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NSW Parliament removes the words ‘mother’ and ‘woman’ from breastfeeding policy in favour of gender-neutral language
- NSW Parliament’s breastfeeding policy now uses gender-neutral language.
- Kellie Sloane questioned the removal of “mother” and “woman”.
- She supports workplace care for new parents.
NSW Parliament has removed “mother” and “woman” from its updated breastfeeding policy, using terms such as “parents”, “carers” and “lactating parents” instead. The policy aims to make the workplace family-friendly and support staff who breastfeed, while recognising the importance of breastfeeding for parent and child. NSW Liberal leader…
John Anderson, Country Hall of Famer Whose Hits Included ‘Seminole Wind’ and ‘Swingin’,’ Dies at 71
- Country Hall of Famer John Anderson has died aged 71.
- He scored 20 Top Ten country hits over nearly five decades.
- His family announced his death; no cause was disclosed.
Country singer John Anderson, known for hits including “Seminole Wind” and “Swingin’”, has died aged 71. His family announced his death on Wednesday, sharing that he was beloved as a husband, father and grandfather as well as a musician; no cause of death was given. Across a career…
Lukas Nelson and Lainey Wilson Bring a Little Southern Soul to Dolly Parton’s CMA Celebration
- Nelson and Wilson performed a Dolly Parton song at a tribute.
- The two-hour special brought together country music performers.
- Donations supported Parton’s Imagination Library.
Lukas Nelson and Lainey Wilson honoured Dolly Parton at a two-hour Country Music Association tribute, performing “You Can’t Make Old Friends”. The event celebrated Parton’s life and influence on country music, while also supporting a programme she founded to give books to children. Held at Belmont University in…
The band that Joni Mitchell always wanted to reject: “Disappointing”
- Mitchell worked with Charles Mingus on his final musical pieces.
- She wanted a more adventurous band for the sessions.
- Mingus’s musical vision took priority in the collaboration.
Joni Mitchell’s move into jazz led to a collaboration with bassist and composer Charles Mingus on his final musical pieces, released on the album *Mingus*. She welcomed the chance to work with a musician she had long admired, while accepting that the project meant serving his artistic vision.…
ICE crackdown divides swing state candidates as GOP nominee vows to mandate sheriff cooperation
- Tiffany would require Wisconsin sheriffs to honour ICE detainers.
- Crowley supports deporting people convicted of crimes but wants limits on ICE.
- More than 2,100 people were detained by ICE in Wisconsin in 2025.
Republican Wisconsin gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany said he would require local sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies to honour federal immigration detainers, setting out a clear contrast with Democratic nominee David Crowley in a debate. The dispute reflects how President Donald Trump’s expanded deportation drive has made cooperation…
Big Brother star Omar receives stern warning over his language as ‘coercive and controlling’ behaviour row becomes one of the most complained about reality TV moments EVER
- Omar was warned about the impact of his language and behaviour.
- The programme has received more than 7,000 Ofcom complaints.
- Some viewers say Big Brother’s warning did not go far enough.
Big Brother warned contestant Omar about his language and its potential impact after viewers accused him of coercive and controlling behaviour towards fellow housemate Rhianna. The controversy has prompted more than 7,000 complaints to Ofcom and calls for ITV to remove him, making the incident one of reality…
Carly Pearce and Kristin Chenoweth Teamed up to Perform This Beloved Dolly Parton Hit at CMA Tribute
- Carly Pearce and Kristin Chenoweth performed “9 to 5”.
- The CMA event celebrated Dolly Parton’s life and legacy.
- Pearce first met Parton while performing at Dollywood.
Carly Pearce and Kristin Chenoweth performed Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” at a CMA tribute celebrating Parton’s life and influence. The performance highlighted Pearce’s personal connection to Parton, who helped inspire her career from her teenage years. Pearce began performing at Dollywood at 16 and later became an…
Why David Krumholtz Was Absent From ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Reunion on ‘DWTS’
- Krumholtz missed the reunion because he was filming in the Catskills.
- Stiles honoured Heath Ledger with a dance to a song from the film.
- Several former cast members joined her in the ballroom.
David Krumholtz explained that he missed the “10 Things I Hate About You” reunion on “Dancing With the Stars” because he was filming a movie in New York’s Catskill Mountains. He said he would have liked to attend and praised Julia Stiles’s tribute to his late friend and…
Peter Jackson Officially Confirms the Status of Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings Sequel
- Jackson says Colbert’s Middle-earth project remains in scriptwriting.
- *The Hunt for Gollum* had about two weeks of filming left.
- The film is scheduled to arrive on 17 December 2027.
Peter Jackson has confirmed that *The Lord of the Rings: The Shadow of the Past*, a project co-written with television host Stephen Colbert, is still in the scriptwriting stage. The update counters reports that the film had been put on hold amid changes at Warner Bros., and indicates…
Dagmar Midcap leaves CBS Atlanta months after returning to station
- Dagmar Midcap has left CBS Atlanta after less than a year.
- She stopped appearing on air in May.
- Neither she nor the station has explained her departure.
