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Melbourne's life modelling community split over allegations of abuse and model-led push for change
2 weeks ago

Melbourne's life modelling community split over allegations of abuse and model-led push for change

ABC  

More than a dozen artists have wedged themselves around a small Brunswick art studio in Melbourne's inner-north, laying out canvasses, setting up easels and testing their pens. The Life Models' Society, a volunteer-run advocacy organisation with around 200 members who life model, said it was prompted to create its own guideline of "red flag behaviour" after receiving 57 reports of …

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Queensland parliamentary committee gives green light to LNP's 'adult crime, adult time' youth justice policy
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Queensland parliamentary committee gives green light to LNP's 'adult crime, adult time' youth justice policy

ABC  

A Queensland parliamentary committee has given the green light to the state government's contentious youth justice law changes, which include the LNP's centrepiece "adult crime, adult time" policy. In another submission, Australian Workers' Union — which represents workers in detention centres — said the proposed changes would lead to an "influx of youth offenders entering a youth detention system that …

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Deaf defying: disability leadership as an act of resistance — with Dr Scott Avery
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Deaf defying: disability leadership as an act of resistance — with Dr Scott Avery

ABC  

PLEASE NOTE: TRANSCRIPT MAY DIFFER FROM DELIVERY APPLAUSE NATASHA MITCHELL: Dr Scott Avery is a descendant from the Worimi people whose traditional lands you’ll find around the eastern Port Stephens and Great Lakes regions of NSW. And it’s to the sky that Scott turns for today’s story of power and purpose, and possibility DR SCOTT AVERY: And with that sparkle …

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California biofuel project aims to cut wildfire risk, but at what cost?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

California biofuel project aims to cut wildfire risk, but at what cost?

LA Times  

For Laura Ornelas and thousands of other South Stockton residents, harmful air pollution is a fact of life. For Ornelas and her neighbors, local air pollution could get even worse if officials approve plans for a massive forest management and biofuel project that would harvest trees across California through wildfire mitigation work, process them into wood pellets at facilities in …

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As DOJ unseals murder plot charges, fears of Trump Iran policy mount
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As DOJ unseals murder plot charges, fears of Trump Iran policy mount

Raw Story  

Amid growing concerns about what U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean for Washington's rocky relationship with Tehran, the Department of Justice on Friday announced charges against an Afghan national accused of plotting to assassinate the Republican at the direction of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. "There are few actors in the world that pose as …

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Mailbag: Advice for young voters and disappointment in H.B.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mailbag: Advice for young voters and disappointment in H.B.

LA Times  

Kudos to Professor Joel Powell and all the students who attended, listened and engaged at the Huntington Beach City Council candidates’ forum at Golden West College. Steve Shepherd Huntington Beach Re: ‘HB3’ likely win spots on Huntington Beach City Council, forming an all-conservative dais, Daily Pilot, Nov. 6: The results of the recent election will not change matters except that …

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The Uncommitted Movement speaks on Trump's victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Uncommitted Movement speaks on Trump's victory

NPR  

The Uncommitted Movement speaks on Trump's victory The election results show that the status quo is not a compelling message for voters, leaders of the Uncommitted Movement said in remarks to media this morning. The Forward, a Jewish American publication, said the plan proposes the federal government train its powers on “virulently anti-Israel, anti-Zionist, and anti-American groups” that it calls …

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Latino voters key to US election, but not 'monolithic'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Latino voters key to US election, but not 'monolithic'

Raw Story  

Angel Ozuna can vote in his first U.S. election this year, but the 50-year-old, a naturalized citizen from Mexico, says he is unsure if he will exercise that right. With analysts expecting the presidential election to be decided by razor-thin margins in a handful of key states, Latino voters like Ozuna "could be the one that tips the balance," said …

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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli reluctant to answer whether Schoolies pill testing will go ahead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli reluctant to answer whether Schoolies pill testing will go ahead

ABC  

The newly elected Queensland Premier has skirted questions on whether plans for pill testing at Schoolies will be scrapped. "We said we don't support pill testing and I'm not walking away from that but the question was asked about Schoolies which is in three weeks' time." "There's literally no evidence that pill testing increases drug consumption — pill testing has …

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Michael Eboda: ‘The Powerlist to celebrate Black Britons grew out of necessity’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Michael Eboda: ‘The Powerlist to celebrate Black Britons grew out of necessity’

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Other people are welcome to come along but, when …

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Mailbag: Sunset Bridge was worth the wait
2 months ago

Mailbag: Sunset Bridge was worth the wait

LA Times  

When I walked across the new Sunset Bridge in Newport Beach connecting a brand-new 129 space parking lot with Sunset Ridge Park, I was reminded of the old TV series, “Fantasy Island” where Tattoo, Mr. Roarke’s right-hand man, yells to everyone within ear shot, “The plane. Please vote no on Measure U. Connie Boardman, former mayor Patrick Brenden, former council …

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Technology Secretary says firms must ‘bake’ safety at centre of new products
2 months, 1 week ago

Technology Secretary says firms must ‘bake’ safety at centre of new products

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Peter Kyle said Ofcom would be telling the US-based gaming …

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The aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Sarasota County, which took a direct hit
2 months, 1 week ago

The aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Sarasota County, which took a direct hit

NPR  

The aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Sarasota County, which took a direct hit NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Genevieve Judge, a spokesperson for Sarasota County, about what the municipality is seeing the day after Hurricane Milton plowed through overnight. Those are our Tactical First-In Teams of first responders that were able to get eyes and boots on the ground to …

