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A rundown of everything that went down in the Pro Bowl on Thursday night ​A rundown of everything that went down in the Pro Bowl on Thursday night    Getty Images The 2025 Pro Bowl kicked off Thursday evening as some of the NFL’s biggest stars took part in the new-look skills challenge down in Orlando. Peyton Manning is again leading the AFC, while his brother, Eli Manning, captains the NFC.  We saw a new passing drill with trivia involved, a never-before-seen catch competition, a spike competition, another trivia game that resembled the “Newlywed Game,” a relay race and of course,…

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Victoria police say Yarraville man, 21, is accused of vandalism on Flinders Street station clock and other prominent locationsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man accused of being one of Australia’s most prominent graffiti artists has faced court after allegedly causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage with his cartoon-like bird murals.Jack Gibson-Burrell, 21, sat in the Melbourne magistrates court dock on Friday afternoon and smiled at times as the allegations against him were read out. Continue reading…Victoria police say Yarraville man, 21, is accused of vandalism on Flinders Street station clock and other prominent…

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For today’s news updates as they happen, follow us here. ​For today’s news updates as they happen, follow us here.    Thanks for joining us for live coverage of today’s news. We’ll be back on Monday morning. If you’re just catching up, here’s what made headlines today: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has flagged that cultural diversity staffers would be in the firing line of a Coalition government, in a move that echoes US President Donald Trump’s decision to abolish federal diversity positions. A missing four-year-old girl has been found with significant injuries south of Brisbane after allegedly being tortured by a…

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Major industries like construction, child care and restaurants rely heavily on undocumented workers, who would be hard to replace, economists and employers say. ​Major industries like construction, child care and restaurants rely heavily on undocumented workers, who would be hard to replace, economists and employers say.    Major industries like construction, child care and restaurants rely heavily on undocumented workers, who would be hard to replace, economists and employers say. As immigration raids got underway in New York City this week, complete with a visit from the new Homeland Security secretary, Kristi Noem, who showed up in body armor talking about…

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Shanghai launched United Media FOFs on Sunday, the first fund of funds initiated by a State-owned media group to focus on culture investments. ​Shanghai launched United Media FOFs on Sunday, the first fund of funds initiated by a State-owned media group to focus on culture investments.   Shanghai launched United Media FOFs on Sunday, the first fund of funds initiated by a State-owned media group to focus on culture investments. 

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Donegal County Council is set to call on the new Transport Minister for extra funding to expand its gritting programme to busy secondary routes. The request comes following a motion raised by Councillor Donal Coyle, who said that a special case should be made for Donegal. “We here in Donegal get a lot more inclement weather such as snow and frost than any other part of Ireland,” Cllr Coyle told Monday’s council meeting. “I know at the minute the gritting programme is at capacity, the only solution to this is more money, taking into consideration the equipment, grit and personnel…

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This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Scoil San Phroinsias in Tirellan Heights is one of two schools in Ireland to be chosen as an Ambassador group for the Ombudsman for Children. The sixth class pupils are helping to raise awareness of children’s rights throughout their school and beyond. As part of the programme, the class travelled to Child Talks 2024 in Dublin, and have been paid a visit by the Ombudsman for Children, Niall Muldoon. Our reporter Sarah Slevin visited the school, to learn about the work being done by the class: The post Scoil San Phroinsias one…

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This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Outgoing Senator and former Fine Gael TD Seán Kyne and Loughrea area Fianna Fáil councillor Shane Curley are looking strong in the Seanad election. Sinn Féin’s Pauline Tully was the first to take a seat on the second count on the Cultural and Educational panel, while Fine Gael’s Cathal Byrne was deemed elected shortly after. There are three seats left to fill, however a recount of count 18 has been requested, and this will begin at 09:30am this morning. On the 18th count, of the remaining candidates Councillor Curley was closest to…

