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Detective tells court how she found dripping blood and fingerprints in Toyota HiAce that Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly used after double shootings
A forensic officer told the NSW Supreme Court that a Toyota HiAce allegedly used by Beau Lamarre-Condon to move the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies was stained with their blood. Police also found Lamarre-Condon’s fingerprints on the van, which was examined four days after the pair were allegedly killed in Paddington in February…
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Starz Warns it May Go Dark On Verizon FiOS Amid Carriage Dispute
Starz channels and on-demand programming have gone dark for Verizon FiOS customers after the companies failed to agree a new distribution deal. Starz blamed Verizon for removing its services and said the provider had mischaracterised its position and made little progress towards an agreement. Before the blackout, Starz warned that viewers could lose access unless…
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Phillies force Game 3 as Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper go back-to-back and Alec Bohm homers in 10th vs Braves
Alec Bohm’s two-out home run in the 10th inning gave the Philadelphia Phillies a 4–3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of their National League Wild Card Series. The victory levelled the series at one game apiece and set up a decisive Game 3. Atlanta had led 3–1 before Kyle Schwarber and Bryce…
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Fetal tissue supplier billed $765 procurement fee per organ, warns records could imply illegal sales: records
Records show that Cercle Allocation Services billed a UCLA research operation $765 for each liver or thymus specimen, describing the charges as procurement service fees. The paperwork matters because federal law prohibits transferring human fetal tissue for valuable consideration, while allowing reasonable payments for related services; the records alone do not establish that any law…
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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
China introduced regulations on 15 July restricting AI chatbots that form sustained emotional relationships with users. The rules reflect concern that AI companions could manipulate people or displace human relationships, while also raising questions about how far the state should reach into people’s private lives. The regulations cover apps designed as AI friends or partners,…
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Underlying inflation eases monthly as Australian households face rising costs
Australia’s annual headline inflation rose from 3.5 to 4 per cent, intensifying pressure on households already facing high mortgage and grocery costs. The article argues there is a tentative positive sign in underlying inflation, but says lasting relief for borrowers would be more likely if the Albanese government restrained spending and helped ease demand pressures.…
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WNBA commentator Sydney Colson physically restrained after going after Fever fan following A’ja Wilson mess
During a WNBA playoff game between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever, A’ja Wilson confronted a spectator after he pointed at her and shouted, “It’s on you!” following a foul call. Wilson received a technical foul, and Amazon Prime commentators Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance left their courtside seats and became involved; video shows…
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We can’t re-run old arguments, Burnham told Leave-voting Makerfield
Andy Burnham said he stands by his decision not to make Brexit a central issue during the Makerfield by-election, despite previously describing Brexit as damaging. Asked whether Leave-voting constituents had called for a review of the UK’s relationship with Brussels, he said he was not proposing an immediate, divisive referendum. During the campaign, Burnham said…
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Gavin Newsom seeks counsel from ‘master’ Bill Clinton as he plots Project 2029
Gavin Newsom has described former President Bill Clinton as his political model as speculation grows about a possible 2028 presidential campaign. In an interview with *Vanity Fair*, the California governor said he studies Clinton’s speeches and seeks his advice, including in frequent late-night conversations; he praised Clinton’s problem-solving while noting scrutiny of his past associations…
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Ross Chastain questions whether Stephen A Smith could recognize a NASCAR driver after controversial comments
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain has criticised talk show host Stephen A. Smith for dismissing NASCAR drivers as athletes. Smith recently claimed on his SiriusXM show that driving a car does not constitute athletic performance, likening it to an activity anyone could do in their 60s or 70s. Chastain’s response highlights a wider debate about what…