Family paid $6.5M in US college admissions scam, source says

The family of a Chinese student admitted to Stanford University paid $6.5 million to the central figure in the US college admissions scandal, a source with knowledge of the investigation says.

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University student knocked shooter off his feet and saved lives

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Gold ship hoax: Executives jailed over 'sunken treasure ship' claims

Three executives of a South Korean company, which claimed to have found a sunken Russian treasure ship containing billions of dollars in gold, have been jailed, months after their scam fell apart.

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Princess Charlotte's new birthday photos show us she's growing up fast

This little princess keeps growing up.

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Six Marxist students vanish in China

Six Marxist university students who wanted to spend International Labor Day working alongside regular laborers have vanished in China, the latest in a series of disappearances and detentions of student activists.

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Journalists in danger now have a growing coalition of support

In India, Aasif Sultan is behind bars on anti-state charges for his coverage of the conflict in Kashmir. In South Sudan, editor Anna Nimiriano is fighting to protect her publication — the Juba Monitor — and is under constant threat of imprisonment from the government. And in Myanmar, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo are still in jail for violating the country's official secrets act, a charge that Reuters says is baseless.

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How an anti-Semitic cartoon ended up in The New York Times

• New York Times says it is 'deeply sorry' for running anti-Semitic cartoon

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O'Rourke releases plan to fight climate change with $5 trillion investment and net-zero emissions by 2050

Beto O'Rourke on Monday released his plan to tackle climate change in his first major policy proposal as a 2020 candidate.

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Masood Azhar designated 'global terrorist': What made China relent

After consistently defending its all-weather friend Pakistan over the issue of designating Masood Azhar a “global terrorist” for years, China finally relented on Thursday. The low tolerance for global terrorism coupled with intense international pressure were some of the reasons which made China to not obstruct the listing of Azhar on this occasion.

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Masood Azhar on move since Balakot strikes

Highly placed intelligence sources told TOI that Azhar, who was designated by the UNSC on Wednesday as global terrorist, has been on the move from one hideout to another since the Balakot air strikes. Following the terror attack in Pulwama, Azhar was provided 10 Pakistan Special Service Group commandos as additional security cover.

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India likely to land on Moon on September 6

Chandrayaan-2 has three modules: the orbiter, lander (Vikram) & rover (Pragyan). “The orbiter and lander modules will be interfaced mechanically and stacked together as an integrated module and accommodated inside the GSLV MK-III launch vehicle. The rover is housed inside the lander,” Isro said.

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CBSE Class 12th result 2019 releasing shortly

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the CBSE Board Class 12 results today (Thursday, May 02, 2019) on the official website of the Board - cbse.nic.in.

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Are Team India's WC secrets being leaked in IPL?

Ricky Ponting, who will be Australia's assistant coach at the World Cup, is the head coach of Delhi Capitals, while Cricket South Africa’s Chennai-based analyst Prasanna Agoram is working with the Kings XI Punjab. Some of the Indian players believe allowing these appointments "just doesn’t sound correct" ahead of the World Cup.

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Barr Defends Handling of Mueller Report Against Withering Rebukes

Attorney General William P. Barr faced blistering criticism from Democrats about his characterizations of the Mueller report, but told the Senate Judiciary Committee he had been truthful.

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When the Mueller Investigation Ended, the Battle Over Its Conclusions Began

A richer picture emerged on Wednesday about the dispute between the attorney general and the special counsel over the Mueller report’s findings.

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William Barr Hearing: Highlights of His Testimony

The attorney general appeared in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions on Robert S. Mueller III’s report for the first time since he made a redacted version of the report public.

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As Biden Woos Labor, Trump Uses Twitter Barrage to Stake His Own Claim

A blizzard of tweets by the president suggested he was anxious about Mr. Biden’s appeal with union workers, especially in the Midwest.

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Biden Faces Conflict of Interest Questions That Are Being Promoted by Trump and Allies

As vice president, Joe Biden played a key role in the dismissal of a Ukrainian prosecutor who had opened an investigation of a company employing Mr. Biden’s son.

