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Boeing will cut more than 15% of jobs in commercial jet division, CEO Calhoun says


Boeing will trim its total workforce by 10% to cope with the sharp aviation downturn that pushed it to a $641 million first-quarter loss.




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Lawsuit, countersuit over Black athlete’s arrest in Pierce County are dropped; accusations aren’t


Former Timberline High School basketball star Sasha Weber has settled a lawsuit filed against the Roy chief of police. She says it was to move on with her life; the chief's attorneys say her claims were baseless and the settlement amounts to a "nuisance" payment.




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How former UW QB Mark Brunell overcame an ‘absolutely horrible’ NFL draft day


With guests over and nothing to celebrate, UW's Mark Brunell went through an "absolutely horrible" draft day. But his career is proof that what matters isn’t what round you are drafted in, but “the situation you find yourself in."




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How former UW QB Mark Brunell overcame an ‘absolutely horrible’ NFL draft day


With guests over and nothing to celebrate, UW's Mark Brunell went through an "absolutely horrible" draft day. But his career is proof that what matters isn’t what round you are drafted in, but “the situation you find yourself in."




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Stock Alert: MercadoLibre Trading 20% Higher

Shares of e-commerce technology company MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) are spiking more than 20% Wednesday morning followed by upbeat first-quarter results.




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Constellation Brands Raises Stake In Canopy Growth To 38.6 Percent

Brewer Constellation Brands, Inc. has raised its stake in Canopy Growth Corp. to 38.6 percent, indicating its confidence in the Canadian cannabis company's future growth.




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MALVEZZI, C. / MARENZIO, L. / CACCINI, G. / BARDI, G. de' / PERI, J.: Pellegrina (La) [Intermedi] (Coro Ricercare Ensemble, Modo Antiquo, Sardelli) (CDS7856)




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MARTINI, G.B.: Azione teatrale / Richiami degli ambulanti al mercato di Bologna (Contro, Troilo, Coro da Camera Euridice, Circe, Scattolin) (TC701307)




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Percy - Seaside Donkeys

...challenging and tricky to review but I can see me listening to this a lot over the coming months.




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Cyclist injured in stolen Mercedes hit-run

A driver who smashed into a female cyclist, injuring her badly, then drove off should hand himself in, police say.




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NZ considers opening economy after 90 percent of COVID-19 cases recover

The New Zealand Cabinet will meet on Monday to decide whether restrictions can be eased allowing domestic travel to restart and most businesses to open. There have been four new recorded infections in the past five days, and 90 percent of approximately 1500 confirmed or probable cases, have recovered from the virus. As the New Zealand and Australian economies reopen, a Trans-Tasman travel bubble could emerge as a serious possibility, if both nations continue to effectively flatten their coronavirus curves. Image: Associated Press




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Surviving COVID-19, shipping container ICUs, band merch to facemasks, a pandemic puzzle shortage and more

COVID-19 survivor David Lat, American band Thursday turns merch into face masks, how hydroxychloroquine shortages hurt people with lupus, turning shipping containers into portable intensive care units, a run on puzzles amidst the pandemic, how advertisers are adapting to the coronavirus and more.



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Meghan Trainor on overcoming anxiety and self-doubt to create her new album Treat Myself

The record breaking mega hit All About That Bass transformed Meghan Trainor into a chart-topping pop star before she turned 21 — but with sudden fame also came anxiety and self-doubt. Trainor put in the work to get back in a good place, the results of which can be heard on her new album, Treat Myself.




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Edmonton survivor of random attack, 8 year old car enthusiast, Sudbury teen overcomes bullying to pursue acting and Loran prize winner

Edmonton father and son describes how son is recovering from vicious random attack, Grade three car lover goes to Auto Show, Sudbury teen pursues acting career and overcomes bullying and Orleans Ontario teen wins 100K Loran prize.



  • Radio/The Story from Here

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Susan Choi's Trust Exercise is an intense coming-of-age story — with a surprising twist

In conversation with Eleanor Wachtel, the American author spoke about the novel's timely depiction of power dynamics, memory and consent.



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Coronavirus closed down gyms and group exercise classes — so how will they restart?

Gymnasiums, swimming pools, pilates, yoga and dance studios were forced to close during the COVID-19 outbreak. We all had to adapt, with many people choosing other forms of exercise and a huge surge in the number of us doing classes online.



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Dairy workers' court action over underpayment hit by surprise counterclaim for rent

A group of farm workers claiming they were underpaid are hit with a rent bill in the lead-up to a Federal Court hearing.




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The Year that Made Me: Oliver Percovich, 2008

In 2007 Oliver Percovich followed his then-girlfriend to Kabul Afghanistan. To keep himself entertained he rode his skateboard around the city, attracting the attention of curious local kids. 




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Wheelchair dancing brings joy, challenges perceptions about disability

It's a 73-year-old event, but for the first time, wheelchair dancers have taken to the stage at the Mackay Eisteddfod in north Queensland, to the audience's delight.



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Klassic Transformations restores cars and lives, helping men overcome social isolation and loneliness

A north Queensland man has helped to create a club for car lovers with a disability or mental illness the kind of program he wished was around 14 years ago, when he attempted suicide.




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Indonesian-born Mount Gambier man wearing exercise vest reported to police

Setio Shanahan was out exercising in a local park with a weight vest when police were called. But police say the public has the right to report "unusual behaviour".




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Around 12 tonnes of golden perch allegedly taken illegally from Darling River near Menindee

A 36-year-old man is arrested and charged for illegally taking and selling 12 tonnes of golden perch from the Darling River over a 20-month period.




