Sarah Macdonald returns to ABC radio after being sacked in 2024 07. October 2026 (00:59) Manager who removed Macdonald announces she will replace the late James Valentine from MarchGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo years after her shock axing, the ABC has backflipped and reinstated ABC Radio presenter Sarah Macdonald to Sydney’s local radio schedule, where she will replace the late James Valentine from March.The manager who had removed Macdonald without explanation, ABC director of audio Ben Latimer, announced her return on Wednesday to take on the afternoons slot. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Record high temperatures as southern California swelters under heatwave 07. October 2026 (00:38) Several cities shatter temperatures for time of year as extreme heat warnings in place along California coastAn unprecedented heatwave has gripped southern California, boosting temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above normal for autumn.Monday was a notably sweltering day for several cities. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US man arrested as second suspect in Canada mass school shooting planned with ChatGPT 07. October 2026 (00:06) Justice department detained James Codey Bryant and allege he offered ‘technical advice’ to primary suspectA surprise suspected accomplice has been arrested in connection with a mass school shooting in Canada that was made notorious after an 18-year-old allegedly killed six children after discussing it with the AI chatbot ChatGPT.The US Department of Justice said Tuesday it had detained James Codey Bryant, 30, a resident of western Washington state, on a charge of conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country. Continue reading...(The Guardian)