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‘SNL’ comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy reunites after major cast shakeupPlease Don’t Destroy, consisting of Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy, reunited for the first time since Saturday Night Live disbanded the group. After the major cast shake-up, the SNL comedy trio first appeared together in Portland on Friday night, September 6. As they opened their live show, Higgins offered an update on the American comedy group’s future with a bold statement. In the show, the trio jokingly asked the audience, “Anything go on this week?” and “Anything in the news?” a clear nod to the recent SNL exodus.…

The union was an easy villain. It was right for Irving to be appointed and for the old and corrupted CFMEU leadership regime to be turfed out, replaced with highly respected union organisers like Michael Crosby.The problem is that the gangsters, bikies and rotten bosses have suffered no real penalty to date, save for the public opprobrium attached to this masthead’s ongoing reporting.It is a matter of fact, not conjecture, that bikies remain on Victoria’s Big Build projects. There are suspected shonks on major NSW Labor government projects.It is also clear Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s commission of inquiry into the…

The Hawks have a star in Jai Newcombe, like the Crows have one in Jordan Dawson. But both their midfield brigades drop away compared to the other finalists.Without Izak Rankine, the Crows have Josh Soligo, an honest B-grader, while James Peatling had three handballs to half-time on Thursday night. The Hawks, without Will Day, have a B-grader in James Worpel, and Conor Nash, who is imposingly athletic but benefits being given a job.Outside of Newcombe, the Hawks have superior run to Adelaide, and this is where the damage will be done in their semi-final. It was Karl Amon, Impey, Josh…

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he had decided to resign, ushering in a potentially lengthy period of policy paralysis at a shaky moment for the world’s fourth-largest economy.Ishiba, 68, instructed his Liberal Democratic Party – which has governed Japan for almost all of the post-war era – to hold an emergency leadership race, he told a press conference, adding he would continue his duties until his successor was elected.Since coming to power less than a year ago, Ishiba has seen his ruling coalition lose its majorities in elections for both houses of parliament amid voter anger…

Hazlehurst revealed that Services Australia had already used automated technology systems to update the status of JobSeeker claims’ future appointments, saving 6566 staff hours a year.Services Australia was at the centre of the robo-debt controversy, which has cost taxpayers almost $2.5 billion in compensation, repayments and cancelled debts.Hazlehurst said the agency wanted to glean more information from the Tax Office so that people had to supply information only once, rather than on multiple occasions.“A key challenge for the agency is administering legislation that is complex and often inconsistent, hindering a digitally enabled service environment, information sharing and automated decision-making,” he…

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks to the Economic Club of New York in New York City, US, October 21, 2024. —ReutersIndian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced sweeping cuts to the goods and services tax (GST) on Wednesday, targeting hundreds of everyday products, from soap and toothpaste to small cars and televisions, in an attempt to fire up local demand as US tariffs weigh on the economy.The goods and services tax panel approved lowering taxes on everyday items and simplifying their structure, Sitharaman, who heads the panel that includes ministers from all states, told a late-night press conference.The GST was…

Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner exude happiness in recent outing Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner enjoy weekend with their kids.The duo shares three children, Seraphina, Samuel, and Violet, were spotted on a movie outing in Los Angeles with their kids and Affleck’s mother, Chris. The relaxed and casual atmosphere of the evening spoke volumes about the strength of their co-parenting bond and their commitment to prioritizing their children’s well-being. The group was seen arriving at the Moving Arts Theatre, with Affleck confidently leading the way in a navy hoodie and tan pants, while Garner followed with warmth in a striped sweater…

Video: Police ramp up efforts in manhunt for Dezi FreemanPolice ramp up efforts in manhunt for Dezi FreemanWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerPolice have ramped up their movements in the hunt for accused double murderer Dezi Freeman.September 7, 2025 — 7.50pm

The Bulldogs’ mid-season slide and week-one finals plight is especially instructive.Where 21 years ago Steve Folkes repurposed the rugby league bench by bringing a teenage Sonny Bill Williams on as a genuine game-breaker in Canterbury’s last premiership, this season, numbers 14 through 18 (in case of HIA activation) loom more critical than ever.NRL bench selections and team composition for finals take on Origin-level importance given the increased ball-in-play, fatigue and quality of opposition.Shuffling a back-rower or dismantling a playmaking spine to cover – as Canterbury did to cover Bronson Xerri’s concussion against Cronulla – is less likely to fly because…

Google’s new Pixel 10 line-up is a very impressive range of smartphones, with refined looks, a smooth version of Android 16, seven-year support, great displays and excellent cameras (including a telephoto on the standard non-Pro version for the first time). But as usual, the buzziest selling points are all about AI.From the latest Gemini models to new computational photography methods, Google is selling the Pixel 10 as the smartest smartphone you can get. So, how well do these features work?The Pixel 10 phones are filled with Google’s latest AI features.Magic CueEver since the Pixel 2 and its At a Glance…