The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanz has announced a national buyback scheme for firearms that he says will help authorities to get more guns off the streets. Now, Albanz said he expects hundreds of thousands of firearms to be collected and destroyed through the scheme. The announcement comes after the outrage caused by the shooting on Bondai Beach on Sunday that left 15 people dead and several others injured. ...

The gun law. Part of the debate is perhaps the easiest part. I mean, there is a popular misconception internationally that guns are illegal in Australia.That's not correct. Just certain types of guns are a subject crime. Who was shot dead by police on Sunday owns legally six firearms.He also a member of a gun club and held a firearms licence. So that's led to a debate that perhaps gun laws need to be tightened. Perhaps those licences should be reviewed periodically if circumstances change and in the case of ...

Tonight, police are still searching for the suspected shooter who killed two students at Brown University this weekend. And here's one student's only in America experience. >> I'm actually from Parkland and I survived the shooting there.And so I was like I just that's where my brain immediately went. I think mentally, you know, I feel like I'm 12 again. Um this just feels exactly like how I felt in 2018.Um, but honestly, I'm I'm really angry. I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again. Um, ...

The shocking massacre of Jews at Bondi Beach is set to ignite policy debates over gun control, immigration and antisemitism in Australia https://t.co/h2kiBkyrZN ...

Mia, I'm wondering just, you know, based on what you've experienced and what you lived through your first time around, whether there is anything that can even prepare you mentally and emotionally for what you're experiencing now that you are offering to your fellow friends and your classmates who are in lockdown with you. >> Yeah. When I was 15 years old, a boy I didn't know came into my high school and shot me in the stomach with a 45 caliber ghost gun.He killed two people before killing himself. And one o ...

RT Palmer Luckey (@PalmerLuckey)California (more specifically, the state legislature and Gavin Newsom) just banned Glocks, the most common firearms in the country by far, for being "unsafe", claiming they are too easy to convert into machine guns.The government claims Glock could have updated their designs to make these illegal conversions harder, that their refusal to do so puts blood on their hands.In reality, California law is the reason those updates were never made! California (more specifically, Kamal ...

Political Violence & Rhetoric - The industry acknowledges the escalating political violence in the US and emphasizes that it is never the answer [2][3] - The industry stresses that words have consequences, especially for those with a large following, and cautions against escalating rhetoric [5][6][7] - The industry highlights that political violence has targeted both sides of the political spectrum [6][7] Gun Violence & Legislation - The industry recognizes the issue of easy access to firearms contributing to gun violence [9] - The industry points out the high rate of gun violence, with over 100,000 people shot and killed every year, and suggests strengthening gun laws [10] Call for Unity - The industry suggests that leaders should use moments like these as opportunities to unite the nation rather than divide it [12][13]

Economic Indicators - Stock index futures are showing positive movement with S&P 500 futures up by 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures up by 0.2%, and Dow futures up by 0.1% as investors anticipate the retail inflation report [3] - The 10-year Treasury yield remains unchanged at 4.06%, while the 2-year yield is flat at 3.56% [4] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August is expected to rise by 0.3% month-over-month, up from 0.2% in the previous month, with a year-over-year increase anticipated at 2.9%, compared to 2.7% in July [4] Gun Industry - Gun stocks have seen a rise following the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with Smith & Wesson up 4.9% in premarket trading after a 6.7% increase on Wednesday [5][7] - American Outdoor Brands closed 5.3% higher and is slightly up in premarket, while Sturm, Ruger closed with a 3% gain and is up 7.4% postmarket [7] - The shooting incident is expected to drive demand for stricter gun control laws, historically leading to increased demand for firearms [6] Technology and Robotics - Ant Group has introduced its first humanoid robot, the R1 model, which can perform various tasks including serving as a tour guide and sorting medicine [8] - The R1 robot was demonstrated at the 2025 Inclusion Conference in Shanghai and is designed for end-to-end planning of complex assignments [8] Corporate Developments - Opendoor Technologies shares surged by 40% after the appointment of former Shopify COO Kaz Nejatian as CEO, with co-founders returning to the board [10] - Khosla Ventures and co-founder Eric Wu will invest $40 million in Opendoor through a private placement to support business growth [10]

Campaign Focus & Strategy - The candidate emphasizes the importance of faith in public service, aiming to improve constituents' lives through policy changes related to prescription drug costs, childcare costs, and housing costs [3][4] - The campaign aims to bring a "Texas spirit" to Washington, advocating for utilizing all available tools, including potentially a government shutdown, to force action and fight for the people [7][8][9] - The campaign acknowledges the challenges of running as a Democrat in Texas but expresses hope that the race can be competitive and lead to securing a Senate majority in 2027 [10][11][12] Policy Positions - The candidate criticizes the use of "thoughts and prayers" as a substitute for tangible action on issues like mass shootings, advocating for policies that prevent such events while honoring the rights of gun owners [12][13][14] - The candidate believes inaction on critical issues is unacceptable and criticizes using religion as an excuse for inaction [15] Political Strategy & Critique - The candidate suggests national Democrats should learn from Texas Democrats' approach to using every tool available, even in the minority, to fight for the people [7][8] - The candidate views the Texas Senate race as a potential turning point in the battle for a US Senate majority [10]

Gun Control & Public Safety - The discussion revolves around the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, highlighting the community's grief and the need to prevent such events in schools and communities [2][3][4] - Calls for action at the national level on gun control are emphasized, referencing Governor Walls' intention to call a special session [5] - The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is mentioned as a prior effort, though insufficient, focusing on mental health care access and restricting dangerous individuals' access to firearms [7] - The senator highlights the stark contrast in gun violence rates between America and other developed countries, emphasizing the need for change [8] Healthcare & Government Oversight - The upcoming hearing with HHS Secretary Kennedy before the Senate Finance Committee is a focal point, particularly regarding the leadership shakeups at the CDC and the ousting of the CDC director [9] - Concerns are raised about RFK Jr's credibility and potential harm to the CDC due to his promotion of discredited theories about vaccines and anti-depressants [10][11] - Senator Cassidy's role in oversight is discussed, emphasizing his position on the Finance Committee and as chair of the Health Committee [13] - RFK's firing of the CDC head shortly after her confirmation is cited as an example of his untrustworthiness and disregard for established processes [14] Government Funding & Bipartisan Cooperation - Congress faces a deadline to pass a government funding bill by the end of the month, with Democrats critical of Republican-proposed cuts [15] - The senator emphasizes the need for bipartisan cooperation and warns against a "go it alone" strategy by Republicans, highlighting potential harm to constituents [16] - A commitment is made to not vote for a spending bill that is not bipartisan and does not address cuts to healthcare access [17] - Concerns are raised about potential actions by President Trump to roll back spending already authorized by Congress, referencing the previous government shutdown [18][19]