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Hasan Piker speaks to UT Austin students after backlash from Texas lawmakers
Controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker delivered a speech at the University of Texas in Austin on Wednesday evening, proceeding despite significant backlash from Texas politicians including Governor Greg Abbott, Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Henry Cuellar. The University Democrats student group hosted the event, though they were forced to reduce capacity considerably after the university…
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Suspect arrested after alleged plot to attack Texas Capitol: officials
A 40-year-old Texas man was arrested after authorities received credible information about an alleged plot to attack the State Capitol in Austin. The swift action by the Texas Department of Public Safety, FBI and local law enforcement prevented what could have been a violent incident at a key government building, highlighting ongoing security concerns at…
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Muslim graves vandalised again at cemetery in southwest Sydney
Multiple graves have been vandalised at the Australian Islamic Cemetery in Narellan, southwest Sydney, prompting community leaders to condemn the attack as evidence of rising Islamophobia and escalating “social warfare” in the country. Islamic community leaders, including representatives from the Lebanese Muslim Association and Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, have expressed shock and concern about…
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Reparations advocates slam cash compensation ‘handout’ label, point to past government remedies
Reparations advocates interviewed by Fox News Digital say the US government should make direct cash payments to people descended from enslaved Black Americans. They argue that payments are essential to reparations and warn that widening eligibility to other groups could weaken the movement. The article describes the U.S. Freedmen Project’s focus on ancestry-based eligibility and…
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44 Years Ago Today, Bruce Springsteen Released His Album Inspired by Classic American Literature, Blue-Collar Life, and an Infamous Serial Killer
Bruce Springsteen released *Nebraska* on 30 September 1982, an album that differed sharply from his earlier work through its spare arrangements, often featuring only his voice and guitar. Recorded at home as demos for a planned E Street Band album, the songs were ultimately released in their original form because fuller arrangements seemed to lose…
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Huge room full of distraught children confront school district over violent behavior at chaotic New York school
Students, teachers and parents at Rush-Henrietta Senior High School in upstate New York confronted the Board of Education on Tuesday following a series of violent incidents at the school. At least four fights have broken out since the start of September, including a severe attack on Thursday when a suspended student entered the school unnoticed…
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Neighbourhood victory as locals revolt against data centre being built 500m from their homes: Tradie tip-off leads to bin and car ‘blockade’
Residents in Yarraville, Melbourne, used parked cars and wheelie bins to prevent crews installing large electricity poles on their street, after learning the work was linked to a nearby data centre. The crews left without completing the work and have not yet returned; residents say they were not properly informed and want a say in…
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Laura Benanti on Her Journey From Broadway to Stand-Up With a Riotous One-Woman Show, ‘Nobody Cares,’ and Why Melania Remains One of Her Proudest Roles
Laura Benanti, a celebrated Broadway performer, is transitioning to stand-up comedy with her one-woman show “Nobody Cares.” Though technically a theatrical performance rather than traditional stand-up, the show features comedic storytelling rooted in stand-up traditions and includes five original songs co-written with Todd Almond. This represents a significant shift from her musical theatre career and…
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California outlaws marriage for under-18s from 2027
California has officially banned marriage for people under 18, with the law taking effect on 1 January 2027. Governor Gavin Newsom called it “long overdue” and signed the legislation alongside Courtney Stodden, a survivor who was married to a 50-year-old Hollywood actor at 16. The state becomes the 18th to ban child marriage since 2018,…