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Gina Rinehart’s company responds to ABC’s ‘belated’ apology over disgusting joke that ‘normalised torture against a woman till death’
Hancock Prospecting has criticised the ABC’s apology over a short film depicting graphic violence towards Gina Rinehart, calling the response belated and arguing the broadcast normalised violence against women. The dispute matters because it has renewed scrutiny of the public broadcaster’s editorial standards and the limits of satire. The four-minute film, made by Race Around…
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Trump rages at ‘national disgrace’ after judges slap down beloved ballroom remodel, setting up a Supreme Court showdown
A US federal appeals court has ordered Donald Trump to halt construction of his controversial White House ballroom, prompting an furious response from the president, who has vowed to take the case to the Supreme Court. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 on Friday that work must stop, siding with the National Trust…
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The hidden illegal children’s homes plaguing Britain: The girl plied with alcohol and cocaine before being raped by her ‘carers’ and the boys groomed and exploited by drug gangs… all while owners rake in thousands from councils
The article alleges that unregistered children’s homes are operating across Britain, placing vulnerable young people at serious risk of abuse, exploitation and inadequate care. It argues that gaps in oversight allow some providers to receive substantial council funding despite operating outside the legal regulatory system. It cites cases in which a girl was reportedly given…
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Sega Is Auctioning Off Shadow The Hedgehog’s Real-Life Motorcycle For a Good Cause
Sega is auctioning a custom Shadow the Hedgehog-themed motorcycle to raise money for the Luca Guintoli Foundation. The non-running display bike was created for Sega’s 2024 Year of Shadow promotional campaign for Sonic 3, making the sale a piece of game and film memorabilia as well as a charity fundraiser. The motorcycle will be sold…
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The phone book that led us to Assad’s spy chief in hiding
BBC News investigated the disappearance of Hussam Luka, a former Syrian intelligence chief known as “The Spider”, after Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December 2024. Reporters found a notebook of contacts in Luka’s abandoned Damascus apartment, which may offer clues to his network, whereabouts and alleged crimes. His case matters because survivors and victims’ families…
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Wealthy New York doctor allegedly promised stripper lover he’d leave his wife in these smitten texts… then called cops when iconic movie poster sent shivers down his spine
A wealthy Long Island doctor is being sued by a former exotic dancer who claims their 18-month affair ended in a bitter legal battle after she told his wife about the relationship. Rosana Kissoon, 39, alleges that Dr Keith Hoerning, 51, a married father of two, pursued her persistently after meeting her at a strip…
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Netflix CEO Blames David Fincher for ‘Mindhunter’s Slow Death
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has said that *Mindhunter* did not return chiefly because creator David Fincher chose not to continue it, challenging the widely held view that Netflix cancelled the acclaimed crime drama solely over cost. The series has effectively been dormant since its second season in 2019, despite strong reviews and an ending that…
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What can Tom Holland tell us about Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal and Jacob Batalon appeared in a Polygon video to discuss and answer questions about the forthcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The article offers little substantive information beyond promoting the interview, so it does not establish any new plot, casting or production details. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the next Spider-Man…
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These Recently Retired LEGO Sets Are Still Available at Amazon at MSRP
Recently retired LEGO sets remain available from Amazon at their original recommended prices, but stock is limited and may disappear quickly. The article advises buyers to check official LEGO prices, as some third-party sellers on Amazon are charging mark-ups. – Around 12 sets retired in July 2026 are still listed, including Transformers Bumblebee, the Great…