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U.N.C. Charlotte Student Couldn’t Run, So He Tackled the Gunman

Two students were killed and four others were injured when a gunman opened fire inside a classroom on the final day of classes. Police charged a 22-year-old student with murder.

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L.A.’s Elite on Edge as Prosecutors Pursue More Parents in Admissions Scandal

New parents have been told that they are under investigation, while others worry that they will be. “This is the only thing they can think about,” one lawyer says.

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Chinese Family Reportedly Paid $6.5 Million for Spot at Stanford

The student, Yusi Zhao, was admitted to Stanford in 2017. Her family had tried to get her recruited to the sailing program.

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Facebook Set to Create Privacy Positions as Part of F.T.C. Settlement

Talks include creating a new committee and an external assessor that would scrutinize how well the social network protects user data.

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Past Tense: Same Pictures. Same Places. 68 Years Apart.

In iconic locations, we recreated New York Times photos from 1951.

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William Barr, North Carolina, Fossils: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Robert Mueller, Britain, Ukraine: Your Thursday Briefing

Let us help you start your day.

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James Comey: How Trump Co-opts Leaders Like Bill Barr

Accomplished people lacking inner strength can’t resist the compromises necessary to survive this president.

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Why Is Socialism Coming Back in Germany?

East Germany showed that planned economies fail.

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Bob Mueller’s Extraordinary Letter to Bill Barr

The special counsel publicly upbraided the attorney general for his sketchy summary of the Trump investigation.

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Why Barr Can’t Whitewash the Mueller Report

We have a system in place for our government to uncover evidence against a sitting president. And it’s working.

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Reimagining America

Admitting the truth is the first step toward our country’s restoration.

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Islamic State: Landless but Still Dangerous

The group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, re-emerges in a video, warning that while the caliphate may be gone, the jihad continues.

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The Uber I.P.O. Is a Moral Stain on Silicon Valley

Ride-sharing was a good idea ruined by a deeply misguided start-up culture.

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Your Gas Stove Is Bad for You and the Planet

To help solve the climate crisis, we need to electrify everything.

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Want to Pass On Your Hard-Earned Wisdom? Then We Want to Hear From You

Have you learned a life lesson you that you want to share with young people today? Tell us your story.

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Critic’s Notebook: #MeToo Is All Too Real. But to Better Understand It, Turn to Fiction.

A recent wave of remarkably various books reminds us of the kind of touchy ethical explorations the novel makes possible.

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These Five Cuisines Are Easier on the Planet

There is no magic cuisine to save our species. There are, however, many ways to eat sustainably.

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The Avengers Just Took Over Our World. We Need to Talk.

With “Endgame” hijacking the box office — and the cultural conversation — five writers assembled to discuss these superhero-saturated times we live in.

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Trump Administration Files Formal Request to Strike Down All of Obamacare

The court filing, which goes beyond an earlier administration position, is expected to be an issue in the presidential campaign.

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Theresa May Fires Gavin Williamson, Defense Secretary, Over Huawei Leak

Britain’s prime minister accused Mr. Williamson of leaking to the media sensitive information about National Security Council talks on the Chinese telecommunications giant.

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Cyclone Fani Set to Strike India as Hundreds of Thousands Evacuate

The storm is expected to hit Friday, bringing heavy rain, storm surges and winds exceeding 100 miles per hour.

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Cruise Ship Quarantined in St. Lucia After Measles Case Is Reported

The confirmed case, on a ship reportedly owned by the Church of Scientology, comes as the U.S. grapples with the largest measles outbreak in a quarter century.

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Alex Trebek Discusses Cancer and Depression in ABC Interview

Mr. Trebek thanked his well-wishers on Wednesday and said he wanted to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer and what life is like with the disease.

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The Tax Break Was $260 Million. Benefit to the State Was Tiny: $155,520.

How a lawyer with deep connections to Democratic politicians in New Jersey helped to dole out hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax credits.

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'An excuse': Akhilesh Yadav on Priyanka Gandhi's weak candidate comment

Priyanka on Wednesday had said in Raebareli that her party had fielded some candidates in UP with an aim to cut into BJP’s vote share. “Congress will win on the seats where our candidates are strong. Where our candidates are slightly lightweight, they will cut into BJP’s vote share,” she told media persons.

