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Australian finance giant AMP has maintained its stance that charging dead people for life insurance is not an offence despite coming in for heavy criticism from the banking royal commission. Via: Bank says charging dead people for life insurance NOT Read more

‘Brett Kavanaugh stood up under oath and lied about his drinking and about the meaning of words in his yearbook,’ James Roche wrote in an essay for Slate published on Wednesday. Via: Kavanaugh's ex-roommate says the SCOTUS nominee lied under Read more

The clash between two rival gangs broke out at the Horizon Juvenile Center in The Bronx just after noon on Wednesday. Via: At least 20 correction officers injured in massive brawl at Bronx juvenile center

The Bachelor favourite shocked fans by walking out on Wednesday’s episode. But it was a weird moment during Brooke Blurton’s steamy date with rugby star Nick Cummins that confused viewers. Via: Fans question romantic body painting date between Bachelor Nick Read more

The Big Bang theory star unveiled herself as the voice behind the villainess after debuting her new animated show at new York Comic Con on Wednesday. Via: Kaley Cuoco unveiled as voice of Harley Quinn in new DC show at Read more

Suspect in custody after two-hour standoff that saw children held hostage in a South Carolina homeSeven law enforcement officers were shot, one fatally, in a confrontation Wednesday with a suspect who held children hostage in a South Carolina home, authorities Read more

Authorities crackdown on reports alleging another huge earthquake and dam collapse were about to strikeIndonesian authorities are struggling to counter fake news reports causing panic among residents of the island of Sulawesi in the wake of the devastating earthquake that Read more