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Kim Zolciak’s jailed son KJ, 15, may face harsh conditions if he’s released on bond after indictment on multiple charges in sexual assault case
Kroy Jr, the 15-year-old son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, remains in custody in Georgia after being indicted on seven charges, including aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery, following allegations made by a female classmate. A former prosecutor has suggested he could be released on bond with strict conditions such as…
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Gunmen jailed for 34 years for ‘ruthless and callous’ execution of underworld figure in Melbourne
Two men, Jaeden Tito and Rabii Zahabe, have been jailed for 34 years over the fatal shooting of Melbourne gangland figure Gavin Preston in what a judge described as a “ruthless and callous” contract killing. Victorian Supreme Court Justice Michael O’Connell sentenced the pair on Tuesday, saying the ambush showed a high degree of planning…
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Government scraps council reorganisation plans as ARIA chief quits over Anthropic role
Ministers pause local government reorganisation after fresh legal advice, and Matt Clifford quits as ARIA chair amid conflict-of-interest concerns; abroad, migrants land on a packed Mallorca beach and an Egyptian TV presenter is sentenced to death. Elsewhere, Maryam Moshiri reveals a cancer diagnosis, Thick of It st…
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Frustrating moment Commonwealth Bank worker refuses to accept cash from a customer trying to pay down a debt: ‘What am I meant to do?’
Commonwealth Bank has faced a backlash after a video showed a customer being turned away when he tried to hand over cash at a branch to pay off a debt. The customer, filming the exchange on his phone, offered several $50 notes to a teller, who told him she could not accept the cash and…
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Pros and cons of using a Chromebook as your everyday PC
Chromebooks remain a viable alternative to Windows or Mac laptops for people who want a lightweight, secure, low-maintenance machine, particularly if their work centres on web-based tools like email and spreadsheets. Their appeal lies in simplicity: ChromeOS is built on the familiar Chrome browser interface, requires little learning, boots in seconds, and benefits from strong…
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‘Slow Horses’ Star Officially Claims the Next James Bond Has Already Been Chosen
Actor Gary Oldman has claimed that Amazon has already selected the next actor to play James Bond, reigniting speculation over who will succeed Daniel Craig as 007. Speaking to Canada’s Global, Oldman backed his “Slow Horses” co-star Jack Lowden for the role, though Amazon and director Denis Villeneuve’s team have not issued any official confirmation,…
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Ministers, palace and pitch: by-election row, royal snub confirmed, Arsenal open title defence
Camden’s succession contest for Starmer’s old seat turns bitter, Buckingham Palace confirms Harry and Meghan stay outside official duties, and a Staffordshire baby’s death sparks four arrests, while Raya lifts Arsenal, Palace face a WSL points row, and Stella Parton condemns “fake AI” tributes to Dolly.
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3 Country Songs From the 1990s That Will Build You up and Break You Down
An American Songwriter feature highlights three country songs from the 1990s that the outlet says combine emotional heartbreak with powerful, uplifting performances. The piece argues that these tracks manage to be simultaneously devastating in lyrical content and stirring in delivery, making them stand out among the decade’s country hits. The three songs featured are Martina…