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Grand Celebration of Agrasen Maharaj's 5148th birth anniversary at Classic Convention, Shamshabad
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Grand Celebration of Agrasen Maharaj's 5148th birth anniversary at Classic Convention, Shamshabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Honoring his legacy of service and empowerment, the 5148th historic birth anniversary of Agrasen Maharaj was celebrated with many gala festivities and grandeur by Agarwal Samaj, Telangana. Shikha Goel ' - DGP CID, & Women Safety Wing, 'Anjani Kumar Agarwal' - IPP and Sri Sailam Guest House Committee Chairman, 'Purshotam Agarwal'- Vice President and Jayanti Mahotsav Chief Convenor, 'Kapoor …

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Trump’s Lies Hurting Haitian Immigrants Across The U.S.
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s Lies Hurting Haitian Immigrants Across The U.S.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When former President Donald Trump got on the presidential debate stage earlier this month and baselessly accused Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, of eating their neighbors’ pets, it was largely seen as the moment he lost the debate to Vice President Kamala Harris. “ has experienced a 2,000% increase in the population of Haitian migrants under Kamala …

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir vandalised in Sacramento area of California with anti-Hindu messages on September 25, 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir vandalised in Sacramento area of California with anti-Hindu messages on September 25, 2024

The Hindu  

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in the Sacramento area of California was desecrated with anti-Hindu messages on the night of September 25, less than 10 days after a similar act of vandalism took place at the BAPS Mandir in New York. Less than 10 days after the desecration of the @BAPS Mandir in New York, our Mandir in the Sacramento, …

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A Labour government should be above accepting gifts
3 months ago

A Labour government should be above accepting gifts

The Independent  

So Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner have announced they will no longer accept clothing as gifts. Arthur Streatfield Address supplied Starmer’s spare ‘Change’ What changes should Keir Starmer enact to achieve the “Big Picture” he has promised for our future? Andrew McLuskey Ashford Homeworking made my company a cut above the rest I enjoyed reading Chris Blackhurst’s analysis …

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Renewable wind and solar farms on the Hay Plain in NSW to boost economy, build sustainable farms
3 months ago

Renewable wind and solar farms on the Hay Plain in NSW to boost economy, build sustainable farms

ABC  

Stretching as far as the eye can see, the flat landscape of the Hay Plain in south-west New South Wales is known as sheep and cattle country. "It will be the largest physical and economic change that this area has experienced since settlement," Hay Shire Council's economic development manager Ali McLean said. "We didn't want to see our community divide …

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'I want Vance to apologize': We went to Springfield and found community hurt — and divided
3 months, 1 week ago

'I want Vance to apologize': We went to Springfield and found community hurt — and divided

Raw Story  

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Driving through Springfield, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon was not a scene of migrants digging through trash cans, decapitating animals or harassing neighbors. Vance both spread unsubstantiated claims of Springfield residents having “their pets abducted and eaten by people who shouldn't be in this country,” as Vance posted on X. Trump brought up Springfield during his first debate …

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Social media firms ‘failing to detect and remove’ suicide and self-harm content
4 months, 1 week ago

Social media firms ‘failing to detect and remove’ suicide and self-harm content

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Some of the biggest social media platforms are failing to detect and remove …

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Columbia President Minouche Shafik steps down months after protests over Israel-Hamas war gripped campus
4 months, 1 week ago

Columbia President Minouche Shafik steps down months after protests over Israel-Hamas war gripped campus

CNN  

CNN — Columbia University President Minouche Shafik is stepping down months after protests over the Israel-Hamas war gripped the campus, Shafik announced in a letter sent Wednesday to the Columbia community. “The familiar excitement and promise of a new academic year are informed this year by the presence of change and continuing concerns, but also by the immense opportunity to …

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Breakers are getting an Olympic stage, but will the sport eclipse the artform?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Breakers are getting an Olympic stage, but will the sport eclipse the artform?

LA Times  

Grace Choi in Belgium for World Championships. Early American breaking movies such as “Wild Style” in 1983 and “Breakin’ ” and “Beat Street” in 1984 popularized the dance genre and introduced hip-hop to the world. Alicea, a longtime breaker who teaches kids through his Kids Breaking League and has participated in shows that spotlight kids breaking like “Alma’s Way,” has …

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Will Latinos be the decisive vote in the 2024 presidential election? This political consultant thinks so
6 months ago

Will Latinos be the decisive vote in the 2024 presidential election? This political consultant thinks so

LA Times  

For three decades, Mike Madrid has been tracking the seismic shifts in the Latino electorate. And it’s just so particularly ingrained in their inside baseball mentality.” Meanwhile, “Latinos have been screaming at us through polling data for 30 years,” he said. “Jobs, the economy, upward mobility, housing, education and healthcare — middle-class, basic getting-through-life stuff — this is what the …

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Drag Artists Create Qommittee To Stop Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence
6 months, 1 week ago

Drag Artists Create Qommittee To Stop Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence

Huff Post  

Tiara Latrice Kelley remembers the shock and confusion that rang through her body when she received a text from her friend the night of June 12, 2016. But now, we’re also battling a tidal wave of hate-doxxing, harassment, death threats, armed protests, bombings, and even shootings.” Among Qommittee’s members are Sairen Strange, who had an event canceled due to armed …

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