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Sharing her story with Reddit’s “AmItheA**hole” forum on 26 July, user u/girlsdocryy explained how her sister’s TikTok-inspired “prank” resulted in a visit from two policemen. You can read the post with nearly 7,000 upvotes here. In her post, the 23-year-old explained that she is child-free and generally not a fan of kids as she “gets annoyed by them easily.” She wrote: “My sister has two kids (5F) and 3(M), they’re alright but [their] constant screaming, crying gets on my nerves....

That’s why Rockets guard Austin Rivers helped get his dad, Clippers coach Doc Rivers, tossed Wednesday in Houston’s 102-93 win over LA. Noticing that Doc Rivers was going ballistic near the bench over what he thought was a stolen timeout, Austin Rivers ran over to the referee and campaigned for a technical to be assessed. He got even more than that: Doc Rivers was ejected for arguing. Austin Rivers cracked up once he realized his dad was gone....

The sites are hugely important for indigenous groups, revealing the movement of people over thousands of years, as well as casting light on cultural practices, such as carving canoes and producing rock art, Nature reported. The fires that have devastated Australia began in September. Since then, millions of hectares of land have burned, while more than 30 people are thought to have died, The New York Times reported. Many important aboriginal sites are located in national parks and other forests, which have been particularly badly affected by the fires....

The Australian government first announced it would be closing itself off from international flyers in March 2020, following the continued spread of COVID-19 cases within the country. This represents one of the longest ongoing shutdowns since the start of the pandemic. However, Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s office said in a press release Monday that “Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, welcoming the return of tourists, business travelers, and other visitors” starting February 21....

As reported by The Associated Press, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said his government is committing an extra A$2 billion ($1.4 billion) in addition to the millions of dollars already promised. The PM commented that if more money was needed, “more will be provided.” The pledge came as two more people were reported missing in New South Wales (NSW), with at least 24 people killed nationwide. AP reported that 2,000 homes have been destroyed by bushfires, which have burned through an area twice the size of Maryland....

There were no problems for five-time champion Williams. She shrugged off another encounter played in 100-degree heat to extend her record to 10-1 against Daniela Hantuchova with the 6-3, 6-3 victory. Also through along with Williams are fellow seeds Angelique Kerber (nine), Ana Ivanovic (14), Ekaterina Makarova (22), Flavia Pennetta (28) and Canada's Eugenie Bouchard (30). Williams was particularly dominant in the first set with 16 winners including eight aces, which helped her save break points on a couple of occasions and also pressured Hantuchova into surrendering her own serve in the sixth game....

All that’s left in the the men’s and women’s singles draws are the finals. On the women’s side, Garbiñe Muguruza will face No. 14 Sofia Kenin, a battle of first-time Australian Open finalists. Muguruza entered the tournament unseeded but has two Grant Slam championships to her name, having raised the trophy at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Kenin, a 22-year-old American, hadn’t advanced past the fourth round at a major before this run....

Officials representing both federal and local agencies held a press conference in the downtown part of the city, in which U.S. Attorney Don Cochran condemned the “cowardly bombing on Christmas morning.” Cochran said the ATF, FBI and local law enforcement are working on the case and they’ve had more than 500 leads and tips that are all being actively investigated. The Associated Press reported that federal authorities were investigating the home of a person of interest in Antioch, according to law enforcement officials....

A handful of New Year’s Eve parties around the world were busted by police and, in some places, there are some hefty fines associated with hosting large gatherings. From India to New York City, some very unhappy rule-breakers are staring at the consequences of potentially furthering the Coronavirus spread. Three New York parties were ended by police on Thursday night. Among them, Maspeth Bar Lounge was caught for hosting around 300 maskless karaoke performers who planned to ring in the New Yea, ignoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines....

Montclair State University Police Chief Paul Cell says the break-in at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center happened Wednesday morning. He would not say what, if anything, was taken. The museum honoring the New York Yankees Hall of Famer opened in the late 1990s. It is located on the university’s campus in the northern New Jersey community of Little Falls. In addition to the baseball exhibits and memorabilia, it offers children’s educational programs that focus on sportsmanship and social justice....

