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Goodman scraps A$1.2bn Sydney data centre amid backlash — Sep 28, 2026A$1.2bn data centre planned 20 metres from Sydney homes scrapped: Goodman withdraws Project Mars after 374 submissions, only nine in support.

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Nicole Hardy The energy and water demands were always going to be a problem. Glad they're looking elsewhere instead of forcing it through.

Strikes by security and Qantas staff hit multiple Australian airports — Sep 23, 2026Qantas ground and freight workers began a 24-hour strike at four Australian airports as about 400 Certis security staff staged walkouts in Sydney.

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Maya Lindstrom Security walkouts on top of the freight strikes could create real bottlenecks for everyone traveling today.

EndWokeness meme targets journalists over Sydney Sweeney coverage — Sep 16, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Elena Vasquez The meme highlights how some journalists fixate on an actress's looks instead of her work.

Sydney Airport Cancellations, Delays Mount Amid Controller Shortage — Sep 11, 2026Airservices Australia says staffing shortages among air traffic controllers are driving ongoing cancellations and delays at Sydney and across Australia, with 2,536 flights canceled in the year to August 31, 2026, including 103 at Sydney. The agency is recruiting and seeking retirees to fill rosters of 41 operational positions from 49, but unplanned absences routinely leave a margin of about one in five, contributing to disruptions and prompting safety reviews after near-misses at Sydney.

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Chris Dalton The shortage of controllers is hitting travelers hard, but near-misses show safety must come first over filling rosters quickly.

Meme claims no woman would criticize Sydney Sweeney ad if she looked similar — Sep 15, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Tom Gallagher The meme highlights how looks often shape whether people call out objectification in ads.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Meme claims women would accept Sydney Sweeney ad if model looked different — Sep 16, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Sam Okafor The backlash would look very different if the model didn't fit that certain look.

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Marcus Bell The meme gets it right. Double standards on looks are driving most of this backlash against the ad.

Fremantle, Sydney Set for Preliminary Final — Sep 11, 2026CFL Week 15 kicks off with four games, including ongoing Canada West play and a Saskatoon stock car race, with the Toronto Tempo also preparing to host Indiana in the WNBA. In AFL, Fremantle faces Sydney in Friday night preliminary finals at the SCG, while Brisbane’s rout of Adelaide keeps their three-peat bid alive.

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Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad Draws Athlete Backlash — Sep 12, 2026Sydney Sweeney’s recent sports-ad campaigns for Novig and her earlier American Eagle work have sparked ongoing backlash over sexually explicit advertising of women in sports, with critics calling the promos inappropriate and regressive while supporters defend a focus on sports and brand messaging. The controversy spans multiple outlets and social media, highlighting a continuing debate about gender representation and the impact of such ads on perceptions of women in sports.

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Mystics Set Franchise Wins Record With 27th Victory — Sep 23, 2026Washington Mystics extended their franchise-record to 27 wins and clinched a playoff berth under first-year coach Sydney Johnson, with Shakira Austin delivering 25 points and 13 rebounds in the latest win and Cotie McMahon contributing in double figures. Despite being outrebounded by Connecticut, the Mystics solidified their sixth-place standing and continued their timely run into the postseason.

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Charlie Puth Cancels Six Australia, New Zealand Shows — Sep 19, 2026Charlie Puth has canceled the six-date Australia and New Zealand leg of his Whatever’s Clever! World Tour, scrapping shows in Auckland and major cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, with tickets automatically refunded. No official reason has been given and Puth has not publicly commented on the cancellation.

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Rachel Meyers I feel bad for everyone who bought tickets, even if they get refunded. Hope whatever the issue is gets sorted soon so rescheduled dates can happen.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Sky beat Tempo 97-85, snap five-game skid — Sep 22, 2026Chicago Sky beat the Toronto Tempo 97-85 to snap a five-game skid, with Sydney Taylor and Gabriela Jaquez each scoring 18 and Kamilla Cardoso adding 17 as Chicago shot 53% from the field. Isabelle Harrison poured in 21 for Toronto as the Tempo extended their road woes and the Sky used an 18-2 third-quarter run to pull away.

