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Pony Express: Horse Trailed by Police Car Holds Up Traffic in Great Falls, Montana

A horse was seen on the run in Grand Rapids, Montana on October 31, trotting down the street and backing up traffic. Footage taken by Luke Schermele shows the horse going down 10th Avenue South, trailed by a police car while cars slowly move behind them. Local news reported the horse was seen in the late afternoon, approximately around 3:54 pm. Credit: Luke Schermele via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Aerial Footage Shows Massive Turn Out for Abortion Ban Protest in Warsaw, Poland

Around 100,000 protesters gathered in Warsaw on October 30 to oppose a court ruling that further restricts access to abortions in Poland. Aerial footage uploaded by @BartStaszewski shows a massive crowd of people demonstrating in the streets. The Constitutional Court decision outlawed abortion in cases of serious fetal defects, leaving abortion legal only in cases of rape, incest or a threat to the mother’s health. Credit: @BartStaszewski via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Vogue launches Fashion Night ‘in’

Vogue magazine is known for its style and innovation and 11 years ago Anna Wintour established "Vogue's Fashion's night out" with the intention of supporting retailers during the Global Financial Crisis. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Kickstart: Set up in SA virtual round table

The Tiser held a virtual round table with high level businesspeople locally and interstate, to speak to what the “new normal” means for South Australia and the opportunity to swing out of the pandemic with a huge economic boost. Here are the key messages and highlights. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Fires Set in Barcelona as Protesters Rally Against Imposed COVID-19 Lockdown

Fires were set in the streets of Barcelona, Spain, on Friday, October 30, as demonstrators rallied against recent regional restrictions aimed at curbing a nationwide spike in coronavirus cases. Video taken in the El Raval neighborhood shows protesters chanting while a fire burns in the street. “People protesting against the strict COVID-19 measures imposed here in Catalonia, approximately one hour before the daily 10pm – 6am curfew gets underway,” wrote uploader @Stevenbeijer. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the lockdown on Sunday, October 25, decreeing a state of emergency. “The reality is that Europe and Spain are immersed in a second wave of the pandemic,” said Sánchez following a meeting with his cabinet on Sunday, according to the New York Times. The COVID-19 restrictions include a nationwide nightly curfew, with the exception of the Canary Islands, as well as limiting social gatherings to six people. The Catalonia region, including Barcelona, has closed bars and re...
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Morning Report 30 Oct 20: US sharemarkets rebounded on Thursday

Investors were encouraged by better-than-forecast US economic data and optimism about big tech earnings. Shares of Apple (+3.7%), Amazon (+1.5%) and Alphabet (+3.1%) rose before their results. Facebook (+4.9%) and Twitter (+8%) shares jumped after Pinterest (+26.9%) forecast a rebound in ad spending. Shares of Coach owner Tapestry climbed 6.7% as it beat quarterly profit estimates. Netflix (+3.7%) raised the price of its standard and premium US plans. The Dow Jones index rose by 139 points or 0.5%. The S&P500 index gained 1.2% and the Nasdaq index was up by 180 points or 1.6%. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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It’s easy to stop the virus when you’re in lockdown or have your borders up: Berejiklian

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has raised concerns around the Andrews government's ability to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as Victoria begins easing restrictions, claiming it's easy to suppress the spread of a virus when the state is in lockdown. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Police Deploy Tear Gas Against Protesters in Washington During Night of Unrest

Police used tear gas against protesters in Washington DC on October 27 during demonstrations over the death of a black man during a police chase. The man identified in local media as Karon Hylton reportedly crashed while riding a moped. Media reported he was being pursued by DC police for riding on the sidewalk without a helmet. Hylton collided with a passenger vehicle and later died in hospital after being administered first aid by police. Protesters near the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District building demanded the body-worn camera video be released, according to reports. Credit: Katie King via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Savage reaction to AFL club’s wife call

AFL legends Kane Cornes, Matthew Lloyd and Brendon Goddard have launched a stinging attack on Collingwood after it emerged the club was reportedly looking to offload Adam Treloar because of his wife’s latest career move. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Nurse stole drugs 168 times

