A thug hurled homophobic abuse at a man in the toilets of a seaside bar as he repeatedly kicked, punched and stamped on him.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/thug-jailed-over-attack-in-seaside-bar-toilets-5434203

#beestontoday

The outgoing Chancellor of the University of NSW says critical thinkers are needed more than ever.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/as-david-gonski-leaves-the-education-system-he-has-one-wish-for-our-universities-20251203-p5nkk0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

One of Australia’s greatest scientists has called the decision to abolish the health promotion agency “a misguided cost-saving measure”.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/victoria/just-leave-it-alone-nossal-calls-for-vichealth-to-be-spared-from-government-cuts-20251210-p5nmlu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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These local musicians – some with long-awaited breakthroughs, others with stunning introductions – made us take notice this year. 

https://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/the-25-best-new-aussie-artists-of-2025-20251208-p5nlun.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture

The mental health sector says axing a requirement for people who have experienced mental health challenges to be at the forefront of reform is a betrayal.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/victoria/abolition-of-lived-experience-test-for-mental-health-leaders-alarms-industry-20251208-p5nlpt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal will win the Premier League title despite Manchester City closing in on the table.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-they-re-making-hard-work-it-rio-ferdinand-points-2-key-issues-arsenal-will-face-premier-league-title-chase-manchester-city-close-gap

#Sportskeeda

Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti has predicted a landslide victory for his former side ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Manchester City on Wednesday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-real-madrid-legend-guti-makes-bold-score-prediction-los-blancos-clash-manchester-city

#Sportskeeda

The outage is affecting eftpos terminals and online banking, including through apps or other browsers. 

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/thousands-of-customers-hit-by-westpac-banking-outage-20251210-p5nmko.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Joe Rogan recently shared his thoughts on the Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili title rematch and lauded the Russian fighter for his impeccable performance.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-what-masterclass-joe-rogan-shares-honest-thoughts-petr-yan-vs-merab-dvalishvili-rematch-ufc-323

#Sportskeeda

Former India player Aakash Chopra has opined that Suryakumar Yadav's continued lean run for the Men in Blue is concerning.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-what-applicable-shubman-true-well-aakash-chopra-team-india-star-s-failure-ind-vs-sa-2025-1st-t20i

#Sportskeeda

Jon Rahm's future in the DP World Tour is still uncertain, as LIV Golf has re-entered discussions with the European Tour. This has come amid the players' ongoing appeal against the Tour's decision.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-jon-rahm-s-future-uncertain-liv-golf-re-enter-talks-dp-world-tour

#Sportskeeda

The digital revolution has become a vast, unplanned experiment – and children are its most exposed participants. As ADHD diagnoses rise around the world, a key question has emerged: could the growing use of digital devices be playing a role? To explore this, we studied more than 8,000 children, from when they were around ten […]The post Social media, not gaming, tied to rising attention problems in teens, new study finds appeared first on Interaksyon.

https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2025/12/10/306148/social-media-not-gaming-tied-to-rising-attention-problems-in-teens-new-study-finds/

#InterAksyon

OPINION: A new breed of hybrid qualifications that combines learning, work and education met with support but also skepticism.

https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Opinion-When-business-becomes-academic

Ditch the tourist maps and traps and discover some of Leeds' more quirky, sometimes macabre, landmarks around the city when you next venture outdoors.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/travel/unusual-landmarks-tourist-spots-leeds-5435532

#wortleytoday

Liverpool vs Brighton in the Premier League at Anfield this Saturday -3pm

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/huge-boost-for-brighton-as-injured-star-spotted-in-training-ahead-of-liverpool-5436462

#bexhillobserver

NASCAR Cup Series team owner Richard Childress attended the ongoing antitrust trial for his testimony.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nascar/news-richard-childress-stunned-nascar-exposes-secret-equity-talks-explosive-trial-moment

#Sportskeeda

While it can be tempting to charge electric vehicles as much as possible, some charging methods can actually degrade their battery more quickly.

https://www.jalopnik.com/2044383/degrading-ev-battery-charging-this-way/

#jalopnik

For the Dallas Cowboys, the best news of the week didn’t come from their own locker room, but from a rival’s stunning collapse. The defending champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, who secured a 22-19 win and pushed the Eagles to an 8-5 record. But as Philly fans were left agitated, their […]The post Eagles Loss Pours Fuel In Jerry Jones’ Tank as Cowboys Owner Gets Major Playoff News appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-cowboys-eagles-loss-pours-fuel-in-jerry-jones-tank-as-cowboys-owner-gets-major-playoff-news/

The transfer portal is about to test Texas in a way the preseason No. 1 never planned for. After missing the playoff field, three Longhorns have already declared their intent to enter the portal, and the wave may only be beginning. Running back CJ Baxter, quarterback Trey Owens, and defensive tackle Melvin Hills III are […]The post Steve Sarkisian Faces Mass Exodus as Three Transfer Portal Moves Announced For Texas appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-steve-sarkisian-faces-mass-exodus-as-three-transfer-portal-moves-cj-baxter-trey-owens-melvin-hills-announced-for-texas/

Isaac Galvan concealed his finances by having others pay his living expenses, including his rent, and then failed to report $600,000 in income to the IRS.