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'Slap on the wrist' for illegal fisherman accused of taking 12 tonnes of golden perch from Darling River

A commercial fisher has been fined $15,000 and had his boat confiscated after pleading guilty to seven charges of illegal fishing in the Darling River.



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Quarantine officers intercept interstate pests

Western Australian quarantine officers have intercepted a number of pests in products imported from other states and say, if released, they could have had damaging effects on local industries.




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Collingwood footballer told police he struck in "anger" in Albany nightclub altercation

A Collingwood footballer admitted to police hours after his arrest that he punched a man out of 'anger' following an earlier altercation outside a nightclub. The trial of Magpies defender Marley Williams in the District Court in his home town of Albany, on WA's South Coast, was this morning played the accused's initial interview with police. Williams is charged with grievous bodily harm, after punching then 29-year-old Matthew Robertson outside the Studio 146 nightclub in December 2012.




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India's women's cricket team changing perception for girls back home

Playing sport as a girl in India is not always widely accepted, but India's cricket stars hope their stunning World Cup run can make life a bit easier for the next wave of girls.




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'I could have died': Retired cycling champion tells her story of overcoming adversity and change

Australian Olympic cycling champion, Anna Meares, says fracturing her neck in 2008 and a quick succession of significant life changes, transformed her outlook on life.




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Live: NSW Now: Premier's popularity soars in coronavirus pandemic, Bondi reopens for exercise

MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Premier's leadership through the coronavirus crisis receives a 70 per cent approval rating, while Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches reopen for exercise only.




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This Wallaroo overcame webbed toes, injuries and mental health issues to live her dream

As a child, Rebecca Clough had no options to play rugby union but never gave up on her dream. She's now the joint-most-capped Wallaroo and believes the Barbarians women's team is a significant move for the sport.




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Matildas overcome disjointed performance and stadium power outage to qualify for Tokyo 2020

Australia's passage to the women's football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics was confirmed with an unconvincing second-leg win over Vietnam.




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Judge shows 'mercy' in jailing Melbourne couple who used fake law firm to scam insurance agency

A judge jails a Melbourne couple for fraud, acknowledging their imprisonment will be difficult for their young daughters and the family members who will need to look after the girls while their parents are in jail.




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Melbourne Cup: Horseracing whips likely to be banned in future due to 'perception problem', official says

Whips will likely be banned from horseracing in the next 10 to 15 years, the CEO of Racing Victoria says, as rain and animal activists dampen the annual Melbourne Cup parade.




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'Coldest day of the year' no deterrent for Toowoomba exercisers

The Bureau of Meteorology forecast the coldest morning of the year today, but that didn't stop Toowoomba exercisers from rugging up and getting on with it.




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Coming out in regional Victoria and overcoming homophobia and secrecy for LGBT people

Gay and lesbian culture has been long associated with the city, often to the detriment of LGBT people in rural Victoria who felt they could never be accepted.




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Review: 'V8 Supercars: The Whole Story' by Gordan Lomas

Gordan Lomas



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Meditate with Chris Hemsworth, bake with Maggie Beer — the celebrity masterclasses taking off in lockdown

Celebrities, cooks and internationally renowned performers offer online masterclasses, as those in coronavirus isolation look to upskill.




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Captured US mercenary appears on Venezuelan state television, telling of America's role in plot to snatch Maduro

One of two US citizens captured off the Caribbean Coast this week has appeared on camera during an interrogation, backing the Venezuelan government's theory over the failed invasion.




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Counterculture, consumerism and the far right

Countercultural movements, like Occupy Wall Street, are meant to be future-focussed — revolutionary even. So why do they often fade into commercialism? Are they simply a function of consumer capitalism? If so, what future do they have? And must they always be progressive?



  • Activism and Lobbying
  • Community and Society

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Counterculture, consumerism and the far right

Countercultural movements, like Occupy Wall Street, are meant to be future-focussed — revolutionary even. So why do they often fade into commercialism? Are they simply a function of consumer capitalism? If so, what future do they have? And must they always be progressive?



  • Activism and Lobbying
  • Community and Society

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Opposition Leader Liza Harvey attacked by Chamber of Commerce over Liberal policies

WA's Chamber of Commerce and Industry releases a damning assessment of newly-elected Opposition Leader Liza Harvey's economic policies, saying they put the state's budget repair at risk.





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Would a coal mine save Kingaroy, or destroy it? Opinion is fiercely divided

"More mines, more jobs, more future," proclaims a mysterious billboard near Kingaroy. But not everyone agrees and the years of "constant fighting" are taking a massive toll.





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Alleged Adelaide Oval brawlers involved in altercation outside court

Two people charged with aggravated assault over a fight at an AFL game at Adelaide Oval are engaged in another altercation outside court.




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Adelaide United wins FFA Cup thanks to Al Hassan Toure masterclass, beating Melbourne City 4-0

Al Hassan Toure only made his senior debut for Adelaide United in August, but scores one goal and set up another as the Reds thumped Melbourne City to claim a third FFA Cup title in six years.





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Commercial fisherman Ross Miller, 90, still building prawn trawlers, despite concerns about industry's future

Ross Miller has no intention of putting the rod into the rack. Instead, he is building another prawn trawler as a legacy to his son.




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Whale entanglements in NSW waters hits new record prompting commercial fishing mitigation

The number of whale entanglements in ropes and floats has reached an unprecedented 35 incidents off NSW so far this year, so commercial fishers are meeting to discuss better practices.