A report into the Operation Richmond investigation, which looked at dealings between the Andrews government and the firefighters’ union, has been released eight years after it began.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/long-awaited-corruption-report-finds-firefighter-boss-exerted-extraordinary-influence-20260805-p60lis.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

In his first in-depth interview since his shock retirement from Test cricket, Stokes responded to claims his team had a drinking problem and also addressed his plans for the future.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/stokes-on-booze-baz-next-year-s-ashes-and-his-ambition-to-coach-england-20260805-p60lli.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

Local museums are offering an after-hours peek at parts of their collections that stoke the most complicated debates.

https://www.theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/the-dark-stories-our-most-popular-museums-usually-don-t-want-you-to-see-20260803-p60kwj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

PM Modi greets Puducherry Chief Minister Rangasamy on his birthday

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/pm-modi-greets-puducherry-chief-minister-rangasamy-on-his-birthday/article71305338.ece

Looking for a way to reduce your child's screen time? One mum explains why the Yoto Player has become a favourite family essential for stories, music and screen-free fun.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/recommended/why-the-yoto-player-became-my-favourite-screen-free-alternative-to-tablets-for-my-son-8836637

#newspostleader

The first storm hit St. Catharines on July 21, then another poured rain down on the city from July 27 to 28. The city received a brief reprieve before more rain fell on Aug. 2.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12008150/st-catharines-state-of-emergency-hurricanes-worth-of-rain/

#globalsaskatoon

Rent the Runway’s Mark Walsh discusses the tech ecosystem in Galway and how he found himself in the role of director of engineering. Read more: How might Galway be an ideal location for modern-day engineers?

https://www.siliconrepublic.com/people/galway-ideal-location-modern-day-engineers-working-life

#siliconrepublic

When a company that moves the bulk of its products to store shelves runs out of cash, there's likely to be a serious disruption to business. Bottles stall in warehouses, orders turn unpredictable, and sales can vanish. MGP Ingredients (MGPI) saw that risk coming, moved quickly, and is starting to ...

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/mgpi-mgp-ingredients-rndc-bankruptcy-distributor-switch

#mainstreet

Last year, the Grammy-winning singer admitted to cheating on Bunnie Xo early in their marriage -- which legally ended in July.

https://pagesix.com/2026/08/04/celebrity-news/bunnie-xo-addresses-jelly-rolls-affair-betrayal-in-brutally-honest-post-divorce-chat/

#Post

A unique cycling event returns to Eastbourne for its ninth edition this weekend.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/unique-cycling-world-championship-returns-to-eastbourne-this-weekend-8839162

#midhurstandpetworth

Commuters heading back into Leeds or travelling across the Pennines face heavy congestion this evening after a vehicle crossed the central barrier between Junction 23 and Junction 22

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/m62-crash-huddersfield-j23-j22-delays-rush-hour-8839155

#crossgatestoday

While on stage in Chicago during her Eternal Sunshine Tour, the 33-year-old took a few moments to address her decision to take a break form public view directly with her fans.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12008165/ariana-grande-steps-back-from-public-eye/

#globalwinnipeg

FATİH'te iddiaya göre, sanal medyada tartışan iki grup buluşmak için randevulaştı. Park önünde çıkan kavgada bıçaklanarak yaralanan Suriyeli Ali Anzo (19) hastanede öldü. 1 kişinin de yaralandığı kavganın görüntüleri ortaya çıktı. Kavgaya ilişkin soruşturmada ise 8 şüpheli gözaltına alındı.

https://www.haberler.com/haberler/fatihte-19-yasindaki-alinin-bicakla-olduruldugu-20117502-haberi/

#Haberler.com

Researchers have confirmed that a plant native to alpine regions in southwest China is carnivorous, supporting a Darwinian theory from 1875.

https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/plants/darwins-hypothesis-provided-an-important-inspiration-scientists-bolster-150-year-old-darwinian-theory-with-a-carnivorous-plant-in-china

WestJet says its guests are still being impacted by a one-day flight attendants' strike, which ended after a tentative agreement between the airline and the union was reached.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12008259/westjet-strike-delays-continue/

#globalnews

Wall Street's current selloff may be disguising a far greater problem. It is not weak earnings. It is not an obvious recession. And it is not simply another temporary correction in expensive technology stocks. Corporate America is delivering some of its strongest profit growth in years. Yet ...

https://www.thestreet.com/advisor/fed-rates-inflation-tech-stock-selloff

#mainstreet

According to sources, there will be some important announcements for youth and women.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/amid-much-expectations-vijay-led-tvk-government-to-present-its-maiden-budget-in-tamil-nadu/article71304717.ece

The clinical study was conducted by Cadabams Hospitals, drawing on over 58,000 student touchpoints across 3,569 documented counselling sessions

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/clinical-study-finds-family-conflict-outweighs-academic-stress-in-students-mental-health-struggles/article71305159.ece

A mental health condition characterised by a fixation on slight, or entirely imaginary flaws on the skin, face, or body can lead to depression and social isolation. Lydia Spencer-Elliott speaks to experts and sufferers about living with skin dysmorphia – and how healthcare professionals can help