A nurse with a “substance abuse problem” stole opioid drugs from her workplace more than 160 times over a two-month period by falsifying records and forging the signatures of colleagues, a tribunal has found. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Rain Outlook

WATCH: The wet weather just keeps coming in eastern Australia, particularly in southeastern & central New South Wales. Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe provides your forecast rain totals. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Wild Weather Brought by Tropical Storm Quinta Lashes Holiday Island in the Philippines

Tropical Storm Quinta brought strong winds and heavy flooding to parts of the Philippines on Sunday, October 25. The storm lashed several areas in the archipelago including Metro Manila, Laguna, the Calabarzon region and the island province of Catanduanes. TS Quinta was tracking west on Sunday, information from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) stated. Footage uploaded to Facebook by Erwin Olarte shows wild winds clearing one of the area’s shopping districts. “‘QUINTA’ is forecast to continue moving generally westward until its landfall over the Catanduanes-Albay-Sorsogon area this afternoon or evening,” a PAGASA alert issued on Sunday read. Credit: Erwin Olarte via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Present ignites fans curiosity

AFL: Eagle eyed fans sent social media into a frenzy after speculation ran rampant as to what one fan handed to Tigers gun Jayden Short, following Richmond's Grand Final triumph over the Cats. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘Mini Trumps’ steal show at WH Halloween

Unlike years prior where the first couple would hand out candy to trick-or-treaters, U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania presided over a 2020 White House Halloween costume parade where youngsters waved and posed from social distances. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Tropical Storm Quinta Brings Flooding to the Philippines

Tropical Storm Quinta brought strong winds and heavy flooding to parts of the Philippines on Sunday, October 25. The storm lashed several areas in the archipelago including Metro Manila, Laguna, the Calabarzon region, the Mimaropa region and more. TS Quinta was tracking west on Sunday, information from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) stated. Footage uploaded to Facebook by local emergency services group Brgy Bucal Bqrt shows flooding from the storm in the Bucal neighborhood of Laguna. “‘QUINTA’ is forecast to continue moving generally westward until its landfall over the Catanduanes-Albay-Sorsogon area this afternoon or evening,” a PAGASA alert issued on Sunday read. The storm was expected to hit the Southern Luzon area the following afternoon before “exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday afternoon,” according to the alert. “Further intensification prior to landfall over Bicol Region remains likely and t...
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Peekaboo! Halloween Pumpkins Reveal Furry Surprises in Toronto, Ontario

A posse of animals played a Halloween edition game of peekaboo, hidden in pumpkins in Toronto, Ontario. Footage uploaded to Instagram by Hand on Exotics reveals an assortment of animals in pumpkins – including a bunny, an opossum, a skunk, and a hamster. According to Hand on Exotics’s website, the organization “specializes in the care of exotic species and educating the public about animals.” “We provide fun, positive hands-on presentations that help educate the public and dispel myths and fears about animals,” writes Hands on Exotics. “We believe that meeting and interacting with animals up-close in person enhances learning and fosters a great respect for wildlife.” Credit: @handsonexotics / @Panther445 via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Hoarder house sells for over $3m

The walls were rotting and the musky interior was dishevelled and caked in grime – but a former hoarder’s home in the inner west still changed hands for more than $3.41 million at auction this weekend. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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First Asian Giant ‘Murder’ Hornet Nest Reportedly Found in the United States

A nest of Asian giant “murder” hornets was found by Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) entomologists in Blaine, Washington on October 22, reportedly the first found in the United States. Footage of the nest shows the hornets, often referred to as “murder hornets,” flying in and out of a tree cavity. “Asian giant hornets, an invasive pest not native to the U.S., are the world’s largest hornet and a predator of honey bees and other insects,” wrote the WSDA in a press release. “A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honey bee hive in a matter of hours.” The WSDA reported they had plans to eradicate the nest on Saturday, October 24. Credit: Washington State Department of Agriculture via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Estes Park Skies Turn Red as Colorado’s East Troublesome Fire Tops 170,000 Acres

