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Aussie politician unleashes after paying $12.40 for just a loaf of white bread and milk: ‘That barely feeds a couple of kids’
Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh has launched a critical attack on the Albanese government over the rising cost of living in Australia, citing her purchase of two litres of milk and a loaf of bread for $12.40 as evidence of the squeeze facing ordinary families. She accused the government’s spending policies of driving inflation and blamed…
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Macron brands Brexit biggest lie; NHS engulfed in data privacy crisis
Emmanuel Macron condemned Brexit as the greatest deception in recent history. The NHS meanwhile faces unprecedented backlash with over 44,000 formal objections to its Palantir-powered data platform.
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Friendly fire erupts as Chris Minns takes veiled swipe at Anthony Albanese over spending as interest rates and inflation surge
NSW Premier Chris Minns has made thinly veiled criticism of federal Labor’s spending approach, arguing all government levels must help combat inflation as the Reserve Bank raised interest rates and consumer prices accelerated. The criticism highlights growing tensions within the Labor Party ahead of NSW’s 2027 state election, with some state MPs reportedly wanting Minns…
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Georgia college student miraculously survives 8-story plunge after metal bench breaks her fall
A 21-year-old University of Georgia student has made a remarkable recovery after falling from an eighth-floor window at an apartment complex in Athens, Georgia. Kristin Sargent plummeted approximately eight storeys after apparently falling through a window screen whilst dancing near an open window on Saturday evening, yet miraculously survived the fall. The incident occurred at…
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Ruffalo renews opposition to approved Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
Actor Mark Ruffalo has renewed his opposition to the approved Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, posting a statement on Threads following Wednesday’s official approval of the deal, which is set to close next week. Ruffalo argues the merger will “stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs”, characterising it as part of a broader struggle…
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Watch BTS Tease ‘Run BTS!’ Return With a Pickleball Showdown in Toronto
BTS are returning with new episodes of their popular variety series Run BTS!, with a teaser revealing footage filmed in Toronto. The return marks an exciting development for fans of the long-running show, coming at a particularly timely moment as the K-pop group recently completed the North American leg of their ARIRANG World Tour. The…
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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
China introduced regulations on 15 July restricting AI chatbots that form sustained emotional relationships with users. The rules reflect concern that AI companions could manipulate people or displace human relationships, while also raising questions about how far the state should reach into people’s private lives. The regulations cover apps designed as AI friends or partners,…
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Underlying inflation eases monthly as Australian households face rising costs
Australia’s annual headline inflation rose from 3.5 to 4 per cent, intensifying pressure on households already facing high mortgage and grocery costs. The article argues there is a tentative positive sign in underlying inflation, but says lasting relief for borrowers would be more likely if the Albanese government restrained spending and helped ease demand pressures.…
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Eddie Vedder and Stephen Wilson Jr. honour Chris Cornell at Ohana Festival
Stephen Wilson Jr. and Eddie Vedder performed Temple of the Dog’s “Hunger Strike” at Ohana Festival 2026, prompting praise from Chris Cornell’s widow, Vicky Cornell. She called the performance more than a tribute, saying it reflected how Cornell’s music and legacy continue to reach new generations, and that he would have been proud. Cornell formed…
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Google Debuts Gemini 4 Argon AI Model With Restricted Access to Trusted Cybersecurity Experts
Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, its latest frontier AI model, which the company claims offers industry-leading performance in coding, knowledge work, and cybersecurity. However, the model is not yet available to the general public—access is restricted to a small group of trusted partners in Google’s Fairwind Program as part of a phased release focused…