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Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Disrespectful': Footy commentary war between Seven, Foxtel gets personal
Foxtel must have known that screening a cheeky pre-season ad poking fun at Seven's chief AFL caller Brian Taylor was going to come back to bite them. The pay TV outlet's commercial showed a BT lookalike stuck outside a pub, banging on the front door in frustration because he couldn't get inside on a Saturday afternoon to watch the footy on Fox. One Seven insider called it 'disrespectful'. It was an early salvo in footy's escalating broadcast wars – a chest-beating declaration that Foxtel had been granted exclusive rights, under the AFL's new mega TV rights deal, to show all Saturday games in Victoria. Last Sunday, BT pounced on a chance to return fire. Loading He was given the opening by Foxtel management who chose to have its three-man commentary team – Anthony Hudson, Dermott Brereton and Brad Johnson – call the Melbourne-Sydney clash from its South Melbourne studio rather than send them to the MCG. 'It is just interesting in this magnificent arena on a Sunday afternoon, a beautiful day, that you come here, and it's magnificent to be here and look across to the box next door of our opposition, and none of them are here today,' BT said from the MCG during Seven's coverage of the game. 'They haven't come from the two-kilometre trek from South Melbourne.' Seven's sport and marketing team seized on the moment by taking out a full-page ad in Tuesday's Herald Sun, saying 'We Turn Up'.
The Age
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
‘Disrespectful': Footy commentary war between Seven, Foxtel gets personal
Foxtel must have known that screening a cheeky pre-season ad poking fun at Seven's chief AFL caller Brian Taylor was going to come back to bite them. The pay TV outlet's commercial showed a BT lookalike stuck outside a pub, banging on the front door in frustration because he couldn't get inside on a Saturday afternoon to watch the footy on Fox. One Seven insider called it 'disrespectful'. It was an early salvo in footy's escalating broadcast wars – a chest-beating declaration that Foxtel had been granted exclusive rights, under the AFL's new mega TV rights deal, to show all Saturday games in Victoria. Last Sunday, BT pounced on a chance to return fire. Loading He was given the opening by Foxtel management who chose to have its three-man commentary team – Anthony Hudson, Dermott Brereton and Brad Johnson – call the Melbourne-Sydney clash from its South Melbourne studio rather than send them to the MCG. 'It is just interesting in this magnificent arena on a Sunday afternoon, a beautiful day, that you come here, and it's magnificent to be here and look across to the box next door of our opposition, and none of them are here today,' BT said from the MCG during Seven's coverage of the game. 'They haven't come from the two-kilometre trek from South Melbourne.' Seven's sport and marketing team seized on the moment by taking out a full-page ad in Tuesday's Herald Sun, saying 'We Turn Up'.
Gulf Today
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Gulf Today
Toll from US weekend tornadoes rises to at least 40
The death toll from tornadoes and violent storms that ravaged the central and southern United States over the weekend has risen to at least 40 people, with dozens more injured, local authorities said. Local news channels across the affected region showed video of roofs torn off homes, trees felled, and trucks overturned by high winds. Eight people died in Kansas in a crash involving more than 50 vehicles, caused by low visibility during a "severe dust storm," local police said. In Oklahoma, four people were killed as wildfires and strong winds swept across the state, the local emergency management department said. Anthony Hudson (L) helps his sister, Kelsey Webb, search through her destroyed home inside of Harmony Hills trailer park. AFP Mississippi's state governor said in a post on X that at least six people had been killed there, with three still missing. "We are actively monitoring the severe tornadoes and storms that have impacted many States across the South and Midwest," President Donald Trump posted earlier Sunday on Truth Social, putting the toll at 36. He said National Guard troops were deployed in Arkansas, where officials said three people had died and 32 had been injured in the storm. "The damage is overwhelming," Missouri governor Mike Kehoe said in a statement after visiting some of the hardest-hit areas in that state. "Homes and businesses have been destroyed, entire communities are without power, and the road to recovery will not be easy." Debris lies around damaged houses the morning after a tornado touched down in Florissant, Missouri. Reuters Earlier, the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed 12 storm-related fatalities and shared images of boats piled on top of one another at a marina destroyed by the weather. In Texas, local authorities said four people had died in vehicle accidents linked to dust storms and fires that reduced visibility on the roads. The United States saw the second-highest number of tornadoes on record last year with nearly 1,800, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), trailing only 2004. Agence France-Presse
