Ahead of his report into how to combat Islamophobia, special envoy Aftab Malik gave a series of private briefings to MPs. Talking points ranged from Gaza, to staffing concerns, to Western philosophy.The post Inside the Islamophobia envoy’s private briefings to parliament appeared first on Crikey.

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/08/08/inside-islamophobia-envoys-private-briefings-parliament/

#crikey

During a seemingly routine summer broadcast, the Cubs’ booth at Wrigley Field suddenly transported its audience to Cleveland. While Chicago faced the Reds, play-by-play man Boog Sciambi couldn’t help but glance at another screen, one showing Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams carving up the Mets. The air in Cleveland was electric with each pitch; the tension […]The post Cubs Broadcaster Seemingly Jinxes Guardians’ First No-Hitter Since ’81 as Gavin Williams Falls to Juan Soto appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-cubs-broadcaster-seemingly-jinxes-guardians-first-no-hitter-since-eighty-one-as-gavin-williams-falls-to-juan-soto/

Bryce Underwood made headlines when he flipped from LSU to Michigan, lured by a jaw-dropping $10.5–$12 million NIL deal—almost double what LSU offered. The hype was real. Between billionaire boosters, hometown vibes, and even a call from Tom Brady, Michigan sealed the deal. But while the buzz surrounded Underwood, another quarterback quietly went to work. […]The post John Mateer Could Match Bryce Underwood’s NIL Payday as Oklahoma QB Set for 7-Figure Deal appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-john-mateer-could-match-bryce-underwoods-nil-payday-as-oklahoma-qb-set-for-seven-figure-deal-thomas-castellanos/

It is concerning that more women have been deleted from the rolls, given that men out-migrate more from the State

https://www.thehindu.com/data/more-women-than-men-deleted-from-electoral-rolls-in-bihar-during-sir-data/article69905416.ece

This could be the last time we see these iconic characters, with the controversial show coming to an end next week. How will they wrap things up?

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/and-just-like-that-recap-season-three-how-will-end-20250806-p5mkrb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#brisbanetimes

American sports fans, long played for stupid, have been decades ahead of the curve. Or, is it a sweeper?

https://nypost.com/2025/08/07/sports/baseball-wont-win-any-converts-with-this-nonsense-like-this/

#Post

Prince George's County Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect who rode his bicycle to a murder scene where a 33-year-old man was shot and killed, before the suspect pedaled away.

https://wtop.com/prince-georges-county/2025/08/prince-georges-county-police-release-video-of-shooting-suspect-who-took-off-on-bicycle/

#wtop

There’s something electric about a quarterback battle that refuses to settle quietly. And as we approach this season’s inception, the battles are settling quickly. We got the hint for UNC when Gio Lopez was the one to attend media days with no mention of Max Johnson. We got the hint from OSU’s fall camp performance […]The post Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Camp Leaks New Intel & CJ Carr Is in Most Trouble appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-marcus-freemans-notre-dame-camp-leaks-new-intel-cj-carr-is-in-most-trouble-kenny-minchey/

Stocks are drifting in mixed trading on Wall Street Thursday after President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs took effect on dozens of countries.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/07/wall-street-trump-tariffs-2/

President Trump is planning to deploy federal law enforcement on the streets of the nation's capital as early as Friday to crack down on violence committed by gangs of roaming "youths."

https://nypost.com/2025/08/07/us-news/trump-putting-more-feds-on-dc-streets-in-response-to-out-of-control-youth-violence/

Edwards and Sheldon were selected one pick apart in the 2024 WNBA Draft

https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/mystics-trade-aaliyah-edwards-to-sun-for-jacy-sheldon-pick-swap-washington-adds-skilled-shooter/

#CBSSports.com

The actress appears to be soaking up the sun as she took to Instagram to share that she had jetted off to a mystery holiday destination

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/michelle-keegan-unveils-sweet-tribute-32222227

A suspect driving a stolen truck from a Gainesville dealership Wednesday, Aug. 6, struck another car while fleeing from authorities, killing the driver of the car after it was forced off Candler Road, according to Georgia State Patrol.

