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Ex-Oath Keeper who cooperated with government in Jan. 6 cases sentenced to probation
A former Oath Keeper who gave “extensive” assistance to federal prosecutors investigating members of the anti-government militia group in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack was on ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Stewart Rhodes's ex-wife, son say they fear for their safety if Trump pardons Oath Keepers founder
The ex-wife and son of the founder of the Oath Keepers are expressing concern that their safety could be compromised if former President Trump pardons Stewart Rhodes in a potential second term. ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
'Weirdest save I've made ever': Keeper stops certain goal while tangled in net
Goalkeeper Frankie Leonard has ambitions of turning pro, and he showed exactly what he can do with an amazingly unorthodox save in a non-league game.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Australian territory resumes jailing 10-year-olds
Australia has been under pressure to raise the age of criminal responsibility, in line with UN advice.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Australian teen denies murdering British mum
Emma Lovell, 41, was fatally stabbed during the break-in at her Brisbane home, a court hears.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
‘Not my King’ protest row highlights Australian divisions
An Aboriginal senator's heckling of the King ignites debate about how to best address inequality in Australia.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Australian businesses complain they are ‘public enemy number one’
Labor government adopts increasingly populist position ahead of general election due in MayWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Huge Australian 'fiasco' ship to be mothballed in Edinburgh
Newly-built Spirit of Tasmania is too large to fit the port facilities in Tasmania, so will be stored at Port of Leith.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Woolworths Cuts Expectations for Australian Food Earnings
Australian grocer Woolworths expects fiscal first-half earnings in its key Australian food division to be below previous expectations, as customers continue to be price conscious when facing cost ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Australian man cleared of murdering British woman during break-in
Emma Lovell was fatally stabbed after confronting two intruders in a suburb north of Brisbane in 2022.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Radiohead singer confronts Gaza protester at Australian gig
Thom Yorke hit back at the fan after he heckled the singer over death numbers in Gaza during a performance in Melborne.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
PwC accused of interfering in Australian tax leaks probe
Documents reveal PwC International threatened to expel local firm if it co-operated with scandal investigation without permissionBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Anglo American Continues Coal Selloff With Australian Disposal
The global miner sold its interest in two steelmaking-coal mines in Australia for around $1.1 billion, advancing its coal-division selloff.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
Spate of business scandals puts Australian boards on notice
A common thread to the controversies has been whether oversight of the country’s largest companies has been bent to the will of powerful executivesWorld - Financial Times - 7 hours ago -
Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition
Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...Sports - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
Tuchel 'excited to make our dream come true'
New England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he wants to "make our dream come true" at the 2026 World Cup following his appointment.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Unequal school funding hobbles the American dream
The next administration must act on disparities in education resources and teaching quality that choke social mobilityWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'
Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Yankees-Dodgers is MLB's marketing Dream Series
Major League Baseball’s dream matchup is the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees in the World SeriesSports - ABC News - October 26 -
'I struggle to speak but dream of being on stage'
A lack of awareness of selective mutism is making diagnosis life worse for families living with it.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Hemp and Shaw on 'dream' Ballon d'Or nominations
England international Lauren Hemp says she "always dreamed" of being nominated for the Ballon d'Or award.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Tesla’s robotaxi dreams will start small, these analysts say
Tesla has promised a fleet of Cybercabs by 2026 and millions of the robotaxis at some point in the future, but analysts at Deutsche Bank sought to temper expectations and map out how a Cybercab ...Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Volpe makes dreams a reality, sparks Yanks in G4
Anthony Volpe's performance in Game 4 -- one that included a game-changing grand slam to keep the Yankees alive in the World Series -- was something he envisioned "probably every night" growing up.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
A Murder at an Elite Hamptons Resort Ends an Artist’s Dream
The owner of a tile company funded Sabina Khorramdel’s life of travel and creation. After she was found slain, his body was discovered at his Pennsylvania home.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Why Elon Musk's Robotaxi Dreams Are Premature
Tesla is pushing to build true self-driving vehicles by 2026. The way its CEO wants to do it seems risky.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Aspinall, McGregor & the 'dream-makers' - welcome to Cage Warriors
From Tom Aspinall to Conor McGregor, Cage Warriors has a rich history of producing MMA stars. BBC Sport visits a show in Manchester to discover why.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Marler retires from England 'dream bubble'
England prop Joe Marler retires from international rugby having won 95 caps.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Former Bad Education actor left without cash by rogue agent
A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century
The reputation of the iconic New York City thoroughfare began with a competition to build lavish mansions that came crashing down with the advent of luxury apartment buildings.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Slot outshines Alonso at Anfield as dream start continues
Xabi Alonso had been the chosen one among Liverpool fans to replace Jurgen Klopp, but Arne Slot has helped them move on with ease.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
US presidential election updates: Trump’s insults draw laughs at Catholic charity dinner as Harris appears remotely
Kamala Harris appeared via video for Al Smith charity dinner, where Donald Trump took aim at transgender people. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free app and sign up for election ...World - The Guardian - October 18