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Texas’ private and rural schools again brace for a showdown on school choice

Rural school leaders in Texas have been able to stave off the legislative priority of some of the state’s most prominent Republicans. But private school officials hope this year will be different.

The Texas Tribune

Defamed mining investor awarded $275k

A New Zealand-based social media user calling himself the Stock Swami has been ordered to pay a mining investor at least $275,000 after defaming him on Twitter.

AAP

These are the results in the top five most expensive North Carolina State Senate elections

General elections for all 50 districts in the North Carolina State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Of the 50 districts up for election in 2022, 37 had a general election with more than one candidate.

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‘It’s pretty profound’: How John Wall became a hero in D.C. community

WASHINGTON — When Cliff Beckford learned in December 2020 that John Wall, the former No. 1 overall draft pick and decade-long face of Washington’s NBA franchise, had been traded to Houston in a swap of former All-Star point guards, his reaction was swift.

Los Angeles Times

EXCLUSIVE: What Is The Biggest Risk To The Markets Right Now? 2 Strategists Weigh In

Stocks advanced on Tuesday as weak economic data suggested that the Federal Reserve's hawkish monetary policy is having an impact and benchmark Treasury yields were falling, which fueled the surge. Tuesday’s moves add to the rallies in previous sessions that have driven the S&P 500 4% higher in the last five…

Benzinga

British sporting legend dubbed 'Prince of Speed' dies in sleep at age of 83

Tributes have poured in for seven-time motorcycle GP world champion Phil Read

Wales Online

Angus Taylor's firm has to fix eco-damage

A firm co-owned by MP Angus Taylor has failed to overturn orders it remediate critically endangered NSW grasslands that were illegally sprayed.

AAP

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A hotel in Melbourne’s affluent Brighton wants to become a rehab clinic – some locals aren’t happy

Opponents say the Brighton Savoy is in an ‘inappropriate location’ for such a facility, but others claim the backlash is ‘a political beat-up’

The Guardian - AU

The buy local buzz suffers a sad slide

Consumers are back to tossing up whether they should buy cheap or local

Newsroom.co.nz

Concern over compo delay for AMP clients

A federal judge is concerned by the "vanishingly small" number of wronged people who've been compensated for being placed on unsuitable AMP insurance policies.

AAP

Too much of a good thing for Texas? Uncle Sam’s pumping up wind, solar and batteries

Texas may be a fossil-fuel capital, but wind and solar power have been dominating the growth in electricity generation, and storage batteries are coming on fast.

Tribune News Service

Clive Palmer ordered to pay part of Mark McGowan’s legal costs after defamation battle

Billionaire’s costs will not similarly be paid by WA premier, as judge finds ‘asymmetry of responsibility’ for ‘long and costly’ case

The Guardian - AU

Palmer to pay bulk of defamation costs

West Australian taxpayers are set to be spared some of the cost of the Premier Mark McGowan's defamation case against billionaire litigant Clive Palmer.

AAP

Bail act, Crown Perth and Metronet top priority list as WA Parliament resumes after winter break

Reforms to bail laws and Crown Casino are among the priorities on the West Australian government's to-do list as parliament returns after the winter recess.

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A Judge Roasted State Dad Mark McGowan Sour Cream McGee Clive Palmer It Was *Chef’s Kiss*

The floppiest defamation trial to ever flop.

The Guardian - AU

Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan ordered to pay damages to each other in defamation case

Federal court rules Palmer pay WA premier $20,000, while United Australia party chair is awarded $5,000 after both found liable for defamation

AAP

Verdict looms in Palmer defamation trial

A defamation trial between billionaire Clive Palmer and Western Australia's premier is set to finally be resolved with a judge poised to deliver his verdict.

Manchester Evening News

Bizarre claims of foul-mouthed yob who 'booted' bullmastiff - before 'realising his pi**-taking mate had switched his dog as a joke'

Michael Lee appeared in court for offences committed against the animal - and for threatening a woman who stepped in

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Judge bins 'misconceived' COVID-19 lawsuit

The Federal Court has rejected a lawsuit challenging NSW's COVID-19 health measures calling it ambitious and creative but misconceived.

AAP

Stock Swami may face over $443k in damages

The owner of the Stock Swami Twitter account may be on the hook for over $443,000 in damages if mining investor Tolga Kumova wins his defamation case.

AAP

Stock Swami apologises to Federal Court

The man behind the Stock Swami Twitter account has conceded he deliberately withheld documents in a defamation case that he was ordered to produce.

AAP

Toyota appeals class action decision

Toyota has appealed a class action decision that could result in paying out around $2 billion in damages for its faulty diesel filters.

Tribune News Service

Medical marijuana legalization passes NC Senate with bipartisan support

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is one step closer to joining most of the rest of the country by legalizing medical marijuana, as the state Senate approved it Thursday with bipartisan support.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kevin Durant: Guys like Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe changed the game for the worse

First Take: .@stephenasmith says Steph Curry changed basketball for the better, while MJ changed it for the worse. "Michael Jordan is responsible, as much as anybody, for changing the game for the worse!" Kevin Durant: My theory is that guys like ...

Tribune News Service

‘What is the purpose?’ NC bill on teaching LGBTQ issues likely to be blocked by governor

A bill from North Carolina Senate Republicans that regulates teaching about LGBTQ people is almost surely going to be blocked by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, if it gets that far.

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