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'Want anda, paratha': Pakistan airlines' sausage, beans ad gets panned

The Pakistan’s national carrier in its latest advert, bearing a photo of a cheese omelette, sausages and beans, promised that the airline’s breakfast will “serve you a taste of home”.

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US looks to Pak PM Imran Khan to implement Masood Azhar's listing

A senior US government official said designating Masood Azhar demonstrates the international commitment to rooting out terrorism in Pakistan and bringing security and stability to South Asia.

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Thailand king marries bodyguard ahead of coronation

The surprise announcement was carried in the Royal Gazette, and footage from Wednesday’s wedding ceremony was later shown on the nightly Royal News segment aired on all Thai television channels.

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Masood Azhar banned, Pakistan to prop up Lashkar if Jaish goes off radar

The Uri attack came within months of the assault on Pathankot airbase, which was planned and executed by Azhar and his brothers Athar Ibrahim and Rauf Asghar. These organisations are only relevant to the Pakistani military establishment till such time that they target India.

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In Bhopal, 12-year-old raped, head smashed with stone

Police have arrested an 18-year-old for the crime. The incident too place on Tuesday evening when the girl was on her way to a temple.

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IPL 2019: I am the best spinner in the IPL - R Ashwin

In the IPL, Ashwin has led Kings XI Punjab from the front, being their top bowler with 14 wickets in 12 matches and an economy rate of 7.21.

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'Many surgical strikes during UPA's tenure', says former Prime Minister Manmohan...

“Multiple surgical strikes took place during our tenure, too. For us, military operations were meant for strategic deterrence and giving a befitting reply to anti-India forces than to be used for vote garnering exercises,” Singh, 86, said in an interview with Sunetra Choudhury of Hindustan Times

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Samjhauta case: Political opportunism has defeated the war on terror

The acquittal of the accused in the Samjhauta train blast case is because of a legally untenable chargesheet

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Efforts to sanitise Hindutva terror links crumble before evidence

But in the Mecca Masjid and Samjhauta cases, the judges found that evidence was not brought on record

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Masood Azhar's listing is one small step in India's fight against terrorism

The past listings — of Hafiz Saeed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed — have done little to stop the terrorist groups from operating freely in Pakistan and mounting attacks on Indian soil

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How privacy fares in the 2019 election manifestos | Opinion

We now have a rights-based language around privacy in the mainstream political discourse but that’s where it ends

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Endgame is actually a new beginning

Will the stories continue to on rely on tried and tested tropes or will this popularity encourage them to take more risks?

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The communique is good but will it be reflected in BRI governance?

China used the second Belt and Road Forum to address international concerns about the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It is time China converted BRI into a genuinely multilateral initiative

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What is behind Indians' life expectancy going up?

An improvement in healthcare along with a decline in infant and child mortality have contributed to this progress

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Cleared for Re-entry: Walmart Expands Partnership with Path Forward

