Just two days it appeared clear the Reserve Bank would lift interest rates next year. But new job figures suggest the economy may struggle.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/nation-sheds-56-500-full-time-jobs-in-a-month-giving-rba-a-headache-20251211-p5nmwb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

#theage

The nation’s illicit tobacco commissioner has revealed the illegal trade is costing taxpayers up to $11.8 billion a year as it fuels organised crime.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/every-second-cigarette-in-australia-is-now-illegal-20251211-p5nmvi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

JJ Redick made Austin Reaves believe the Lakers are his team just as much as they are LeBron James’ and Luka Doncic’s, and he proved it. With Doncic out for personal reasons and LeBron posting his first single-digit scoring night since 2007, Reaves dropped a 44-point masterpiece to keep L.A. alive. But after one rough […]The post Calls Mount Against Austin Reaves as Trey Murphy Trade Demand Intensifies After Lakers-Spurs appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-calls-mount-against-austin-reaves-as-trey-murphy-trade-demand-intensifies-after-los-angeles-lakers-san-antonio-spurs/

Having won three Super Bowls for the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes might be the best quarterback of his generation. But his greatness extends way beyond the gridiron field. The Chiefs’ quarterback started 15 and the Mahomies Foundation in 2019 to help young children. Six years later, the foundation’s major milestone even got the attention […]The post Brittany Mahomes Reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ $3.2M News Away From Chiefs appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-chiefs-brittany-mahomes-reacts-to-patrick-mahomes-three-point-two-million-dollars-news-away-from-chiefs/

For Paige Spiranac, the comment section is both a goldmine and a minefield. This is where people body shame her, and she gets back at them. Even after she threw her first pitch at a Brewers game in 2022, body-shamers didn’t bat an eye. It has been such a common occurrence for her now that […]The post Paige Spiranac Admits the Emotional Weight of Online Body-Shaming appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-paige-spiranac-admits-the-emotional-weight-of-online-body-shaming/

From college kids with ‘disabilities’ to the Minnesota fraudsters, we see the results when society or government confers benefits on certain groups or behaviors.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/12/its-the-incentives-stupid/

#nationalreview

This is uncharted territory for Gervonta Davis—his fate sitting in someone else’s hands. For a fighter who’s spent years controlling the narrative and calling his own shots, that loss of power has to sting. But after everything that unfolded recently, it’s starting to look like his new reality. Fresh off his controversial draw against Lamont […]The post Gervonta Davis’ Next Fight Fate Lands in Pitbull Cruz’s Hands With Lamont Roach Jr. Rematch in Limbo appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-gervonta-davis-next-fight-fate-lands-in-pitbull-cruz-s-hands-with-lamont-roach-jr-rematch-in-limbo/

Ring is rolling out a new AI-powered facial-recognition feature for its video doorbells in the US.The post Your Ring Doorbell can now recognise visitors if you’re in the US appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/your-ring-doorbell-can-now-recognise-visitors-if-youre-in-the-us

#theinquirer

The regulator has imposed extra licence conditions on HESTA after a technology change that meant members were unable to access their accounts online for about six weeks.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/100b-super-giant-slapped-over-severe-prolonged-disruption-20251211-p5nmvo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The controversy erupted after clashes during Karthigai Deepam, following a High Court order directing authorities to light the lamp at the hilltop temple rather than the Deepa Mandapam

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/hindu-unity-in-tamil-nadu-enough-to-settle-thiruparankundram-issue-says-mohan-bhagwat/article70383277.ece

The project to centralise all outpatient department services was conceived a couple of years ago to address the heavy patient load at K.R. Hospital, which handles more than 2,000 outpatients daily

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/mmcriclearsdeck-forconstruction-of-unified-opdblock-at-kr-hospital-in-mysuru/article70382934.ece

Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa warned head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav about overdoing the flexibility within the batting order ahead of the T20 World Cup next year.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-it-ll-backfire-surya-gautam-gambhir-robin-uthappa-slams-india-s-tactics-amid-ind-vs-sa-2025-t20is

