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Mark Allen spoke through tears, and the sport heard him.
Former world No. 1 snooker player Mark Allen revealed he spent ten weeks in a mental health clinic after an emotional post-match interview went viral, saying he is "a work in progress" and grateful for the support.
Salt marshes are not just pretty; they are protection.
A Nature study using the Delta Flume found that salt marshes survive extreme storms with minimal erosion, attenuating waves most effectively at low-energy coasts and offering significant savings when integrated with dike systems.
A positive mood made the treat taste better, even for an orangutan
A Biology Letters study found that orangutans preferred food they had learned to find while hearing recordings of laughter, suggesting positive emotions increase the value of learned rewards in great apes
On a Golf Course, the Law Does Not Take a Holiday
RCMP charged a 33-year-old Halifax man with impaired driving after a golf cart rollover at a Timberlea course; his breath samples registered 130 mg%.
A Bridge Speaks Through a Crack, and We Would Do Well to Listen
Quebec closed the left lane of the Honoré-Mercier Bridge toward Montreal indefinitely after a crack was found in a steel beam during maintenance.
Behind the Walls, the Ordinary Day Becomes a Measure of Trust
The trial of a Sault Ste. Marie corrections officer heard testimony about alleged assaults and the daily routine inside the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre.
In One Week, a Congresswoman’s Finances and Future Collide
A federal raid on Ilhan Omar’s home was followed by news that prosecutors are examining her financial disclosures, intensifying scrutiny of the Minnesota congresswoman.
What Does It Mean When the Gift Goes to the Adversary?
Twelve senators, including six Republicans, urged Trump to rescind a Russian diesel deal, calling it a betrayal of Ukraine and a gift to Moscow.
A Judge’s Fury, a Golf Course’s Trees, and a Question of Who Decides
A federal judge halted tree removal at historic East Potomac Golf Links after 430 trees were cut down over a holiday weekend, ordering a pause through October 26.
When the Traffic Comes Toward You: A Wrong-Way Crash in Concord
A woman fleeing police drove the wrong way on Highway 4 near Concord, sideswiping two cars before a head-on collision with a Jeep; all four lanes were closed for nearly an hour.
From 1% to the Bracket: UCLA’s Improbable Rise
UCLA enters the College Football Playoff projections after a 5-0 start, while LSU falls out following two losses; first-round matchups are beginning to take shape.
A Stolen Car, a City Crowd, and a Boy Charged
A 16-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly driving a stolen car erratically through Melbourne’s CBD, striking a pedestrian near the marathon route and hitting parked cars.
Spiking Heating Oil Costs Put Collins on the Defensive
Rising heating oil prices are putting Senator Susan Collins on the defensive in Maine, where more than half of households rely on oil for heat and where the cost has become a central campaign issue.
'I Don't Care About Going to Jail,' 6-Year-Old Said After Shooting
A new court filing in a civil lawsuit reveals that a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher at a Virginia elementary school in 2023 said "I don't care about going to jail" after the shooting.
Roberts Halts Deadline for FCC to Rule on Democrats' TV Ad Challenge
Chief Justice John Roberts has halted an imminent deadline for the FCC to rule on a Democratic challenge to television ad rates, preserving the court's ability to review the case before the commission acts.
For Australia’s singles, the cost of a home is measured in what they cannot split.
Single-income households in Australia face a "singles tax" that puts two-thirds of the housing market out of reach, with older women among the most at risk of housing insecurity.
The bureau warns of a severe cyclone and heatwaves; the preparation must begin now.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns Queensland faces an increased chance of a severe cyclone and heatwaves this season due to warmer Coral Sea temperatures, with below-average rainfall and elevated bushfire risk.
From October 16, seeing the Twelve Apostles requires a booking; the fee will follow.
Visitors to the Twelve Apostles must book ahead from October 16 to enter the new $126 million visitor centre. Entry remains free until April 2027, when fees will begin.
Sadistic Networks Are Hunting Children Through Gaming Platforms
Australian law enforcement and child safety experts warn that sadistic online networks are using popular gaming platforms like Steam, Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite to coerce children into self-harm and violence.
A Dog Walker, a Dark Beach, and an 11-Kilogram Discovery
A dog walker discovered an 11-kilogram unexploded WWII bomb at midnight, part of a continuing pattern of ordnance emerging from UK beaches as tides and erosion expose buried devices.
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