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Dr Kimberly Nelms has urged people facing unemployment to recognise the emotional trauma of losing a job and focus on rebuilding their lives after redundancy. Nelms made the remarks during an appearance on Fox 2 Detroit Live while visiting the city, where she discussed the difficulties experienced by people who have been laid off. She said her work was aimed at supporting those struggling with the personal impact of job loss, as well as helping them find a way forward during a period of uncertainty. The discussion focused on how people can recover after being made unemployed. Nelms said that,…

Charles Perrottet is expected to complete his fifth day in the witness box at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption, where he has faced sustained questioning over secret recordings, payments linked to a property developer and efforts to undermine former Liberal MP David Elliott. Mr Perrottet has denied fabricating evidence and rejected suggestions that money paid to companies associated with political operatives Christian Ellis and Jeremy Greenwood was exchanged for political outcomes. The inquiry is examining allegations that prohibited donations connected to developer Jean Nassif and his company, Toplace, were solicited or accepted by figures associated with the NSW Liberal…

Donald Trump has appointed Adam Telle as acting Secretary of the Army, hours after Dan Driscoll left the post amid reported tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The president announced the change in a Truth Social post on Thursday night, saying the current Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works would take over with immediate effect. “He is a Great Patriot, who is respected by all,” Mr Trump wrote. Mr Telle can serve in the role for up to 210 days under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, meaning a permanent successor would need to be appointed by the end…

Billionaire Leon Black has sued the US House Oversight Committee after refusing to appear for a subpoenaed deposition about his dealings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former Apollo Global Management chief was due to give evidence in Washington on Thursday, 3 September 2026. Instead, his lawyers filed a civil action in the US District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to block the committee’s demands for his testimony and documents. Black’s lawsuit describes the investigation, led by Republican chairman James Comer, as a “public fishing expedition” and accuses the panel of exceeding its constitutional authority. It argues…

Former Bondi Rescue lifeguard Matt Dee has died aged 47, prompting tributes from former colleagues and fans of the long-running Australian television series. Dee’s death was announced on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in a statement shared by FTW Revolution, the clothing and events organisation he co-founded. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our Matt Dee,” his family said. “Matt touched the lives of many, he also did amazing work and he will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who knew and loved him.” Funeral arrangements are yet…

Smart-ring maker Oura has filed to go public in the US, setting the stage for an initial public offering as the Finnish-founded health technology company reports a sharp rise in revenue and subscriber numbers. Documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission show that Oura generated $1.2 billion (£905 million) in revenue in the nine months to 30 June this year, up from $697 million in the same period last year. The company has previously said it recorded revenue of about $500 million in 2024 and roughly $1 billion in 2025. It expects revenue to approach $2 billion this year.…

Manchester United have confirmed the permanent departure of academy forward Gabriele Biancheri to Austrian second-tier side Wacker Innsbruck, despite the English transfer window having closed earlier this week. The 19-year-old has signed a long-term contract in Austria after United agreed to the move on Thursday, September 3. The transfer fee has not been disclosed. Although clubs in England can no longer register domestic deals, United were able to sanction Biancheri’s exit because the Austrian window remained open until Thursday evening. Gabriele Biancheri leaves Manchester United without senior debut Biancheri joined United from Cardiff City in February 2023 after attracting interest…

A 30-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly leading deputies on a 115mph chase along Interstate 85 in Coweta County, Georgia, during which his SUV nearly struck a motorcyclist. Christopher Rice, from Lithonia, was stopped after deputies said he was driving slowly in the fast lane and holding up traffic. He initially pulled over but then rejoined the motorway and accelerated away, according to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office. 115mph chase on Interstate 85 The pursuit quickly reached speeds of more than 115mph, with the Toyota RAV4 allegedly weaving between vehicles. Deputies said Rice came close to hitting a motorcycle…

Influenza cases in Queensland have reached their highest weekly level of the year, prompting the state’s Chief Health Officer, Dr Marianne Gale, to urge residents to get vaccinated before the free programme ends on September 30. There have been 20,876 cases recorded so far in 2026, with infections rising sharply over the past six weeks. Queensland Health reported 2,930 cases in the week ending August 30, up 44 per cent on the previous week and the highest weekly total recorded this year. ([health.qld.gov.au](https://www.health.qld.gov.au/newsroom/news/cho-calls-for-more-vaccinations-ahead-of-later-flu-peak?utm_source=openai)) Unvaccinated people have accounted for 84 per cent of flu-related hospitalisations since March 1, according to the…

The suspect in the Minneapolis mass shooting was facing eviction after a series of alleged assaults, threats and incidents involving a handgun at the apartment complex where two residents were killed. Carlton Neal Johnson, 35, is believed to have opened fire at Shoreline Plaza, formerly known as Loring Towers, in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, September 2. Two people died and six others were injured, including two police officers. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension superintendent Drew Evans said on Thursday that Johnson died during an exchange of gunfire with officers. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy and will…