#Sportskeeda

WWE Superstar Becky Lynch has won a new award from the Stamford-based promotion, or so she claims.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-everyone-s-favorite-wrestler-becky-lynch-claims-won-new-wwe-award

#Sportskeeda

The CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs are just around the corner, and the quarterfinals are set to begin with a clash between Team Falcons and Team Spirit.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/team-falcons-vs-team-spirit-cs2-starladder-budapest-major-2025-quarterfinal-prediction-livestream-details

#Sportskeeda

Lindian has awarded all support facility contracts for its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, marking a key milestone ahead of first production in late 2026.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/companies/lindian-locks-in-support-facility-deals-for-malawian-rare-earths-hub-20251211-p5nmz2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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KUCHING: The Sarawak Forest Department will work with the Enforcement, Leadership and Management University (Elmu) to strengthen the capacity of its enforcement officers and improve forest protection. Read full story

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/11/tie-up-with-varsity-to-boost-forest-protection-in-sarawak

The fire was reported just after midday on Thursday, and aerial crews have already been called in as firefighters battle the blaze in bushland to the east of Kenwick Wetlands Nature Reserve.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/residents-urged-to-flee-immediately-as-bushfire-rages-in-perth-s-east-20251211-p5nmyu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#watoday

Canyon's sizzling shooting from long range helps them overcome a third-quarter deficit in the North O.C. Championships.

https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2025/12/10/canyon-boys-basketball-beats-norte-vista-with-barrage-of-3-pointers/

#redlandsdailyfacts

Actor faces backlash after calling right-wing activist ‘hateful’ after his death

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/amanda-seyfried-wont-apologise-charlie-kirk-hateful-b2882304.html

#Independent

Pundit Thierry Henry has revealed that he feels pity for Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso following his latest defeat to Manchester City.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-i-feel-sorry-thierry-henry-accuses-real-madrid-stars-unwilling-listen-xabi-alonso-makes-leverkusen-claim-man-city-loss

#Sportskeeda

A Safehouse in the Hills update for GTA Online brings a series of new missions where you take down a driverless taxi company called KnoWay, which seems to be based on Waymo.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/gta/how-complete-knoway-out-mission-2-inside-job-gta-online-a-safehouse-hills-update

#Sportskeeda

Beetaloo Energy has cleared the last hurdle at its Carpentaria pilot project in the Northern Territory, taking final investment on its mammoth Beetaloo Sub-basin.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/companies/beetaloo-gives-green-light-to-first-gas-at-mammoth-nt-play-20251211-p5nmz5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#brisbanetimes

Tom Silvagni, the son of Stephen Silvagni and his TV presenter wife, Jo, can now be named as the man convicted of raping a woman twice in the family’s home.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/son-of-afl-great-revealed-to-have-been-convicted-of-rape-after-gag-order-lifted-20251211-p5nmps.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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NASCAR CEO Jim France was re-examined amid the ongoing antitrust lawsuit between 23XI Racing, FRM, and the governing body.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nascar/news-i-don-t-want-make-promise-forever-jim-france-stands-firm-permanent-charters-nascar-vs-23xi-frm-trial-showdown

#Sportskeeda

Rhea Ripley has commented on which WWE star's gear she would never wear in a ring, and has chosen Tiffany Stratton. She sent a message on social media.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-rhea-ripley-refuses-wear-tiffany-stratton-s-outfits-wwe-absolutely-hell-no

#Sportskeeda

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. flexed his tunnel fits on Instagram, praising his "personal assistant," who is none other than his girlfriend, Angel Reese.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/wnba/news-angel-reese-drops-heartfelt-heaven-sent-moniker-after-boyfriend-wendell-carter-jr-flaunts-his-style

#Sportskeeda

Retired Eagles Hall of Famer Donovan McNabb opens up about how A.J. Brown and the decline of the Eagles offense after their disappointing 22-19 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-eagles-hofer-donovan-mcnabb-reveals-a-j-brown-s-comments-led-decline-devonta-smith-team-s-offense

