In some of the city’s fastest-growing areas there will be no pool, no library and no meeting hall as cash-strapped councils struggle to afford essential services.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/greenfield-homes-empty-streets-the-ridiculous-reality-of-sydney-s-new-sprawl-20260206-p5o02a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Cameron Ciraldo says the big prop is the missing piece of the puzzle for his Canterbury side, who now have a pack that can lead them to a premiership.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/all-the-signs-pointed-leo-thompson-back-to-canberra-here-s-why-he-chose-the-bulldogs-20260206-p5o031.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The swim across a treacherous 3.5-kilometre stretch of water will proceed on Saturday despite swimmers being swept into Bass Strait during a training camp last year.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/australia-s-most-notorious-ocean-swim-to-proceed-despite-mass-rescue-20260206-p5o06q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Decades of reviews have produced little action. This latest audit should lead to a meaningful contribution to easing the housing crisis.

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The Reserve Bank Governor has declared inflation will not be back under control until the middle of next year prompting fears of more interest rate hikes.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/reserve-bank-governor-delivers-a-stark-warning-on-inflation-20260206-p5o08m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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A phone call on the night of the Bondi massacre set in train a presidential visit laden with symbolism for the Albanese government and Australian Jews.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/we-want-him-to-hear-what-we-have-to-say-australian-jews-are-divided-over-herzog-s-visit-20260205-p5nzv2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Seven games have been won in the last eight for the Kentucky Wildcats. That’s Mark Pope trying, but it might not be enough. Kentucky fans expect the absolute best for their program, boasting eight NCAA championships, the best all-time winning percentage, and the most all-time victories. Now that comes with immense pressure, and an analyst is finally shedding […]The post NCAA Analyst Raises a Red Flag Over Mark Pope’s Kentucky Role Despite SEC Success appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-news-ncaa-analyst-raises-a-red-flag-over-mark-pope-s-kentucky-role-despite-sec-success/

The chief minister said the government and farmers are jointly exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/farmers-now-getting-loans-in-5-minutes-through-e-kcc-adityanath/article70598726.ece

In 2025, Gabby Williams came just one steal shy of breaking a WNBA record that has stood for nearly two decades. That level of defensive dominance is precisely why the Seattle Storm’s major announcement on Thursday was not just deserved, but a significant recognition of her elite status. The Seattle Storm entered the last season […]The post Seattle Storm Announce Major Decision on Gabby Williams on Thursday appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-seattle-storm-announce-major-decision-on-gabby-williams-on-thursday/

It’s unlikely another restaurant will match Quay’s run of three Good Food Guide hats for 23 consecutive years. We look back at its influence and legacy over the past four decades.

https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/sydney-eating-out/it-s-a-restaurant-that-won-t-ever-happen-again-a-farewell-to-quay-in-its-final-week-20260206-p5o06y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Prime minister apologises to Epstein victims but seeks to pin blame on vetting process, amid growing calls from within Labour to sack his right-hand man

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-peter-mandelson-epstein-victims-apology-labour-b2915104.html

McDaniels took the Patriots from one of the worst offenses in the league, to one of the best, in one season. The post Patriots OC Josh McDaniels named AP Assistant Coach of the Year appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2026/02/05/patriots-oc-josh-mcdaniels-named-ap-assistant-coach-of-the-year/

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Teamsters officials threatened a medical waste service worker to join the union or get fired, the employee claimed in a new labor complaint. Veolia Environmental Services worker Alexus Villanueva claimed the Teamsters Local 63 demanded she fill out her paperwork and pay dues in a tense interaction inside a company facility on Jan. 13, according...

https://nypost.com/2026/02/05/us-news/teamsters-threatened-woman-to-join-union-or-lose-job-complaint/

The U.S. President has claimed over 90 times that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-claims-again-that-he-stopped-war-between-india-pakistan/article70598458.ece

What happens when pro wrestling swagger collides with bare-knuckle chaos? Conor McGregor seems determined to find out! The BKFC co-owner has added another headline-grabber to his growing roster, and this one comes with crossover appeal baked in. If the promotion’s goal is to blur the lines between spectacle and sanctioned violence, this signing fits the […]The post Conor McGregor Makes Statement Signing as Former WWE Champion Joins BKFC appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-conor-mcgregor-makes-statement-signing-as-former-wwe-champion-joins-bkfc/

SANTA CRUZ — Crows occupy branches of a tree on Broadway in Santa Cruz near the corner of Frederick Street. According to Cornell Lab of Ornithology, American Crows are “familiar over much of the continent: large, intelligent, all-black birds with hoarse, cawing voices. They are common sights in treetops, fields, and roadsides, and in habitats […]

https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2026/02/05/photos-corvids-of-santa-cruz-convene-on-tree/

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Quarterback Tyler Shough earned NFL Rookie of the Year honors in 2026 after a standout debut season. Here’s what to know about him and his breakout year.

