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John Oliver on fetal personhood: ‘It effectively treats women as incubators’

The host discussed problems with giving fetuses equivalent rights to humans after the overturning of Roe v Wade

The Guardian - US · Aug 17

CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman accused of sexual harassment in new lawsuit

The lawsuit filed by a former ABC field producer details claims that the journalist made inappropriate sexual comments and rated a female colleague’s appearance on assignment

The Independent UK · Aug 17

The First Look At Chris Pratt In Terminal List Season 2 Is Shocking (Like Geico Caveman Shocking)

I did a double-take on this one.

Cinemablend · Aug 17

Brendan O’Carroll needs urgent jaw surgery for mystery medical issue - Mrs Brown’s Boys specials cancelled

The creator and star of the show, 70, announced in a statement that the recordings would not be going ahead as he required ‘immediate surgery’

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Ex-BBC Breakfast star Steph McGovern reveals real reason she left ‘relentless’ show after eight years

TV presenter, 44, quit ‘BBC Breakfast’ back in 2019

The Independent UK · Aug 17

4 biggest new shows to stream this week —including 'Always Sunny' and 'Outer Banks'

This week’s new TV lineup is packed with drama, thrills and laughs that you can stream, including "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" season 18 and the final season of "Outer Banks."

Tom’s Guide · Aug 17

A fake E20 bandh, anchors off air, and a mystery yet to be solved

Through the first week of July, Instagram reels began warning of a ‘Bharat Bandh’. Many were alarmist. Thumbnails urged people “not to step out of home”, said India was “on high alert”, and claimed public services would be disrupted on July 15. The shutdown, they said, was about E20 petrol.

Newslaundry · Aug 17

ABC removes content from three more stories by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal

National broadcaster says it has identified ‘three further stories of concern’ contributed by former bikie turned journalist

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

Kaitlin Olson Teases High Potential Season 3 Production as ABC Pushes Hit Show Out of Fall Lineup

Kaitlin Olson confirms filming for 'High Potential' Season 3, with ABC delaying its premiere to 2027. The series undergoes schedule changes and welcomes new showrunners, Nora and Lilla Zuckerman.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Alan Jones decried as 'grub' to famous media rival

A former radio station staffer described talkback titan Alan Jones as a "grub" while disclosing alleged indecent assaults to another prominent radio host.

AAP · Aug 17