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BLACK boxes that could reveal crucial clues about what caused the American Airlines plane crash have been recovered. Investigators are probing how the collision that left 67 dead happened amid questions over staffing and close calls at the airport. Reuters NTSB investigators work on the black box of American Eagle flight 5342[/caption] EPA Rescue teams search the wreckage of the plane[/caption] AFP Investigators gather pieces of wreckage along the Potomac River[/caption] The passenger jet and a US Army helicopter plunged into the Potomac River in Washington DC on Wednesday night after crashing mid-air. Divers dredged up two black boxes from…

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President Trump has blamed one of the deadliest plane crashes in U.S. history to diversity and inclusion policies, sparking controversy in the wake of the tragedy. The crash, which claimed 67 lives, happened when a passenger plane collided with a Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport. The helicopter had apparently flown into the plane’s path. Today’s top videos Speaking at the White House, Trump called the collision a ‘tragedy of terrible proportions’ and insisted the accident was preventable but offered no evidence for this. He blamed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring practices in federal agencies, arguing that…

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COPS have launched a manhunt for an ex-Cardiff and QPR star who was once dubbed Wales’ most promising footballer. Leonne Jeanne, 44, has been “recalled to prison” by South Wales Police. South Wales Police have appealed for information about Leonne JeanneWales News Service The ex-QPR and Cardiff star is being recalled to prison The former footy star was convicted of dangerous driving in 2019 after being chased by police at 100mph on the same road where his son was found dead. He was later sent to prison for breaching a curfew. Four years earlier, in 2015, he had been jailed…

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Topanga residents will hold a demonstration to voice their opposition over the location of a proposed site that will process ash from the Palisades Fire.    palisades fire Friday, January 31, 2025 6:03AM Topanga residents will hold a demonstration to voice their opposition over the location of a proposed site that will process ash from the Palisades Fire. TOPANGA, Calif. (KABC) — Topanga residents will hold a demonstration Friday to voice their opposition over the location of a proposed site that will process ash from the Palisades Fire. The Environmental Protection Agency has given the public assurances that the process will…

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Just miles away from San Francisco International Airport, the air traffic control tower at the smaller San Carlos Airport is set to go dark this Saturday.    TRAVEL ByTim Johns Friday, January 31, 2025 6:29AM The air traffic control tower at San Carlos Airport is set to go dark this Saturday amid wage disputes among staff. SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Just miles away from San Francisco International Airport, the air traffic control tower at the smaller San Carlos Airport is set to go dark this Saturday. The airport made the announcement in a press release earlier this week. The small airport’s…

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The I-Team got an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the largest conventional water treatment plant in the world, the Jardine Water Purification Plant near Navy Pier.    CHICAGO (WLS) — The I-Team got an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the largest conventional water treatment plant in the world, the Jardine Water Purification Plant near Navy Pier. Cameras haven’t been allowed inside since before 9/11, when new security measures were enacted. ABC7 got an exclusive look at how your drinking water is kept safe, and protected from cyber threats. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The Jardine Plant doesn’t only…

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Four men have been arrested in connection with a neo-Nazi child exploitation enterprise that groomed and coerced at least 16 minors around the world to produce child sexual abuse material, including two from Southern California.    Friday, January 31, 2025 5:53AM Stream Southern California’s News Leader and Original Shows 24/7 Four men have been arrested in connection with a neo-Nazi child exploitation enterprise that groomed and coerced at least 16 minors around the world to produce child sexual abuse material, including two from Southern California, authorities announced Thursday. “Sextortion and other forms of online child sexual abuse have tragically altered the…

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St. Patrick’s Day is less than two months away and Chicago is getting in the spirit already!    St. Patrick’s Day Friday, January 31, 2025 5:05AM St. Patrick’s Day is less than two months away and Chicago is getting in the spirit already! CHICAGO (WLS) — St. Patrick’s Day is less than two months away and Chicago is getting in the spirit already! The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee hosted its annual corned beef and cabbage dinner Thursday night at the Plumbers Hall. Queen Cara Walsh and United Association General President Mark McManus, who is this year’s grand marshal, were both…

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