Australia secured a six-wicket victory over India in the Fifth Test in Sydney, winning the series 3-1 and regaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Fast bowler Scott Boland’s 6-45 helped dismiss India for 157, with Travis Head and Beau Webster guiding Australia to their target of 162. The win also qualifies Australia for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June, where they will face South Africa.
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Sherwin Ampaguey Tumapang, a manager at Bunnings Warehouse's Bell Block Trade Centre in Taranaki, embezzled over $38,000 from his employer by processing numerous fake refunds over eight months to support his gambling addiction. He stole a total of $38,639.85 between April and November of the previous year, as detailed in a police report. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreFollowing the launch of OpenAI's GPT-5, betting markets dramatically shifted, with Google's AI now seen as having a 77% chance of outperforming OpenAI's model, which plummeted to 18%. This change reflects real-time trader reactions and highlights the increasing competition and incremental nature of advancements in AI technology. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA 29-year-old woman named Autumn Bardisa was arrested in Florida for posing as a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license from July 2023 until her termination in January 2024. She faces multiple charges, including practicing healthcare without a license and fraudulent use of identification, and is currently held on a $70,000 bond. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIt has been 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which marked the beginning of the nuclear age, yet the horrors of that time are still echoed by survivors like Yoshito Matsushige. As discussions about potential nuclear threats continue, survivors urge younger generations to remember the devastating impact of war and the necessity for lasting peace. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSrinagar, India-administered Kashmir – Authorities have banned 25 books, including Hafsa Kanjwal's award-winning *Colonizing Kashmir*, claiming they "misguide youth" and instigate violence, amid heightened censorship since 2019. Ironically, this occurs alongside a state-sponsored book festival, highlighting New Delhi's intensified control over academic discourse in the region. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSuffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins, 67, was arrested on federal extortion charges for allegedly pressuring a cannabis company executive into a $50,000 investment deal under threat of harming their business. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison, as prosecutors highlight the case as a commitment to combat public corruption. Want More Context? 🔎
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