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LeBron James Headed to Philadelphia 76ers for 'Last Decision'
James made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement.
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Retail Trends
Macro retail matters for ecommerce operators because it's the gravity field everything else moves through. When store closures accelerate, certain categories lose physical-discovery surfaces and online costs change. When wholesale terms shift, brand calculus shifts. We track the trade-press coverage (Modern Retail, Retail Dive, Retail Brew, Business of Fashion), the public-company earnings calls and analyst commentary, the consumer-spending data from McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, and the operator-side reports from working brands. The synthesis is meant to be the one-screen weekly read of what's happening in physical retail and how it's changing the equation for the online-first brand, without the daily Bloomberg-style fire-hose. If you're trying to figure out whether to push harder on wholesale, retail, or DTC this year, this is the topic to read.
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Hartford Courant
OpenAI President Donates $5.5M to Save California Bald Eagle Habitat
Friends of Big Bear Valley announced the news on its website and social media pages Friday morning.
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Reuters
Nvidia and SK Group launch massive AI data center initiative
As part of the initiative, SK Telecom plans to build a 2-gigawatt AI data center powered by Nvidia's Vera Rubin chips and SK Hynix's HBM4 high-bandwidth memory, with the first facility due to come online in 2027, Nvidia added.
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Reuters
Samsung Secures $200 Billion AI Chip Partnership With Broadcom
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brisbanetimes
Van Drives Into Crowd at Berlin Pride Parade, Leaving One Dead
One person is dead and others are fighting for life after a van drove through a crowd at Berlin’s Pride parade in Germany.
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Reuters
OpenAI Rogue Agent Compromised Account at Modal Labs, Sources Say
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theage
ASX Set to Rise as Wall Street Advances and Oil Prices Extend Slide
Most of Wall Street is rising even as stocks of computer chipmakers continue to tumble worldwide. Oil prices, meanwhile, are easing further from the two-month high they hit last week.
brisbanetimes
King Charles and Queen Camilla Arrive in Tardis for Commonwealth Games Opening
The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin with the Opening Ceremony in Glasgow, with Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge leading Australia out as the flag and baton bearers. Follow all the action.
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Reuters
DeepSeek Pauses Second Funding Round, Bloomberg Reports
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brisbanetimes
Dragons Face Titans in Round 21 of 2026 NRL Premiership
The Dragons take on the Titans in Round 21 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, Sydney.
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Victorian Premier Faces Potential Leadership Challenge Within Days
Victorian premier could face a leadership challenge 'within days', with MPs prepared to say she does not have their support ahead of the November state election.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
X Launches Invite-Only X Money Service With 6% Yield and Visa Debit Card
Elon Musk's social media company X, previously Twitter, has launched X Money, a bank account-like service for users to send money to each other. X Money isn't a new bank; it uses Cross River Bank's technology and services. Currently, it's invite-only and available to X's paying members. Users receive an X-branded Visa debit card for ATM use and can send money in real-time. To attract customers, X
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NJ.com
Del Taco Wins USA Today Poll for Best Fast-Food Fries
Aside from its apparently elite fries, the chain is known for its hard-shell tacos and loaded Epic Burritos.
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Reuters
Japan's Nikkei Falls Over 2% on AI Spending Concerns
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brisbanetimes
Quincy Dodd Looks to Seal Victory for Cronulla Sharks
Quincy Dodd looks to seal victory for the Cronulla Sharks.
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Businesswire
WHOOP Appoints Kyle Leahy as Chief Commercial Officer
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHOOP, the human performance company, today named Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer. Leahy will lead the company’s commercial organization, overseeing global wholesale and retail, partnerships, enterprise, and healthcare go-to-market strategy.Leahy’s appointment comes as WHOOP expands with retailers and e-commerce marketplaces, grows its enterprise business, and builds relationships across healthcare in the United States and internationally.Leahy most recently served a
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Baltimore Sun
Tate Brothers' Lawyers and Feds to Set Schedule for UK Extradition
Attorneys for social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will meet with federal prosecutors in Miami over a UK extradition fight.
