Army May Be Called In To Help Drought-Stricken Farmers
Australia's most populous state is now "100 percent" in drought following the most intense dry spell in more than 50 years. The drought has hit farmers particularly hard, with crop, water, and fodder shortages putting their livelihoods at risk.

At least four dead in Canada shooting
Police tweeted: "We are asking people to avoid the area of Brookside Drive this morning due to an ongoing incident". The Fredericton police said in a post on Twitter the incident was ongoing and there were multiple fatalities.

Dave Grohl Releases 23-Minute PLAY Solo & Mini-Documentary
Dave Grohl has premiered " Play ", a new 23-minute solo piece in which Grohl plays seven different instruments. The ultimate take-away, Grohl says, is that "just like any kid, the reward is just to PLAY ".

New Jersey reports first human case of West Nile virus this year
The illness can sometimes be fatal with about one out of 150 infected people dying from complications due to the virus. The Clark County Health Department says routine mosquito sampling by the state found West Nile in Jeffersonville.

Discord Now Has a Game Store
Likewise, its "First on Discord" initiative is created to give users access to 90-day exclusives, and a universal library. Nitro was our attempt at cosmetics, now we're adding games to that subscription and building a retail store too".

NASA counts down to launch of first spacecraft to 'touch sun'
This will be within 6 million kilometres of the sun's surface, closer than any other spacecraft has been before. You've already heard plenty about the Parker Solar Probe over the past year or so, and with good reason.

Andre Gomes loaned to Everton for 2.6 million euros
The Club reserves the right to buy back the player. "He is a good guy and we want to do our best for Everton ". Barcelona have made an official statement to announce the departure of Yerry Mina from Camp Nou.

RBA Chalks Up Two Years
But before RBA hawks could get excited, Lowe added that he still sees no strong case for a near-term monetary policy adjustment. The decision to leave rates unchanged was no surprise given money markets and market observers saw no chance of a move.

Gretchen Whitmer wins Democratic nomination for MI governor
You will have a Big win in November and be a tremendous Governor for the Great State of MI . Whitmer will be on the ballot for governor in November.

US Sanctions Russia Over Claimed UK Nerve Agent Attack
The Post concluded it is likely an attempt to stave off far more punitive sanctions legislation now being considered in Congress. PA Wire/PA Images Yulia Skripal, who was contaminated with the nerve agent Novichok along with her father Sergei Skripal.

European Union might force Apple to ditch Lightning connector in favour of USB
Well, it cites the 51,000 tonnes of electronic waste thrown out each year - much of which is old phone chargers and adapters. The EU has proven that they are not shy to intervene on behalf of consumers, even against vast multi-national companies.

NSW declared 100 per cent in drought
On Sunday, Malcolm Turnbull announced extra cash payments of up to $12,000 for drought-stricken farmers through the allowance. Primary Industries Minister Niall Blair said farmers were enduring one of the driest Southern Hemisphere winters on record.

NASCAR CEO Brian France taking leave of absence following DUI arrest
Brian France has retreated from the spotlight the last two years as NASCAR has struggled with attendance and television rankings. While France is on his leave of absence, his uncle, Jim France, will serve as " interim chairman and chief executive officer ".

Brad Pitt fires back at 'calculated' ex Angelina Jolie over child support
A bitter custody battle between Jolie, 43, and Pitt, 54, has played out publicly in the time since their announced separation. Pitt's lawyers answered that the actor actually suggested expediting the divorce in this way and had already agreed to it.

North Korea chides USA sanctions pressure on denuclearization process
The United States was "attempting to invent a pretext for increased sanctions against the DPRK". The White House and US State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment.