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The Age
06-07-2025
- Politics
- The Age
‘If I could have amnesia, I would': The horror day that left 52 dead in London
One survivor, Thelma Stober, told the BBC her thoughts were with the 52 people who did not survive the attacks. Stober was on a train at Aldgate station when a terrorist next to her detonated his bomb. She lost her lower left leg. 'If I could have amnesia permanently to eliminate everything about the incidents, I would,' she told the BBC. 'Although I lost parts of my body, I am still here to tell the story, to represent those who are not.' Hicks was on her way to work on the Piccadilly line of the London Underground when a terrorist nearby detonated his bomb. She lost both her legs and waited for an hour with hundreds of others in thick smoke until rescuers could find their way to the train and bring the survivors above ground. Years later, after returning to her home town of Adelaide and having a daughter with her partner, she devised a one-woman show called Still Alive (and Kicking) to tell of her experience. Hicks performed the show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival four years ago and won a $10,000 award that allowed her to take it to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She performed it again in Adelaide earlier this year and takes to the stage at Wilton's Music Hall in London this week. Another Australian victim, Louise Barry, was on the bus when one of the terrorists set off his bomb on the deck upstairs. Her neck was broken and she spent months in hospital. Loading When then-prime minister John Howard visited London weeks later and spoke to some of those in hospital, Barry challenged him on whether Australia's part in the war in Iraq was linked to the bombings. Howard argued that the motivation of the London terrorists was the same as the motivation of those who committed terrorism attacks before the invasion of Iraq, such as the Bali bombing in 2002 and the September 11 attacks in 2001.
Sydney Morning Herald
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘If I could have amnesia, I would': The horror day that left 52 dead in London
One survivor, Thelma Stober, told the BBC her thoughts were with the 52 people who did not survive the attacks. Stober was on a train at Aldgate station when a terrorist next to her detonated his bomb. She lost her lower left leg. 'If I could have amnesia permanently to eliminate everything about the incidents, I would,' she told the BBC. 'Although I lost parts of my body, I am still here to tell the story, to represent those who are not.' Hicks was on her way to work on the Piccadilly line of the London Underground when a terrorist nearby detonated his bomb. She lost both her legs and waited for an hour with hundreds of others in thick smoke until rescuers could find their way to the train and bring the survivors above ground. Years later, after returning to her home town of Adelaide and having a daughter with her partner, she devised a one-woman show called Still Alive (and Kicking) to tell of her experience. Hicks performed the show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival four years ago and won a $10,000 award that allowed her to take it to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She performed it again in Adelaide earlier this year and takes to the stage at Wilton's Music Hall in London this week. Another Australian victim, Louise Barry, was on the bus when one of the terrorists set off his bomb on the deck upstairs. Her neck was broken and she spent months in hospital. Loading When then-prime minister John Howard visited London weeks later and spoke to some of those in hospital, Barry challenged him on whether Australia's part in the war in Iraq was linked to the bombings. Howard argued that the motivation of the London terrorists was the same as the motivation of those who committed terrorism attacks before the invasion of Iraq, such as the Bali bombing in 2002 and the September 11 attacks in 2001.