#Sportskeeda

Olivia Dunne stole the show as she posed in stunning outfits in a latest photoshoot with a magazine.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/olympics/news-olivia-dunne-poses-black-white-themed-photoshoot-latest-magazine-cover-appearance

#Sportskeeda

Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore was taken into custody by the police on Wednesday evening, barely a few hours after he was let go by the university for cause.

https://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/police_to_investigate_sherrone_moore_for_potential_charges_after_michigan_firing/s1_13132_43188722

#Yardbarker

Sharmaine A. “Sherry” Bican, 75, of Galesburg, died Dec. 9, 2025. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15; funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West.

https://www.wgil.com/2025/12/10/sharmaine-sherry-bican-obituary/

#wgil

"I feel like we have so many leaders in that room that are so capable, and it's allowed voices to be heard that necessarily wouldn't be heard."The post Jeremy Swayman: It ‘doesn’t feel like’ Bruins are playing without a captain this year appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2025/12/10/boston-bruins-captain-nhl-hockey-jeremy-swayman-charlie-mcavoy-pastrnak-david/

#boston

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission claimed the acquisition would leave IAG with as much as a 65 per cent share for motor vehicle insurance in the WA market.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/insurance-giant-s-rac-wa-merger-blocked-by-competition-watchdog-20251211-p5nmvs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

From magazine covers to jeans commercials to now golf, Sydney Sweeney cannot catch a break this year. Arguably the most controversial figure of 2025 in Hollywood, the Euphoria-famed star found herself yet again in the mud after her latest revelation in a Sports Illustrated video. Answering what looks like a rapid-fire round, Sweeney doesn’t spare […]The post Golf World Loses It Over Sydney Sweeney’s Blunt Sports Take appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-golf-world-loses-it-over-sydney-sweeneys-blunt-sports-take/

NASA has lost contact with MAVEN, a spacecraft that has been orbiting Mars for more than 11 years and one of only three circling the red planet.

https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2025/12/10/NASA-MAVEN-Mars-orbiter-loses-contact/5851765414977/

#upi

Philip Rivers’ return to an NFL practice field came with an unexpected welcome, courtesy of a backup quarterback half his age with a competitive streak. The Indianapolis Colts pulled the trigger after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles, and the other backups were dealing with injuries. They added the 44-year-old to the practice squad. But his […]The post Philip Rivers Set Up to Fail at Colts’ Practice by Backup Amid 44-YO QB’s NFL Comeback appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-colts-philip-rivers-set-up-to-fail-at-colts-practice-by-backup-amid-fourty-four-yo-qbs-nfl-comeback/

Your mission: to bring a celebratory dish that travels well and guarantees cheers. Relax, we’ve compiled the perfect make-and-take recipes.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/goodfood/recipes/potluck-gold-easy-make-ahead-christmas-snacks-mains-sides-and-desserts-20251208-p5nlxh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Deepseek reportedly received banned chips, and is allegedly using them to train a new model.

https://gizmodo.com/nvidia-reports-of-an-elaborate-chinese-gpu-smuggling-operation-are-far-fetched-2000697678

#gizmodo

FSR 'Redstone' has arrived, here's the full list of FSR Upscaling (ML), FSR Frame FSR Generation (ML), and FSR Ray Regeneration games.Continue reading at TweakTown

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/109287/amd-fsr-redstone-supported-games-list-here-all-200-titles/index.html

#tweaktown

Connor Hellebuyck took part in Wednesday's practice, but Jets head coach Scott Arniel is still unsure of his timeline to return.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11572875/connor-hellebuyck-returns-to-practice-for-winnipeg-jets/

#globalwinnipeg

Michigan dismissed its head coach, Sherrone Moore on Wednesday afternoon. The university stated that Moore was “involved in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.” Now that Michigan will be looking for a head coach, a handful of names will emerge. Sports Illustrated’s Bryan Fischer named former Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll as a possible […]

https://nesn.com/2025/12/college-football-writer-names-former-patriots-assistant-as-possible-candidate-for-michigans-head-coach/

#nesn