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Yahoo Finance AUNAB to dump passwords in major internet banking change: 'Balance between security and usability'
The major bank plans to get rid of passwords for internet banking within the next five years.
- CNN
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to rebel commander espousing sectarian tolerance.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Sends Warning Shot to Putin as He Hails That ‘Assad is Gone’
With the regime of his Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad toppled in Damascus, Russian leader Vladimir Putin received a public warning from President-elect Donald Trump, who urged him to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine before the conflict there becomes “far worse.” “Assad is gone,” Trump wrote, in an early Sunday morning post on Truth Social. “He has fled his country. His protector, Russia, Russia, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer. There was no reason for
- WWD
Charli XCX Embraces Dramatic Opacity in Sheer Saint Laurent Dress at Variety Hitmakers Brunch
The "Brat" music star freed the nipple in a jersey gown by Anthony Vaccarello.
- Yahoo News Australia
Aussies combating invasive threat taking over caravan parks, farms and even suburbs
Few invasive threat have been this successful – but some Aussies are working to turn the tide.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Ricky Ponting calls for Aussie hero to be axed as Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj set to be charged
The ICC is set to come down hard on Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj after their altercation. Read more here.
- BuzzFeed
"It's Already Very Dated": 34 Popular Home Design Trends That People Feel Reaaaally Strongly About
"It's already very dated and, frankly, tacky and cheap-looking."
- The Hill
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so tied up in Ukraine, and with the loss there of over 600,000 soldiers, seems incapable of stopping this literal march through Syria, a country they…
- Cosmo
Addison Rae's tiiiiiny white bodysuit features soooo much sheer lace
Addison Rae arrived at the Jingle Ball and looked truly iconic in a minuscule white leotard with lashings of see-through lace, check out the full pics!
- The Daily Beast
Mitch McConnell Gets Standing Ovation After Taking a Subtle Swipe at Trump
Senator Mitch McConnell took a subtle jab at President-elect Donald Trump during a speech on Saturday night. Speaking at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential library, the Kentucky Senator claimed that current “influential voices” were forgoing the threat of China and Russia and neglecting the history of the Cold War. “Within the party Ronald Reagan once led so capably, it is increasingly fashionable to suggest that the sort of global leadership he modeled is
- The Daily Beast
Liz Cheney Claps Back at Trump’s Jail Threat
Former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney has clapped back at President-elect Donald Trump after he threatened to imprison her and other members on the congressional committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. In an interview on NBC’s Meet The Press that aired Sunday morning, Trump claimed that Cheney, along with a “committee of political thugs” deleted all the evidence from their investigation. “Cheney did something that’s inexcusable, along with Thompson and the people on the un-selec
- BuzzFeed
13 Hard Truths About America That Europeans Are Finally Ready To Admit To Us, And Sheesh, They Didn't Hold Back
"As a European, it never ceases to amaze me how little the US invests in this for its citizens."
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Michael Maguire's first casualty confirmed as Ben Hunt signing seals fate of promising youngster
He is the first victim of the Broncos salary cap squeeze. Read more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja under fresh fire as Kurtis Patterson makes staggering statement
The New South Welshman's fine form has continued over the weekend. Read more here.
- Futurism
US Military Alarmed by Russian Nuclear Weapon Platform in Orbit
A Russian spacecraft launched higher than most satellites has long had the Pentagon worried — and new revelations about what it contains onboard have made those concerns all the greater. Launched in early 2022, Russia's Cosmos 2553 spacecraft is nominally built to test out "newly developed onboard instruments and systems." According to new reporting from the New York Times, however, the mysterious satellite system contains a "dummy warhead"
- NewsWire
Mystery after body found wrapped in plastic
Police are appealing for any information about the identity of a “mystery woman” after a disturbing find was made in bushland.
- Parade
Shania Twain Puts Her ‘Killer Legs’ on Display in New Photos As Fans Say She’s ‘Still Got It’
‘Absolutely still killing it,’ one fan said of the Queen of Country Pop.
- Yahoo News Australia
Homeowner's garden photo highlights 'devastating' Aussie problem
It's an issue plaguing Australia in all parts of the country.
- Australian Associated Press
Jail for woman who brought golden gun into Australia
A woman who flew from Los Angeles to Australia with a golden firearm in her luggage has been jailed with a magistrate wanting to send a message to others.
- Australian Associated Press
Suspect identified in US insurance CEO's murder
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says police are closing in on the man suspected of killing UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson.