Green MSP Ross Greer had tabled proposals for a shake-up of the ‘discredited’ system

https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/msps-vote-down-council-tax-reform-despite-agreeing-situation-absurd-5158541

#scotsman

Work has started on more road improvements in Myton Road in Leamington as part of the wider Europa Way scheme.

https://www.warwickshireworld.com/news/people/work-starts-to-add-crossing-in-myton-road-as-part-of-europa-way-works-in-leamington-5158576

#leamingtoncourier

Chris and JoJo recently confirmed their relationship after speculation started during their stint on Celebrity Big Brother

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/mornings-ben-shephard-congratulates-chris-31777090

Since 2013, Scottish Water has been involved in efforts to address challenging ground conditions around the King George V Memorial playing fields.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/renfrewshire/major-10-year-programme-works-35322257

“I think the biggest thing was that winning the Australian Open was like the greatest but most exhausting thing that I have ever done in my career.” Madison Keys said last month, in a pre-event media interaction, ahead of a second Grand Slam campaign in 2025 – the French Open. It took the 30-year-old more […]The post Madison Keys Reveals What Makes Coco Gauff Dangerously Different Before French Open Clash appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-madison-keys-reveals-what-makes-coco-gauff-dangerously-different-before-french-open-clash/

Scholar Thayammal Aravanan receives Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi Classical Tamil Award

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/scholar-thayammal-aravanan-receives-kalaignar-m-karunanidhi-classical-tamil-award/article69651942.ece

Photo illustration by Emma Spainhoward with photograph by Getty Images. Good morning. Sunny with a high around 85 today. Clear overnight with a low around 62. This evening the Nationals begin a three-game homestand against the Cubs, and the Mystics will visit the Indiana Fever. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, […]The post National Park Service Celebrates Pride by Closing Dupont Circle Park, Sally Quinn Has a New Novel, and Dave Thomas Circle Is History first appeared on Washingtonian.

https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/06/03/nps-dupont-circle-park-pride-worldpride-sally-quinn-dave-thomas-circle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nps-dupont-circle-park-pride-worldpride-sally-quinn-dave-thomas-circle

#washingtonian

Replacement of a water pipe that is old and prone to bursting may cause disruption for drivers until mid-August.

https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/transport/temporary-traffic-lights-in-place-huddersfield-road-and-bradford-road-as-part-of-yorkshire-water-works-5158173

#hebdenbridgetimes

It seems unlikely that FromSoftware will ever fix Elden Ring: Nightreign's most fundamental problems.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2025/06/03/elden-ring-nightreign-has-some-very-big-problems-and-no-easy-fixes/

#Forbes

Wigan Council has had to pay out nearly £100k to successful workplace accident claims made by council employees since 2022.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/people/wigan-councils-ps100k-workplace-accident-payouts-5157907

#wigantoday

“Austin will be running the program. He’s got final recommendation to myself on any decisions that need to be made. I think it’s the job of both Justin (Zanik, Jazz GM) and Danny and myself to kind of plug into him,” said Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith after Austin Ainge was recently hired as the […]The post Austin Ainge Confirms Utah Jazz’s Change for 18-YO American Prospect After Cooper Flagg Plans Backfired appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-austin-ainge-confirms-utah-jazz-s-change-for-eighteen-year-old-american-prospect-after-cooper-flagg-plans-backfired-aj-dybantsa/

"There is no going back to who I was or who I might’ve been," the victim said.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/03/oakland-man-sentenced-gets-almost-400-years-in-prison-for-holding-elderly-woman-captive-in-belmont-hotel/

“Simms, you were magnificent,” Phil Simms still remembers those four words from Bill Parcells after the duo won their first Super Bowl together in 1987. But before reaching that career-defining moment, Simms had to endure the brunt of Parcells’ brutally honest coaching style.”Athletes always say, all they want from their coach is honesty. Well, be […]The post “Will You Shut Up”: Giants Legend Phil Simms Forced to Lash Out at Coach Bill Parcells Over Constant Complains appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-legends-news-will-you-shut-up-giants-legend-phil-simms-forced-to-lash-out-at-coach-bill-parcells-over-constant-complains/

In a new milestone, ChatGPT has hit 1 billion searches a day, 5.5 times faster than Google. ChatGPT is really making waves in terms of its popularity!

https://www.dnaindia.com/technology/report-chatgpt-hits-365-billion-annual-searches-its-daily-searches-is-55-times-quicker-than-google-3156375

#dnaindia

Match officials are weighing up taking legal action against broadcasters following recent comments.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-umpires-weigh-up-legal-action-20250603-p5m4ot.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Palace set for meeting with UEFA officials in Switzerland amid threat of being kicked out of Europe

