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Economist argues GST is not protectionist and should not attract any new levy from the US but concern remains for steel industryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUS president Donald Trump has threatened “reciprocal tariffs” on US trade partners in retaliation for some domestic taxes, such as value-added taxes, sparking concerns Australia could be targeted.Trump on Thursday directed federal agencies to look at trade barriers, including VATs among a list of “unfair” taxes on US goods. Continue reading…Economist argues GST is not protectionist and should not attract any new levy from the US but concern remains…

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Seattle Public Schools’ enrollment dropped by more than 4,000 students between the 2019-20 and 2023-24 school years. Leaders set out to learn why. ​Seattle Public Schools’ enrollment dropped by more than 4,000 students between the 2019-20 and 2023-24 school years. Leaders set out to learn why.   Seattle Public Schools’ enrollment dropped by more than 4,000 students between the 2019-20 and 2023-24 school years. Leaders set out to learn why. 

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Ben Affleck’s ex-nanny has filed a restraining order against an alleged admirer she says took things too far … claiming he’s continued to try and contact her even though she asked him to stop — and she even suspects he gave her cocaine instead… ​Ben Affleck’s ex-nanny has filed a restraining order against an alleged admirer she says took things too far … claiming he’s continued to try and contact her even though she asked him to stop — and she even suspects he gave her cocaine instead…    Getty Composite Ben Affleck’s ex-nanny has filed a restraining order against an…

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Prepare yourselves for the tale of Judge Greg Mathis, his divorce, and the side baby scandal that’s rocking fans to their core! In late 2024, Linda Yvette Mathis — who had been married to the television personality for nearly four decades — filed for divorce, prompting many to believe that Judge Mathis cheated on his spouse. There was no real evidence to support these claims. But try telling that to folks on social media. Judge Greg Mathis attends “A Night with Whoopi” Celebrating WhoopFam’s Emma and Clyde and Whoopi and Maya brands launch on July 20,…

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Around 90,000 hectares of remote country in the state’s north-west have been razed after fires sparked by lightning strikes Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFires that have razed 90,000 hectares of Tasmanian wilderness, including parts of the famous Overland walking track, could burn for weeks as firefighters battle to contain blazes in remote terrain.By late on Friday, more than 20 fires – which were sparked by dry lightning strikes on 3 February – had a combined perimeter of about 1,200km in the state’s north-west. Continue reading…Around 90,000 hectares of remote country in the state’s north-west…

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The international back-rower says he felt like he was made a scapegoat after leaving the joint venture. ​The international back-rower says he felt like he was made a scapegoat after leaving the joint venture.    Sport NRL NRL 2025 By Christian Nicolussi February 15, 2025 — 10.41am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement John Bateman says he has not spoken to Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall or any senior club official since his mid-season loan to Warrington in July. The…

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Saints coach Kellen Moore didn’t make a firm commitment to quarterback Derek Carr in his introductory news conference. ​Saints coach Kellen Moore didn’t make a firm commitment to quarterback Derek Carr in his introductory news conference.    playSaints coach Kellen Moore: Derek Carr is a ‘premiere player’ (0:21)New Saints coach Kellen Moore explains why he’s excited to team up with Derek Carr during his introductory press conference. (0:21) METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore didn’t make a firm commitment to quarterback Derek Carr in his introductory news conference Thursday. “Derek’s a tremendous quarterback in this league. I’ve had…

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Multiple people were shot during the Eagles’ post-Super Bowl celebration. Get updates on the situation.Multiple people were shot during the Eagles’ post-Super Bowl celebration. Get updates on the situation.    Image Credit: Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles held their post-Super Bowl victory parade on Friday, February 14. During the team’s celebration, a shooting took place in town. It’s still unclear what exactly led to the gun violence, but multiple outlets reported that some people didn’t hear the shots being fired amid the loud festivities of the parade. The shooting in Philadelphia comes one full year after the Kansas City Chiefs —…

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a routine audit Thursday revealed some of the trains were missing federally required inspections, including to their emergency doors, a spokesperson said. ​a routine audit Thursday revealed some of the trains were missing federally required inspections, including to their emergency doors, a spokesperson said.   a routine audit Thursday revealed some of the trains were missing federally required inspections, including to their emergency doors, a spokesperson said. 