May 1, 2019 <br/>By Bobbie Grafeld, Vice President of People – Walmart Labs <br/><br/>Last year around this time I shared the exciting news of a program Walmart was <a href="http://bit.ly/2GJVxNa" target="_blank">launching in partnership with Path Forward</a>. It was near and dear to my heart because it focused on creating training and career opportunities for a typically untapped talent pool that I was once a part of – women and men who have paused their careers to do things like raise children or care for family members, or those who have had to relocate for their spouses’ careers.<br/><br/>This year we are expanding and rolling out the Path Forward program across multiple locations including San Bruno, Sunnyvale, and Carlsbad, CA; Bentonville, AR; and Reston, VA. We are looking for up to 100 candidates (over triple the number in 2018!) across all locations to pursue roles in areas such as engineering, user experience, product management, and data science.<br/><br/>Similar to last year, the program will be open to women and men who have at least five years of professional experience and who took a career pause of at least two years for caregiving. This unique “returnship” program places an emphasis on learning and development and the gaining (and retraining) of skills, such as software engineering, product development, and more. In addition to dedicated professional development workshops, participants will have access to networking opportunities across the Walmart and Path Forward communities. After completing the four-month program, qualified candidates may also apply for available full-time employment opportunities at Walmart.<br/><br/>The 2018 cohort included more than 30 women working in engineering, user experience, product management, and data science for a four-month, paid returnship. Following the end of the program, about three quarters of the returnees accepted full-time roles with Walmart. We’re hopeful that this year we will have a similar success rate and bring even more amazing, full-time, diverse technical talent to Walmart Labs.<br/><br/>For people like Deborah Chin, Hagit Katzenelson and many others, Walmart’s Path Forward program represented an opportunity to refresh their skills, gain experience, demonstrate their professional talents and transition back into the workforce. Deborah joined Walmart Labs as a UX Designer after taking a two-and-a-half-year break to care for her child. She held a contract position as a teaching assistant after her daughter was born but participating in the Path Forward program led to a full-time position at Walmart, giving her the job stability she needed while doing a job she loves.<br/><br/>Similarly, Hagit is an experienced product manager who took a career break to care for a family member. She worked as a part-time product consultant and then on her own Android app before landing a position at Walmart Labs. During her time here, Hagit had the opportunity to work on one of Walmart’s most important emerging products – the Spark Delivery driver app for Online Grocery delivery. Now she is a product manager focused on mobile apps and last-mile delivery products.<br/><br/>The Path Forward program also helps shine a light on the span of opportunities you can find at Walmart. Our technologists work on creating seamless experiences for hundreds of millions of customers a day. Partnering with the team at Path Forward is another way we’re ensuring that the team that builds these capabilities is as diverse as our customers are.<br/><br/>Additional information and program applications can be found <a href="http://bit.ly/2VfeEJq" target="_blank">here</a>.<br/><br/><div class="knotch_c9d2f60f-ffe1-4084-86e6-421afe7db5f9"></div>

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Walmart and National Council on Aging Announce Partnership to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Older Americans

<b>WASHINGTON, April 30, 2019</b> – According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), Americans retiring today are living longer, with significantly less money saved, amid ever-increasing costs. In addition, older adults are frequently targeted by scam artists because they are thought to be vulnerable and have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. Today, Walmart and NCOA announced a national pilot program to empower older adults to protect themselves from financial fraud.<br/><br/>The national pilot will be implemented in communities across the United States. The pilot will include:<br/><ul><li><b>A tested educational curriculum on financial exploitation: </b>Based on the success of NCOA’s Savvy Saving Seniors^® program, the curriculum will highlight popular scams targeting seniors, provide tips for avoiding them, and offer next steps for victims of financial fraud. </li><li><b>In-person education at senior centers:</b> NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) will pilot the curriculum in four communities, hosting workshops and webinars to educate older adults on how to protect themselves and avoid becoming a victim of a financial scam. </li></ul><br/>“NCOA believes every person deserves to age well,” said Jim Firman, NCOA president and CEO. “Most older adults are living on a fixed income, making it critical that they protect and maximize their resources to maintain their financial well-being. Partnering with Walmart will help us reach more older adults with this important information.” <br/><br/>Since 1950, NCOA has been empowering older adults to improve their economic security and health. The organization offers real-life solutions, including BenefitsCheckUp^®, an online resource where older adults can discover if they are eligible for benefits programs to help them pay for food, medicine, utilities, and more. <br/><br/>With more than 160 million Americans each week shopping Walmart in store and online, the retailer has a unique viewpoint when it comes to the needs of everyday Americans. Helping to preserve the retirement and well-being of senior citizens is one aspect of the retailer’s overall commitment to helping Americans save money and live better. <br/><br/><b>About NCOA</b><br/>The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is the national voice for every person’s right to age well. NCOA empowers individuals with trusted solutions to improve their own health and economic security—and protects and strengthens federal programs that people depend on as they age. Working with a nationwide network of partners and directly with individuals, NCOA’s goal is to improve the lives of 10 million older adults by 2020. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ncoa.org" target="_blank">ncoa.org</a> and @NCOAging.<br/><br/><b>About Walmart</b><br/>Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, over 275 million customers and members visit our more than 11,300 stores under 58 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2019 revenue of $514.4 billion, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting <a href="http://bit.ly/2Blgzgm>, on Facebook at <a href="http://bit.ly/1cuByNT" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2EdENMZ> and on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/walmart" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/walmart</a>.<br/><br/><div class="knotch_fd65a0c4-4af6-4719-804b-6fc56587d59b"></div>

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Masood Azhar designated 'global terrorist': What made China relent

After consistently defending its all-weather friend Pakistan over the issue of designating Masood Azhar a “global terrorist” for years, China finally relented on Thursday. The low tolerance for global terrorism coupled with intense international pressure were some of the reasons which made China to not obstruct the listing of Azhar on this occasion.

