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Elizabeth Anne Hanks, daughter of Tom Hanks and his first wife, Samantha Lewes, shares an intimate look at her turbulent upbringing and complicated bond with her mother in her upcoming book, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road. In an excerpt obtained by People, Hanks—who now writes under the name E.A. Hanks—reflects on how her parents' divorce in 1985 shaped her and her brother Colin’s early years. “I am a kid from the First (non-famous) Marriage,” she writes. “My only memories of my parents together are from Colin’s high school graduation and then my own.” She describes a lone photograph of herself standing between them, noting her mother’s wig slightly askew. Born in Burbank, Hanks recalls having “few memories of the early years in Los Angeles” after her mother abruptly relocated them to Sacramento, six hours away, following the divorce. While a custody agreement allowed for visits with her father and stepmother on weekends and summers, she describes her years from age f...

 A 21-year-old man from rural New South Wales has been charged with multiple animal cruelty offences after distressing videos allegedly depicting acts of abuse surfaced on social media. The footage, described as “deeply disturbing,” was initially shared by reptile catcher and conservationist Ash McInnes on the Broken Hill Snake Catchers Facebook page. Mr. McInnes, who edited the clips to make them viewable, stated the videos appear to show a man running over an injured kangaroo’s head with a dirt bike, punching a kangaroo, and kicking baby animals. The man, whose identity cannot be disclosed for legal reasons, is believed to be a local who plays for North Broken Hill Football Club. Reports suggest he had been working across multiple properties during the period the clips were recorded. Following the public release of the footage, he has since deleted all his social media accounts. Mr. McInnes condemned the footage as “deplorable” and urged the public to report any instances of anim...

Security measures at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) are under intense scrutiny after two men allegedly smuggled loaded firearms into the stadium during a high-profile AFL match between Carlton and Collingwood on Thursday night. With over 82,000 spectators in attendance, the incident has sparked a wave of concern and urgent calls for heightened security protocols. According to Victoria Police, both men are alleged to have carried separate loaded firearms hidden in their clothing. The breach occurred despite the MCG recently installing advanced AI-powered security scanners designed to detect dangerous items. It's reported that the men managed to evade thorough inspection, even after initial screening flagged concerns. The Herald Sun reported that the men allegedly concealed the weapons in their pants. It wasn’t until around 8:30 p.m., when stadium security asked the men to leave due to inappropriate behavior, that the firearms were discovered during a police search. Both individuals ...

 A Sydney school was evacuated on Friday morning following an anonymous bomb threat, prompting a swift police response and raising concerns over the recurrence of similar incidents across the country. St Charbel’s College in Punchbowl received the threatening call at approximately 8:20 a.m. as students from kindergarten to Year 12 were arriving for the day. The school immediately enacted its emergency protocols, ensuring the safety of students and staff. Parents were quickly notified via an official message stating, “The school received an anonymous bomb threat this morning.” The message further reassured them, saying, “The police are on site and as far as I know, the school has been evacuated to Roberts Park. There is no bomb on site, but the school is taking necessary precautions to keep our kids safe.” The message concluded with a statement of support: “St Charbel is with our kids and school community always.” NSW Police confirmed that a section of the school was evacuated as a ...