Breaking News (Aug 25)

Today's News

It's a busy day for news with a variety of stories from around the world. In the U.S., there is news on the upcoming appeal for Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction, as well as the release of an unredacted Barr memo on the Russia probe. In Australia, there is news on a push for a wide-ranging inquiry into Scott Morrison's ministerial appointments. Elsewhere, there is news on the use of CRISPR technology to discover RNA therapeutics for lung cancer, the Champions League draw pots for the group stage, and the latest on the Russia-Ukraine War.

Outline

The Carabao Cup 3rd round draw will be held today, with Manchester City set to face Chelsea, Arsenal set to take on Brighton, and Manchester United set to play Aston Villa.
Harvey Weinstein's appeal of his 2020 rape conviction is set to be heard by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
The Archives have asked for records in 2021 after Trump lawyer agreed they should be returned, email says.
NASA has released a "spectacular" space photo of the southern lights aurora over Earth.
Australia news LIVE: Crossbench pushes PM for wide-ranging inquiry into Scott Morrison’s ministerial appointments.
CRISPR genome-editing technology can be used as a tool to discover RNA therapeutics for lung cancer.
The Champions League draw pots have been set for the group stage.
The latest news on the Russia-Ukraine War.
The Justice Department has released the unredacted Barr memo detailing the decision not to charge Trump with obstructing the Russia probe.
The Dark Pictures: The Devil in Me will be released in November.
Who qualifies for Biden's student loan forgiveness plan and what else to know.
The Hawai'i Department of Health has reported 4 new monkeypox cases, one on Maui.
An experimental, genetically attenuated malaria vaccine warrants further exploration.
Who Qualifies For Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan.
The federal government has approved two new offshore greenhouse gas storage areas off WA and NT.
RCMP commissioner apologizes to families of victims in mass shooting.
At least 22 killed in Russian strike on rail station on Ukraine's independence day.
Air New Zealand posts $725 million loss after expenses blow-out.

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Harvey Weinstein's appeal of his 2020 rape conviction to be heard by State of New York Court of Appeals

Harvey Weinstein's appeal of his 2020 rape conviction will be heard by the State of New York Court of Appeals. In June, a lower court unanimously upheld Weinstein's conviction.

Archives asked for records in 2021 after Trump lawyer agreed they should be returned, email says

NASA's 'spectacular' space photo of southern light's aurora over Earth

An image from of the southern lights or aurora australis from the International Space Station has wowed those who've seen it on Instagram or online.

Australia news LIVE: Crossbench pushes PM for wide-ranging inquiry into Scott Morrison’s ministerial appointments

A bigger immigration intake could improve state and federal budgets by $38 billion over the next decade, there’s a push to unmask the staff involved in the secret portfolio saga and doctors are calling for an urgent reform of Australia’s “broken” healthcare s…

CRISPR genome-editing technology can be used as a tool to discover RNA therapeutics for lung cancer

An international team of scientists have demonstrated for the first time that CRISPR genome-editing technology can be used as a tool to find new gene therapies for lung cancer.

Champions League draw pots set for group stage

The pots for the 2022-23 Champions League group stage draw have been confirmed after Wednesday's qualifiers.

Russia-Ukraine War: Latest News

The attack on a train station in the Ukrainian town of Chaplyne came as the war-scarred nation braced for stepped-up attacks and marked the six-month point since Russia’s invasion.

Justice Department releases unredacted Barr memo detailing decision not to charge Trump with obstructing Russia probe

Former Attorney General Bill Barr concluded that then-President Donald Trump couldn't be charged with obstructing the Russia probe because there wasn't an underlying conspiracy between his campaign and Russia, breaking with special counsel Robert Mueller's vi…

The Dark Pictures: The Devil in Me lanseres i november

Who qualifies for Biden's student loan forgiveness plan and what else to know

The Biden administration announced it would cancel up to $10,000 in federal student loans for roughly 43 million borrowers. Here's what you need to know.

Hawai'i Department of Health reports 4 new monkeypox cases, one on Maui

Today, the Hawai'i Department of Health reported one new monkeypox case on Maui and three others in the state; and it encourages eligible residents to get the JYNNEOS vaccine.

Experimental, genetically attenuated malaria vaccine warrants further exploration

Findings from a preliminary human study of an experimental, genetically attenuated malaria parasite immunization show this vaccine warrants further exploration.

Who Qualifies For Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

President Biden’s move means the student loan balances of millions of people could fall by as much as $20,000. This F.A.Q. explains how it will work.

Federal government approves two new offshore greenhouse gas storage areas off WA and NT

The federal government issues permits for two new offshore greenhouse gas storage areas, off the coast of Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

RCMP commissioner apologizes to families of victims in mass shooting

Commissioner Brenda Lucki is testifying for the second day before the Mass Casualty Commission leading the inquiry in Halifax, and is expected to be questioned by various lawyers.

At least 22 killed in Russian strike on rail station on Ukraine's independence day

Rocket attack in Chaplyne wounds 50 people as country marks six months since Moscow’s invasion

Air New Zealand posts $725 million loss after expenses blow-out

The airline's net loss has nearly doubled in one year.