The group, one of Queensland’s largest not-for-profit networks of private and public hospitals and healthcare services, blamed the decision on cuts to Medicare subsidies.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/mater-to-lose-400-staff-in-pathology-provider-shake-up-20261103-p61axc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Lane Kiffin wants LSU fans to make Tiger Stadium a nightmare for No. 9 Alabama, even with a 2:30 p.m. kickoff. His message? Forget the usual evening-game routine, start the party four hours earlier, and make sure the Crimson Tide hear every bit of it. He even had some unusual advice for pulling it off. […]The post Lane Kiffin Tells LSU Fans to “Start Drinking Early” and Make Things Difficult for Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-lane-kiffin-tells-lsu-fans-to-start-drinking-early-and-make-things-difficult-for-kalen-deboers-alabama/

Tom Brady has a seven-time Super Bowl champion’s résumé, a FOX microphone, and a league-imposed muzzle. Somehow, the muzzle keeps slipping off. That is why Stephen A. Smith blew a gasket on The Stephen A. Smith Show on SiriusXM. He went off after no fine for Brady showed up on the NFL’s weekly list, a […]The post “Freaking Sick of This BS”: Stephen A. Smith Goes on Explosive Rant Over Criticism of Tom Brady’s Conduct as a FOX Broadcaster appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-freaking-sick-of-this-bs-stephen-a-smith-goes-on-explosive-rant-over-criticism-of-tom-bradys-conduct-as-a-fox-broadcaster/

Shilo Sanders has been house hunting for quite a while now. Through his YouTube channel, he took his subscribers through his house-hunting quests in Florida. However, when he came to West Palm Beach, things got a bit troublesome.  “West Palm Beach is actually still weak, though,” Sanders confessed in his recent YouTube video. “I’m not […]The post “I’m Not Coming Back”: Deion Sanders’ Son Shilo Voices Safety Concerns After Being Threatened at West Palm Beach appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-im-not-coming-back-deion-sanders-son-shilo-voices-safety-concerns-after-being-threatened-at-west-palm-beach/

At halftime of Game 7, Gabby Williams had two points, and the Valkyries trailed by six as owner Joe Lacob sat courtside at Chase Center next to Warriors players Draymond Green and Yaxel Lendeborg. The Warriors, also owned by Lacob, have won four NBA titles. Then Williams scored 28 points in the second half, taking […]The post “Greater Than All”: Warriors-Valkyries Owner Ranks Gabby Williams Above Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson in Bold Comparison appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-greater-than-all-warriors-valkyries-owner-ranks-gabby-williams-above-stephen-curry-klay-thompson-in-bold-comparison/

The San Diego County Registrar of Voters office was briefly evacuated on Monday following reports of a suspicious package.

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-voters-office-suspicious-package/

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The Herald’s chief investigative reporter wrote a series of reports detailing allegations against the former radio heavyweight before his arrest, the court has heard.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-smh-journalist-kate-mcclymont-to-give-evidence-in-former-2gb-broadcaster-s-alleged-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-trial-20261103-p618v5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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A 60-year-old man was allegedly beaten “unconscious” by a 14-year-old and a man.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/one-nation-volunteer-allegedly-bashed-over-corflutes-in-front-yard-20261103-p61av3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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It’s Melbourne Cup Day, and we will bring you all the news, colour, analysis and action from the track, the Birdcage, the movers and shakers and much more. Follow it live.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/racing/melbourne-cup-live-punters-brave-a-rainy-day-at-flemington-trustyourinstinct-among-favourites-in-3pm-main-race-20261103-p61aju.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

Iranian state television said explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, as US officials confirmed the regime’s surface-to-air missile batteries had been targeted in limited strikes.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/north-america/us-hits-iranian-targets-on-eve-of-midterm-elections-20261103-p61azc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

The suspect was arrested after his son, Owen Wanjala, a Grade 9 student at Star of Hope Junior Secondary School, died at Olive Link Hospital in Lungalunga.

https://capitalfm.africa/nairobi-father-arrested-after-13-year-old-son-dies-following-assault/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed-main

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Ciaron Maher gets emotional as he pays tribute to his family, after taking the trifecta of the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/winning-trainers-emotional-tribute-after-melbourne-cup-20261103-p61b2a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Relive the EPIC moment Ethan Brown, Ciaron Maher and Point of Law won the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/racing/2026-lexus-melbourne-cup-full-race-replay-20261103-p61b2b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Point Of Law has won the 166th running of the Melbourne Cup, storming home under sunny skies at Flemington.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/point-of-law-wins-the-10-2-million-melbourne-cup-20261103-p61auh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