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watoday
Andrew McConnell Buys St Kilda's Iconic Stokehouse Restaurant
As a young chef, Andrew McConnell used to work for the family that owns Stokehouse. Now he’s buying their restaurant.
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Modern Retail
How Agentic AI Is Reshaping the Consumer Journey
This Unpacked guide, sponsored by Talon.One, explores how brands can make their loyalty and promotions agent-ready, as agentic commerce evolves from a theoretical concept into practical applications, and AI agents begin to handle the end-to-end shopping journey for consumers. Agentic commerce has quickly become a hot industry topic, as the technology evolves from a theoretical […]
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Reuters
US Court Blocks Key Provision of Texas Children's Online Safety Law
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watoday
Queensland Report Recommends 24-Hour Retail to Boost Nightlife
Allowing shops and supermarkets in “nightlife zones” to open for 24 hours, as well as increasing incentives for late-night dining and simplifying outdoor setup requirements, are among the key recommendations of Queensland’s long-awaited nightlife report.
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The Age
Brisbane Nightlife Push Proposes 24-Hour Retail and Noise Limit Changes
Allowing shops and supermarkets in “nightlife zones” to open for 24 hours, as well as increasing incentives for late-night dining and simplifying outdoor setup requirements, are among the key recommendations of Queensland’s long-awaited nightlife report.
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theage
Brunswick Community Fights to Save Don Bosco Youth Centre
Locals are fighting to stop the closure of the Don Bosco Hostel and Youth Centre in Brunswick which is up for sale.
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brisbanetimes
Wildfires Threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain Battle Blazes
Flames are advancing towards the city famous for its vineyards, as France and Spain battle wildfires that have forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Andrew McConnell Acquires St Kilda's Iconic Stokehouse
As a young chef, Andrew McConnell used to work for the family that owns Stokehouse. Now he’s buying their restaurant.
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Reuters
Tennessee Tells Jury Meta Ignored Internal Research on Teen Harm
Attorneys for the state of Tennessee told a jury in Nashville on Monday that Meta Platforms' leadership disregarded internal research about its Instagram platform's impact on teenagers as the company sought to maximize profit from young users.
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brisbanetimes
Australia's eSafety Watchdog Sues Telegram Over Terror Videos
The eSafety commissioner says footage of the Christchurch and Buffalo attacks sat on the controversial messaging service for nearly three months before being taken down.
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Brisbane Times
Jaxon Purdue Sets Up Heilum Luki Score With Grubber Kick
Jaxon Purdue threads a grubber and Heilum Luki gathers and scores.
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The Associated Press
Germany Calls Friday News Conference; Klopp Expected as Coach
The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national coach.
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watoday
Victorian Premier Faces Leadership Challenge Within Days
Victorian premier could face a leadership challenge 'within days', with MPs prepared to say she does not have their support ahead of the November state election.
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The Age
Jacinta Allan Faces Leadership Threat as Victorian Labor Holds Crisis Meeting
Internal Labor unrest intensifies as a coordinated push to replace Jacinta Allan as Victorian premier reaches a turning point. Follow for updates.
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Nhpr
Public Media Adapts One Year After Federal Funding Ends
A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio stations nationwide.
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watoday
McEvoy Leads Australian Podium Sweep at Commonwealth Games
Australia dominates in the pool on day three of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, picking up 14 medals including a sweep of the men's 50m freestyle podium.
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syracuse.com
1990s Rock Band Cancels Tour Following Death of Member
The band shared the news on social media.
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Reuters
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Says X Account Was Hacked
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The Age
At Least Three Shooters Involved in Seattle Food Festival Gunfight, Police Say
Police believe one suspect died at the scene and another remains on the loose after the deadly shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle.
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watoday
King Charles and Queen Camilla Arrive in TARDIS for Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin with the Opening Ceremony in Glasgow, with Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge leading Australia out as the flag and baton bearers. Follow all the action.
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Brisbane Times
ICAC Video Shows Building Commissioner David Chandler Addressing Workers
Video evidence from the ICAC: Building commissioner David Chandler addresses workers.
