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NSW Law Enforcement Complaints Commission funding row reveals 2 per cent of complaints fully investigated

The New South Wales police watchdog finds an officer engaged in serious misconduct by using unreasonable force during a motorist's arrest. It is among just 2 per cent of complaints last year able to be fully investigated due to NSW Government funding cuts.





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Sydney deports second tourist carrying pork in mooncakes amid fears of spreading deadly pig disease

A Vietnamese man carrying four kilograms of pork-filled mooncakes has been turned away from Sydney Airport after failing to declare he was carrying food.




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Geoffrey Rush accused of 'delivering lines' during Daily Telegraph defamation appeal

A $2.9 million payout is being challenged in court today after it was found Nationwide News defamed actor Geoffrey Rush in a high-profile case earlier this year.




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Sydney news: Geoffrey Rush appeal looms, drought-ravaged areas rejoice in rain

MORNING BRIEFING: The $2.9 million awarded to Australian actor Geoffrey Rush in his defamation case will be challenged in court today, while much-needed rain has fallen in some of the state's driest areas.




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Geoffrey Rush's barrister says newspaper's lawyer tried to bring his client down with 'tabloid wit'

Geoffrey Rush's barrister tells an appeal hearing his client has been "slurred" by The Daily Telegraph's lawyer, who yesterday accused the actor of "delivering lines" when describing the impact the newspaper's articles had on his life.



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NSW Police Minister says he would want officers to strip-search his children

NSW Police Minister David Elliott says he would want officers to strip-search his children, after new data reveals 122 underage girls had been subjected to the practice since 2016.




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Working parents are struggling to take care of themselves. Here's how we can fix that

Two-thirds of working mums and dads are struggling to look after themselves physically and mentally, according to a new report. The findings are pretty depressing. But what can parents actually do about it?




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Sydney news: Hot, windy weather prompts total fire ban, and new research into perils of smartphone use

MORNING BRIEFING: Temperatures are set to soar to over 30 degrees Celsius in some places as firefighters stare down a difficult 48 hours on the east coast. Plus a Russian national is wanted for a double stabbing in Sydney's south.



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Kogarah dance studio rapist Anthony Sampieri deserves life of 'pain, darkness and misery', court told

A Sydney mechanic who rescued a seven-year-old girl being raped by convicted sex offender Anthony Sampieri tells a court he still has nightmares about the "feeling of a scalpel being dragged across the back of my neck".



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Randy Bachman details the unexpected origin of song ‘American Woman’

Fifty years ago, on May 9, 1970, The Guess Who became the first-ever Canadian rock band to top Billboard's Hot 100 chart.




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The Queen sends special televised message to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

The Queen was only 19 when her father made his landmark address over seven decades ago.




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Lover smuggled out of jail in a suitcase

THIS man’s lover tried to bust him out of jail in a suitcase, but was spotted lugging the heavy load out of the prison.




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‘Sea of Thieves’ is coming to Steam with crossplay

Microsoft's buccaneering simulator, Sea of Thieves, already has 10 million players on Xbox One and Windows 10. The company announced that the game is coming soon to Steam, adding to an already large stable of Microsoft games on Valve's platform, and allowing existing Steam users to connect more easily with friends. The game, which was developed by Rare, challenges players to complete voyages across the open seas. What makes things more interesting is the fact that crews can run into pirate ships manned by other gamers -- and attempt to plunder their booty.




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Sony indefinitely delays ‘The Last of Us Part II’

Naughty Dog has just about finished work on The Last Of Us Part II. It's taking care of the last few bugs and then the long-awaited sequel should be all set. However, Sony has delayed the game for a second time. It's pushing back the release date indefinitely from May 29th due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Get six months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $40 at Newegg

If you play games with your Xbox One frequently, there's a good chance you already have Game Pass Ultimate. Now is an excellent opportunity to top up your subscription at an affordable price. Newegg is offering a total of six months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $40 when you enter the code "EMCDHDE22".




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The forgotten dream of second-screen gaming

The original iPad came out on April 3rd, 2010, at a time when most smartphone manufacturers were making the awkward transition from full QWERTY keyboards to touchscreen-only devices. Apple sold 1 million iPads in that first month, and by the end of 2010, that figure had climbed to 15 million.