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/badge-bar/driver-of-stolen-truck-forces-car-off-road-in-gainesville-causing-fatal-crash-authorities-say/

#gainesvilletimes

The property was originally built in the 11th century as a military stronghold -- still standing, it's ready for its next chapter.

https://nypost.com/2025/08/07/real-estate/centuries-old-castle-near-milan-lists-for-4-16m/

#Post

Blyth Spartans will host Redcar Athletic in the opening game of the Northern Premier League East Division season on Saturday afternoon.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/sport/football/wearmouth-ready-to-embrace-senior-role-as-blyth-spartans-aim-for-new-signings-5262236

#northumberlandgazette

Those “gentle” reminders to stop sharing HBO Max passwords are about to get tougher, the top exec from the streamer warns. Warner Bros. Discovery streaming CEO JB Perette, who’s in charge of HBO Max, told investors this week that the streamer’s “soft” approach with password-sharing users will get “much more aggressive” in the months to come, according to Deadline. Perette has long been insisting that HBO Max will get serious with password sharers. He issued a similar warning in May following Warner Bros. Discovery’s first-quarter 2025 earnings report, and he took the...

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2777073/sharing-a-max-password-those-gentle-warnings-are-about-to-get-firmer.html

#pcworld

Pompey’s transfer pace has quickened - with John Mousinho relaying positive news to fans over targerts this evening.

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-fc-transfers-pompey-mousinho-championship-5261987

#haylingtoday

A man “acting aggressively” in Doncaster city centre was arrested by police who swooped on him outside a hotel.

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/aggressive-man-arrested-for-being-drunk-and-disorderly-in-city-centre-5261830

#thornegazette

More than 800 people have now signed a petition to save ‘a little oasis’ in a West Sussex town.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/more-than-800-sign-petition-to-save-towns-little-oasis-5261813

#hastingsobserver

Christiann Ault has been charged with two felony counts of lewdness with a child and one felony count of child abuse, neglect or endangerment.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/las-vegas-mom-child-sex-abuse-charges-b2803662.html

The wildfire in Miramichi is currently 22.5 hectares in size, New Brunswick's wildland fire reporting system indicating Thursday morning.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11322182/miramichi-burn-ban-wildfire/

#globalmontreal

The new owners of one of Harrogate walkers’ favourite country pubs have opened up their vision for a characterful establishment which became the first non-smoking pub in the world more than 50 years ago.

https://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/inside-story-new-owners-bring-fresh-life-to-one-of-harrogate-walkers-favourite-country-pubs-5261137

#wetherbynews

Dasara elephants to be welcomed onto Mysuru Palace premises on August 10

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/dasara-elephants-to-be-welcomed-onto-mysuru-palace-premises-on-august-10/article69905654.ece

Looking for a well-priced 1000W ATX 3.1 PSU with solid features and reliability? Endorfy's Supremo FM6 1000W might be exactly what you need.Continue reading at TweakTown

https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/11113/endorfy-supremo-fm6-1000w-80-plus-gold-atx-3-1-psu/index.html

#tweaktown

Man United are edging closer towards completing the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-reach-agreement-principle-32220801

Kyndryl’s Ismail Amla discusses the company’s new agentic AI framework and why human oversight is still vital to this advanced technology.Read more: Why ‘trust is the foundation’ of successful agentic AI adoption

https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/kyndryl-agentic-ai-framework-enterprise

#siliconrepublic

In a report published by security company GuidePoint Security, they’ve issued a warning that hackers can effectively bypass Microsoft Defender to install and deploy Akira ransomware.This is done by exploiting a vulnerable driver called rwdrv.sys, which is a legitimate driver used by an Intel CPU tuning tool called ThrottleStop. By exploiting this driver, a hacker can gain kernel-level access to the PC.With kernel-level access, the hacker can then load their own malicious driver—in this case, hlpdrv.sys, which modifies the Windows Registry and causes Microsoft Defender to disable its...

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2871304/hackers-can-bypass-microsoft-defender-to-install-ransomware-on-pcs.html

#pcworld

The Boston Red Sox seemingly don’t have to worry about Carlos Narváez missing much more time. Yet to record a base hit in August, Narváez has sat out three of Boston’s last four games. The starting catcher missed Wednesday’s 7-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals with a knee issue. Narváez hopes to return to […]

https://nesn.com/2025/08/red-sox-receive-encouraging-injury-update-on-carlos-narvaez/

#nesn

Fox News host Mark Levin called the Georgia Congresswoman a 'lunatic' amid her recent rift with the Republican party

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-fox-news-old-b2803668.html

#Independent

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly moving toward full occupation of Gaza after dissent in the ranks and international condemnation.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/08/07/netanyahu-occupation-gaza/4901754575429/

#upiasia

Apart from being a NASCAR champ and co-owner of RFK Racing, Brad Keselowski is also a complete family guy. And a big part of that life is his wife, Paige White. White is a North Carolina native with deep ties to racing, and over the years, the two have built a life filled with love, […]The post All You Need to Know About Brad Keselowski’s Wife, Paige White! appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-who-is-brad-keselowskis-wife-paige-white/

