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Two women in hijabs allegedly attacked in Epping last week while racist graffiti reported in western SydneyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice are investigating if two alleged assaults in Melbourne were Islamophobic incidents after women in hijabs were attacked during the day.Victoria police said two women, a 30-year-old from Lalor and a 26-year-old from Wollert, were allegedly attacked by the same assailant at Epping shopping centre on High Street between 1.10pm and 1.20pm on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…Two women in hijabs…

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Eddie Murphy returned for another sketch on the SNL50: The Anniversary Show, this time as one of three prisoners trying to try to scare a trio of young male shoplifters “straight.” The sketch was a spoof of the documentary Scared Straight, the program in which prisoners scream and yell at teens in an effort to […]Eddie Murphy returned for another sketch on the SNL50: The Anniversary Show, this time as one of three prisoners trying to try to scare a trio of young male shoplifters “straight.” The sketch was a spoof of the documentary Scared Straight, the program in which…

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There have been 35 athletes to host the sketch comedy staple. They include greats like Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron. Before SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at some top performances. ​There have been 35 athletes to host the sketch comedy staple. They include greats like Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron. Before SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at some top performances.    Travis Kelce is the latest athlete to host “Saturday Night Live.” Rosalind OConnor/NBC via Getty Images On Sunday night, “Saturday Night Live” is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an alum-filled special — Peyton Manning in…

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The Jaguars have settled on five general manager finalists: interim GM Ethan Waugh, the 49ers’ Josh Williams, the Rams’ James Gladstone, the Bears’ Ian Cunningham and the Packers’ Jon-Eric Sullivan. ​The Jaguars have settled on five general manager finalists: interim GM Ethan Waugh, the 49ers’ Josh Williams, the Rams’ James Gladstone, the Bears’ Ian Cunningham and the Packers’ Jon-Eric Sullivan.    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jaguars have settled on five finalists for their vacant general manager position and will begin in-person interviews Wednesday. San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams, Los Angeles Rams director of scouting strategy…

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Reintroducing wolves in the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million tonnes of CO2 per year, environmental researchers have suggested. A study led by researchers at the University of Leeds said reintroducing the species into the Cairngorms, south-west, north-west and central Highlands could help curb the problem of red deer eating tree saplings, which stops natural woodland regeneration. The researchers estimate that if wolves were reintroduced, a population of around 167 of the animals would thrive, which they say is enough to reduce red deer populations to a level…

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Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been accused by seven more women of sexually inappropriate misconduct at high-end spas, bringing the total to 16, according to a Baltimore Banner report. ​Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been accused by seven more women of sexually inappropriate misconduct at high-end spas, bringing the total to 16, according to a Baltimore Banner report.    OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Seven more women have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of engaging in sexually inappropriate misconduct at high-end spas, the Baltimore Banner reported Sunday. This increases the total to 16 therapists from eight spas to make allegations of…

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A little counterintuitive for a joyous celebration, the SNL50 anniversary special brought back Rachel Dratch’s Debbie Downer. While Debbie could bring down the mood anywhere she goes with her grim remarks, she also is one of Saturday Night Live characters that have taken on a life of their own, with Debbie Downer now widely used […]A little counterintuitive for a joyous celebration, the SNL50 anniversary special brought back Rachel Dratch’s Debbie Downer. While Debbie could bring down the mood anywhere she goes with her grim remarks, she also is one of Saturday Night Live characters that have taken on a…

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NPR News: 02-16-2025 11PM EST Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy PolicyNPR News: 02-16-2025 11PM ESTLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy   NPR News: 02-16-2025 11PM EST Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy 

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A few simple tweaks in iOS can free up storage on your iPhone, with no need to delete photos or videos.A few simple tweaks in iOS can free up storage on your iPhone, with no need to delete photos or videos. A few simple tweaks in iOS can free up storage on your iPhone, with no need to delete photos or videos.    You’re out enjoying the moment, snapping photos and recording videos on your iPhone, whether it’s a weekend trip, a family gathering or just everyday memories. But before you know it, that dreaded “iPhone Storage Full” notification pops up. You…

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A complicated and slow approval process, lack of innovation, a fragmented industry dominated by small players and difficulties in attracting and retaining workers are all issues that have impacted productivity. ​A complicated and slow approval process, lack of innovation, a fragmented industry dominated by small players and difficulties in attracting and retaining workers are all issues that have impacted productivity.    By Sarah Brookes February 17, 2025 — 10.57am Decades of falling productivity in housing construction has restricted the supply of new homes and contributed to increasingly unaffordable housing, research from the Productivity Commission has revealed. The damming assessment of the…

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Advocates are calling this a “red alert” moment for the usually resilient reef, as a marine heatwave already linked to a fish kill and cyclone intensification moves south. ​Advocates are calling this a “red alert” moment for the usually resilient reef, as a marine heatwave already linked to a fish kill and cyclone intensification moves south.    By Emma Young February 17, 2025 — 12.07pm Western Australia’s World Heritage Listed Ningaloo Reef is being hit by widespread coral bleaching and demands the strongest response from government, the Australian Marine Conservation Society said today. Revealing freshly collected footage from divers, WA director…

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Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT), a leading supplier of equipment and software for manufacturing semiconductor chips and flat panel displays, Thursday reported an increase in sales and adjusted earnings for the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings moved up to $2.38 per share in the January quarter from $2.13 per share in the same period of 2024. Net income, on an unadjusted basis, was $1.19 billion or $1.45 per share in Q1, compared to $2.02 billion or $2.41 per share last year. Net sales increased to $7.17 billion in the first quarter from $6.71 billion in the corresponding period of…

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