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Wahlberg Warfare: A Cinematic Action Extravaganza!

When it comes to talented action stars, this Hollywood hunk is definitely at the top of our list. He's a criminal-turned-rapper-turned-model-turned-actor, who's quietly become one of the most powerful and unlikely success stories in Hollywood. Let's check out the action hero of this week, Boston boy Mark Wahlberg. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Albanese government seems ‘completely leaderless’: Dan Tehan

Shadow Immigration Minister Dan Tehan says the Albanese Labor government has had its “priorities wrong” for the last 18 months. Mr Tehan’s remarks come after the latest Newspoll revealed Labor’s primary vote dropped 4 points to 31 per cent. “Our focus is on making sure that the government gets its priorities right,” he told Sky News Australia. “Our focus is making sure that they’re focused on cost of living, keeping our borders safe, fixing this immigration debacle following the release of these detainees and making sure their ministers know what they’re doing. “They seem to be completely lost – they seem to be completely leaderless at the moment.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Red Cross transports freed Hamas hostages into Egypt

Hamas handed over 13 Israeli hostages and four foreigners to the International Committee of the Red Cross on Saturday (November 25) night, Qatar's foreign ministry said, after a brief disruption earlier to the deal to free captives was overcome with the mediation of Qatar and Egypt. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Delivery driver who disrupted attack on child is ‘praying for her’

A delivery driver who stopped a man attacking a girl in Parnell Square East said he is praying for her survival. Brazilian national Caio Benicio was on his motorbike working in Dublin city centre on Thursday when he saw what he first thought was a fight. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Blake Chappell Cold Case

On Oct. 16, 2011, 17-year-old Blake Chappell was reported missing in Newnan, Georgia. His remains were found on Dec. 19 of that year and his death was determined to be a homicide. Newnan Police are continuing efforts to bring his killer to justice. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Visitors at The Carter Center pay tribute to Rosalynn

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died Sunday afternoon at her home in Plains, Georgia surrounded by family and friends, including her beloved husband of 77 years, former President Jimmy Carter. Her death came just two days after the Carter Center announced she entered hospice. On Monday, admirers visited the Carter Center to pay their respects to the late first lady. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Solar Power is Booming. Could a Glut of Cheap Parts Make It a Bust?

China has invested tens of billions of dollars in building its solar panel manufacturing industry. But too many cheap parts could spell trouble for growing markets elsewhere in the world. Wall Street Journal reporter Phred Dvorak joins to explain why. Danny Lewis hosts. Photo: Hu Chengwei/Getty Images Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

AI Used to Spread Fake Nudes of Students at a New Jersey High School

The latest form of online harassment is powered by artificial intelligence. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Julie Chang to discuss how girls at one New Jersey high school found out that some classmates were sharing fake nude images of them in group chats. Photo: iStock Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Office space provider WeWork files for US bankruptcy

Major office space provider WeWork has filed for bankruptcy in the US after a 98 per cent drop in shares through 2023. The company provides office and co-working spaces in locations all over the world. At its peak, WeWork was valued at more than $70 billion and continues to function at 15 locations in Australia. The office space provider released a statement saying it had entered a restructuring agreement to lower debt. Locations and franchisees outside of the US and Canada are not impacted by proceedings. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Fake handbag operation busted

Deputies have arrested a Paulding County woman on charges she sold counterfeit bags, belts, and other accessories. Investigators say the items got sold online and in person. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

China, US, UK unite behind AI safety at summit

China agreed to work with the United States, European Union and other countries to collectively manage the risk from artificial intelligence at a British summit on Wednesday (November 1) aimed at charting a safe way forward for the rapidly evolving technology. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Egyptian authorities allow limited number of people through the Rafah crossing

Egyptian authorities are allowing a limited number of foreign nationals and injured Palestinians to pass through the Rafah crossing. The need for border access is increasing everyday as the Israeli Defense Forces escalate its attacks. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said they expect exits of US citizens and foreign nationals to continue over the next several days. Hundreds of others wait outside the gate. They are hopeful to also escape the horrors of war. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au