Autistic individuals sometimes use camouflaging, a strategy to mask autistic traits, to feel comfortable in social situations. “There were quite a few people that talked about using substances to try and focus,” Elizabeth Weir, co-author of the study and PhD student at Cambridge University’s Autism Research Centre, tells Verywell. “Several people specifically said I use it to manage my autism. I use it to connect with other people. I use it to get comfortable....

You’re probably familiar with this dilemma: Should you put it in a bag (meaning you need to carry the bag everywhere you go, with no exceptions)? Should you leave the auto-injector in the car (risking that you won’t be near the car when you need it)? Or should you stick it in a pocket (just not practical for summer or for tight-fitting outfits)? Fortunately, others have tried to solve this problem, meaning there’s now a wide variety of epinephrine auto-injector cases on the market....

With the new deal, he is signed through the 2026-27 season, joining a projected long-term defensive core that includes Erik Johnson and rookie Cale Makar. “Samuel has been one of our best all-around defensemen since joining the Avalanche,” said Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic in a statement. “He plays important minutes and is someone our coaches count on to play against other teams’ top lines. He has an exceptional ability to skate and move the puck....

But would you pay $5,351 for a dugout box seat? Would you shell out almost $600 for a “cheap” seat? MORE: The best bars near every MLB stadium Ticket resale site TiqIQ.com (via Yahoo Sports) reports that the average secondary market ticket price for games 3 and 4 (and Game 5, if necessary) at Wrigley is now $1,357. Of course, those prices could change, depending on supply and demand. But in Chicago, there will be no shortage of demand as fans go wild over the team’s bid to make its first World Series since 1945, and win its first title since 1908....

Imagine how the Maryland and Virginia baseball teams felt Tuesday night. NCAA Baseball Tournament 2015: Complete TV schedule The former ACC rivals both played NCAA regionals in Southern California over the weekend and decided to share a charter flight back to Washington to save on travel costs. Better yet, both teams advanced out of those regionals despite playing far from home, so there was plenty to celebrate. One problem: The two teams will face each other this weekend in a super regional, with a College World Series berth on the line....

Two Namibian television presenters have found fame online after footage of their tense exchange went viral. The presenters, news anchor Elmarie Kapunda and sports reporter Jessica Kaimu, were filming in the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) studios on June 9 when Kaimu was caught snapping at Kapunda for the wording of her introduction. In the footage, Kapunda is beginning to segue into Kaimu’s sports bulletin. Seemingly believing that they are rehearsing the segment rather than broadcasting live, Kaimu cuts her off....

Before we get to Ayesha’s tweet, here’s a quick recap of the situation, which features a whole lot of disrespect: MORE: Warriors must show some gumption without Green Green punched James in the groin after James stepped over him in Game 4. Stepping over someone on the basketball court is a sign of mad disrespect — just ask Charles Barkley. James then got in Green’s face. That’s when Green called James the b-word....

Zakari Bennett-Eko was hurled into the River Irwell by Zak Bennett-Eko, 23, on September 11, 2019, in an incident that was witnessed by members of the public who raised the alarm. It took emergency services an hour to rescue Zakari due to the conditions of the river that made it inaccessible. Prosecutor Rob Hall told the court: “Due to the inaccessibility of the river and strength of the current, it was about an hour before emergency services were able to rescue Zakari, by which time his heart had stopped and he was very cold....

The tragedy unfolded on Sunday afternoon when officers scrambled to reports of an accident near Texas Health Huguley Hospital, just off Interstate-35 in Burleson. Officers arrived and found the boy—who was reportedly one year old—seriously injured after being struck by the car while in his mother’s arms. Local media reported that the boy’s parents met up at the location to exchange the child from one parent to the other when a man leapt into the mother’s car and attempted to drive it away....