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AMC worker, 85, receives $146,000 from strangers for retirement after video of her cleaning theater goes viral

AMC worker, 85, receives $146,000 from strangers for retirement after video of her cleaning theater goes viral Mary Ellen Eron, 85, has been working at movie theaters for 45 years — but loves the work - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments An elderly Tennessee movie theater worker was gifted over $146,000 after a video of her hard at work went viral — and thousands of strangers came together to help her “enjoy the retirement she deserves.” Mary Ellen Eron, 85, was captured lifting a heavy black...

Real estate agency using fake AI salesperson to spam customers

'Daniel' is a fake AI real estate agent who is trying to sell units to strangers Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 6:00am In short: An AI real estate agent is calling customers and trying to convince them to buy a Gold Coast apartment. The agent identifies itself as "Daniel" from Colliers real estate. Ellen Fanning will ask Queensland's leading legal minds whether "Daniel", the AI bot, is breaking the law on today's Drive program.

Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media

The mother of a teenager who died in a TikTok challenge, Ellen Roome, is urging Downing Street to implement a ban on social media for under-16s. She has criticised the government for delaying action, accusing them of "kicking it down the road." Roome is among the families attending a consultation regarding the potential ban.

Indonesia's air quality got worse after China banned plastic waste imports, research shows

Indonesia's air quality got worse after China banned plastic waste imports, research shows Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor When China banned plastic waste imports in 2018, countries like the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, and Japan didn't stop exporting plastic waste—they diverted their shipments to countries in Southeast Asia. New research led by Ellen Considine, fellow at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the...

Seized greyhounds looked like 'RSPCA cases', kennel owner says

Kennel owner 'shocked' by condition of dogs received from Greyhound Racing SA Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 6:25am In short: A South Australian dog kennel owner says she is demanding answers from Greyhound Racing SA over two dogs temporarily placed in her care. Eva Sherriff says both appeared underweight and had unbandaged open wounds, but she has not been able to ascertain how the dogs came to be in that condition.

Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media

Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media

Glasgow University student dies falling from bridge 'while trying to retrieve phone'

Glasgow University student dies falling from bridge 'while trying to retrieve phone' Thomas Reynolds, 21, is believed to have dropped his phone and lost his footing while trying to retrieve it – leading to his tragic death, as tributes pour in from family, friends and football clubs Tributes have been paid to a Glasgow University student who died after falling from a bridge. Thomas Reynolds is believed to have dropped his phone and lost his footing while attempting to retrieve it. The...

Graham Platner blasts new allegations as 'false accusations': 'Maine, you have my back'

Facing arguably the roughest stretch to date of his campaign for the U.S. Senate, Democratic candidate Graham Platner, back on home turf, thanked a large crowd of supporters for having his back and charging the incoming fire he's facing as "politically motivated. "Platner, the military veteran and oyster farmer who is aiming to oust longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in this year's midterm elections, has been playing defense amid multiple controversies, ranging from inflammatory online...

The back-channel bid to go soft on Maduro

When Marco Rubio was named secretary of State, many in both South Florida Republican circles and the American energy industry exulted. But one man who bridged both worlds knew he had a problem. A longtime investor in Venezuela, the main source of crude oil needed to produce the asphalt that had made his family rich, Harry Sargeant III kept relations with top officials in Caracas even as they seized most foreign oil holdings.