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NSW’s State of Origin triumph sparks fire from coach Laurie Daley, who’s blasting critics for their biased attacks and demanding they “show some balls” — accusing some media narratives of being planted by outsiders with hidden agendas. He’s ready to confront anyone who spreads falsehoods, challenging reporters to back up their claims. Meanwhile, a controversial try call in the second half is under...

Telstra just crashed nationwide, leaving millions without service—trains halted, businesses unable to process payments, and emergency calls failing. The company scrambled with over 300 welfare checks. This isn’t the first time: Optus’ 2023 outage lasted 14 hours and was linked to two deaths. Consumer advocates are furious, demanding the same strict reliability standards applied to power grids be e...

Trump warns of imminent U.S. strikes on Iran’s infrastructure, including oil facilities and bridges, as tensions spike over recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. While escalating rhetoric labels Iran’s leadership “sick” and “vicious,” he insists diplomacy remains alive — even as Iran vows retaliation and threatens to shut down the vital waterway. Amid reports of Iran’s former supreme leader’s de...

A Manhattan judge has ordered the release of over $5 million Donald Trump owes E Jean Carroll, closing the final legal avenue after the Supreme Court refused to hear his appeal. The funds, held since Trump’s 2023 liability verdict for sexual abuse and defamation, are now set to be disbursed — despite Trump’s claims of potential future losses, including his alleged intent to donate the money. Carro...

NATO’s Ankara summit turned into a geopolitical fireworks show as Trump unleashed fiery rhetoric against Iran while quietly backing Ukraine’s defense surge—hinting at a potential Patriot missile license, shocking Lockheed Martin, and sparking global intrigue. Amid the chaos, the U.S. reaffirmed its ironclad NATO commitment, Greenland resurfaced as a flashpoint with Denmark’s frosty response, and S...

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Tech chaos nearly derailed Origin’s decider as Telstra’s nationwide outage forced a throwback solution—refereeing legend Jared Maxwell in a van with Gerard Sutton to handle video calls. Despite the glitches, NSW surged ahead with Nathan Cleary’s record-breaking 18-point performance, silencing doubters and cementing his place in Origin history. Injuries piled up, including James Tedesco’s concussio...

Food prices are set to keep climbing as Middle East conflict disrupts global supply chains—from farms to your dinner plate. The Reserve Bank warns inflation will persist, with beef, lamb, and milk prices already up sharply, fueled by rising costs in farming, processing, and transport. The IMF has also downgraded its global growth forecast, citing renewed Middle East tensions as a major risk to oil...

A new report reveals that the world’s richest 1% have captured nearly half of all global wealth created in the last decade, accelerating a widening gap fueled by tax cuts and corporate practices. While the super-rich grow wealthier, everyday people face mounting struggles with healthcare, education, and economic stability. Experts warn without policy changes—like higher taxes on the wealthy and st...