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Smaller government, fewer taxes: Republican candidate for governor discusses platform
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Anthony Hudson, a Republican candidate for Michigan governor, says he wants to reduce the size of the government and cut taxes. Hudson, a truck driver from the Grand Blanc area, is described on his campaign website as 'a candidate who embodies the principles, vision and drive that Michigan voters overwhelmingly supported when they voted for President (Donald) Trump.' On Saturday, he sat down with News 8 to discuss his platform. Senate minority leader Aric Nesbitt will run for Michigan governor 'As an average guy that participates in my community, I see a lot of people struggling. And the most common reason why is financial,' Hudson said, blaming high taxes and the government. 'I want to make a change.' Hudson aims to eliminate property taxes and state income tax. 'We pay the state for the right to go to work, and I don't think that's fair,' he said. Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor The candidate for governor, who in 2024 to represent Michigan's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House, told News 8 that he believes the government has grown too large. 'We want to reduce the size of government,' Hudson said. He said he would implement a Michigan version of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Hudson said he would also 'go one step further' and add a Michigan Department of Voter Efficiency to police elections. Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Musk's DOGE are expected to produce no savings Some of Hudson's other goals include eliminating annual vehicle registrations; transitioning to at-fault auto insurance; reducing the funds that go to the Michigan Secretary of State's Office; and getting rid of solar and wind farms on state land, instead favoring natural gas as an energy source. On the Republican side, , of Porter Township, has also announced a bid for governor. On the other side of the aisle, and have launched campaigns. is running as an independent. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
17-02-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Michigan governor hopefuls gain another name with Anthony Hudson
Anthony Hudson of Grand Blanc Township is the latest name to join what is already a busy candidate field for Michigan's next governor. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is facing a term limit and unable to run again for that office in 2026. Those who have previously announced their interest are: Democrats Jocelyn Benson and Chris Swanson; Republican Aric Nesbitt; and Mike Duggan, who will run as an independent. Hudson's website does not state his party affiliation for this race. That being said, he describes himself as a "hardworking Michigan conservative" and ran in the 2024 Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 8. Paul Junge won the Republican primary in that race and Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet won the seat in the general election. "Under his administration Michigan will work hand in hand with President Trump's federal agenda to bring manufacturing jobs back, protect our natural resources and rebuild the state's infrastructure," his website said about the gubernatorial campaign. Hudson was born and raised in Texas. He worked for 20 years as a truck driver and moved to Michigan in 2012 to be near his children. He enjoys Michigan's natural resources and outdoor recreation via fishing, camping and riding motorcycles. "Michigan is God's country and we are lucky enough to call it home," he said on his website. "I believe that we need to push to protect and preserve our amazing Great Lakes, beautiful forests and the wildlife." Key ideas in his policy platform include eliminating state property taxes and state income taxes; and replacing both with a county tax, controlled locally, to directly fund services at the local level. As part of the effort to redirect certain funding and responsibilities away from state decisions to local decisions, he would eliminate the Michigan Department of Transportation. The intended money would instead go to the county road commissions. He also is pushing for a "part-time legislature with part-time pay." The goal is to encourage Lansing's lawmakers to "stay connected to the real-world challenges of their communities." In other matters, Hudson says he would take steps toward: Emphasizing natural gas as a primary energy source, discouraging the installation of solar and wind farms as power sources. Collaborating with federal authorities to strengthen immigration laws. Encourage workforce training alternatives to traditional college degrees such as vocational programs and apprenticeships / skilled trades training. Provide resources and support for homeschooling families. Take steps toward turning Michigan into a "constitutional carry state" and repeal red flag laws regarding weapons. Expand programs and services to Michigan veterans by assisting them with getting federal disability benefits, job training, housing and mental health services. "His vision is clear: to restore Michigan's greatness, prosperity, health, beauty, and purity, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come," Hudson's website said."