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SportsLine’s model simulated Texas A&M Aggies vs. Arkansas Razorbacks in a key SEC college basketball matchup on Saturday 10,000 times ​SportsLine’s model simulated Texas A&M Aggies vs. Arkansas Razorbacks in a key SEC college basketball matchup on Saturday 10,000 times    USATSI The eighth-ranked Texas A&M Aggies look to extend their winning streak to five games when they battle the Arkansas Razorbacks in a key SEC matchup on Saturday. Texas A&M is coming off a 69-53 win over Georgia on Tuesday, while Arkansas defeated LSU 70-58 on Wednesday. The Razorbacks (15-9, 4-7 SEC), who are 11th in the conference, are 3-3…

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky aren’t Pleading the Fifth about their feelings for one another … showing they’re clearly in love while waiting for the verdict in his assault trial at an L.A. courthouse. The singer and her rapper partner arrived at court… ​Rihanna and A$AP Rocky aren’t Pleading the Fifth about their feelings for one another … showing they’re clearly in love while waiting for the verdict in his assault trial at an L.A. courthouse. The singer and her rapper partner arrived at court…    TMZ.com Rihanna and A$AP Rocky aren’t Pleading the Fifth about their feelings for one another ……

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The Jets informed Aaron Rodgers that they will be moving in a different direction at quarterback, the team announced. ​The Jets informed Aaron Rodgers that they will be moving in a different direction at quarterback, the team announced.    playStephen A. says Jets releasing Aaron Rodgers ‘the right move’ (1:38)Stephen A. Smith reacts to the Jets officially announcing they are moving on from Aaron Rodgers. (1:38) FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Now it’s official: The Aaron Rodgers era with the New York Jets is over. Nearly two years after welcoming him with a large-scale news conference, the Jets said goodbye to Rodgers…

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Diddy’s finally getting a legal victory — and Jay-Z’s celebrating too … as the woman who’d accused them of raping her when she was 13, is now dismissing her lawsuit. The Jane Doe accuser filed docs in federal court to voluntarily dismiss the… ​Diddy’s finally getting a legal victory — and Jay-Z’s celebrating too … as the woman who’d accused them of raping her when she was 13, is now dismissing her lawsuit. The Jane Doe accuser filed docs in federal court to voluntarily dismiss the…    Getty Diddy’s finally getting a legal victory — and Jay-Z’s celebrating too … as…

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Archaeologists at the site of a planned 32-storey office tower have unearthed the remains of a thriving Roman town centre at the heart of old Londinium. ​Archaeologists at the site of a planned 32-storey office tower have unearthed the remains of a thriving Roman town centre at the heart of old Londinium.    World Europe History By Jill Lawless February 15, 2025 — 11.00am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement London: Work to give 21st-century London yet another skyscraper has…

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My mother, Joan Marks, who has died aged 95, moved from Australia to the UK with her young family in 1970, bucking the emigration trends of the time and spending most of the rest of her life in Surrey.In England she continued her work as a housewife and was also of great support to her husband, Frederick, in his music business career, which encompassed senior positions at Pye Records and Phillips Music, Walt Disney and Billboard magazine. Continue reading…My mother, Joan Marks, who has died aged 95, moved from Australia to the UK with her young family in 1970, bucking…

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A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at slashing funding for gender-affirming care for youth. ​A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at slashing funding for gender-affirming care for youth.   A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at slashing funding for gender-affirming care for youth. 

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Schools, colleges and states that require students to be immunized against COVID-19 may be at risk of losing federal money under a White House order signed by President Donald Trump. ​Schools, colleges and states that require students to be immunized against COVID-19 may be at risk of losing federal money under a White House order signed by President Donald Trump.   Schools, colleges and states that require students to be immunized against COVID-19 may be at risk of losing federal money under a White House order signed by President Donald Trump. 

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Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, a two-way player, is listed as a defensive back for the NFL scouting combine. ​Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, a two-way player, is listed as a defensive back for the NFL scouting combine.    playWhy Field Yates has Travis Hunter as No. 1 overall in latest mock draft (1:45)Field Yates breaks down some of the notable selections from his Mock Draft 3.0, including Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and Cam Ward. (1:45) Feb 14, 2025, 11:23 AM ET NEW YORK — Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner who played offense and defense at Colorado, is listed as…

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Reading Time: 4 minutes In what may be the least surprising non-bombshell to ever sort of explode on the celebrity gossip scene, Jinger Duggar said recently that it was challenging growing up in a household with 18 other siblings. On an episode of “The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast,” the sixth Duggar child explained to her co-host (and husband) some of the ways in which it sucked to be a daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar… Jinger Duggar speaks to the camera here on TLC. (TLC) For one thing, the family couldn’t afford its current 7,000-square foot home back in…

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