Hi there. It's Thursday, September 29 and you're reading The Loop, a quick wrap-up of today's news.
One thing to know: Gangsta's Paradise rapper Coolio has died
American rapper Coolio — whose 1995 single Gangsta's Paradise was a huge hit — has died aged 59.
His long-time manager said the artist was found dead in the bathroom of a friend's home in Los Angeles on Wednesday local time.
The cause of death was not immediately clear.
Here are some of the tributes we've seen from a few big names in hip hop:
And here's the iconic Gangsta's Paradise, which is one of only a few Coolio tracks that doesn't contain any explicit language:
Today we saw Hurricane Ian smash Florida
After killing at least two people in Cuba and leaving the country in an island-wide blackout, Hurricane Ian has lashed Florida as a category four system with winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour.
Trapping people in homes and causing widespread flooding and power outages, the hurricane has since been downgraded to a category three as it tracks east.
Ian is now expected to emerge over Atlantic waters, with flooding rains continuing across central and northern Florida.
Check out this wild video of a reporter trying their hardest to not fall over while bearing Ian's brunt:
News you might have missed
- Australian Sean Turnell has been sentenced to three years' jail after a secret trial for violating Myanmar's state secrets act. The Sydney economist was working in Myanmar as an adviser to former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, but was arrested in February 2021 when the country's military seized power in a coup. He has always denied the charges against him
- The TGA has approved a paediatric dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged between six months and five-years old. It's the second vaccine to be approved for under-fives, and it's now up to The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) to decide which under-fives will be eligible to receive it
Here's what Australia has been searching for online
- Hilaree Nelson. The American mountaineer's body was found yesterday, after she went missing on one of the world's highest peaks. The 49-year-old was one of the world's most successful climbers, having conducted more than 40 expeditions over her career. Her partner, James Morrison, described her as "the beacon of light in my life day in and day out"
- Jayne Jagot. The Australian judge has been announced as the replacement for retiring High Court Justice Patrick Keane, which means the court will have a female majority for the first time when she is sworn in next month. Justice Jagot has been serving on the Federal Court since 2008, and before that was a judge of the New South Wales Land and Environment Court
One more thing: Introducing Doctor Jimmy Barnes …
Music legend and prolific screamer Jimmy Barnes has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of South Australia.
During his acceptance speech in Adelaide — the city which helped launch his career — the Scottish-born Aussie rocker spoke about his working class upbringing and his experiences in — and out — of the education system.
Barnes said he was "both humbled and proud" to receive the doctorate, which honoured his distinguished service to the community.
You can watch his speech in full below.
Star Trek actor and activist George Takei, artist Geoff Wilson and businessman and philanthropist Andrew Pridham also received honorary doctorates from the university.
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Catch you tomorrow.
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