Colorado’s raging East Troublesome Fire prompted mandatory evacuation orders on October 22, as the blaze grew to more than 170,163 acres, or 196 square miles. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation order for the western part of Rocky Mountain National Park and western parts of Estes Park. Residents were instructed to evacuate as quickly as possible. Town officials said all routes into Estes Park had been closed. Rocky Mountain National Park was also closed, and park officials warned that air quality was “hazardous.” Firefighting authorities expected extreme fire behavior to continue into the evening and burn into upper elevations through the night. These videos posted to Instagram by gavinfisherr shows skies coloured a deep red and a long line of cars attempting to evacuate. gavinfisherr said he had evacuated to Loveland, according to an Instagram post. Credit: gavinfisherr via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Smoke Billows From East Troublesome Fire in Colorado as Immediate Evacuations Ordered

The out-of-control East Troublesome and Williams Fork wildfires, burning northwest of Denver, Colorado, prompted evacuations on October 21. Strong winds fuelled the East Troublesome fire which had reached 19,086 acres (7723 hectares) and was 10 percent contained on Wednesday evening. Several communities were issued immediate evacuation orders as the blaze spread north and south. Footage shows smoke from the East Troublesome fire sweeping across the sky. Credit: Melissa Vogt via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Rural Darwin, Northern Territory, Receives Welcome Downpour

Storms brought welcomed rain to parts of rural Darwin, in Australia’s Northern Territory, on October 21. “Thunderstorms over #Darwin and the western Top End now. The chance for the next lot of storms will come this weekend,” the Bureau of Meteorology said in a tweet. Video shows a heavy downpour on a property in Bees Creek. Credit: Vicki Martin via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Snowfall and Arctic Front Hit Columbia Falls, Montana

Snowfall and frigid temperatures swept across central Montana on October 21. According to the National Weather Service, an Arctic front entered the Columbia Falls area on the afternoon of October 21, with “moderate to heavy snowfall expected along the front” as well as a “drastic drop in temperature.” This video shows snowflakes falling in Columbia Falls, Montana. The NWS had issued a winter weather advisory on October 21, warning of snow and a “rapid increase of winds on Flathead Lake with gusts over 40 mph and waves 3 to 4 feet.” Credit: @CC_WxWitch via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Residents Evacuate as CalWood Fire Destroys Homes in Boulder County

At least 26 homes were reportedly damaged by the CalWood Fire after the blaze forced evacuations on October 18. The CalWood Fire broke out on Saturday near Jamestown in Colorado’s Boulder County, north-west of the city of Boulder. News reports said around 3,000 people were evacuated including the entire town of Jamestown. This video posted to Twitter by Paige McSavaney shows reddened skies and a large smoke plume as McSavaney evacuates. Firefighting authorities reported the blaze had burned 9,106 acres and was 17 percent contained by 10 pm on October 19. Credit: Paige McSavaney via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Rescued echidna puggle

Taronga Wildlife Hospital senior keeper Sarah Male is hand raising a pint-sized echidna puggle rescued after being dropped from the sky from birds which plucked it from its burrow. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Quick-Thinking Rescuers Drag Elderly Couple From Sinking Car in New York Canal

Two police officers and five good samaritans rescued a couple from their vehicle after it became submerged in a canal, in Lindenhurst, New York, on October 19, following a car crash. A 2018 Ford pickup and 2016 Subaru were involved in the crash at Venetian Promenade and Montauk Highway at approximately 12.10 p.m, police said in footage of the incident shared on YouTube. Following the crash, the driver of the Subaru backed up his vehicle into eastbound Montauk Highway, where it was struck by a 2004 Mercury. The Mercury then crashed through a fence and into a canal. Rescuers jumped into the water and pulled the driver, Joseph Abitabile, 78, from the vehicle. They were able to break a window and pull Abitabile’s wife, Delores, 76, who was unconscious from the sinking car. Off-duty Lake Success Police Officer Robert Russo performed CPR on the woman and her pulse and breathing were restored. Credit: Suffolk County Police via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://w...
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Teenager saved at soccer grounds

