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Police say Nicholas Voutsas, 25, a registered sex offender, escaped from the van while on the way to University Hospital in Newark on Thursday.    ByEyewitness News Monday, February 3, 2025 10:07PM Police in New Jersey have captured a registered sex offender who escaped custody in Newark. NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — Police in New Jersey have captured a registered sex offender who escaped custody in Newark. Police say Nicholas Voutsas, 25, escaped from a health transport van while on the way to University Hospital in Newark on Thursday. Voutsas was last seen in the area of University Hospital near South…

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Drivers say fines can be as high as $200 for illegally parking to use the bathroom.    SOCIETY Monday, February 3, 2025 10:15PM Lauren Glassberg reports on the union leaders asking lawmakers to give cab drivers a grace period to double park for bathroom breaks. NEW YORK (WABC) — Union leaders in New York are asking lawmakers to give cab drivers a grace period to double park so they can run into a facility for a bathroom break. At a rally on Sunday, the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers union asked for the Taxi and Limousine Commission to issue…

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Universal’s Wicked, Neon’s Anora and Amazon MGM Studios’ Nickel Boys, all nominated in this year’s Best Picture Oscar race, are among the films set to take part in Deadline’s Contenders Film: The Nominees awards showcase on Saturday, February 8 beginning at 9 a.m. PT. A total of nine films with a total of 28 Oscar […]Universal’s Wicked, Neon’s Anora and Amazon MGM Studios’ Nickel Boys, all nominated in this year’s Best Picture Oscar race, are among the films set to take part in Deadline’s Contenders Film: The Nominees awards showcase on Saturday, February 8 beginning at 9 a.m. PT. A…

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Marvel Studios executive Nate Moore denies the rumors that Black Panther 3 will recast T’Challa in the live-action role Chadwick Boseman originated. In a new interview, the Black Panther producer said that the superhero role was not being recast following rumors on social media. “The truth is, there’s no truth to those rumors. Never say […]Marvel Studios executive Nate Moore denies the rumors that Black Panther 3 will recast T’Challa in the live-action role Chadwick Boseman originated. In a new interview, the Black Panther producer said that the superhero role was not being recast following rumors on social media. “The…

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Updated with the latest: The Sandman, based on the comics by Neil Gaiman, will end with its second season. This news came following allegations of misconduct and sexual assault against Gaiman, which has resulted in his other projects being paused or canceled. The decision to end the story with Season 2 was made before filming […]Updated with the latest: The Sandman, based on the comics by Neil Gaiman, will end with its second season. This news came following allegations of misconduct and sexual assault against Gaiman, which has resulted in his other projects being paused or canceled. The decision to…

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After months of horrific allegations of sexual misconduct, The Sandman creator Neil Gaiman has been taken to court in a trio of states on allegations of rape, human trafficking and more by a former New Zealand nanny of his and musician Amanda Palmer’s son. “This claim arises out of Defendant Neil Gaiman’s sexual abuse of […]After months of horrific allegations of sexual misconduct, The Sandman creator Neil Gaiman has been taken to court in a trio of states on allegations of rape, human trafficking and more by a former New Zealand nanny of his and musician Amanda Palmer’s son. “This…

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Selwood’s death has stunned the football community. The Selwood family has deep connections throughout multiple clubs, states and the AFL. ​Selwood’s death has stunned the football community. The Selwood family has deep connections throughout multiple clubs, states and the AFL.    Breaking Sport AFL Vale By Michael Gleeson February 4, 2025 — 11.23am , 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 Former Brisbane Lions player and Geelong assistant coach Troy Selwood, has died suddenly. He was 40. Selwood’s death has stunned the…

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Shoppers looking for groceries at Rancho Market in Salt Lake City Monday found its North Temple parking lot vacant and the doors closed. ​Several Utah businesses — including all nine Rancho Markets — closed their doors Monday, part of national protest called “Day Without Immigrants.” Some schools felt the effects of absent workers and students.   Shoppers looking for groceries at Rancho Market in Salt Lake City Monday found its North Temple parking lot vacant and the doors closed. People hoping for coffee from at least two Latino-owned coffee shops — Un Cafecito on North Temple and Luna Coffee and Crystals…

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Exclusive: Senator Sarah Hanson-Young offers to water down Greens bill in a compromise to get legislation across the lineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Greens have pledged to help the government pass legislation to limit gambling advertising this week, challenging Labor to enact wagering reforms that were shelved late last year.Anthony Albanese promised “we will do more” to prevent gambling harm, in a podcast interview published on Monday, but the prime minister again downplayed the prospect of fulfilling late Labor MP Peta Murphy’s call for a full…