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2025/12/09/ex-compton-councilmember-admits-to-funneling-70000-in-bribes-to-baldwin-park-officials/

#dailybreeze

A current WWE champion suddenly tapped out during a show tonight. This happened moments after she issued an open challenge.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-breaking-wwe-champion-suddenly-taps-out-open-challenge-shock

#Sportskeeda

A controversial wrestling star might join AEW and become Mercedes Mone's new henchwoman. The CEO is currently holding 13 championships.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/27-year-old-star-sign-aew-immediately-become-mercedes-mone-s-new-bodyguard-analyzing-chances

#Sportskeeda

The New York Knicks visited the Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday for their quarterfinal matchup in the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-new-york-knicks-vs-toronto-raptors-player-stats-box-score-dec-9-2025-emirates-nba-cup-quarterfinal

#Sportskeeda

A'ja Wilson, the newly minted 2025 TIME Athlete of the Year, sat down for an interview with the publication that was released on Tuesday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/wnba/news-a-ja-wilson-fires-brutal-shot-caitlin-clark-fever-star-s-injury-riddled-season-delivered-viewership-reality-check

#Sportskeeda

Sentry is honoring the players who qualified for The Sentry 2026 by making charitable donations to Maui nonprofits in their names—supporting Maui United Way and player-selected organizations that strengthen the Maui community. This release highlights a total of $120,000 in contributions made on behalf of 60 qualifying players.

https://mauinow.com/2025/12/09/sentry-donates-120k-to-maui-charities-in-recognition-of-pga-tour-players/

#mauinow

Ambassador Kirsten Hillman said in a letter it is the right time to put in place someone who will oversee talks about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that is up review in 2026.

https://nypost.com/2025/12/09/world-news/top-canadian-envoy-to-us-will-resign-ahead-of-free-trade-agreement-review/

#Post

Researchers reviewed existing evidence on whether mouthwash with garlic extract could be a viable alternative for the current golden standard.

https://gizmodo.com/garlic-mouth-wash-the-science-says-yes-2000697393

#gizmodo

The jury - chaired by director of Tate Britain, Alex Farquharson - commended the 59-year-old Glaswegian for her “bold and compelling work”.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-artist-nnena-kalu-wins-36377040

In interviews, state Sen. Julie Gonzales and her consultants described a "pattern of pressure" undertaken by allies of U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper to try to stop her from entering the race.

https://www.greeleytribune.com/2025/12/09/colorado-julie-gonzales-john-hickenlooper/

#greeleytribune

“January will be two years since I’ve been doing ‘Good Day New York,’ but I’m not coming back in 2026,” Menefee said during the show on Tuesday morning.

https://nypost.com/2025/12/09/media/curt-menefee-is-leaving-fox-5s-good-day-new-york-after-nearly-2-years/

#Post

"Everyone I know is baking cookies this month," writes Sentinel food columnist Donna Maurillo. "If you haven’t started yet, here are some easy and reasonably fast versions. If you have children or grandchildren running around, they can help with some of these."

https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/12/09/donna-maurillo-food-for-thought-ready-for-some-cookies/

#santacruzsentinel

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert led the team to an impressive win against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-the-reporter-deserve-purple-heart-jason-whitlock-makes-feelings-clear-justin-herbert-getting-flak-laura-rutledge-interview

#Sportskeeda

The app has forever changed the lives of multiple users who found love.

https://nypost.com/2025/12/09/lifestyle/innovative-truly-inclusive-app-improves-dating-for-disabled-and-chronically-ill-people/

#Post

Freeman has been worth every penny the Irish invested in him since they promoted him from defensive coordinator to head coach in 2021.

https://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/notre_dame_set_to_make_bold_move_on_marcus_freeman_amid_nfl_interest/s1_13132_43182610

#Yardbarker.com

A man has been charged after police recovered a firearm in Wednesbury.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/wednesbury/2025/12/09/man-charged-after-weapons-and-drugs-found-in-car-in-wednesbury

Darmody is calling on the government to act improve assessments of need – which 18,000 children in Ireland are currently waiting for.

https://www.thejournal.ie/teen-disability-rights-advocate-begins-50-hour-sleep-out-protest-during-storm-bram-6898242-Dec2025/

#thejournal

The legislation that created the visitor levy – a tax on more than just tourists – is having to be changed after farcical problems emerged with forward bookings for Edinburgh next summer

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/snps-panicked-attempt-to-fix-so-called-tourist-tax-shows-how-badly-they-govern-scotland-5435270

#scotsman

The US National Security Strategy suggests the Trump administration plans to support far and hard-right parties in European countries, while leaving it to its own defences

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/the-central-lesson-that-the-uk-must-urgently-learn-from-donald-trumps-new-security-strategy-5433998

#scotsman

The New York Knicks visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night with a trip to Las Vegas at stake. This NBA Cup quarterfinal is a win-or-go-home clash, and the pressure feels even heavier for a Raptors team that started strong but has stumbled in recent games. That shaky form adds another layer of uncertainty as […]The post Are Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson Playing Tonight? Knicks vs. Raptors Latest Injury Report (Dec. 9) appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-are-karl-anthony-towns-jalen-brunson-playing-tonight-new-york-knicks-vs-toronto-raptors-latest-injury-report-december-nine/