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Australian soldier charged with war crimes in Afghanistan
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (1231+ words) Former elite Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has reportedly been charged with war crimes stemming from his time in Afghanistan One of Australia's most-decorated soldiers was charged Tuesday with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan, police said following a sweeping war…...
'Charlie's Angels' stars reunite for show's 50th anniversary
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (978+ words) Aired over five seasons between 1976 and 1981, 'Charlie's Angels' became a cultural phenomenon The stars of legendary American crime drama "Charlie's Angels" reunited Monday at Los Angeles' Paley Fest to celebrate 50 years since the show catapulted the trio to fame. Aired…...
Brazil's Chief Raoni backs Lula in elections
16+ hour, 56+ min ago (1099+ words) Brazil's renowned Amazonian tribal chief Raoni Metuktire told AFP on Wednesday he supported the reelection bid of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in October polls, despite criticizing him for expanding oil exploration. Now in his nineties, the Indigenous leader…...
City animals act in the same brazen ways around the world
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1066+ words) (LOS ANGELES) The urban monkeys in New Delhi are so bold they'll steal the lunch right off your plate. If you've spent time in New York, you've probably seen squirrels try to do the same. Sydney's white ibises got the…...
Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire
17+ hour, 51+ min ago (1337+ words) Iranians welcomed news of the US-Iran ceasefire, which has seen oil prices slump and stocks rocket Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire…...
East Idaho GMC Dealers Athlete of the Week -- Charlie Naylor
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (1261+ words) That was also the case for this year's installment of the Thunder vs Rams softball game, as the cross town rivals both brought impressive records into the matchup. However for the Thunder there was still some uncertainty. They had already…...
Alien: Earth" Adds Peter Dinklage in Series Regular Role for Season 2: Everything We Know So Far
18+ hour, 6+ min ago (697+ words) FX's Alien: Earth's next chapter is officially taking shape as Season 2 casting begins. Renewed for Season 2 in conjunction with showrunner Noah Hawley's new overall deal in late 2025, Alien: Earth's return is bringing on a new series regular star with Peter…...
Tacoma initiates hiring freeze ahead of potential $15 million deficit in 2027-28
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (933+ words) (The Center Square) - Tacoma officials announced a hiring freeze Tuesday ahead of a potential $15 million deficit across 2027 and 2028 as personnel costs sit more than 25% above pre-pandemic levels. According to the city's'announcement, the freeze on hiring and promotions took effect immediately…...
Home where young Bowie dreamt of 'fame' to open to public
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (1428+ words) 'It all started in this building,' says Bowie expert Geoff Marsh who is curating a planned immersive experience Bowie was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century The modest terraced house -- originally built as a railway workers' cottage…...
Deficit watchdog urges Congress to cut more, spend less than Trump's budget request
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (1384+ words) (The Center Square) " As congressional Republicans begin considering how to implement President Donald Trump's budget request into next year's government funding bills, fiscal responsibility groups are urging them to find more spending offsets. Trump's "skinny" budget blueprint for fiscal year…...