier this year. (ABC New England: Brigitte Murphy)
· Brigitte Murphy
Rumer Willis’ ex accuses actress of blocking access to their 3-year-old daughter
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· Nicki Gostin
Far-right media provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos deported by ICE from US to UK
Ex-Breitbart editor has vocally supported immediate deportations for anyone who can’t prove US residency
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Lil Nas X’s mother dies amid rapper’s sobriety journey: ‘This one’s gonna hurt’
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· Nicki Gostin
Cost of Apple TV rises along with ‘One’ subscription bundle price hike
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Thinking Machines, OpenAI and the impact gap
MANILA-based Thinking Machines Data Science is one of 30 companies worldwide recognized as an OpenAI Advanced Partner. The designation, announced at an Aug. 14 media briefing in Makati City and formalized in a joint statement four days later, expands the firm’s role in reselling ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Business …
· Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
Manila International Book Fair returns Sept. 9 to 13 to ‘Get Lit’
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Taylor Swift donates $50K to heroic mom who nearly died saving teens from horror car crash
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· Chris Rogers
Lessons from Bhutan’s pursuit of happiness
There are destinations that specialize in scenery, while others are all about culture and history. Few places offer all of these together, with a touch of something deeper. These are places that cause the traveler to step outside the familiar, to observe the world and life from a different angle, and to return home …
· GOLAN YOSSIFON
EPOS film fest explores fine art, literature, theater and more
The 17th EPOS International Art Film Festival, which presents dozens of films from Israel and abroad exploring art, literature, architecture, music, dance, theater, and photography, will take place between September 16 and September 19 at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
· HANNAH BROWN
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Winds, thunderstorms, low temperatures hit Cyprus as Israel prepares for unusual summer storm
Extreme weather hit Cyprus on Saturday and is expected to continue until late afternoon, with thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible tornadoes, Cyprus media reported.
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‘Bachelor’ Clayton Echard’s accuser pleads guilty to fraud after fake twins pregnancy scheme
The woman who falsely claimed she was pregnant with “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard’s twins has pleaded guilty to fraud following a years-long legal battle.
· Chris Rogers
Araghchi says US elements use media to influence oil prices
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused elements within the Trump administration of using “gullible media” to influence energy prices for personal gain, claiming Iran’s intelligence had uncovered “major efforts to game energy markets”.
· Middleeasteye
Scott Wolf’s wife, Kelley, reveals shock diagnosis, apologizes for putting him through ‘nightmare’
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· Chris Rogers
‘It gives Shein’: how did polyester become the world’s most-hated material?
Due to its ubiquity in fast fashion, gen Z are pushing back against the synthetic material and using it as an insult
· Hannah Marriott
Star snaps of the week: Demi Lovato, Alix Earle, Kylie Jenner, Nina Dobrev and more
1 of 18 Demi Lovato suits up to ride a Jet Ski in the Bahamas. ddlovato/Instagram 2 of 18 Ashlee Simpson toasts husband Evan Ross for his 38th birthday. ashleesimpson/Instagram 3 of 18 At the premiere of action movie “Onslaught,” Jason Momoa shows love to the lead actress, his girlfriend Adria Arjona.
· Nicole Mazza
Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history
A festive atmosphere fills the streets of Nikki in northern Benin as thousands of people accompany dignitaries clad in ceremonial attire to the main festival square.
· AfricaNews
Japan probes 39kg of bread dumped in national park
The bread was initially believed to have been used as bait for cameras live streaming images of animals, but no such equipment was found
· Kyodo
Japan probes 39kg of bread dumped in national park
The bread was initially believed to have been used as bait for cameras live streaming images of animals, but no such equipment was found
· Kyodo
Strip club chain books ‘Honey Boo Boo’ star Pumpkin, other influencers to boost revenue: ‘Crowds are insane’
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· David Spector
Trump’s DHS is using an obscure law to secretly snoop on journalists, non-profits and unions: ‘It’s outrageous’
Even after judges rejected the same ploy, the Trump administration is going directly to social media and telecommunications companies
· Sam Levine
Laurie Anderson’s next manuscript to be locked away for 88 years in Future Library
Grammy award-winning American artist selected as 13th person to submit written work to Oslo-based project
· Nadia Khomami
Tech backlash reaches fever pitch as AI angst collides with social media fears
Silicon Valley's technology leaders have long dreamed of making the world a better place. But now more than ever, Americans say they're living in a tech-induced nightmare.
· Ashley Capoot
Why Jennifer Aniston isn’t hiding her romance with hynotherapist Jim Curtis — even though insiders say she won’t marry him
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· Sara Nathan
Wales NHS gender surgeries paused for review into referral numbers
The Welsh Gender Service has paused scheduled and new referrals for gender-affirming surgeries, after the health board in charge reported "concerns" about the number of referrals being made.
· Bbcnews
Burning Man: Richest Hippies Alive?
Summer is music festival time and while one major event, Coachella, kicks off the U.S. season in April, Burning Man – starting this Sunday in Nevada – closes it out.
· Tyler Durden
Why spades has dominated Black gatherings for generations – it’s more than just a card game
Spades and its predecessor bid whist are ‘Black family heirlooms’ played by Obama and Thurgood Marshall alike
· Adria R Walker
From Iranian missiles to menorahs, Israeli blacksmith forges trauma into works of art
Yaron Bob is getting ready to receive a new shipment of seven Iranian ballistic missiles, which were fired at Israel in March. The internationally known Israeli blacksmith transforms the Iranian rockets in his blacksmith studio into works of art and Judaica, which have reached as far as the White House.
· ANAV SILVERMAN PERETZ
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Driven by ‘deep love’: China family’s 3,500km drive for son’s university marks life milestone
Viral story has taken mainland social media by storm, with netizens praising – and deeply envying – the family’s tight-knit bond
· Alice Yan