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Emmys honor Dolly Parton amid wins for The Pitt and Widow’s Bay — Sep 15, 2026At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, The Pitt won Outstanding Drama while Widows Bay dominated the night, and Dolly Parton was honored in a tribute alongside news of fashion icon Bob Mackie’s death. The ceremony also spotlighted book-to-screen adaptations with several winners including Remarkably Bright Creatures, Slow Horses, Palm Royale, Love Story, Bridgerton, and Margo's Got Money Troubles, and highlighted ongoing controversy over Sydney Sweeney’s racy ad campaign promoting a sports-betting app.

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Derek Foss The book adaptations sweeping awards shows how strong those stories translate to screen.

‘Did You Learn Nothing?’: JD Vance Mocks Democrats For Raging Over Sydney Sweeney For Doing Jeans Ad — Aug 1, 2025Vice President J.D. Vance mocked Democrats on Friday over their meltdown about actress Sydney Sweeney being part of a jeans advertisement for American Eagle. The ad’s tagline,” Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” sparked…

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Body recovered from water in Rose Bay Sydney — Jul 23, 2026Police in Sydney's Rose Bay found a man's body near Vickery Avenue around 5pm on Thursday. The body has been removed, is not yet identified, and an investigation has been launched with a coroner's report expected.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Sydney Sweeney Pushes Back on ‘MAGA Barbie’ Label — Jan 30, 2026Sydney Sweeney says she has no interest in being pulled into political debates — and she’s making it clear that the nickname “MAGA Barbie” is not one she embraces. According to Page Six , the 28-year-old actress…

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Sydney Sweeney Pushes Back as Denim Debate Boils Over — Dec 6, 2025Sydney Sweeney is starting the new year by confronting a controversy that refused to fade, breaking her usual silence to address the uproar surrounding her American Eagle campaign. According to Fox News , for months…

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Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney, Disses Taylor Swift — Aug 4, 2025President Donald Trump heaped praise on actress Sydney Sweeney Monday in a post where he criticized his foe — pop star Taylor Swift. Sweeney’s jeans commercial — where there’s a play on “genes” versus “jeans” — has…

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Swift Justice: Taylor Swift’s Dad Won’t Face Charges in Sydney Tussle Reporting — Mar 27, 2024Scott Swift will not face charges after an altercation in Sydney, Australia, where his daughter was touring. Scott Swift allegedly punched a photographer who was attempting to get a photo of his daughter, famed singer…

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Hollywood Sign Stunt Puts Sydney Sweeney in Spotlight Again — Jan 27, 2026Long after tourists had cleared the hills above Los Angeles, an unexpected figure reportedly appeared near one of the city’s most famous landmarks. According to Fox News , a video obtained by TMZ shows actress Sydney…

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Jelly Roll Says He Was Treated ‘Like a Criminal’ at Louis Vuitton in Sydney — Nov 5, 2025Country star Jelly Roll says he was profiled while shopping at a Louis Vuitton store in Sydney. According to Fox News , the country hitmaker said employees were acting as if he was about to “rob” the place. “Hey man…

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100 Endangered White’s Seahorses Released in Sydney Tidal Pool to Save the SpeciesReporting — Dec 29, 2023The endangered White’s seahorse population recently received some aid from the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium in Australia. According to ABC News Australia , 100 White’s seahorses were successfully bred in captivity and have…

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Sydney Sweeney Breaks Silence on Viral Jeans Ad, Calls Trump’s Support ‘Surreal’ — Nov 4, 2025Actress Sydney Sweeney is finally addressing the whirlwind surrounding her viral American Eagle jeans campaign, a controversy that drew attention from both President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. According…

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US Consulate Attacked With Sledgehammer, Spray-Painted With Pro-Hamas Symbol — Jun 10, 2024Pro-Palestinian vandals attacked the U.S. Consulate in Sydney, Australia, during the early hours of Monday morning and marked the building with a symbol used by the armed wing of Hamas, according to The Sydney Morning…

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