Dagmar Midcap has stopped appearing as a meteorologist on CBS Atlanta, less than a year after returning to the city. Her profile has been removed from the station’s website, but neither Midcap nor the station has publicly explained her departure, leaving the circumstances unclear. Midcap first worked at…
▶Europe urged to build its own AI as Amess statue spat prompts police calls
Jensen Huang called on Europe to develop and supply its own AI systems, while a filmed attack on a Sir David Amess statue prompted calls for a police investigation. A new play revisits *Our Friends in the North*, and Champions League games brought 40 goals.
Florida attorney accused of threatening to shoot ICE agents while trying to buy gun
- An attorney was arrested after allegedly threatening ICE agents at a gun shop.
- The shop declined to sell her a firearm and contacted authorities.
- ICE cited large rises in threats and attacks, without providing underlying figures.
A Florida attorney was arrested in Mississippi after allegedly threatening to kill ICE agents while trying to buy a firearm, federal authorities said. The case matters because investigators say the threat was reported before a weapon was sold, allowing them to intervene. According to a criminal complaint cited…
NBC’s Cancelled Cult Sci-Fi Series Officially Returns With New Netflix Spin-Off in 2027
- Manifest is getting a Netflix spin-off called Arrivals.
- Filming is scheduled to start in Vancouver in January 2027.
- The story follows passengers from a mysterious crash with no memories.
Netflix is developing Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery, a spin-off of the science-fiction series Manifest, which NBC cancelled in 2021 before Netflix revived it. The new series is scheduled to begin filming in Vancouver in January 2027, extending the story world built around the original show’s unexplained flight.…
Hillary Clinton scolds Matthew McConaughey for ‘unfortunate’ video supporting independent candidates
- Clinton says independent candidates could undermine Democratic midterm efforts.
- McConaughey argues a few independent lawmakers could shift power.
- A strategist says the Clintons may mainly reach Democratic supporters.
Hillary Clinton criticised Matthew McConaughey for urging voters to consider independent candidates, saying his message could weaken Democratic efforts in the approaching midterm elections. She argued that electing Democrats was necessary to prevent Donald Trump from having two more years without effective checks on his power. McConaughey’s social…
Aussie hospitality figures lash out at proposed reusable cup laws over fears of extra costs to businesses: ‘It’s a logistical nightmare’
- NSW plans reusable-cup rules from 2028.
- Small businesses must accept customers’ cups.
- Hospitality groups warn of costs and logistical difficulties.
New South Wales plans to require food-service businesses to accept customers’ reusable cups from 2028, with large businesses also required to offer a reusable option from 2030. Hospitality representatives say the rules could add costs and create practical problems, particularly around collecting, replacing and cleaning cups. Small businesses…
Shocking TV show exposes how Brits failed to speak up when shown around a care home… run to NAZI ideals
- Channel 4 staged a fictional care home to test public reactions to segregation.
- Many visitors praised it despite signs of coercion and exploitation.
- The programme invoked Nazi eugenics and the Aktion T4 murders.
Channel 4’s documentary *The Experiment* created a fictional care home to examine how members of the public might respond to disabled people being segregated under the guise of care. Many visitors praised the facility despite signs of coercion and commercial exploitation, raising questions about how easily discriminatory ideas…
Midwest veterinarian wrote multiple suicide notes then killed his elderly parents, girlfriend, son and himself at home, cops say
- Five family members were found dead in Mundelein.
- Police say the deaths were likely a murder-suicide.
- Investigators have not established a motive.
Police say Illinois veterinarian Bryan Schmidt, 51, killed his parents, his longtime girlfriend and his son at his parents’ home in Mundelein, then died by suicide. The five were found on Sunday night after a family member requested a welfare check; investigators have described the deaths as a…
Boréal cuts ties with Orélien after finding AI metadata in novel drafts
- Boréal ends its relationship with Orélien over AI use.
- Draft metadata contained AI tags, but the extent is unknown.
- Orélien denies machine-written sentences and says AI aided research.
Canadian publisher Les Éditions du Boréal has ended its professional relationship with Haitian Canadian novelist Thélyson Orélien after an investigation found signs that AI was used in his novel, *C’était ça ou mourir* (*It Was Either That or Die*). The decision follows Orélien’s removal from the Prix Goncourt…
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane’s heartbreak as time runs out: Friends reveal her anger as tragedy strikes the father who never stopped believing in her – while she remains locked up
- Keli Lane visited her father after he suffered a stroke.
- Her parole application was refused under NSW law.
- Lane continues to maintain that she is innocent.
Keli Lane, serving a sentence for the murder of her newborn daughter Tegan, was allowed to visit her father in hospital after he suffered a stroke. The visit has sharpened her worry that he may die before she is released, while friends say she is frustrated at remaining…
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash Epic ‘Ramayana: Part One’ Sets Pay-Per-View Release on JioHotstar After Theatrical Run
- JioHotstar will sell the film on demand in India after its cinema run.
- The platform calls it its first pay-per-view release of this kind.
- The worldwide cinema opening is set for 5 November.
“Ramayana: Part One”, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, will be sold as a separate on-demand purchase on JioHotstar in India after its cinema run. The companies call it the first pay-per-view offering of its kind on the platform, extending access to the film…