9News Queensland has today announced the retirement of esteemed presenter and journalist Andrew ‘Lofty’ Lofthouse, to focus on his health. Lofthouse has been with Nine for 17 years, 16 of those spent beside his on air partner, Melissa Downes. He first joined 9News...
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Chappell Roan says she’d be ‘more successful’ if she ‘wore a muzzle’
Rising pop sensation Chappell Roan has faced significant criticism in her journey to stardom.Following her decision to withdraw from two festivals, addressing concerns about intrusive behavior from individuals monitoring her family residence, and confronting a...
The Morning After: TikTok lives to scroll another day (or 75)
Almost immediately after taking office, President Donald Trump signed a swathe of executive orders — including a reprieve for TikTok in the US.With the executive order, Trump’s Justice Department will not enforce the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary...
Donald Trump purchases crypto crypto for $110 million in stablecoin
Immediately after the inauguration ceremony of Trump as the new President of the USA, World Liberty Financial spent over 110 million dollars in stablecoin to purchase various crypto.At the same time, however, Donald Trump did not publicly mention “Bitcoin” or “crypto”...
How Invasive Plants Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis
Fire has always shaped the landscape in California. But today it burns hotter, more frequently, and spreads further than ever before—a shift driven by human development, climate change, and the prevalence of invasive species, which are non-native plants that have...
Why Are Costco Workers Going on Nationwide Strike?
Costco workers, represented by the Teamsters union, have voted to authorize a nationwide strike after ongoing negotiations over wages and benefits. With the current contract set to expire on January 31, employees are pushing for a fair deal that reflects the company’s...
TikTok ban: all the news on the app’s shutdown and return in the US
TikTok is mostly back online after briefly going dark in the US to comply with the divest-or-ban law that went into effect on January 19th. On January 20th, Donald Trump issued an executive order “instructing the Attorney General not to take any action to enforce the...
Laura Dern Remembers David Lynch On His Birthday: “I Will Love And Miss You Every Day”
Laura Dern is remembering collaborator and friend David Lynch on what would have marked his 79th birthday. “Happy birthday, tidbit,” Dern wrote on Instagram alongside a warm picture of the two. “I will love and miss you every day for the rest of my life.” (The...
‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus Praises HBO’s Upcoming TV Reboot: “A Spectacular Idea”
Original Harry Potter helmer Chris Columbus is praising HBO‘s forthcoming television reboot, calling it a “spectacular idea” that will allow for the exploration of previously uncharted Hogwarts hallways. “There’s a certain restriction when you’re making a film,” the...