February 5, 2025

Australia politics live: house agrees to mandatory minimum sentences for hate crimes; Dutton says Trump a ‘big thinker’ | Australia news

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House agrees to mandatory minimum sentences for hate crimes The hate crimes amendment to add mandatory minimum sentencing has now been voted on and agreed to in the house. But neither the government nor Coalition supported amendments from independent MP Allegra Spender to include stronger anti-vilification provisions. Share Updated at 23.55 CET Key events Show key events only…

Why did everyone turn on Chiefs? Explaining hate for sports dynasties

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Who has the better roster: Philadelphia Eagles or Kansas City Chiefs? As these two teams get ready to square up in Super Bowl LIX, USAT’s Lorenzo Reyes and Tyler Dragon discuss which team is stronger. Sports Seriously Six years ago, it felt like the Kansas City Chiefs had America on their side. When they faced…

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels launch new offensive in DRC | Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Rebels of the M23 armed group and allied Rwandan forces have launched a new offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), days before the Rwandan and Congolese presidents are due to attend a crisis summit. The UN said the battle for the key city of Goma, which M23 and Rwandan troops seized last…

NWSL settlement includes $5M restitution fund for abused players

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NWSL adds Denver as 16th franchise after record expansion fee The National Women’s Soccer League announced Denver as its 16th franchise on Thursday after ownership paid a record $110 million fee. Straight Arrow News The National Women’s Soccer League violated players’ civil rights and must pay $5 million in restitution as part of an historic…

Apple’s M2 MacBook Air drops to $800

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The M2 MacBook Air is on sale for just $800 via Amazon. This is a decent discount, as this model has been going for around $1,000 lately. The well-reviewed laptop is actually on sale for $950, but there’s a clippable coupon worth $150. The only caveat to this sale is that the coupon doesn’t work…

Earth’s first waterfowl may have lived in Antarctica 69 million years ago

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An ancient bird that swam in Antarctica’s balmier waters 69 million years ago may be the earliest known waterfowl on Earth, scientists say. A newly discovered and nearly complete fossilized skull found in rocks on the Antarctic peninsula belonged to Vegavis iaai, an ancient bird previously known only from fossilized body parts and a bit…

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February 5, 2025

Australia politics live: house agrees to mandatory minimum sentences for hate crimes; Dutton says Trump a ‘big thinker’ | Australia news

Why did everyone turn on Chiefs? Explaining hate for sports dynasties

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels launch new offensive in DRC | Democratic Republic of the Congo

NWSL settlement includes $5M restitution fund for abused players

Apple’s M2 MacBook Air drops to $800

Earth’s first waterfowl may have lived in Antarctica 69 million years ago