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Opinion piece says Labor spending leaves households bearing inflation pressures
An opinion article argues that the Australian Labor government is protecting its spending commitments while households face high mortgage costs and rising prices. It says restraint in public spending could ease pressure on demand and reduce the burden on the Reserve Bank to curb inflation through higher interest rates, though it would not guarantee rates…
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Transgender athletes have taken 2,293 championship spots from biological women, new research finds
The article reports that research commissioned by Concerned Women for America estimates transgender athletes have displaced women from 2,293 championship places since the mid-1980s. It argues that this challenges claims that such cases are rare and raises questions about fairness in women’s sport; these are the article’s arguments, rather than a neutral account of the…
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Netflix’s Failed Star Wars Replacement Officially Gets a Sequel Update From Zack Snyder
Zack Snyder has provided an update on the prospects for a third Rebel Moon film, suggesting that the science fiction franchise’s future depends on greater audience engagement with the existing instalments. The first two films were poorly received upon release, leading Netflix to shelve plans for further movies in the series. Snyder explained that renewed…
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Michael Fassbender’s R-Rated Sci-Fi Thriller Officially Loses Box Office Momentum
Director Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi thriller Hope has failed to gain box office momentum in its domestic release, marking a significant disappointment for specialty distributor Neon. The film, which premiered to critical acclaim at Cannes and performed well in South Korea with over £35 million, has struggled in North America, dropping 80% in its third weekend…
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Reparations activists call out blue states for using slavery history to fund broader agenda
Reparations activists from the U.S. Freedmen Project have criticised blue states for using slavery history in their public messaging whilst distributing reparations and assistance benefits to broader groups than direct descendants of enslaved Americans. The organisation argues this approach inappropriately conflates reparations with wider social justice initiatives and misallocates resources intended to address specific historical…
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Caitlin Clark’s technical foul sparks furious rally as Fever avoid elimination against Aces
Caitlin Clark led the Indiana Fever to a 99-89 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in a critical playoff Game 2, avoiding elimination and forcing a deciding Game 3 on Thursday. Clark’s performance was historically significant, as she became the first WNBA player to record a points-assists double-double (25+ points and 15+ assists) in a…
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How AI is creating a UK super-museum and revealing our planet’s history
Researchers in the UK are using robots and AI to create a digital museum bringing together millions of specimens from collections around the country. The project matters because it will make material that is often hard to access available to the public and researchers, helping them study changes in nature, climate, food supplies and species…
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‘Making Marie Antoinette’: A Mother’s Love Letter to Sofia Coppola’s Genius Charms NYFF
Eleanor Coppola, the late mother of filmmaker Sofia Coppola, compiled eighty hours of behind-the-scenes footage shot during the production of Sofia’s 2006 film “Marie Antoinette” into a documentary feature. The film, which premiered at the New York Film Festival in the Spotlight section, represents Eleanor’s long-held vision to create an observational documentary in the style…
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Boeing lands $20B-plus Navy deal for sixth-generation fighter to deliver ‘absolute air superiority’
The US Navy has selected Boeing to develop the F/A-XX, a carrier-based sixth-generation fighter intended to extend the reach of its aircraft carriers and strengthen air combat capabilities. The Department of War describes it as part of a broader effort to maintain an advantage in contested airspace and to operate alongside both crewed and uncrewed…
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Are YOU a hypocrite behind the wheel? Brit drivers admit they often refuse to let another vehicle pull out… despite hating when other motorists do the same to them
A study has found that 74 per cent of British drivers are hypocrites on the road, routinely doing things they dislike other motorists doing. The most common contradictions include refusing to let other vehicles pull out (17 per cent), failing to indicate when turning or changing lanes (14 per cent), and failing to acknowledge drivers…