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Masood Azhar on move since Balakot strikes

Highly placed intelligence sources told TOI that Azhar, who was designated by the UNSC on Wednesday as global terrorist, has been on the move from one hideout to another since the Balakot air strikes. Following the terror attack in Pulwama, Azhar was provided 10 Pakistan Special Service Group commandos as additional security cover.

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India likely to land on Moon on September 6

Chandrayaan-2 has three modules: the orbiter, lander (Vikram) & rover (Pragyan). “The orbiter and lander modules will be interfaced mechanically and stacked together as an integrated module and accommodated inside the GSLV MK-III launch vehicle. The rover is housed inside the lander,” Isro said.

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CBSE Class 12th result 2019 releasing shortly

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the CBSE Board Class 12 results today (Thursday, May 02, 2019) on the official website of the Board - cbse.nic.in.

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Are Team India's WC secrets being leaked in IPL?

Ricky Ponting, who will be Australia's assistant coach at the World Cup, is the head coach of Delhi Capitals, while Cricket South Africa’s Chennai-based analyst Prasanna Agoram is working with the Kings XI Punjab. Some of the Indian players believe allowing these appointments "just doesn’t sound correct" ahead of the World Cup.

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Banks drag ASX after NAB cuts dividend

Australian shares retreated on Thursday following poor results from the financial sector and the US Federal Reserve's less dovish than expected tone.

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Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig on dark days, creativity and fatherhood

Back after a six-year break, the fashionably ironic frontman talks about moving beyond his trademark analysed nostalgia to be less cryptic and more direct.

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Scammers using Queensland police station numbers to trick victims

Scammers are scaring victims by claiming an arrest warrant is out in their name and they must pay using gift cards.

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Court congestion sees prisoners miss hearings, serve time in police cells

Pressures on Victoria's criminal justice system is so great that some criminals have served entire sentence in police cells – unable to access prison bed.

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The handmade tale: Why more women are spending big on one-off clothes

Amid fast-fashion horror stories of workplace exploitation and environmental recklessness, couturiers are passing the test of time.

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Kevin Mack never had AIDS, but he was required to suffer anyway

Kevin Mack is standing as an independent for parliament. He's a stalwart of the Albury-Wodonga community. You'd barely believe the experiences that shaped him.

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Shaun Marsh to edge Khawaja for final batting spot: Taylor

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor says Usman Khawaja would be an unlucky omission from the World Cup XI.

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'Love at first sight': Inside the relationship of three work 'couples'

There are workmates – and then there’s a next level of office friendship. Three pairs have reached “marriage” status – without the romance.

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Maduro talks of 'plan for change', plays waiting game

Why has Nicolas Maduro, the autocrat clinging to power, opted not to arrest his rival, Juan Guaido?

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Federal Election 2019 LIVE: Tony Abbott and Zali Steggall go head-to-head in Warringah debate

In Warringah, former PM Tony Abbott is debating barrister and former Olympic skier Zali Steggall, the independent candidate buoyed by a groundswell of climate change activism.

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Travelling WA pet owners choose animal pals over partners

More than half of WA's pet owners prefer travelling with their pet than with their partner or friends, according to research by the international travel giant Booking.com. 

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NSW Police ordered to apologise for vilifying Arabs in terror exercise

Hundreds of police, two wearing headscarves, and emergency services personnel descended on Central Station as though they were responding to a terrorist event.

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Elderly man fronts court accused of killing 87-year-old wife

The elderly man accused of killing his wife of more than 50 years has faced court charged over the aged care home death in Melbourne's outer east.

