A key Republican has joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee’s deep scepticism of routine childhood vaccinations. A key Republican has joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee’s deep scepticism of routine childhood vaccinations. World North America US politics By Amanda Seitz and Stephen Groves January 31, 2025 — 7.32am , 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 Washington: Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination to be the nation’s top health official is uncertain after a key Republican…
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Victims don’t report because the legal system is stacked against them. It protects perpetrators and further traumatises victims‘Rape is effectively decriminalised’: how did sexual assault become so easy to get away with?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastI am a survivor of sexual abuse and one of thousands of adult and child sexual assault survivors travelling through the Australian court system. Despite our numbers, we’re an elite crowd. According to the most recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics only about 8% of women report sexual assault to police; a fraction of these proceed to…
EXCLUSIVE: The Apprentice is heading back into theaters after scoring two Oscar nominations for its stars Sebastian Stan in Best Actor and Jeremy Strong in Best Supporting Actor. The Apprentice will play this Friday in Los Angeles at Laemmle’s Monica Theatre in Santa Monica and Noho Theatre in North Hollywood as well as the Lumiere […]EXCLUSIVE: The Apprentice is heading back into theaters after scoring two Oscar nominations for its stars Sebastian Stan in Best Actor and Jeremy Strong in Best Supporting Actor. The Apprentice will play this Friday in Los Angeles at Laemmle’s Monica Theatre in Santa Monica and…
EXCLUSIVE: Scott Foley (Scream 3, The Girls on the Bus) has joined the cast of Scream 7 from Spyglass and Paramount Pictures. Details regarding his character and the film’s plot are currently under wraps. However, Foley is already part of the Scream universe having portrayed antagonist Roman Bridger, the film director and half-brother of Sidney […]EXCLUSIVE: Scott Foley (Scream 3, The Girls on the Bus) has joined the cast of Scream 7 from Spyglass and Paramount Pictures. Details regarding his character and the film’s plot are currently under wraps. However, Foley is already part of the Scream universe having portrayed…
With mothers focused on protecting children from antisemitism, one asks ‘why should they ever be subjected to this?’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe first day of the new school year is usually a day of joy for Jane* and her family. This year, however, the Jewish mother is focused on protecting her children from the rising threat of violent antisemitic attacks.“The juxtaposition of my fear and their excitement about starting school, proud of their uniform and their school, is palpable,” the mother of three school and preschool-aged…
EXCLUSIVE: Hulu has acquired exclusive U.S. rights to Let’s Start a Cult, an indie dark comedy co-written, executive produced by and starring top comic Stavros Halkias, slating it to premiere on February 4. Directed by Ben Kitnick, the film follows an obnoxious loser who, having missed out on his cult’s long awaited ritual suicide, teams […]EXCLUSIVE: Hulu has acquired exclusive U.S. rights to Let’s Start a Cult, an indie dark comedy co-written, executive produced by and starring top comic Stavros Halkias, slating it to premiere on February 4. Directed by Ben Kitnick, the film follows an obnoxious loser who, having…
Greens say they will support the bill, which is designed to bolster on-shore processing of critical mineralsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor is on track to pass the centrepiece of its Future Made in Australia plan, but other parts of its legislative agenda are either in doubt or dead in the water before what could be the final parliamentary sittings before the election.Parliament will return from the summer break on Tuesday, with the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, hoping to use the coming fortnight in Canberra to help…
A recent taped conversation between two Atlanta casting directors — one of whom admits to devoting only four seconds to watching self-tapes — has renewed fears among actors who believe their auditions are not being taken seriously. On a recent filmed installment of the Act Up podcast that was shared on Instagram, Rhavynn Drummer — […]A recent taped conversation between two Atlanta casting directors — one of whom admits to devoting only four seconds to watching self-tapes — has renewed fears among actors who believe their auditions are not being taken seriously. On a recent filmed installment of the Act…
Here’s everything you need to know about the former Democrat who has been appointed by the President-elect as his Director of National Intelligence.Here’s everything you need to know about the former Democrat who has been appointed by the President-elect as his Director of National Intelligence. View gallery Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Tulsi Gabbard was a congresswoman representing Hawaii for four terms Gabbard ran for president in 2020 and later endorsed Joe Biden Gabbard announced she was leaving the Democratic party in a video message in October 2022. Tulsi Gabbard has been appointed Director of National Intelligence by President-elect…
