‘Changing the date’ has little to do with why we march on 26 January. In taking to the streets, we honour those who kept the fires of resistance burning before usGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe hullabaloo around “Australia Day” started early this year. It was barely the beginning of December 2024 when outrage columns and Sky News Australia video clips were raging about a chain of pubs apparently “banning” Australia Day celebrations. Never mind that these establishments did nothing of the sort. They simply stated that they were not going to be holding Australia…
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Justin Baldoni is focusing on good vibes only … despite his ongoing legal war against his “It Ends With Us” costar, Blake Lively. Check it out … the actor is all smiles after hitting the ocean in Maui, Hawaii, beaming and carrying a big green… Justin Baldoni is focusing on good vibes only … despite his ongoing legal war against his “It Ends With Us” costar, Blake Lively. Check it out … the actor is all smiles after hitting the ocean in Maui, Hawaii, beaming and carrying a big green… TMZ.com Justin Baldoni is focusing on good vibes only ……
Barry Golderg, who has performed with Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Stephen Stills, Muddy Waters and other, died on Jan. 22. Bluesman Barry Goldberg died on Jan. 22 (photo courtesy Bob Merlis). Acclaimed blues-rock musician Barry Goldberg, who was part of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band when it backed Bob Dylan during his legendary electric outing at the otherwise-acoustic Newport Folk Festival in 1965, died on Jan. 22. He was 83. Goldberg, who also performed/recorded with Steve Miller, Muddy Waters, Leonard Cohen, Stephen Stills and many other famed musicians, “died in hospice care after a 10-year struggle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma,” according…
Here’s your weekly dose of John Breech’s NFL picks Here’s your weekly dose of John Breech’s NFL picks Getty Images There are only four teams left standing in the NFL and just like we all predicted before the season, the Washington Commanders are one of them. Just kidding, no one predicted that. Not even Commanders fans. For the first time since the 1991 season, the Commanders are in the NFC Championship. If you’re wondering how long ago that was, let me put it this way: There was only one website available to the public on the ENTIRE internet (and we might have…
Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, allegedly covered up child sexual abuse that took place at their home and at one of their church’s summer camps … this according to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports. The bombshell allegations were spelled… Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, allegedly covered up child sexual abuse that took place at their home and at one of their church’s summer camps … this according to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports. The bombshell allegations were spelled… Getty Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, allegedly covered up child sexual abuse that took place…
As the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, warms up for the federal election campaign, he’s quick to tell voters he’s a strong man in politics who’s tough on crime – a message he’s kept consistent since his maiden speech.Guardian Australia’s Queensland correspondent, Ben Smee, and political reporter Sarah Basford Canales tell Nour Haydar the Coalition’s campaign centres on culture wars and crime Continue reading…As the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, warms up for the federal election campaign, he’s quick to tell voters he’s a strong man in politics who’s tough on crime – a message he’s kept consistent since his maiden speech.Guardian…
Key lines of police inquiry are who is paying any such alleged criminals, whether they are in Australia or offshore, and why they want to target the Jewish communityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFederal authorities have confirmed they suspect “criminals for hire” may be responsible for some antisemitic attacks in Australia that have seen synagogues, cars, buildings and a childcare centre targeted with arson, graffiti and vile abuse.But the question of who might be paying any such alleged criminals, and why they want to target the Jewish…
A worker at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park fell several stories down a ventilation duct and had to be extricated early Wednesday afternoon, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The man fell sometime after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the presidential center under construction in the 6000 block of South Stony Island Avenue. He sustained several injuries from the fall but was alert and conscious as he was being taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, authorities said. A spokesperson for the Lakeside Alliance, the group of construction companies building the center, said the company was aware of the…
As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school. In many districts, educators have sought to reassure immigrant parents that schools are safe places for their kids, despite the president’s campaign pledge to carry out mass deportations. But fears intensified for some when the Trump administration announced Tuesday it would allow federal immigration agencies to make arrests at schools, churches and hospitals, ending a policy that had been in effect since 2011. “Oh, dear God! I can’t imagine why they would do that,”…
Bryan Kohberger’s not in court for his first hearing of 2025 … ’cause the judge decided to excuse him for Wednesday’s proceedings. Attorneys for the alleged murderer appeared before the judge for the first time in 2025, attempting to get a large… Bryan Kohberger’s not in court for his first hearing of 2025 … ’cause the judge decided to excuse him for Wednesday’s proceedings. Attorneys for the alleged murderer appeared before the judge for the first time in 2025, attempting to get a large… Monroe County Correctional Facility Bryan Kohberger’s not in court for his first hearing of 2025 ……