https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-tyler-shough-nfl-rookie-of-the-year-2026-5502204/

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Matthew Stafford has a chance to accomplish something that’s never been done before in the history of the NFL. Named a finalist for the NFL MVP award, Stafford — one of the favorites to win — will become the longest-tenured player in league history to win the award. He’s played 17 seasons in the NFL...

https://nypost.com/2026/02/05/sports/matthew-and-kelly-stafford-on-red-carpet-at-nfl-honors/

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George Pickens and the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t work out. Realistically, they weren’t going to. Yet, as the receiver looked to be at home in his new Dallas Co

https://fansided.com/nfl/steelers-still-have-a-chance-to-win-the-george-pickens-trade?utm_source=RSS

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The marching band wins first place -- and $40,000 for new gear -- in the heavy metal group's 2025 competition.

https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2026/02/05/for-whom-the-band-tolls-riverside-city-college-marching-tigers-win-metallica-themed-contest/

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Thousands of pounds are being injected into a family friendly pub as it temporarily closes for a refurbishment.

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/cosy-hampshire-pub-closes-for-major-six-figure-refurbishment-5504840

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Viewers won't need to learn Spanish to enjoy the Super Bowl LX halftime show, as Bad Bunny vowed to make the world dance Thursday in San Francisco.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2026/02/05/Bad-Bunny-halftime-Super-Bowl-LX/4761770309861/

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Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner…

https://wtop.com/baltimore-orioles/2026/02/tarik-skubal-wins-salary-arbitration-case-will-be-paid-record-32-million/

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‘s next opponent appears to be on the verge of being announced. Usyk was last in action in July 2024 when he became undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time with a fifth round knockout victory over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London. That undisputed reign ended later in the year when Usyk opted […]The post Frank Warren appears to confirm who Oleksandr Usyk will fight next appeared first on Boxing News.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/frank-warren-on-usyk-next-fight/

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A bright spot for the Hawks all season has been the impressive play of recently named All-Star Jalen Johnson. 

https://nypost.com/2026/02/05/betting/jazz-vs-hawks-prediction-nba-best-bet-odds-props-for-thursday/

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Former Indiana Secretary of Public Safety Jennifer-Ruth Green announced Thursday she will not seek the Republican nomination for Indiana’s First Congressional District in November because the Indiana legislature did not pass mid-census redistricting.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/05/jennifer-ruth-green-wont-run-in-first-congressional-district-race/

A unified City Council decided to keep fighting for the measure and ask the country's highest court to review a California appeals court ruling that struck down Measure A.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/02/05/huntington-beach-to-appeal-voter-id-lawsuits-to-us-supreme-court/

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Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts

https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-hornets-vs-rockets-memphis-vs-uab-and-more/

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RAM prices are insane right now. I can’t find 32 GB of DDR5 laptop RAM for under $300 on Amazon. But if you head over to eBay, you can find a refurbished Acer laptop with a touchscreen and a 180-degree hinge for just $492.89. Not only is that a huge discount on the original $880 retail price, it’s barely any more than you’d spend for the memory alone! I’m not crying, you’re crying!The Acer Aspire Spin 14 is a solid Raptor Lake laptop with a 10-core processor and, yes, 32GB of RAM, plus a 1TB SSD. Both of those are approximately double what you’d find on a regular laptop in this...

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3053804/crazy-this-acer-2-in-1-laptop-with-32gb-ram-is-now-under-500.html

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Shops around the city have seen an uptick in sales of everything from umbrellas to portable stoves.

https://www.thejournal.ie/tourists-seek-umbrellas-and-rain-gear-with-bad-weather-6947819-Feb2026/

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The King has confirmed Scotland will have a bank holiday on June 15 to celebrate the nation's return to the football World Cup.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/king-confirms-bank-holiday-to-celebrate-scotlands-return-to-world-cup-5505318

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Columnist Harry Saltzgaver writes about Griselda Suarez stepping down as executive director of the Arts Council for Long Beach.

https://www.presstelegram.com/2026/02/05/pinch-of-salt-suarez-key-to-evolution-of-arts-culture-in-long-beach/

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In a recent episode of Weekly MTG, Wizards of the Coast unpacked how the original Secret Lair approach caused too many problems.

https://www.polygon.com/mtg-secret-lair-print-to-demand-is-gone-for-good/

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Draft night didn’t feel like a beginning for Mike Vrabel. It felt like a warning. Back in 1997, while waiting at home near Akron, Ohio, Vrabel expected the call that would confirm everything he had done at Ohio State mattered. Instead, the first phone call he received rewired the night entirely. Late in the first […]The post Mike Vrabel Reveals Honest Reaction to Steelers Drafting Him After Lions’ Disrespect in 1997 appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-steelers-mike-vrabel-reveals-honest-reaction-to-drafting-him-after-lions-disrespect-in-nineteen-ninty-seven/