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ASX to open lower after jobs data undermines Wall St
Azzet
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August 4, 2025
Share prices are expected to fall when trading begins on the Australian Securities Exchange on Monday in the wake of a sell-off in New York. ASX futures trading indicated the main price barometer would begin 0.4% down at 10:00 am AEST (12:00 pm...
"She did a great job" - When Sydney Sweeney replacing Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal on SNL sparked unexpected reaction from the UFC star
Sportskeeda
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August 4, 2025
Conor McGregor is often referred to as an extroverted person who does not shy away from expressing his honest opinions on various topics. While he sometimes shares negative views, he also speaks positively about many things. One notable instance...
1 year after succeeding Nick Saban, Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama job security gets update from CFB analyst
Sportskeeda
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August 4, 2025
Alabama’s 2025 season opener against Florida State is less than four weeks away. After ending the 2024 season with a 19-13 loss to Michigan on Dec. 31, Kalen DeBoer is heading to his second year as a head coach. Amid some speculation about whether...
How I Fixed My Hair Color After a ‘Ronald McDonald’ Dye Job Left Me in Tears
The Daily Beast
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August 4, 2025
Red is my color. Or so I’m told. Maybe I’ve simply conditioned friends to associate me with red because I’ve dyed my hair for the past three years. It’s a blessing and a curse to have colored hair; sure, people can recognize me from a mile away,...
Little-known jobs eligible for discount Blue Light Card
Birmingham Live
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August 4, 2025
The Blue Light Card is a UK discount service tailored for the emergency services, National Health Service, social care sector, and armed forces community. It unlocks a treasure trove of discounts from thousands of online and high street retailers...
Will Bolt makes new hire to Husker Baseball Coaching Staff
104-1 The Blaze - Nebraska
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August 4, 2025
Nebraska's Gabe Swansen (44) gets congratulated by Husker third base coach Lance Harvell, after Swansen belted a home run in the Huskers' 8-5 win over Penn State in May 2023 at Hawks Field/Haymarket Park. (Courtesy of Nebraska Athletics) LINCOLN —...
Former storage unit to become base for private hire firm
St. Helens Star
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The change of use was granted permission for a small office located at 360 Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, which was previously used for storage. The application was submitted on June 5, 2025, and validated on June 10, 2025, before receiving...
Ukrainian strike destroys Russian S-300 in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, General Staff says
The Kyiv Independent
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August 4, 2025
‘We spot them, we destroy them’ — Ukraine fights for Kostiantynivka as Russia closes in on three sides Editor’s Note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first...
Trading in extreme volatility? Smaller positions, less leverage, and take your time
World Finance
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Transcript It’s been a tumultuous year so far, leading to extremely rapidly changing markets. David Barrett from EBC Financial Group reflects on the “extraordinary” first six months of 2025, and how EBC’s clients have been responding to the...
County jail transfer backlog has surged, putting strain on staff
The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma’s county jail backlog has increased 74% since 2021, contributing to an uptick in some jail populations and a heightened workload for county officials. As of July 28, 1,355 sentenced inmates were awaiting transfer to state custody, up from...
Denton ISD’s new library advisory council will have parents and students reviewing books with staff
KERA - Texas
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August 4, 2025
The Denton ISD school board approved a policy this week to establish a school library advisory council to comply with Texas’ controversial Senate Bill 13. State lawmakers passed what they referred to as a “parental rights” bill last month,...
Shoplifter who assaulted staff member in discount store is jailed
Basingstoke Gazette
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Ryan Gibbs, 40, of no fixed abode, has been jailed for a year after he breached a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and stole items from stores in Aldershot. Gibbs stole cleaning products worth more than £180 from Bargain Buys on Wellington Street on...
Carla Campagna Joining Hofstra Coaching Staff
BVM Sports
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August 4, 2025
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Ukraine's General Staff Confirms Strike On Fuel Depot At Sochi Airport
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported this on Facebook , according to Ukrinform. The attack was carried out yesterday by Ukraine's Drone Systems Forces in coordination with other defense units. The strike...
Ukraine's General Staff says Russian S-300 surface-to-air missile system destroyed in occupied territories
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock photo: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ukrainian forces have destroyed a Russian S-300 surface-to-air missile system in temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine...
Girl died after hospital's staff failure, jury told
BBC
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ShareSave Ruth Szymankiewicz "was and still is deeply loved", her parents told the jury A teenager left alone at a mental health hospital should have been under constant supervision when she self-harmed and later died, an inquest heard. Ruth...
GV administrators hire FBI agent as new police chief
Grand Valley Lanthorn - Michigan
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August 4, 2025
Following a nationwide search, Grand Valley State University selected FBI veteran Daniel Lindstrom in June as the next director of public safety and chief of police. Administrators narrowed their search to three finalists in early June and hosted...
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‘This happens in a banana republic’: Trump’s Greece and China-like reaction to job data draws flak
Firstpost
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August 4, 2025
History shows that when political leaders manipulate or interfere with economic statistics, the results are often disastrous. read more When President Donald Trump received disappointing jobs numbers on Friday (August 1), his response was swift...
‘Do More With Less’: Google Tells Staff As AI Spending Soars To $85 Billion
ABP Live
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August 4, 2025
At a recent company-wide meeting, Google’s top leadership sent a clear signal: the future is AI, and every employee must be ready to move with it. CEO Sundar Pichai addressed staff directly, highlighting the need to boost productivity during what...
Ex-Google exec says AI is coming for your job — even if you're a podcaster, developer, or CEO
Yahoo News
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Mo Gawdat, a former Google executive, says AI will replace developers, podcasters, and even CEOs. He warned that a 'short-term dystopia' is coming as machines take over white-collar jobs. But he said a better world is still possible: one built on...