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Boy, 3, dies after being mistakenly left in locked car near daycare where his parents work in Miami

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A three-year-old boy died Monday after being 'mistakenly' left in a hot car for eight hours outside a Miami preschool where both his parents are staff members, according to the Miami Herald.  Sholom Tauber was one of several children from the same family who attended Lubavitch Educational Center - a Jewish daycare - in Miami Gardens, reports the Herald. Temperatures outside were in the mid-90s Fahrenheit on Monday, with the heat index indicating 103 Fahrenheit as the highest temperature that day. Read More...

Communities are trying to chase pokies out of Australian towns. Their victories are inspiring others

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Anti-poker machine campaigners, Asta Hill and Emma Buckley Lennox stand outside the Todd Tavern along with other concerned community members. Photograph: Jesse Tyssen/The GuardianAnti-poker machine campaigners, Asta Hill and Emma Buckley Lennox stand outside the Todd Tavern along with other concerned community members. Photograph: Jesse Tyssen/The GuardianGamblingThe fight against gambling giants taking over venues is empowering locals to protect their neighbourhoods – even ripping machines from the walls Get our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast They gathered in their dozens inside an Alice Springs pub. Read More...