Try Guys’ OG star Eugene Lee Yang leaving after 10 years
The Try Guys are losing yet another member of the group’s founding quartet — this time, under different circumstances. Internet star and actor Eugene Lee…
Zionism: Enormous disagreement over a word in use for 125 years
WASHINGTON — In the many debates over language surrounding the war in Gaza, few words are as controversial as “Zionism.” Its original, most basic definition is…
Chinese blogger jailed 4 years for COVID-19 reporting says she’s been released
In her first public statement since being released from prison, seemingly early May 13, citizen journalist Zhang Zhan thanked the member of the public who…
After 15 years in our lives, Australians are as in love with Poh as ever
Poh Ling Yeow knows that surreal is an overused word, but there's simply no other way she can describe the feeling of being a Masterchef…
LALIFF 2024: What to expect at this year’s film festival
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival kicks off May 29, featuring five days of programming that will pay tribute to women filmmakers and below-the-line…
Legendary Ford kept in storage for 16 years sells for eye-watering six-figure price & only 408 miles on the clock
A LEGENDARY fast Ford that's been kept in storage for a number of years has sold for an eye-watering price. A stunning Ford Escort RS…
Six months until November, climate change looms large
We’ve got six years to cut global carbon pollution nearly in half — and less than six months until a presidential election that could have…
Ed Dwight, first African American candidate for space travel, takes off 60 years later
In short: The US' first African American astronaut candidate Ed Dwight, 90, has flown into space for the first time.He was in the same class as…
‘More bleak news’ moan shoppers as family-run homestore announces closures after 36 years
SHOPPERS have been left devastated after a family-run homestore has announced it will be pulling down its shutters after 36 years. Loyal customers have moaned…
Rapist Mohammad Ali Ahmad Rezaei jailed for 21 years for ‘terrorising’ Adelaide woman over three years
In short: Mohammad Ali Ahmad Rezaei has been jailed for 21 years for repeatedly raping and threatening a woman over three years.District Court Judge Liesl…
NSW government offers public sector workers 10.5 per cent pay rise over three years
In short: The NSW government is offering public sector workers a 10.5 per cent pay rise over three years and a $1,000 top-up if inflation…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was under scrutiny; then CNN released a video
Good morning and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 19. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
‘Grim reminder’: Sri Lanka’s Tamils mark 15 years since end of civil war | Human Rights News
Ceremony held at memorial site in Mullivaikkal village despite reports of heavy surveillance and allegations of intimidation. Sri Lanka’s minority Tamil community is marking 15…
Puerto Rican legislator gets 8 years in prison for bribery, kickback scheme
May 17 (UPI) -- A judge on Friday sentenced a Puerto Rican legislator and her husband for their roles in a multi-year theft, bribery and…
McDonald’s is making a major change to Happy Meals for first time in 38 years – but you’ll have to be quick
MCDONALD'S has made a major change to Happy Meals for the first time in 38 years. The fast food giant has removed the iconic smile…
Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband sentenced to 30 years in prison | Courts News
David DePape was found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault of an official’s family member. The man convicted of breaking into…
New Caledonia’s civil unrest has unfolded rapidly, but some say the French territory’s strife was years in the making
David Guyenne is counting the cost of damage from the civil unrest that plunged New Caledonia into its worst violence in 40 years. His shopping centre,…
David DePape sentenced to 30 years in Paul Pelosi hammer attack
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Friday sentenced David DePape to 30 years in prison, six months after a jury found him guilty of attempting…
Algerian man missing for 26 years found captive in neighbour’s cellar | Crime News
Police say that man who first went missing in 1998 was held by a 61-year-old neighbour just a few minutes from his home. An Algerian…
Meet the comedians telling hilarious jokes about climate change
Lots of people enjoy laughing at billionaires — but it wasn’t just any billionaires who were the targets of Esteban Gast’s comedic jabs last week…