USA Today
18-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan lands elite kicker Micah Drescher for 2026, strengthens special teams supremacy
Michigan lands elite kicker Micah Drescher for 2026, strengthens special teams supremacy Michigan football already added a longsnapper to the 2026 class, but the special teams additions don't appear to be over. For now, the Wolverines have Dominic Zvada in place as the place kicker, but with this being his last year, the job will be open next season. Local product Adam Samaha was supposed to be the kicker of the future, but he ended up transferring to North Carolina during the offseason. On Wednesday, the Wolverines managed to secure a kicker who could help the team retain special teams supremacy. Rated No. 5 overall according to Chris Sailer Kicking, Hinsdale (Ill.) Central kicker Micah Drescher announced that he has committed to the maize and blue. The scouting report from Chris Sailer Kicking: Micah is an outstanding high school kicking and punting prospect. He is a great looking athlete with one of the strongest legs in America. Micah does an excellent job on the field goal, a strength. He hits a pure, accurate ball off the ground and has 55+ yard range. His kickoffs are strong, D1 ready. Micah's best ball measures 70+ yards, with 4.15+ hang time. Also a very talented punter. Micah punts for a nice combination of distance and hang time. A competitor who thrives under pressure. I look forward to seeing what the future holds. He has a bright future at the college level with continued hard work. Look for him to dominate this offseason picking up D1 offers along the way. Micah is well on his way. Outstanding prospect. OFFER NOW!!! Though he doesn't have a ranking on Kohl's Kicking, he does have a scouting report: Drescher recently competed at the 2023 Kohl's National Scholarship Camp. He again competed in all three disciplines and had a solid overall showing at camp. He scored 19 points in the field goal charting and was impressive with his kickoffs. He connected with a big ball of 60 yards with 3.65 seconds of hang time and is right on the edge of bumping up to the 4.5 range. He flashed solid potential in punting as well and charted a big ball of 42 yards with 3.85 seconds of hang time. Drescher competed at the 2023 Kohl's Midwest Spring Showcase Camp. He's got excellent leg speed and advanced ball striking at his age. He competed in all three disciplines at camp and had an excellent overall showing. Here is the list of current Michigan football commits in 2026: Newbury Park (Calif.) four-star QB Brady Smigiel (No. 83 overall, 7th QB, 12th in California) Billings (Mt.) West four-star TE Matt Ludwig (No. 160 overall, 9th TE, 1st in Montana ) Chicago (Ill.) Simeon four-star EDGE McHale Blade (No. 169 overall, 21st EDGE, 5th in Illinois) Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin four-star CB Brody Jennings (No. 277 overall, 24th CB, 43rd in Florida) Cartersville (Ga.) Cass four-star IOL Bear McWhorter (No. 399 overall, 33rd IOL, 48th in Georgia) Liberty Hill (Tx.) four-star DL Alister Vallejo (No. 411 overall, 44th DL, 55th in Texas) Denver (Colo.) Mullen three-star TE Mason Bonner (No. 600 via On3; 30th TE, 5th in Colorado) Dallas (Tx.) Parish Episcopal three-star WR Jaylen Pile (No. 714 overall, 103rd WR, 113th in Texas) Washington (D.C.) St. John's three-star EDGE Tariq Boney (No. 796 overall, 74th EDGE, 4th in D.C.) Hinsdale (Ill.) Central K Micah Drescher (No. 5 K, Chris Sailer Kicking) Phoenix (Ariz.) Sandra Day O'Connor five-star LS Colton Dermer (No. 6 LS) Drescher also had offers from Air Force and Northwestern.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nation's No. 1 Punter Commits To SEC Powerhouse
Nation's No. 1 Punter Commits To SEC Powerhouse originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Class of 2026 five-star punter Wade Register is heading to the SEC after announcing his commitment on Wednesday. Register (6-foot-2, 220 pounds) ranks as the No. 1 player at the position in his class, per Kohl's Kicking, after averaging 47.9 yards per punt with a long of 69 yards as a junior in 2024. Advertisement The Trinity Christian School product out of Dublin, Georgia, also kicks field goals and handles with kickoff duties. Register went 7-for-10 on field goals (long of 48 yards) with 37 touchbacks on 50 attempts last season, according to his X account. Register received scholarship offers from Missouri, Navy, Georgia Southern and Air Force before working out for the Georgia Bulldogs this week. Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Davis-Imagn Images Head Coach Kirby Smart's Bulldogs must have liked what they witnessed, as Register later pledged to home-state UGA after receiving an offer. "Thank you Lord for this blessing!!" Register wrote Wednesday on X. "I am beyond excited to announce my Commitment to the University of Georgia!! Thank you Coach Smart and Coach Benedict for this opportunity." Register is the latest highly-touted specialist to join the Bulldogs, which put a lot of stock in recruiting top-tier kicking talent. Drew Miller was rated as the No. 2 punter in the class of 2024 after starting kicker Peyton Woodring signed as the No. 1 player at his position in the 2023 class. Advertisement There will be an open spot at punter after the 2025 season, as starter Brett Thorson is heading into his final season of eligibility. That could set up a competition between Miller and Register for the starting nod in 2026. Register marks the 15th commitment for Georgia in the 2025 cycle, a class that currently ranks fifth nationally. Related: Kirby Smart, Georgia Add Another Recruiting Win as Surge Continues Related: Nation's Top LB To Officially Visit SEC Powerhouse After Trips To Clemson, Oregon Related: ESPN Projects the No. 1 College Football Program for Next Two Seasons This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
