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Former Sid Miller allies told police the ag commissioner feared the DEA, told a friend to get rid of marijuana

Miller denies wrongdoing after allegations surfaced during an investigation into one of his aides, who pled guilty to bribery. The agriculture commissioner has not been charged with a crime.

The Texas Tribune

Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports

Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento’s life

The Independent UK

Patti Smith announces a new memoir 'Bread of Angels'

The release date of Patti Smith's new memoir is relevant and deeply personal... The singer-songwriter-writer will embark on the European leg of her tour celebrating the 50-year anniversary of her debut album, 'Horses'.

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Trump tariff tumult has ripples for sporting goods, puts costly hockey gear in price-hike crosshair

The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tarrifs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Two more arrested in connection with Southern University fraternity hazing death

Two more arrests have been made in connection with the death of a Southern University student after a fraternity hazing ritual

The Independent UK

Refs made error late in Kiwis' last-gasp loss to Tonga

New Zealand coach Stacey Jones has been told the on-field referee made an error late in his side's tight loss to Tonga at the Pacific Championships.

AAP

Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s former political consultant pleads guilty to bribery

Todd Smith’s plea comes days before he was set to go to trial, where Miller was subpoenaed to testify.

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Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller subpoenaed to testify in his former political consultant’s criminal trial

Todd Smith was indicted in 2022 on felony charges of theft and commercial bribery related to taking money in exchange for hemp licenses that are issued by Miller’s office.

The Texas Tribune

NRL say referee Gee's demotion based on form

Adam Gee has gone from 2023 grand final referee to not being used in 2024's first four finals games, a decision the NRL say is based on form.

AAP

Cyclone Ilsa crosses coast, smashes wind speed record

Powerful Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has made landfall in WA, slamming the coast before midnight Thursday with extreme winds and intense rain.

The New Daily

Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa to cross WA coast as powerful category five system

Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has intensified into a category five storm ahead of reaching the Australian mainland tonight, making it one of the most powerful cyclones to make landfall in WA.

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Residents flee as cyclone approaches northwest Australia

Miners, cattle ranchers, tourists and Indigenous locals are evacuating from Australia’s remote northwest coast as an intensifying tropical cyclone approaches

The Independent UK

North-west battens down as Cyclone Ilsa gathers strength

Worksites and communities are being evacuated as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa builds in intensity and moves towards the Western Australian coast.

The New Daily

Dutton may allow conscience vote, Wyatt says – as it happened

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Tropical Cyclone Ilsa intensifying rapidly as it begins final approach to WA's Pilbara, Kimberley

Now at category three, the severe cyclone is expected to cross Eighty Mile Beach at category four tomorrow night, with residents urged to make their final preparations.

AAP

Northwest battens down as Cyclone Ilsa gathers strength

Worksites and communities are being evacuated as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa gathers strength, with the storm expected to cross the coast early on Friday.

Benzinga

Wheels Up Taps GE Executive Todd Smith As Finance Chief

Wheels Up Experience Inc (NYSE:UP) has hired Todd Smith as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 30, 2022. Smith most recently served as Global Head of Financial Planning and Analysis and CFO for GE Corporate. He served in several senior global Finance roles at General Electric Co (NYSE:GE) over his 25-year career. At…

Benzinga

Heartland Express Acquires Pennsylvania-Based Smith Transport For $170M

Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) has acquired 100% of the equity of dry van truckload carrier Smith Transport, Inc. and related entities for ~$170 million. Smith Transport, founded in 1982, is an asset-based truckload carrier headquartered in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, with terminals in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Indiana. Smith primarily provides dry van transportation and…

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12-man Sharks beat odds to down Warriors

Cronulla overcame having fullback Will Kennedy sent off in the first half to beat the Warriors 29-10 in the NRL.

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