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Caleb Flynn Trial Hears Text Messages Where Defendant Said He Wanted to Kill Wife and 'Not Go to Hell'

Jurors in Caleb Flynn's Ohio murder trial heard alleged messages expressing hatred toward his wife and discussing her killing, while the defense challenged their context and the prosecution's case.

International Business Times UK · 13h ago

Hockey parents already pay $400 for sticks. Trump’s tariffs could make it worse

Hockey families in the U.S. are feeling the pinch from rising equipment costs

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Everyone's frustrated: Stars' warning before NRL finals

The NRL's officiating is back in the spotlight ahead of the finals, with Harry Grant, Cameron McInnes and Craig Fitzgibbon all voicing their confusion.

AAP · Sep 5

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Nate Sheets defeats three-term incumbent Sid Miller in GOP primary for Texas agriculture commissioner

Sheets’ campaign was boosted by major endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and industry groups like the Texas Farm Bureau.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Some Abbott-backed candidates face political headwinds in Republican primaries

The governor is supporting two U.S. House candidates whose opponents were recently endorsed by President Donald Trump, while his picks for comptroller and agriculture commissioner are trailing in the polls.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 18

“Tolerance for criminality”: Why top Republicans are turning on Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller

The three-term incumbent is effectively the underdog in the primary race for his own seat, lagging in fundraising and under attack by members of his own party.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6

Gov. Abbott endorses Nate Sheets over Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner

In a statement, Abbott said Texans deserve a commissioner focused on Texas agriculture and “with zero tolerance for criminality.”

The Texas Tribune · Jan 21

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State Ag employees told police they were wary of Sid Miller’s political consultant. Now he’s the agency’s chief of staff.

Todd Smith was Miller’s longtime political consultant when he admitted to soliciting bribes for licenses the agency typically issues for $100. Miller then put him on the payroll at $218,000 per year.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 25, 2025

Former Sid Miller allies told police the ag commissioner feared the DEA, told a friend to get rid of marijuana

Miller denies wrongdoing after allegations surfaced during an investigation into one of his aides, who pled guilty to bribery. The agriculture commissioner has not been charged with a crime.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2025

Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports

Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento’s life

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Patti Smith announces a new memoir 'Bread of Angels'

The release date of Patti Smith's new memoir is relevant and deeply personal... The singer-songwriter-writer will embark on the European leg of her tour celebrating the 50-year anniversary of her debut album, 'Horses'.

Euronews · Apr 9, 2025

Trump tariff tumult has ripples for sporting goods, puts costly hockey gear in price-hike crosshair

The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tarrifs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Two more arrested in connection with Southern University fraternity hazing death

Two more arrests have been made in connection with the death of a Southern University student after a fraternity hazing ritual

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Refs made error late in Kiwis' last-gasp loss to Tonga

New Zealand coach Stacey Jones has been told the on-field referee made an error late in his side's tight loss to Tonga at the Pacific Championships.

AAP · Nov 6, 2024

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The Texas Tribune · Oct 16, 2024

Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s former political consultant pleads guilty to bribery

Todd Smith’s plea comes days before he was set to go to trial, where Miller was subpoenaed to testify.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 10, 2024

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller subpoenaed to testify in his former political consultant’s criminal trial

Todd Smith was indicted in 2022 on felony charges of theft and commercial bribery related to taking money in exchange for hemp licenses that are issued by Miller’s office.

AAP · Sep 10, 2024

NRL say referee Gee's demotion based on form

Adam Gee has gone from 2023 grand final referee to not being used in 2024's first four finals games, a decision the NRL say is based on form.

The New Daily · Apr 13, 2023

Cyclone Ilsa crosses coast, smashes wind speed record

Powerful Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has made landfall in WA, slamming the coast before midnight Thursday with extreme winds and intense rain.

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ABC News · Apr 13, 2023

Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa to cross WA coast as powerful category five system

Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has intensified into a category five storm ahead of reaching the Australian mainland tonight, making it one of the most powerful cyclones to make landfall in WA.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Residents flee as cyclone approaches northwest Australia

Miners, cattle ranchers, tourists and Indigenous locals are evacuating from Australia’s remote northwest coast as an intensifying tropical cyclone approaches

The New Daily · Apr 11, 2023

North-west battens down as Cyclone Ilsa gathers strength

Worksites and communities are being evacuated as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa builds in intensity and moves towards the Western Australian coast.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2023

Dutton may allow conscience vote, Wyatt says – as it happened

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ABC News · Apr 11, 2023

Tropical Cyclone Ilsa intensifying rapidly as it begins final approach to WA's Pilbara, Kimberley

Now at category three, the severe cyclone is expected to cross Eighty Mile Beach at category four tomorrow night, with residents urged to make their final preparations.

AAP · Apr 11, 2023

Northwest battens down as Cyclone Ilsa gathers strength

Worksites and communities are being evacuated as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa gathers strength, with the storm expected to cross the coast early on Friday.

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022

Wheels Up Taps GE Executive Todd Smith As Finance Chief

Wheels Up Experience Inc (NYSE:UP) has hired Todd Smith as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 30, 2022. Smith most recently served as Global Head of Financial Planning and Analysis and CFO for GE Corporate. He served in several senior global Finance roles at General Electric Co (NYSE:GE) over his 25-year career. At…

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