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watoday
Roof-Mounted Camera Captures Wildfires in Spain
Camera mounted on a roof captures incredible spread of wildfires in Spain
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brisbanetimes
Police Arrest One, Search for Second Suspect After Seattle Festival Shooting
The gunfire erupted in the waning hours of the Bite of Seattle, an annual festival that draws hundreds of food and retail vendors and performers.
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Reuters
EU to Restore Interim Measure Allowing Big Tech to Fight Online Child Abuse
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watoday
Australia Sues Telegram Over Delayed Removal of Terror Videos
The eSafety commissioner says footage of the Christchurch and Buffalo attacks sat on the controversial messaging service for nearly three months before being taken down.
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theage
Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Across France and Spain
Hundreds of thousands of people in France and Spain have been evacuated as deadly wildfires spread across southern Europe.
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theage
Quincy Dodd Aims to Secure Victory for Cronulla Sharks
Quincy Dodd looks to seal victory for the Cronulla Sharks.
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watoday
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Faces Leadership Challenge From Ben Carroll
A leadership showdown between Jacinta Allan and Ben Carroll is set to play out at a Labor caucus meeting scheduled for 10am today. Follow for updates.
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Businesswire
Grafana Labs Launches Six AI Tools to Power Agentic Operations
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grafana Labs, the company behind the open observability cloud, today announced the general availability of six AI capabilities during its inaugural AI Week, extending Grafana Assistant into an agentic operations layer that detects, investigates, and remediates production issues at the pace AI now creates them. The releases include Grafana Assistant Investigations, Grafana Assistant Workspace, Grafana Assistant Automations, the Grafana Cloud MCP server, gcx, and Grafan
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Reuters
US and Allies Warn of Russian Hackers Stealing Emails Without Social Engineering
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AL.com
Adam Schefter Weighs In on Where LeBron James Will Sign
ESPN insider Adam Schefter typically breaks NFL news, but he recently weighed in on where LeBron James will sign.
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watoday
The Age Features Photos of the Week for July 25, 2026
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributors at The Age.
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Fuel Prices Set to Rise as Fuel Excise Cut Concludes Next Week
Fuel prices are set to rise after the excise cut ends at the end of next week.
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Cbnc
Ring's New $170 Spotlight Camera Offers Great Hardware with a Catch
A spotlight security camera is an interesting hybrid device. In addition to a powerful cam, it includes LED panels for illumination, without the sometimes stringent requirements of a floodlight security camera. These spotlight cameras are something of a specialty for Amazon Ring, and its latest 2026 battery version ($170) is the best I’ve tested. Ring’s [...] The post Ring’s New Spotlight Camera Is Astoundingly Good, If You Turn Off Its AI Surveillance appeared first on CBNC .
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watoday
Australia Prepares for Nationwide Test of New AusAlert Emergency System
A loud siren sound is expected to ring out on phones across Australia this afternoon in a test of the new AusAlert system.
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theage
Sharks Defeat Leaves Sea Eagles Four Points Out of Top Eight
Manly are now four points adrift of the top eight, and the difference between them and genuine top-four contenders Cronulla is huge.
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theage
Manly Sea Eagles Face Cronulla Sharks in Round 21
Two teams with attacking firepower faced off in a Sunday arvo Battle of the Beaches! See all of the thrilling tries and highlight moments from Manly's clash with Cronulla.
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Newspatrolling.com - News Cum Content Syndication
MSIG Hong Kong Reports Growth in Claims Settlement Ratio for Fifth Consecutive Year
Launched market-first Door-to-Door Luggage Repair Service for Travel Insurance customersHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – MSIG Insurance (Hong Kong) Limited (“MSIG”) today published its 2025 Claims Report, highlighting a fifth consecutive annual rise in its claims settlement ratio since 2020, strong performance across key classes, and new customer-focused travel ... The post MSIG Hong Kong’s 2025 Claims Report Reveals Growth in Claims Settlement Ratio for Fifth Consecutive Year and Spotlights Award-Winning Travel Insurance Offerings first appeared on Newspatrolling.com .