Few alleged offenders are found guilty. Many victims are retraumatised. What is getting in the way of the Australian criminal courts providing justice to sexual assault survivors?‘Sexual assault survivors like me seek justice as a sign of strength. Few of us end up winning’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSitting in her book-lined corner office at Victoria’s Law Reform Commission, Jennifer Coate is charting the “considerable progress” she says she’s witnessed over her decades-long career working in the criminal justice system.When she first started out as a lawyer, she says the notion of consent was “not…
EXCLUSIVE: Miles Caton, who is making his feature debut in Ryan Coogler’s period genre movie Sinners, has inked with Artists First for representation. Sinners opens over Easter weekend on April 18. The Michal B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo and Jack O’Connell starring pic follows twin brothers, who return to their hometown to start again […]EXCLUSIVE: Miles Caton, who is making his feature debut in Ryan Coogler’s period genre movie Sinners, has inked with Artists First for representation. Sinners opens over Easter weekend on April 18. The Michal B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo and Jack O’Connell starring pic follows…
EXCLUSIVE: Clayton Cardenas (Mayans M.C., The Cleaning Lady) has joined the cast of Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown in a recurring role for Season 4 from Paramount+. He will portray ‘Deputy Warden Torres’, the right-hand man to the prison’s new Warden at Anchor Bay Prison. Mayor of Kingstown follows the McLusky family, power brokers in […]EXCLUSIVE: Clayton Cardenas (Mayans M.C., The Cleaning Lady) has joined the cast of Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown in a recurring role for Season 4 from Paramount+. He will portray ‘Deputy Warden Torres’, the right-hand man to the prison’s new Warden at Anchor Bay Prison.…
Scherzer was hurt much of 2024 but is largely still successful when he’s on the mound Scherzer was hurt much of 2024 but is largely still successful when he’s on the mound Getty Images Free-agent right-handed starting pitcher Max Scherzer has agreed to terms with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to the New York Post. The one-year contract will pay him $15.5 million, according to ESPN. Scherzer, 40, managed only nine starts with the Texas Rangers last season, as he battled hamstring and shoulder injuries after he returned from back surgery. Those nine starts were a mixed bag, as he…
Leah Blyth, the party’s state president, is most likely to take Simon Birmingham’s former seat in the upper house with Alex Antic’s backingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberal party’s moderate wing is set to lose more influence in federal parliament with an Alex Antic-backed candidate tipped to take the Senate seat once held by Simon Birmingham.Birmingham, who was elected in 2007 and resigned on Tuesday, led the federal party’s moderate faction and was one of the few remaining senior Liberals in the faction after losses in…
Mark Andrews failed to reel in a two-point conversion as the Baltimore Ravens lost to the Buffalo Bills. Mark Andrews failed to reel in a two-point conversion as the Baltimore Ravens lost to the Buffalo Bills. Video: Botched play ends Ravens season Botched play ends Ravens season We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Mark Andrews failed to reel in a two-point conversion as the Baltimore Ravens lost to the Buffalo Bills. January 31, 2025 — 7.42am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save videos for…
Gabbard has been married to her second husband since 2015. Learn more about him and their marriage.Gabbard has been married to her second husband since 2015. Learn more about him and their marriage. Image Credit: Getty Images for CORE, formerly Tulsi Gabbard may join President Donald Trump’s cabinet starting in 2025. The former Democrat , who has since joined the Republican Party, was nominated by the president-elect to be his Director of National Intelligence and is currently undergoing confirmation hearings. “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our country and the freedoms of all Americans,” Trump noted in a…
Leading lawyer says women have almost no chance of seeing abusers convictedMorning everyone. The probability of a rape victim seeing her abuser convicted and punished is less than 1%, a prominent lawyer has said, meaning the crime is “effectively decriminalised” in Australia. As we launch our investigative series Broken Justice, a rape survivor describes her struggle in the justice system.Officials say they are expecting no survivors from a collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter in Washington DC as Donald Trump tries to blame diversity programs.‘Stay strong’ | The investigation into the Dural explosives find continues today as…
Astronomers say the damage from 2024 YR4 would be catastrophic if it hit a city. But for now, experts say, calm is warranted. Astronomers say the damage from 2024 YR4 would be catastrophic if it hit a city. But for now, experts say, calm is warranted. World North America Space By Robin George Andrews January 31, 2025 — 7.48am , 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 You may hear about a large asteroid headed toward Earth. Don’t panic. Just after…
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Trains were delayed by up to 30 minutes after an automatic fire alarm was set off underground at Parliament station. Trains were delayed by up to 30 minutes after an automatic fire alarm was set off underground at Parliament station. Melbourne train delays: City Loop closed, parliament train station evacuated Peak-hour delays after Parliament station evacuated, City Loop closed We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National Victoria Trains By Hannah Hammoud January 31, 2025 — 8.08am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for…