Reading Time: 4 minutes Is Jimmy Fallon headed for a messy divorce like everyone else in Hollywood?! That’s a question fans of the popular Tonight Show host have been puzzling over for the better part of a year now. On TV every night, Jimmy is as upbeat and vivacious as ever. But sources close to the comic say that he’s been dealing with some major issues in his personal life. immy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen arrive at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on August 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by…
James Kennedy is off the hook in his domestic violence case — no charges will be filed against him … TMZ has learned. The “Vanderpump Rules” star’s lawyer, Scott Leemon tells us the Burbank City Attorney’s Office just informed him of their… James Kennedy is off the hook in his domestic violence case — no charges will be filed against him … TMZ has learned. The “Vanderpump Rules” star’s lawyer, Scott Leemon tells us the Burbank City Attorney’s Office just informed him of their… Getty James Kennedy is off the hook in his domestic violence case — no charges will…
Minister says Queensland government has ‘no intention’ of imposing a cap despite calls from traditional owners and conservationistsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s new environment minister risks wrecking the world heritage-listed K’gari by tearing up a plan to reduce dingo attacks on the island by capping visitors, according to the island’s traditional owners.Christine Royan, the secretary of the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation, which represents the island’s Indigenous custodians, said overcrowding is “destroying the island”, which has world heritage status.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…Minister…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s national security adviser on Wednesday sidelined about 160 National Security Council aides, sending them home while the administration reviews staffing and tries to align it with Trump’s agenda. The career government employees, commonly referred to as detailees, were summoned Wednesday for an all-staff call and told they will be expected to be available to the council’s senior directors but would not need to report to the White House. The council provides national security and foreign policy advice to the president. Brian McCormack, chief of staff to national security adviser Mike Waltz, delivered the news in…
A tech company that had been in expansion mode has disclosed plans for dozens of South Bay layoffs. (George Avalos/Bay Area News Group) Renesas logo at the tech company’s main campus at 6024 Silver Creek Valley Road in south San Jose, July 2022. SAN JOSE — A tech company that had been in expansion mode in the Bay Area disclosed plans for dozens of South Bay layoffs and warned that more cuts may loom, state labor documents show. Renesas Electronics plans to trim 68 jobs in the South Bay, the company reported to the state Employment Development Department. The company…
One of the four Chilean men believed to be connected to the Joe Burrow home burglary was sporting a Bengals hat when the group was pulled over by cops earlier this month … an item that very well could have belonged to the Cincinnati quarterback… One of the four Chilean men believed to be connected to the Joe Burrow home burglary was sporting a Bengals hat when the group was pulled over by cops earlier this month … an item that very well could have belonged to the Cincinnati quarterback… One of the four Chilean men believed to be connected…
A female student was killed and another student was wounded Wednesday in a shooting in a Nashville high school cafeteria, nearly two years after another deadly school shooting in the city that ignited an emotional debate about gun control in Tennessee. The 17-year-old shooter, who was also a student at Antioch High School, later shot and killed himself with a handgun, Metro Nashville Police spokesperson Don Aaron said during a news conference. Police identified him as Solomon Henderson. Police Chief John Drake said the shooter “confronted” a 16-year-old female student in the cafeteria and opened fire, killing her. Police identified…
How to watch Kings vs. Warriors basketball game How to watch Kings vs. Warriors basketball game Who’s Playing Golden State Warriors @ Sacramento Kings Current Records: Golden State 21-21, Sacramento 22-20 How To Watch When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET Where: Golden 1 Center — Sacramento, California TV: ESPN Follow: CBS Sports App Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $77.10 What to Know The Warriors and the Kings are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2023, but not for long. The Golden State Warriors are taking a road trip to face off against the Sacramento Kings…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Last month, Vanderpump Rules alum James Kennedy was arrested on domestic violence charges following an incident at a party hosted by fellow Bravo star Kathy Hilton. The alleged victim was not identified at the time, and the exact nature of the incident is still unclear. But whatever happened, it had a profound impact on James’ relationship with longtime girlfriend Ally Lewber. James Kennedy and Ally Lewber attend the grand opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas on December 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) James Kennedy and Ally Lewber Appear to Grow Apart…
David Pocock and Kate Chaney say laws must be passed as a matter of urgency as AEC issues disinformation and foreign interference warningFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndependents have urged the government to act immediately on deepfakes and disinformation as the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) issues a warning about AI and foreign interference in the upcoming election.David Pocock and Kate Chaney have written to the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and the special minister of state, Don Farrell, calling for “truth in political advertising” reform.Sign up for Guardian…