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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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Vivo’s X Fold 6 accidentally feels like a throwback
Vivo’s X Fold 6 is launching internationally after debuting in China in June, but its familiar, taller design now feels dated beside newer foldables that have moved to shorter, wider proportions. It has a visible crease and an IP59 dust and water resistance rating, while its large displays retain a standard smartphone-shaped cover screen and…
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AI-enabled influence operation raises election concerns across south-east Asia
Anthropic recently discovered that Claude AI was used in a political influence operation in Malaysia, creating approximately 1,000 fake social media accounts, a fictitious news outlet and forged documents designed to manipulate voters in state elections. The operation targeted sensitive political divisions across all 222 Malaysian parliamentary constituencies but proved ineffective once detected, yet it…
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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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Actress Monet Mazur’s $1.5M Hollywood Hills home targeted by masked suspects in break-in attempt
Masked suspects reportedly tried to enter actress Monet Mazur’s Hollywood Hills home late on Saturday night, prompting a police response. The incident matters because at least one person was inside the residence during the attempted break-in, though no injuries were reported. Police said the suspects had left before officers arrived and were not found during…
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Patrick McEnroe on U.S. Open weed smell, trans athletes, foreign recruits reshaping college tennis
Patrick McEnroe called for federal reform of college athletics, arguing that US universities should create more opportunities for American athletes. Speaking on a television programme, he said the number of international recruits in college tennis had become a concern and described the sport as an early warning sign for wider changes in college sports. He…
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UK adults say 29 minutes late is when politeness runs out
A survey of 2,000 UK adults found that 15 minutes late is often seen as fashionable, but 29 minutes is where lateness starts to seem rude; an hour is beyond acceptable for 26 per cent. The findings matter as people report frustration with modern meet-up habits, while also expressing a renewed preference for spending time…
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Hasan Piker speaks to UT Austin students after backlash from Texas lawmakers
Controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker delivered a speech at the University of Texas in Austin on Wednesday evening, proceeding despite significant backlash from Texas politicians including Governor Greg Abbott, Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Henry Cuellar. The University Democrats student group hosted the event, though they were forced to reduce capacity considerably after the university…