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Kerevi feels supported but doesn't want to see anyone sacked

Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi insists he feels supported to express his Christian beliefs but says the thought of any footballer getting sacked for doing so does not sit well with him.

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Waratahs-Reds derby is a must for next Anzac Day: time to get it done

Club rugby is onto it as is the AFL and NRL. They play on Anzac Day in tribute to those who served this country. Why does Super Rugby continue to lag?

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Meatballs are missing in Ikea's small Sydney studio store

There's no flat packs, meatballs or blue and yellow logo. It's Ikea, but not as you know it. And It could be the first of many of its kind around the country.

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Geary eyes AFL return after thigh fright

St Kilda captain Jarryn Geary is unsure when he'll return from an emergency operation on a corked thigh that left him with an open wound for five days as well as 30 stitches.

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Pedestrians, cyclists to get extra 20 Bourke St malls of space in CBD

Road and on-street parking the size of 20 Bourke Street malls in Melbourne’s inner city will be repurposed to make space for pedestrians, cyclists and greenery.

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How a smartphone app helped China turn Xinjiang into a police state

The police app collects masses of information about people to assess whether they are a suspicious type who requires further surveillance or "re-education".

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Theatre network in peril

A key agency responsible for providing back end support and advocacy for small to medium-sized theatre companies and professionals is struggling to keep its doors open.

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NAB's dividend cut could have been worse

National Australia Bank's dividend cut could have been even harsher if the group hadn't been able to grow its loan books and cut costs.

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Could Carlton be closer to a flag than Hawthorn?

Would the current Hawthorn group be good enough to win the premiership? I don't think so.

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Dollars and sense: Can Labor keep its cash splash promises?

It’s becoming clear that when you step into the polling booth in just over two weeks you will have quite a choice to make.

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No Need to Give Any Person Power to Hurt You: Soni Razdan on Personal Attacks

Soni Razdan says it is human to feel bad when attacked personally but the actor has learnt to ignore people who think they have the power to hurt her.

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Spaceboy could give Portelli a 50th birthday present

Spaceboy has Robbie Dolan sweet talking owners for his Kensington return.

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Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao Shovel Grounds in High Summer on Labour Day, See Here

Aamir Khan posted an image of himself working on the grounds with a pick-axe to mark the International Labour Day. Wife Kiran Rao was also seen providing a helping hand.

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Robert Downey Jr Hosts Lunch for the Women of MCU, Shares Throwback Picture

From hosting the after-party for the Avengers after the release of Infinity War to celebrating the release of Captain America 2, Robert Downey Jr never misses a chance to rejoice his films.

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Opposition slams plan to allow people in jail to vote in Queensland elections

People serving sentences of up to three years in jail would be allowed to vote in state and local government elections under the plan.

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The gaping holes in Labor's 20% pay boost for childcare workers

If taxpayers fund these wage rises, childcare operators could simply withhold increases they would have paid in any case.

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Sydney man guilty of terror stabbing in sixth trial

Pharmacy student Ihsas Khan who repeatedly stabbed a passer-by has been found guilty of carrying out a terrorist act.

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Former Brisbane Roar player indecently touched girl but avoids jail

The 43-year-old pleaded guilty on Thursday to indecently treating the Brisbane 14-year-old by groping her on the inner thigh.

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Mouncey supports testosterone suppression, but not for Semenya

"The difference between her and trans athletes is she was born female, she just happens to have high testosterone levels," says transgender athlete Hannah Mouncey.

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A news report says right-wing activists made false sexual assault claims against Buttigieg. It’s a charge rooted in homophobia.

Internet provocateur Jacob Wohl and lobbyist Jack Burkman allegedly tried to convince young gay Republicans to say Buttigieg sexually assaulted them, the Daily Beast reports.

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Trump, top Democrats agree on goal of crafting $2 trillion infrastructure plan

Pelosi and Schumer will meet with the president again in three weeks to talk about paying for the proposal.

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Congressional Democrats’ emoluments lawsuit targeting President Trump’s private business can proceed, judge says

The decision sets the stage for lawmakers to begin seeking documents and depositions from the Trump Organization.

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