The full court bench interrogated Reddit’s case, suggesting that children were not sufficiently politically engaged for the ban to have a significant effect.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/high-court-contest-over-social-media-ban-tests-children-s-right-to-political-free-speech-20261103-p61aym.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

#watoday

Sometimes your iPhone lets you decline a call and sometimes it doesn't. Here's why that happens, and a few easy ways to handle the calls you'd rather skip.

https://www.engadget.com/2300377/some-iphone-calls-decline-option-reason-why/

#Engadget

CHICAGO: The former head of the FBI’s Chicago field office says he lost his job after being wrongly blamed for prosecutions that fell apart against six people who protested the federal immigration crackdown in the city, according to a lawsuit he filed Monday. Douglas DePodesta, a 24-year veteran of the FBI, says in the suit against top Justice Department officials that federal prosecutors pushed “politically motivated prosecutions” against Chicago’s demonstrators before gathering evidence. He

https://www.arabnews.com/world/ex-chicago-fbi-chief-says-he-was-ousted-over-a-failed-protesters-case-sues-justice-department-3009507

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Everton completed a four-day double over Newcastle by adding a 1-0 win in the Premier League on Monday to its victory in the English League Cup last week. Thierno Barry scored the only goal at St. James’ Park, tapping the ball into an unguarded net from barely a meter out in the 49th minute after Newcastle goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček let a shot from Tyrique George squirm under his body. Newcastle fans jeered their listless team, whose first shot on target didn’t come until the 85th minute, at half

https://www.arabnews.com/football/everton-beats-newcastle-for-the-second-time-in-four-days-as-boos-ring-out-at-st-james-park-3009508

#arabnews

Rain was clearing but the risk of flooding remained high on Monday after the latest round of powerful downpours sent a massive amount of water surging through storm-weary parts of the Southwest, forcing hundreds to evacuate as swift-water rescue teams kept busy. Officials said cleanup and repair efforts could take weeks. One person died in...

https://wtop.com/national/2026/11/floodwaters-swamp-the-southwest-forcing-evacuations-and-altering-some-election-day-voting/

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From the 10-minute rule to emergency readiness, parenting experts explain how to navigate the tricky milestone of leaving kids at home.

https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/at-what-age-can-you-leave-kids-home-alone-the-answer-is-surprisingly-murky-20261103-p61a2w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_lifestyle

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Victor Soto whipped out his gun inside a Bronx deli and pointed it at terrified patrons, forcing them to “duck for cover” before walking northbound, cops said.

https://nypost.com/2026/11/02/us-news/nypd-cops-shoot-career-criminal-after-shootout-near-bronx-daycare/

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Donald Trump tried and failed to bully Canada in tense negotiations earlier this year. Now he may pay a heavy price.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-has-lost-control-of-his-war-with-canada-20261103-p61asr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins’ strange elbow-centric celebration after scoring a rushing touchdown against the New York Jets got a lot of attention. Cousins crouched and did an elbow flap that looked like he was trying to do a dance move while pretending his arm was a chicken wing. The celebration made a lot...

https://nypost.com/2026/11/02/sports/tom-brady-admits-kirk-cousins-pulled-off-something-he-never-did-in-nfl/

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The Cowboys had a pretty nice chance of securing a win against the Cardinals. With about 2:23 left on the clock in the fourth quarter, Dak Prescott and co. were leading 27-17. However, one costly mistake ruined their chances. In the end, the Dallas Cowboys lost their fifth game of the season, 33-30, to the […]The post “He Was Removed”: Brian Schottenheimer Confirms Disciplinary Action Against Cowboys Star After Costly Blunder Against Cardinals appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-cowboys-he-was-removed-brian-schottenheimer-confirms-disciplinary-action-against-cowboys-star-after-costly-blunder-against-cardinals/

The Wall Street Journal added that strikes have been carried out on ‌a smaller scale and purposefully ​kept secret so as not to signal any intent ⁠of resuming its major military campaign against Iran

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-strikes-irans-qeshm-island-report/article71659212.ece

As the opening date nears, we look inside Sydney's newest cultural institution.