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Peter Dutton says building nuclear reactors will bring down power prices but experts doubt it and say it will cost the climate tooFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton says the Coalition would slow down the rollout of renewable energy and and instead eventually spend tens of billions of taxpayer dollars to build nuclear power plants at seven sites across the country.He claimed “power prices will be cheaper under us in the near term” and that his policy would be expected to lead to “a 44% reduction,…

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Ana Navarro is a champion of Latinos in media and praised Shakira for her acceptance speech at the 2025 Grammy Awards. On The View, the political commentator highlighted the Latinos that won at the Grammys, like Sheila E. and Gloria Estefan. Navarro particularly commended the Colombian singer for talking about the Latino community. “She took […]Ana Navarro is a champion of Latinos in media and praised Shakira for her acceptance speech at the 2025 Grammy Awards. On The View, the political commentator highlighted the Latinos that won at the Grammys, like Sheila E. and Gloria Estefan. Navarro particularly commended the…

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Independent senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock are crucial votes on Labor’s electoral donations bill. They’re not happy with it at the moment. ​Independent senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock are crucial votes on Labor’s electoral donations bill. They’re not happy with it at the moment.    Politics Federal Political donations By Olivia Ireland February 4, 2025 — 11.27am , 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 Independent senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock have accused the government of trying to push…

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Source of tens of millions of dollars of donations hidden, according to analysis of AEC data, with government under pressure to reform electoral lawsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlmost $70m of “dark money” flowed to the major parties and the Greens in the past financial year, a Guardian Australia analysis reveals, as the Albanese government pushes to pass laws to overhaul the opaque political donations regime.The Australian Electoral Commission published the latest annual figures on political donations on Monday, providing a glimpse into the big money sloshing…

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The premier says “all laws” will be considered in the latest review of the state’s bail laws. But she was unable to answer basic questions on the scope of the coming assessment. ​The premier says “all laws” will be considered in the latest review of the state’s bail laws. But she was unable to answer basic questions on the scope of the coming assessment.    Politics Victoria Justice By Rachel Eddie February 4, 2025 — 11.27am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any…

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Netflix confirmed new Korean titles Physical: Asia, documentary The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea’s Tragedies and You and Everything Else as part of the country’s originals slate for 2025. These titles join previously-announced projects like Revelations, Lost in Starlight, Mantis, Good News and Melo Movie, among many others. Physical: Asia builds on the streamer’s hit […]Netflix confirmed new Korean titles Physical: Asia, documentary The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea’s Tragedies and You and Everything Else as part of the country’s originals slate for 2025. These titles join previously-announced projects like Revelations, Lost in Starlight, Mantis, Good News and Melo Movie,…

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This country has a long history of taking its unique wildlife and landscapes for granted – but what has happened in this term of parliament is remarkableFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere is something significant missing from most of the political and media discussion about the Australian government’s promised, and now abandoned, nature protection laws: the environment. Logically, it should be a focus of the debate. In practice, it barely gets a look-in.This would be an extraordinary state of affairs were it not so familiar. Australia has…

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In the past financial year, the value of the RBA’s gold reserves grew by 22 per cent to $9 billion, but it could have been far higher. ​In the past financial year, the value of the RBA’s gold reserves grew by 22 per cent to $9 billion, but it could have been far higher.    Money Investing Gold Opinion William Bennett Money contributor February 4, 2025 — 11.37am February 4, 2025 — 11.37am , 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 The…

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Survey also finds 40% of people say antisemitism is a major issue in Australia, while 48% say it is a minor issueFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore voters see Peter Dutton as in touch with ordinary Australians, decisive and better in a crisis than Anthony Albanese, with the opposition leader’s standing improving on key leadership indicators in the latest Guardian Essential poll.Parliament returns on Tuesday for potentially the last sitting fortnight before the federal election (which must be held by mid-May). Questions about the Labor government’s response…

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SportsLine’s model revealed its college basketball predictions for Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas Jayhawks on Monday ​SportsLine’s model revealed its college basketball predictions for Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas Jayhawks on Monday    USATSI The No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks (15-6) and the No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones (17-4) link up in a Big 12 showdown on Monday. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses. On Saturday, the Jayhawks blew a 21-point lead and lost to Baylor 81-70. Meanwhile, the Cyclones have dropped two straight games. Kansas State dominated Iowa State 80-61 on Saturday. Iowa State beat Kansas 74-57 in their first…

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Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. The long-awaited trial of Sam Kerr on charges of racially aggravated harassment began in London overnight with the court hearing that the incident stemmed from an altercation in a police station in the early hours. We have a full report, plus how more voters are increasingly seeing Peter Dutton as in touch with their concerns than Anthony Albanese, how Mexico’s president has talked Donald Trump down from his tariff threat – for now –…

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