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Businesswire
Krispy Kreme Launches Latin American Destination Dessert Collection
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beginning Tuesday, July 28, Krispy Kreme® is bringing the vibrant flavors of some beloved Latin American desserts to its new Destination Dessert Collection. Featuring three all-new doughnuts bursting with irresistible flavor, this limited-time collection marks the next stop on Krispy Kreme's global tour, following two summers of fan-favorite doughnuts inspired by Paris and Italy. Krispy Kreme’s Destination Dessert Collection invites fans to discover three class
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EUROPE SAYS
Exploring the Multiplicity Economy in the Creator Industry
The creator economy is worth an estimated $250 billion. More than half the people working inside it earn under $15,000 a year. Those two facts belong in the
Businesswire
As AI Reshapes Every Industry, RenderATL 2026 Brings Together the Builders Behind What's Next
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #RenderATL--Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry, changing how software is built, products are launched and businesses operate. As organizations race to move AI from experimentation into production, the engineers, founders and executives driving that transformation will gather in Atlanta for RenderATL 2026, one of the nation's fastest-growing technology conferences. Taking place August 12–13, RenderATL is expected to welcome more than 8,000 attendees, 150+ speake
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watoday
Man shot by police in Queensland to face court
A man shot by police in Cairns will face court today.
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watoday
Wanderers stun Chelsea with early equaliser
Anthony Pantazopoulos gets the Western Sydney Wanderers back on level terms with Chelsea.
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The Sydney Morning Herald
AusAlert test coming today
A loud siren sound is expected to ring out on phones across Australia this afternoon in a test of the new AusAlert system.
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Forever News
Banyan Group Residences Unveils Exclusive Banyan Tree Beach Residences Varuna at Laguna Phuket
A limited collection of eight beachfront townhomes offers a rare opportunity to own directly on Bang Tao Beach. PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2026 – Banyan Group Residences has unveiled Banyan Tree Beach Residences Varuna, a collection of just eight beachfront townhomes within Laguna Phuket. Positioned directly on Bang Tao Beach, [...] The post Banyan Group Residences Unveils Exclusive Banyan Tree Beach Residences Varuna at Laguna Phuket appeared first on Forever NEWS .
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Visa and Lianlian Advance Trusted B2B Agentic Commerce Through LoopXPay's First Live B2B Agentic Transaction
First live B2B agentic transaction in Greater China highlights how AI-enabled commerce can help SMBs streamline purchasing and payments, supported by Visa's Agentic Directory for trusted AI agent interactions SINGAPORE , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd. ("Lianlian"), an AI-native global financial infrastructure provider, today announced the first live B2B agentic transaction completed using LoopXPay, Lianlian's AI agent. Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) often lack dedicated procurement teams and spend valuable time sourcing, purchasing and making payments themselves. In the transaction, th e LoopXPay agent was used to source a product sample from a supplier and complete the purchase in a single workfl
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NBC 5 Chicago
‘You’re So Vain’ singer Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Carly Simon shared the news Monday when providing an update on her health and explaining her absence from the public eye.
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watoday
‘Tell us where to look for her’: US TV show host issues emotional plea to mother’s kidnappers
US TV show host Savannah Guthrie has issued a new emotional plea to the kidnappers of her mother, Nancy, begging them to "do the right thing" and give more information on what may have happened to her.
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watoday
Tens of thousands forced to flee French holiday spots as fires spread across Europe
Flames are moving rapidly through a bayside area in southern France busy with families on school holidays as tinderbox conditions persist in Europe.
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watoday
Ben Carroll’s Journey From Kmart Checkout to Premier of Victoria
The deputy premier has silenced the doubters who questioned if he had the grit to attempt to seize the top job. This is how he got here – and what he will do if his colleagues back him to replace Jacinta Allan.
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Reuters
SAP CFO says AI must move beyond chatbot 'low-hanging fruit' before seeing returns
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Woman ‘tied up and murdered’ after Mother’s Day dinner
A woman on her way home from a Mother’s Day dinner was ambushed and tied up before her body was burned beside an isolated mountain track, a jury has heard.