https://www.theage.com.au/culture/take-a-tour-of-powerhouse-parramatta-20261103-p61axv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Iconic department store David Jones is being forced to defend its future viability, as the Australian retailer faces speculation about store closures and disgruntled suppliers.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-03/david-jones-future-debt-loan-stores/107339924

While impersonation scams have existed for decades, recent reports in Hawaiʻi indicate that scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods that make it difficult for individuals to determine whether a call or message is legitimate.

https://mauinow.com/2026/11/02/fbi-honolulu-issues-warning-about-law-enforcement-impersonation-scam-targeting-hawai%ca%bbi-residents/

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Local officials say 27 people had been missing after at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a village in southern Ukraine.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjy56dndlyz0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#BBC

Square Enix is holding a massive Nintendo Switch 2 sale, with discounts on Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Octopath Traveler, and more.

https://www.polygon.com/square-enix-nintendo-switch-2-sale-november-2026/

#Polygon

The Mission transformed into a honky tonk as the formerly fringe-masked troubadour plumbed the depths of his personal darkness.The post Review: Orville Peck at Mission Ballroom appeared first on Denver Westword.

https://www.westword.com/music/review-orville-peck-mission-ballroom-denver-40957055/

#blogs

From Shadowgrass and Itchy-O to Deadmau5 and Orville Peck, music was alive in the Mile High City on Halloween weekend.The post Photos: Halloween weekend at concerts across Denver appeared first on Denver Westword.

https://www.westword.com/music/photos-halloween-weekend-concerts-denver-40956804/

#blogs

Americans head to the polls soon in elections that could have big ramifications for the second half of Trump’s presidency. Follow our coverage.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/us-midterms-2026-live-updates-republican-control-of-house-and-senate-under-threat-from-democrats-as-americans-head-to-the-polls-20261103-p61aq2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

Follow our rolling coverage of all the latest news and developments from around Australia and the world.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-reserve-bank-expected-to-lift-rates-on-melbourne-cup-day-pm-warns-of-increasing-danger-to-democracies-20261103-p61ari.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

J.J. Watt is a fairly recognizable guy at any NFL stadium, but rules are rules. The CBS NFL analyst was on the call Sunday for the big AFC West showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. Since the game didn’t get underway until 4:25 p.m. ET, Watt decided to take a morning…

https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/jj-watt-blocked-denver-broncos-security-stadium-cbs.html

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Opta have forecasted Championship finishes for Sheffield United, Middlesbrough, Wolves, Swansea City and more

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/championship-table-forecasted-sheffield-united-middlesbrough-fc-wolves-swansea-city-9324923

#pocklingtonpost

The Democratic Party fireworks after Haley Stevens endorsed a Republican over US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed were the culmination of a betrayal that began years ago.

https://nypost.com/2026/11/02/opinion/democrats-fury-at-haley-stevens-means-the-partys-antisemitic-transformation-is-almost-complete/

#Post

The businesswoman came under fire for dressing up as a homeless person for Halloween.

https://pagesix.com/2026/11/02/celebrity-news/martha-stewart-sparks-fury-after-posting-fancy-spread-of-bakery-freebies-hours-after-homeless-costume-uproar/

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The SAT isn’t asking kids the same vocab and reading questions that previous generations had to answer.

https://nypost.com/2026/11/02/opinion/kids-today-are-taking-a-totally-different-sat-and-a-new-study-says-it-might-be-less-rigorous/

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Men were arrested for offences including threatening and abusive behaviour and possession of pyrotechnics

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/hampden-clash-hibs-hearts-match-arrests-9325579

#edinburghnews

Satellite radar and underground electrical scans have revealed a 2,600-year-old structure at Buto, one of ancient Egypt's most sacred cities. The real surprise wasn't the walls — but what was underneath them.

https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/ancient-egyptians/buried-for-2-600-years-beneath-nile-mud-a-massive-ancient-egyptian-complex-was-just-found-from-space

Seven Saints players have been named in England’s 36-man squad for the upcoming Nations Championship matches, the first of which takes place this weekend.

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/seven-saints-stars-named-in-england-squad-for-nations-championship-games-9325607

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The Croftwood area of Cherry Orchard near Ballyfermot was the scene of serious disorder on Saturday night.

https://www.thejournal.ie/cherry-orchard-west-dublin-halloween-violence-7212560-Nov2026/

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