Simon Bridges could have motion sickness the way he's hurtled down and up National's rankings over the past two months. But in new leader Judith Collins' caucus reshuffle, Bridges is firmly back on the front bench with a spot at number four and two hefty portfolios - foreign affairs and justice. "Getting justice feels a bit like coming home." Bridg…

Auckland Council has approved its "emergency budget" today, which includes a 3.5 per cent rates rise, assets sales of $224 million and reinstating library cuts. The vote at the finance committee was overwhelming, with just councillors Greg Sayers, Chris Fletcher and John Watson voting against the 3.5 per cent rates increase. The budget contains cut…

The United States coronavirus death toll nears 137,000 as cases rise in 38 states. California reports its second highest one-day increase in new cases and deaths. California shatters record with more than 11,000 cases in one day. More than 301,000 cases have been reported in the new pandemic epicenter in Florida. Oklahoma governor tests positive as…

Sanzaar has announced that it plans to hold the entire 2020 Rugby Championship this year in New Zealand. Sanzaar chief executive Andy Marinos revealed today that the governing body is seeking Government approval to play the entire tournament – featuring the All Blacks, Australia, South Africa and Argentina – in New Zealand. "Having successfully res…

Victoria has recorded 317 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours - marking Australia's worst daily increase in cases yet - and two more deaths. The state's previous record was on Friday when 288 new cases were recorded, which was the worst daily increase of any state or territory since the pandemic began. Premier Daniel Andrews says Victoria is…

Are property prices about take a turn and start falling? Despite an almost 10 percent rise in prices over the past year, property data company Core Logic is predicting a fall of 5 to 7 percent, especially in the main centres. Property commentator Ashley Church told Heather du Plessis-Allan that there have been multiple reports in recent weeks predi…

NSW's chief health officer has admitted authorities "missed a chain" in their coronavirus tracing, as the state records 10 new cases. Of those cases, four are in hotel quarantine and six were locally acquired with three linked to the Crossroads Hotel cluster in Casula, southwest Sydney. The remaining three are still under investigation. "Our aim wi…

It’d be really easy to read Nikki Kaye’s resignation as a protest over Judith Collins’ leadership. I get the feeling it’s less of that, and more the end-result of her role in the Muller coup. I can’t imagination it’s much fun for Nikki and anyone else involved in that Muller coup to be fronting up to their colleagues in the National Party at the mo…

It’s called Kifafa, zombie disease or nodding syndrome, but whatever you call it, it targets children and it’s terrifying. Then, she was shot in the head three times and still outsmarted her attacker. Join Jethro and Kat for coffee talk, it’s Box244: discuss.

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, thousands of people in the federal service program AmeriCorps became essential workers almost overnight -- many of them assisting vulnerable communities hit hard by the crisis.By WBUR

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.By VOA Learning English

As members of the General Assembly prepare to return to Richmond next month, many of them are looking for a way to make sure workers in Virginia get sick days. Michael Pope reports. https://virginiapublicradio.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/vpr-pt-paid-sick-days.mp3By Nick Gilmore

In this month's bimonthly Sermon Selection, I'll be bringing you the 21st of a 23 part set of messages about "GOD'S TRUE PLAN FOR MARRIAGE & SEX!". Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PSWB5QY2KE4GJ)By Missionary Ken Wolfgang

In today's NBC News/WSJ Poll, 50 percent of the country says there is no chance they will vote for President Trump in November. Carrie Dann reports.

Apple wins EU court case, auto manufacturing picks up, Walmart mandates mask wearing.By Marketplace / Westwood One Podcast Network

Credit: Rog Cogswell / Creative Commons The Trump administration has aggressively moved to unwind an array of federal regulations since the coronavirus pandemic hit America, and to Virginia lawmakers it’s not as cut and dry – even across party lines. Michael Pope reports. https://virginiapublicradio.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/vpr-regulation-reduct…

I remember when I went back to work after my first child and I wondered how on earth I was going to concentrate and actually keep my job. I was so damn tired. I even wore two different black heels to work on my first day. Yup, nailing that return to work. It honestly felt like she had some sort of direct feed into my work calendar because without f…

Virginia has become the first state to pass mandated health and safety standards for workplaces, amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Labor activists are celebrating the new enforceable standards. Mallory Noe-Payne reports. https://virginiapublicradio.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/vpr-covid-business-regs-vote.mp3…

The Montpelier Foundation was among several Virginia non-profits to receive loans from the Paycheck Protection Program. (Credit: Montpelier Facebook Page / facebook.com/JMMontpelier/photos) More than 130 museums, performing arts institutions and historical sites in Virginia received a boost from Paycheck Protection Program loans, according to data …

Mike McCarthy might not want Dak with the Cowboys long term Sam Darnold's career could be ruined by his front office Colin lists the 11 QBs that can win a Super Bowl There are two ways this season can go for Dak Prescott College Football would work in the Spring Guest: Nick Wright, FS1's First Things First Learn more about your ad-choices at https:…

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Colin explains why Dak Prescott isn't getting the contract he wants, the Browns extending Myles Garrett, the Jets not spending to keep Jamal Adams, the snitch line for the NBA bubble, and the possibility of college players opting to not play if there is a Spring season. Guests include Nick Wright, Howard Beck, Clarence Hill, and Dave Wannstedt. Lea…

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Icke. Igan. Molyneux. Now Dicks. Oh, and Berwick. Again. (Still) YouTube’s been a busy little hive. Dan Dicks’ Press for Truth has become the latest channel completely wiped by YouTube: 14 years of content, 5 documentary films, over 270k subscribers and 35m views – deleted without a warning. A content creator’s life work, erased. You have been term…

Kenneth Baker is a British politician and a former Conservative MP who served in the cabinets of Margaret Thatcher and John Major as Environment Secretary, Education Secretary, and Home Secretary. He joined me on the pod to examine the history of assassinations. From Julius Caesar to John F. Kennedy, and even the raid of Osama bin Laden's compound,…

On today's 7-15-20 Wednesday show: a Russian influencer married her stepson, a family discovered a mysterious substance oozing out of their walls, people are trying to tie Chrissy Teigen to Jeffrey Epstein, there is a hotline for NBA players to snitch on each other, Kanye is dropping out of the race for president, JV did something foul in Graham's …

Apple wins big in European court; OPEC considers oil supply increases; NBC Universal’s Peacock streaming service launchesBy Marketplace / Westwood One Podcast Network

Some are calling masks muzzles. Others are saying they’re important to protect us.By BBC Radio Ulster

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How did Madden NFL get to the current place it is with Franchise Mode, why was there an uprising from fans now, and where does Madden go from here? Rich, Bryan, and Mills discuss everything around the #FixMaddenFranchise movement that trended on Twitter and forced a response out of EA Sports.

Breaking down the Big 12, speaking with Greg Kelley and as always, a fun-filled "Do You Care" segment.By AM 1300 THE ZONE (KVET-AM)

Greg Kelley, the focus of the Showtime docu-series #Outcry joins #TBL.By AM 1300 THE ZONE (KVET-AM)

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Since the pandemic, the Greater Boston Food Bank has distributed more food each month than any other in its 40-year history. And now, officials at the state's food banks say they're expecting yet another spike in demand.By WBUR

State Representative and House Judiciary Committee member Christopher Hendricks spoke with WBUR's Morning Edition about the upcoming House debate on police reform.By WBUR

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The CDC is being cut out of the COVID-19 data loop. And Jeff Sessions’ career in the Senate is over. Click here to subscribe now to Flashback, OZY’s newest podcast: https://megaphone.link/HSW9425294283

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