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-europa-league-uefa-talks-b1230945.html

#thisislondon

Zimbabwe has earned US$381 million from tobacco exports so far this year, as the country intensifies efforts to increase value addition and beneficiation in its lucrative tobacco sector.Accord...

http://bulawayo24.com/news/national/253560

The real-time fuel price disclosures from Victorian petrol stations could only save customers $5 a year but the $2.4 million-a-year scheme would still be worthwhile, consultants say.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/victoria-s-first-petrol-price-app-could-increase-prices-but-still-worthwhile-report-20250602-p5m457.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Srpski teniser i najbolji ikada u ovom sportu, naš Novak Đoković veoma dominatno je stigao do četvrtfinala Rolan Garosa pošto nije izgubio set.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/tip/tip-vesti/4119323-ovo-se-retko-vidja-izasle-kvote-za-mec-novak-djokovic-aleksandar-zverev-na-rg-nikad-nije-bilo-ovako-blizu

#Telegraf

Sicily’s Mount Etna has put on a fiery show, sending a cloud of smoke and ash miles into the air, but officials said the activity posed no danger to the population

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sicilys-mount-etna-erupts-with-columns-of-smoke-and-ash/article69651403.ece

Shohei Ohtani hits his 23rd home run of the season and drives in the tying run in the ninth, but Tanner Scott’s struggles continue when he gives up two runs in the 10th in a 4-3 loss.

https://www.dailybulletin.com/2025/06/02/dodgers-rally-to-send-game-into-extra-innings-but-lose-to-mets-in-10/

#dailybulletin

Mount Etna, on the east coast of Sicily, between the cities of Messina and Catania, is one of the world’s most active volcanoes

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/mount-etna-where-volcanic-eruption-sicily-italy-map-b2762455.html

#independent

Australia’s health regulator is bringing in some major changes to how non-surgical cosmetic injectables like Botox and fillers are done. The move comes in an effort to make things safer for patients and more raise training standards in a booming industry. The new guidelines, released by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) on Tuesday, […]The post There’s A New Crackdown On The Cosmetic Injectables Industry — Here’s What That Means appeared first on PEDESTRIAN.TV .

https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/cosmetic-injectables-ahpra-guidelines/

#pedestrian

The poll showed that 49 percent of residents approve of Healey’s performance, while 45 percent don’t.The post Fewer than half of Mass. residents approve of Gov. Maura Healey, new poll shows appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/06/02/fewer-than-half-of-mass-residents-approve-of-gov-maura-healey-new-poll-shows/

#boston

Samson and Delilah is the quintessential grand opera – large scale, spectacular and requiring superb singers. How did this version stack up?

https://www.watoday.com.au/culture/live-reviews/melbourne-review-wrap-samson-and-delilah-20250602-p5m44d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

The Between Two Posts crew respond to 'moaning Aussies' criticism from fans after the controversial finish in Canberra.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/rugby-union/btp-crew-respond-to-moaning-aussies-criticism-20250603-p5m4jo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

#watoday

The WCWS will produce a new national champion for the first time in four years

https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/womens-college-world-series-texas-tech-upsets-oklahoma-eliminating-four-time-defending-national-champions/

#CBSSports.com

The evidentiary hearing, now in its second week, centers on whether the city breached a 2022 agreement with the LA Alliance Human Rights, a coalition of residents and businesses that sued over the city’s and county’s handling of homelessness

https://www.sgvtribune.com/2025/06/02/federal-court-probes-las-compliance-with-homelessness-settlement-in-second-week-of-testimony/

#sgvtribune

WWE Raw results, winners and grades on the Money in the Bank go-home show on June 2, 2025. CM Punk battled AJ Styles and El Grande Americano in the main event.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2025/06/02/wwe-raw-results-winners-and-grades-on-june-2-2025/

#Forbes

The US defense secretary wants Australia to bloat its defence warchest with 3.5% of GDP funding. Where will that money come from? Hegseth and his supporters don't bother to say.The post Hegseth’s Heroes lurch into action, but Australia’s capability gap isn’t weapons appeared first on Crikey.