President Donald Trump's comments on the need for immigrants to be farm labor during an interview drew heavy backlash, with many on social media seeing analogies to the defenders of slavery and calling out his past racist remarks.

https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/trumps-farmworker-remarks-remind-x-users-of-his-racism/

#hiphopwired

After snapping their eight-game losing streak with a 78-64 win over the Mystics, powered by Kamilla Cardoso’s seventh straight double-double, the Sky have finally found a glimmer of momentum. But as they prepare to host the surging Atlanta Dream, the challenge only intensifies. That’s because Chicago has already dropped all three meetings to Atlanta this […]The post Chicago Sky vs Atlanta Dream: Injury Report, Starting-5, Prediction and More on Tonight’s WNBA Preview appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-chicago-sky-vs-atlanta-dream-injury-report-starting-five-prediction-and-more-on-tonights-wnba-preview/

At a venue once known for its grandeur, now repurposed for political symbolism, the 2008 Olympic all-around champion stood beside Donald Trump as he signed an executive order. Nastia Liukin, long associated with pink leotards and podium finishes, had entered a new arena. This time, not as an athlete or entrepreneur, but as a figure […]The post Gymnastics Community In Disbelief As Olympic Legend Shakes Hands With Donald Trump For National Project appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/olympics-gymnastics-news-gymnastics-community-in-disbelief-as-olympic-legend-shakes-hands-with-donald-trump-for-national-project/

After training under Dani Busboom Kelly for six months, which included playing two spring games against Kansas and Illinois, the Nebraska Huskers have come to like their new head coach. “It’s been super fun. She’s open to more ideas. She’s very… she’s laid-back,” Harper Murray said about DBK. In fact, DBK and the team’s bond […]The post Dani Busboom Kelly Exposes Players by Shutting Down Nebraska Alumni Match Rumor appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-volleyball-dani-busboom-kelly-exposes-players-by-shutting-down-nebraska-alumni-match-rumor/

Mike Tomlin is heading into his 19th season as the Steelers’ head coach, and the pressure is higher than ever. This offseason hasn’t been about rebuilding – it’s been about going all in. Tomlin brought in Aaron Rodgers not to ease into a new era but for the Steelers to win now. That urgency has […]The post Steelers Owner Clears Expectations From Mike Tomlin as Aaron Rodgers’ Fate in HC’s Hands appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-steelers-steelers-owner-art-rooney-ii-clears-expectations-from-mike-tomlin-as-aaron-rodgers-fate-in-hcs-hands/

The 2021 coaching carousel was chaos. Big names, bold moves, and massive expectations. Now, four seasons later, some of those hires are walking a fine line. Although Brian Kelly, Notre Dame’s all-time wins leader turned LSU frontman, isn’t on the hot seat just yet. But fast forward to 2025 playoffs, and that seat could start […]The post Brian Kelly Hit With Stern Ultimatum for 2025 as Garrett Nussmeier Injury Rumors Put to Rest appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-brian-kelly-hit-with-stern-ultimatum-for-two-thousand-twenty-five-as-garrett-nussmeier-injury-rumors-put-to-rest/

Hull City have reportedly rejected two Coventry City bids for Sheffield United target Charlie Hughes.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/hull-city-charlie-hughes-coventry-city-sheffield-united-transfer-news-5261231

#yorkshirepost

It’s not just about matching all seven numbers – here’s what you could win with fewer matches, and why syndicates might be the smartest way to play

https://www.bucksherald.co.uk/recommended/euromillions-jackpot-euromillions-prize-breakdown-friday-lottery-draw-5260681

#bucksherald

Mikroskopska zrnca vanzemaljske prašine mogla bi biti dokaz da da je kometa eksplodirala u Zemljinoj atmosferi pre 12.800 godina

https://nauka.telegraf.rs/priroda/4158869-na-dnu-okeana-pronadjene-vanzemaljske-cestice-stare-12800-godina

#Telegraf

Svi oni koje zanimaju priče o "prošlim životima" ovo moraju da probaju. Nije lako, ali uz malo muke uspeli smo da "otključamo vrata" koja vode u tajne "prošlih.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/srbija/4158836-na-svetoj-srpskoj-planini-saman-nas-je-doveo-do-vrata-proslih-zivota-postoji-i-ono-dole-imali-smo-i-misiju

#Telegraf