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Brisbane Times
The woman who stands to inherit as much as $143 million of Jeffrey Epstein’s fortune
He once called her his “favourite” and often told her he loved her. But Karyna Shuliak, the last person whom Epstein spoke to from prison before his death, remains an enigma.
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NBC10 Boston
Why Kathy Hochul signed 1st statewide moratorium on data centers
Gov. Kathy Hochul told NBC News she’s responding to the concerns of localities and that New York doesn’t need data centers to support the AI boom.
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Reuters
Brasil classifica de arbitrária e injustificada nova tarifa dos EUA
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Reuters
Japan considers foreign bank financing for $33 billion US power projects
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The Age
‘Devoted’ mother-of-two allegedly killed by partner in Melbourne
The family of a “devoted” young mother allegedly killed by her partner in Melbourne’s south-east have been left heartbroken over her death.
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BBC News - Entertainment & Arts
Bill Oddie, Broadcaster, Comedian and Conservationist, Dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
Catholic
St. Martha: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
"Jesus loved Martha and Mary and Lazarus." This unique statement in John's gospel tells us of the special relationship Jesus had with Martha, her sister, and her brother.Apparently Jesus was a frequent guest at Martha's home in Bethany, a small village two miles from Jerusalem. We read of three visits in Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-53, and John 12:1-9.Many of us find it easy to identify with Martha in the story Luke tells. Martha welcomes Jesus and his disciples into her home and immediately ...
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theage
For he’s a Bill Oddie good fellow: Why this Goody was the best
The Goodies were big news in Australia, despite their intense Englishness. And bearded bad boy Bill was key to their appeal.
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watoday
SA police suspend search for missing toddler
Superintendent Trent Cox Officer says authorities have not found the missing infant, as authorities suspended Tuesday's search due to "challenging" weather
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Catholic
St. Pantaleon Honored as Saint of the Day for July 27, 2026
St Pantaleon came from Nicomedia, near the Black Sea, in Asia. He was such a famous doctor that the Emperor himself chose him for his own doctor. Pantaleon was a Christian, but the bad influence from the pagan court caused him to give up his Christian faith entirely. A holy priest named Hermolaos made him realize what a sin he had committed. Pantaleon listened to him, detested his sin and joined the Church once more. To make up for what he had done, he greatly desired to suffer and die for ...
The Age
The woman who stands to inherit as much as $143 million of Jeffrey Epstein’s fortune
He once called her his “favourite” and often told her he loved her. But Karyna Shuliak, the last person whom Epstein spoke to from prison before his death, remains an enigma.
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watoday
New Chelsea signing scores in sixth minute
New Chelsea signing Dastan Satpayev scores in the sixth minute, in his first game for the club.
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theage
Fire ‘at the gates’ of Bordeaux as Europe battles blazes
Flames are advancing towards the city famous for its vineyards, as France and Spain battle wildfires that have forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.
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brisbanetimes
Queensland on high alert after first suspected H5 bird flu case
Final testing is under way after a dead petrel washed up on Moreton Island returned a suspected positive result for H5 bird flu.
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The Age
Wanderers stun Chelsea with early equaliser
Anthony Pantazopoulos gets the Western Sydney Wanderers back on level terms with Chelsea.
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Review, Analyse, Do Past Papers: University Student Shares Study Advice
Stacy Zhang is at university now but has some tips for this year's students.
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Brisbane Times
Kids can pet rabbits, play air hockey or go trampolining here for free. But maybe not for long
Locals are fighting to stop the closure of the Don Bosco Hostel and Youth Centre in Brunswick which is up for sale.
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USA TODAY
US News ranks all 50 states. See where yours landed
US News published its 2026 Overall Best State Rankings this week. See which states topped the list.
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watoday
Round 21: Dragons v Titans | Highlights
The Dragons take on the Titans in Round 21 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, Sydney.
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dailymail
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at the Commonwealth Games ceremony... in a TARDIS
King Charles and Queen Camilla made a dramatic entrance at the OVO Hydro Arena in a tardis ahead of the Commonwealth Games' opening ceremony.
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theage
Building Commissioner David Chandler addressing workers
Video evidence from the ICAC: Building commissioner David Chandler addresses workers.
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