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/03/australia-defence-spending-gdp-3-5-pete-hegseth/

#crikey

The station will open from Wednesday but only for major events, including Brisbane’s annual agricultural show, the Ekka, and this week’s caravan and camping show, until 2029.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/game-changer-construction-finishes-on-upgraded-exhibition-station-20250603-p5m4g3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Nonprofit leaders, volunteer coordinators and community organizations in Maui County are invited to join a free virtual information session on Monday, June 9, 2025, to learn how the County of Maui Volunteer Center, HandsOn Maui, can help organizations recruit, engage and retain volunteers.

https://mauinow.com/2025/06/02/county-volunteer-center-to-host-virtual-session-on-recruiting-retaining-volunteers/

#mauinow

Vilniaus senamiestyje nutarus įrengti naują barą šalia Misionierių bažnyčios ir vienuolyno buvo įrengtos naujos konstrukcijos. Tačiau paaiškėjo, kad medinės konstrukcijos įrengtos be paveldosaugininkų suderinimo. Maža to, pareigūnai patikrinimo metu fiksavo ne tik naujos medinės terasos įrengimo darbus be suderinimo, tačiau ir statybos darbus, atliktus kultūros paveldo objekte. Darbus atlikusiai įmonei surašytas protokolas už pažeidimus.

https://www.delfi.lt/news/daily/lithuania/vilniaus-senamiestyje-inspektoriai-nustate-pazeidimus-teks-imtis-griovimo-120113068

#DELFI

Italy's Mount Etna on the island of Sicily erupted Monday, spewing ash and hot lava that sent tourists fleeing from the 10,925-foot mountain, which is one of the world's most active volcanoes.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/06/02/italy-mount-etna-sicily-eruption/2791748913217/

#upiasia

Earlier this year, when asked about the GFL (Global Fight League), Dana White confessed, “I think these guys are blowing real cash. These guys are throwing a lot of money around.” With former UFC stars like Kevin Lee, Benson Henderson, Urijah Faber, Tony Ferguson, and more making their way to the promotion, it looked like […]The post What Happened to GFL? Real Reason Kevin Lee Is Suing UFC’s Competitor appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-what-happened-to-gfl-real-reason-kevin-lee-is-suing-ufcs-competitor/

Fifty-seven kilometers northwest of downtown Toronto sits TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley’s North course. This 7,389-yard layout has already demonstrated its ability to challenge elite professionals. When the course hosted the Fortinet Cup Championship last September, scores averaged 72.137 for the week, with only 15 birdies recorded on the par-4 13th hole out of 353 […]The post 2025 RBC Canadian Open: Top 5 PGA Tour Pros to Win the $9.8M Event Explored appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-2025-rbc-canadian-open-top-five-pga-tour-pros-to-win-the-nine-eight-m-event-explored/

Novak Đoković savladao je Kamerona Norija sa 3:0 i obezbedio plasman u četvrtfinale Rolan Garosa, a ovim trijumfom došao je do 100. pobede.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/tenis/4119162-novak-djokovic-se-oglasio-odmah-posle-rekorda-na-rolan-garosu-ovo-je-moj-omiljeni

#Telegraf

Odgledao sam svaki meč Novaka od početka do kraja i jedini zaključak mi je da je ovo sve izgledao i više nego lako. Nekako, podrazumevano.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/tenis/4119072-novak-djokovic-rolan-garos-milos-becagovic

#Telegraf

Photos have been submitted to this newspaper showing a police ‘tactical enforcement unit’ van parked in Hove this afternoon (Monday, June 2).

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/photos-show-tactical-enforcement-unit-parked-outside-businesses-in-hove-5157501

#wscountytimes

Prominent attorney likens non-lawyers representing themselves in court to ordinary drivers getting the key to an Indy race car.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/02/san-jose-doctor-spicy-dragon-balls-lawsuit-los-gatos-thai-restaurant-drops-lawyer/

#mercurynews

During a Pennsylvania rally on Friday, the president told steelworkers he would hike the tax on steel imports so Pittsburgh would be “respected around the world as the Steel City again.”

https://nypost.com/2025/06/02/business/steel-stocks-leap-after-trump-vows-to-double-tariffs-to-50/

#Post

Dozens of island keiki were treated to an HDS Tooth Fairy Fun Day on Sunday at the Maui Ocean Center in Mā‘alaea. The free for kama‘āina event helped to educate Maui families about the importance of oral health for keiki. 

https://mauinow.com/2025/06/02/maui-keiki-treated-to-hds-tooth-fairy-fun-day/

#mauinow

Preston is set to benefit from a major new rail connection, with new services between London and central Scotland expected to begin in mid-2026.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/new-rail-services-linking-london-and-scotland-to-include-stop-in-preston-from-mid-2026-5157507

#fleetwoodtoday

The Beatles recall performing on an uncredited album during their early days playing as a backing band in Hamburg.The post “We’d Been Hoping To Get a Record Deal”: The Beatles Recall Early Uncredited Album From Their Hamburg Days appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/wed-been-hoping-to-get-a-record-deal-the-beatles-recall-early-uncredited-album-from-their-hamburg-days/

#americansongwriter