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Brenda Deutsch, a Missouri woman who fostered over 200 children, has been charged with neglect, child abuse, and child endangerment after a missing child in Texas revealed horrific abuse. Allegations include physical and emotional abuse, neglect, hoarding food, and sending children to residential facilities as punishment. Over 200 calls were made to report abuse, but the home was not in the system, highlighting systematic failures in protecting minors. Full Article

Xpeng has released a global OTA software update for its EVs, focusing on improving its ADAS, particularly upgrading adaptive cruise control to reduce phantom braking. The update also includes Smart Camera Calibration for lane-centring accuracy, enhancements to the infotainment system, and added features like music playback from USB drives and guest mode. More models like the G9 are available for registration in Australia, expanding the range beyond the G6 SUV currently on sale. Full Article

Emergency services responded to a serious head-on crash involving two cars on Lower Denmark Road in Bornholm, with one person taken to Albany Health Campus. The incident occurred around 4am near Cook Road, prompting St John WA, DFES, and police to attend the scene. Lower Denmark Road is closed with traffic diversions at Kronkup Road North and Bornholm Road North in place until further notice. Full Article

Bronson Xerri has received support from former Blues players and his club captain Stephen Crichton for a potential State of Origin debut this year, with injuries opening up opportunities for him to join the NSW squad. After returning from a four-year suspension, Xerri has impressed with his professionalism and performance, earning praise from teammates and coaches alike. With a history of representing his state at various levels, Xerri is focused on making the most of...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reverse water appliance regulations, aiming to improve water pressure in showers and other fixtures, claiming that current restrictions were burdensome. Trump criticized the previous administration's policies, stating that the new changes would make showers more efficient and enjoyable. He also mentioned plans to make the executive order permanent and extend similar changes to other household appliances. Full Article

US President Donald Trump has escalated a trade war with China by imposing a 125 percent tariff on Chinese imports, while granting a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for other countries. Trump cited China's lack of respect for global markets as the reason for the increased tariff, despite calling Chinese President Xi his "friend." The announcement led to a surge in US stock indexes and a rebound in the dollar, with China and the EU...