Members of a Brisbane soccer club had just undergone some first aid training, including how to use a defibrillator, and hoped to never need to use it. They saved a boy the very next night. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Shock reason Jacinda could lose

As far as the polls are concerned, it’s a foregone conclusion. Later this evening, Labour, likely in coalition, will be deemed the winner of the New Zealand election and Jacinda Ardern will remain as prime minister. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Protesters Block Intersection in Bangkok After Government Bans Gatherings

Protesters gathered en masse in downtown Bangkok on October 15 calling for the resignation of the nation’s prime minister after an emergency decree was passed effectively banning protests. Police arrested protest leaders and around 20 protesters after passing the decree. The leaders were facing charges of organising the demonstrations, according to reports. According to the Bangkok Post, the protest movement aims to remove Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who took power in a 2014 coup that was meant to end a decade of violence between supporters and opponents of the country’s establishment. Those marching on the streets also want a new constitution and have called for reform of the monarchy, the Post said Credit: ohwatsana via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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CBD drug raid

Guns, cocaine and ice have been seized in a major drug investigation centred on a CBD short-term rental apartment Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Plot thickens in AFL trade drama

Despite claiming he has “never considered” departing Collingwood, there remains a lingering possibility Magpies midfielder Adam Treloar will leave the Melbourne powerhouse this off-season. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Commuters Startled After Kangaroo Bounds Past Tram Stop in Canberra

Commuters were startled after a kangaroo bounded past them at a light rail station in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, on September 30. Video captured by Canberra Metro Operations security cameras shows the roo speeding past two people waiting at the public transport stop, causing a woman to take a step backward to make way. “Customers are reminded to not be like Skippy, and instead stay on designated footpaths and crossings when accessing the light rail stops, keeping everyone #RailSAFE,” Canberra Metro Operations said in a Facebook post. Credit: Canberra Metro Operations via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Young Blackbucks Jump for Joy at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Staff at Werribee Open Range Zoo in Werribee, Victoria, have their hands full this year with five young blackbucks. Video shared by the zoo on October 15 shows five youngsters – four does and one buck – playfully jumping, or “stotting” alongside older members of the herd. The zoo said the five blackbucks were born in March and have been inspiring “enthusiastic and playful displays among their peers”. Credit: Werribee Open Range Zoo via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Police Officers Pull Occupants Out of Burning Car in Albuquerque

Police officers cut and pulled two people out of a burning vehicle in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 7. Footage shared by the Albuquerque Police Department shows officers at the scene pulling the occupants out of the car to get them to safety. Officers are also seen trying to extinguish the fire. KRQE reported the local fire service put the fire out. There were no serious injuries. Credit: Albuquerque Police Department via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘Unprecedented scandal’: Joe Biden reportedly linked to son’s dealings with China

Sky News contributor Cory Bernardi says emails which have reportedly been taken from Hunter Biden’s laptop linking him to Chinese business dealings suggesting he “put half of his ill-gotten gains into his fathers pocket” are “not claims”. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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LIVE STREAM- Hockey SA men’s and women’s Premier League grand final preview

Community sports reporter Daniela Abbracciavento interviews Hockey SA general manager Nadine Hewson in the lead up to the advertiser.com.au's live stream of the Premier League men's and women's grand finals. Video: Live Streaming Australia/Scott Fisher Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Credit bureaus reveal virus damage

Credit bureaus warn ongoing coronavirus costs will hinder recovery for major Australian businesses, with a number of companies likely to flag further headaches ahead of the annual general meeting season. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Andrews ‘shocked’ by phone call between Chris Eccles and former Commissioner Ashton

Premier Daniel Andrews says he was “shocked” to hear Chris Eccles had made a phone call to then Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton in the moments before a key decision on the use of of private security guards in hotel quarantine was decided. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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