Venezuela’s once-in-a-century quake and what Americans see as the country’s greatest achievements: Morning Rundown

Twin earthquakes rock Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000. Lawmakers zero in on a billionaire Wall Street player as the Epstein files hearings continue. And Americans reflect on the country’s greatest achievements in an NBC News poll. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free…

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ICAC hears timelines, tender and KordaMentha University of Wollongong contract issues

The NSW corruption watchdog has heard a University of Wollongong (UOW) governance manager was asked to amend timelines to obscure a potential conflict of interest involving a senior staffer and a consultancy contract that would eventually be worth $3.7 million. Former University of Wollongong (UOW) interim vice-chancellor John Dewar was still a partner in consulting…

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