That same year, the top video games were Fallout: New Vegas, Bayonetta, Red Dead Redemption, Super Meat Boy and StarCraft II. The alpha version of Minecraft was generating some slight buzz.




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Blackmagic's pro livestreaming switcher can broadcast without software

If you're devoted enough to livestreaming that you want the kind of features you'd expect from a TV studio, Blackmagic might have your back. It's releasing the ATEM Mini Pro, an enhanced version of the ATEM Mini switcher that's focused on the most elaborate streaming setups. There's now a hardware streaming engine that lets the Pro stream directly to Twitch, Facebook and YouTube through an Ethernet connection, with no special software required. You can also save recordings for posterity to USB flash drives, and multiview on the HDMI output lets you monitor all inputs on one screen.




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ESPN2 will air 12 hours of esports coverage on April 5th

TV networks are already trying to fill the void in sports coverage left by the COVID-19 pandemic, but ESPN is going all-out. The broadcaster's ESPN2 channel is airing a 12-hour ESPN Esports Day on April 5th starting at 12PM Eastern, and there will be some high-profile live events in the mix. The highlight may be the second F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix at 3PM, when racers (including some current Formula 1 drivers) will compete online in a digital version of Australia's Albert Park. The marathon will also represent Rocket League's debut on ESPN television (it was only streamed before) with the Season 8 World Championship's Grand Finals broadcasting live at 4:30PM.




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Hydroxychloroquine Fails to Help Coronavirus Patients in Largest Study of the Drug to Date

A team of scientists studied more than 1,300 patients admitted to a hospital for COVID-19




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Inherent Flaws in COVID-19 Testing Mean Some of Those Infected Don’t Get the Treatment They Need

The nasal swab diagnostic test is far from infallible




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Watch This TikTok Video Of Serena Williams Playing Tennis



Who says being quarantined keeps you from being competitive?




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Adrienne Bailon Shows Off 20 Lb. Weight Loss In Black Bikini



She credits her fitness to one lifestyle change.




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Drake Opens Up About Why He Finally Shared Photos Of Adonis



The Canadian rapper appeared on Weezy’s ‘Young Money Radio.’




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Gabrielle Union Says Most Celebs Are Running Out Of Cash



"I think this quarantine is really revealing a lot."






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Halle Berry Posts All-Natural Selfie Fresh Out Of The Shower



Plus, take a look at other stars going au naturale.




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5 Times Rihanna Proved She Was Queen of Haute Couture



Riri can work-work-work any carpet she sets foot upon.




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Despite Harsh Impact of Coronavirus Black Faith Remains High



Churches and mosques are find ways to stay active.




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Beyonce’s BEYGOOD Foundation To Offer COVID-19 Testing



She’s also challenging other celebrities to set up testing.




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Oprah Surprises 2020 Graduates And Offers Advice To Students



Talk about a graduation to remember!




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NYPD Has Arrested An Outrageous Number Of Black People



Their tactics are being compared to stop and frisk.




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Director Of ‘Last Dance’ Explains Change To Obama’s Title



The former president was weirdly credited.




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Oprah Surprises 2020 Graduates, Offers Advice To Students



The media mogul recounted one of her inspiring stories.





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Horrific Video Of Ahmaud Arbery Killing Released



A district attorney is recommending a grand jury review.




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Fear of God



Kyle has to clean up a presidential mess.



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LeBron James Responds To The Death Of Ahmaud Arbery



“We’re literally hunted every day.”




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LeBron James Responds To The Death Of Ahmaud Arbery



"We’re literally hunted everyday."




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Cop Shooting Claims Life Of Black Man Who Livestreamed Chase



Demonstrators gathered after the death of Sean Reed




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Yassss! Cardi B Gives Fans A Glimpse Of Her Bedroom Glam



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OPINION | Why I Run In Honor Of Ahmaud Arbery



May 8 would have been his 26th birthday.




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Prepare for liftoff: NASA deals have pushed Aerojet Rocketdyne to grow

The win means new, steady work for the company's Puget Sound region site at a time the region is losing tens of thousands of layoffs in aerospace manufacturing.




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Taapsee on importance of teachers in one's life




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Saumya Tandon of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain fame distributes masks




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Money Heist actor Ajay Jethi wants THESE Bollywood stars to be part of the Indian version




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Asim Riaz's picture with his mom is full of love