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/skin-dysmorphia-acne-diagnosis-treatment-nhs-mental-health-b2930002.html

"Fantastic Beasts" alum Callum Turner attended the New York premiere of his film, "One Night Only," with his pop music star wife, Dua Lipa, Monday.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Movies/2026/08/04/one-night-only-premiere/8851785845806/

#upi

Over 80 per cent of people think that a couple’s holiday can make or break a relationship. As this year’s great getaway truly begins, Lydia Spencer-Elliott explores the biggest icks of the season that are most likely to break a relationship

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/holiday-couple-icks-abroad-plane-b3023622.html

#Independent

Saskatchewan legal aid service organizations are flagging justice system failures in access to affordable legal assistance amid spiking crime rates.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12007922/saskatchewan-legal-aid-access-systematic-failures/

#chbcnews

Kumasi-based Prophet Daniel Kusi has cautioned women against giving money to men they have recently met, saying financially demanding behaviour is a major warning sign of romance scams. Speaking on AsetsenaPa with Akoto Mansa while discussing allegations against Nana Yaw Bonsu, the prophet said responsible men do not begin relationships b .

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1516378/serious-men-dont-ask-women-for-cash-prophet.html

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The price was high, but the Sox bought low on a very talented, established player.The post Kudos to Craig Breslow for having the guts to trade for Adley Rutschman, and other trade deadline thoughts appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/08/04/adley-rutschman-trade-craig-breslow-trade-deadline-thoughts/

#boston

The Atlanta Falcons and Bijan Robinson agreed to an extension worth up to $75 million, a source familiar with the pact told UPI on Tuesday.

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2026/08/04/Atlanta-Falcons-Bijan-Robinson-contract-extension/4371785845968/

#upiasia

Devlet Memurları Konfederasyonu, TÜİK'in Temmuz enflasyon verisine ilişkin yaptığı açıklamada, enflasyon farkının altı ay bekletilmeden her ay maaşlara yansıtılması ve kalıcı refah payı eklenmesi gerektiğini belirtti. Açıklamada, açıklanan enflasyon ile gerçek hayat pahalılığı arasındaki farkın kamu çalışanlarını mağdur ettiği vurgulanarak adil bir ücret politikası talep edildi.

https://www.haberler.com/guncel/devlet-memurlari-konfederasyonu-enflasyon-farki-20116852-haberi/

#Haberler.com

The completed projects include those coming under the the Health and Family Welfare, Housing and Urban Development, Municipal Administration and Water Supply, and Higher Education Departments

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/vijay-inaugurates-various-completed-projects-across-tamil-nadu/article71304665.ece

‘We might be asking too much of Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz when he can’t even reopen the pool in his backyard,’ Fallon quipped

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/jimmy-fallon-trump-reflecting-pool-charges-dismissed-b3027193.html

#independent

Given the volume of stars traded, it should come as no surprise that several high-end MLB prospects were dealt at the trade deadline, too. Here's a look at the best ones.

https://fansided.com/mlb/the-best-mlb-prospects-moved-at-the-trade-deadline-ranked-01kz4fw08mr8?utm_source=RSS

#Fansided

Apple TV’s saccharine sports comedy became a cultural phenomenon in the US, but it has always inspired a more complicated reaction across the Atlantic. As two British journalists who have lived on both sides of the pond, The Independent’s Tom Murray and Kevin EG Perry explain why

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/ted-lasso-popularity-us-vs-uk-b3026704.html

#independent

Why was Barney so ‘toxic’ in How I Met Your Mother? Here’s what Neil Patrick Harris says

https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/culture/barney-how-i-met-your-mother-neil-patrick-harris-b3027219.html

#independent

This Irish boys’ name is so popular that we almost forgot it’s native to our shores. It’s the anglicized version, so it’s no wonder that it’s gone international.

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/irish-boys-name-50-years-ago

#IrishCentral

Xbox has revealed the lineup of new titles hitting Xbox Game Pass in the first half of August, which includes the Pokémon studio's new game.

https://www.polygon.com/xbox-game-pass-august-2026-wave-1-game-freak-beast-of-reincarnation/

#Polygon

Foreign chip and equipment makers from South Korea and abroad court graduates of Chungbuk Semiconductor High School in a small Korean town.

https://www.upi.com/Voices/2026/08/04/perspective-semiconductor-high-school/3731785850007/

#upiasia

Lego has released an X-Files set. Designer Brent Waller takes us behind the scenes of the making of the set

https://www.polygon.com/this-official-x-files-lego-set-took-more-than-a-decade-to-get-made/

#Polygon

The airline will also begin charging a fee for guaranteed access to overhead bins, but is increasing its in-cabin weight allowance.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/companies/jetstar-halves-number-of-carry-on-items-customers-are-allowed-20260804-p60lbg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

#watoday

Manchester United have some injury concerns to deal with as the start of the Premier League season nears

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-injury-news-update-34399811