History shows Australian laws have left minorities marginalised. A Human Rights Act would help fix that | Michael Kirby
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Losing children's ward would be 'devastating'
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Es Devlin’s next act
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How traveling can help slow down aging, according to a study
A new study from the Edith Cowan University in Australia says leisurely travel can help slow down the aging process by helping to "alleviate chronic stress, dampen over-activation of the immune ...6 hours ago -
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Saoirse Ronan Has Lived, and Acted, Through a Lot
At 30, the Irish actress has already spent two decades in front of the camera, collecting many awards. Her two latest projects are also generating Oscars buzz.12 hours ago -
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Reds hire Terry Francona: Three factors that could help Cincinnati have Royals, Tigers-like turnaround in 2025
Just like he did in Cleveland, Francona will have to get the most from his young players15 hours ago -
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The Ships for America Act would be good for the Navy as well
It is hardly a secret that the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding program is in the doldrums.18 hours ago -
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In Gaza, we have one question for the rest of the world: aren’t we human, just like you? | A voice from Gaza
Every night we huddle together and pray our building doesn’t collapse over us. Who will stop this war – and give us a future?. The writer is a 24-year-old woman who has lived in Gaza all her ...20 hours ago -
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Can a 'Precision Scheduling' Expert Fix Berkshire Hathaway's Railroad?
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U.S. stocks’ remarkable 2024 run is likely to continue during the fourth quarter, history shows
U.S. stocks have had a remarkable run during the first nine months of 2024 — and if the past is any guide, it will likely continue over the next three months.22 hours ago -
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Australian guilty of assault for cable-tying kids
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Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart wanted ‘so-called’ portraits ‘permanently disposed of’
Freedom of information documents reveal mining magnate lobbying National Gallery chair over Vincent Namatjira portraits. Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart not only wanted two unflattering ...Yesterday -
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Brazil’s Largest Mafia Is Entering Politics. The Government Must Act.
For many Brazilians, the First Capital Command’s push into politics across the nation has been a shock.Yesterday - Brazil -
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Trump on Melania's abortion rights comment: 'You have to stick with your heart'
Former President Trump said in an interview that he told Melania Trump that she's "got to write what you believe" regarding her apparent pro-choice stance on abortion in her memoir that's set to ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Boris Johnson says Trump presidency would have prevented Ukraine invasion
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested that Donald Trump's presidency would have prevented Russia from invading Ukraine in 2022. Johnson said that Ukraine’s resistance is ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
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Miami Dolphins are in advanced talks to sell minority stake in team to Ares Management, billionaire Joe Tsai
The deal, which would also include Hard Rock Stadium, values the team at $8.1 billion, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.Yesterday -
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KAT: Thibodeau history helps transition to Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns' familiarity with coach Tom Thibodeau could help him and the Knicks jell together following the blockbuster trade.Yesterday -
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Photos show NY Republican in blackface as part of Michael Jackson Halloween costume
Photos taken of Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) while in college nearly 20 years ago show him wearing blackface as part of a Halloween costume portraying pop star Michael Jackson, The New York Times ...Yesterday -
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As communist China turns 75, can Xi fix its economy?
Plans announced by officials sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure it is enough.Yesterday - China -
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Texas sues TikTok over handling of minors' data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued the social platform TikTok for allegedly operating in a way that "puts the online safety and privacy of Texas children at risk" and violates a bill that ...Yesterday - Tiktok -
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An Exodus of Agents Left the Secret Service Unprepared for 2024
Punishing hours, dilapidated facilities and an ill-conceived retiree program left the agency without the personnel it needed in a year of threats and violence.Yesterday -
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Photos Show Rep. Mike Lawler in Blackface as Michael Jackson
Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican locked in a tight race for re-election, dressed as the pop star for Halloween as a college student in 2006.Yesterday -
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The 40 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (October 2024)
The Penguin, Chimp Crazy, and Industry are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.Yesterday -
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The Climate Fix: Solutions for a Warming World
In a new weekly feature of our Climate Forward newsletter, we’re covering the vast amount of investment, ingenuity and scientific expertise that are going toward stopping climate change.Yesterday - Climate -
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The Climate Fix: Solutions for a Warming World
In our new weekly series, we’re covering the vast amount of investment, ingenuity and scientific expertise going toward stopping climate change.Yesterday - Climate -
World - The Guardian
What atrocity would Israel have to commit for our leaders to break their silence? | Owen Jones
To avenge 7 October, crimes of all kinds are condoned. But politicians should take note: the British public disagrees. Consider these two parallel universes. One is Gaza, the scene of some of the ...Yesterday - Israel -
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Toddler's murder 'devoid of humanity', court told
Ali Jayden Doyle was killed by her mother's on-off boyfriend at a house in Dungannon.Yesterday -
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Boris Johnson insists he would have won July election in new book
Former PM’s memoir Unleashed argues he was victim of ‘witch-hunt’ and lockdown parties broke no rules. Boris Johnson has insisted he would have won another election if he had not been forced from ...Yesterday -
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Travis Kelce trades football cleats for scrubs in 'Grotesquerie' acting debut
Travis Kelce made his acting debut Wednesday night in episode 3 of Ryan Murphy’s show, “Grotesquerie."Yesterday -
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The US needs to act to avoid Eurosclerosis
Draghi’s report holds lessons for America on the dangers of overregulationYesterday -
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Chagos Islanders have fought a long and determined campaign for right to return
Hopes occasionally soared only to be dashed as legal challenges came and went until a critical judgment in 2019. The view from the decaying jetty on the atoll of Peros Banhos takes in a vast lagoon ...Yesterday -
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EU is taking Hungary to court. It says a law targeting foreign influence really targets basic rights
The European Commission is taking Hungary’s right-wing government to court over laws that could allow the authorities to investigate and prosecute people accused of undermining the country’s ...Yesterday - European Union -
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Georgian parliament speaker signs law curbing LGBT rights
Georgian parliamentary speaker Shalva Papuashvili said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he had signed into law a “family values” bill curbing LGBT rights, just weeks before a high-stakes ...Yesterday -
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Dining across the divide: ‘He said the left always identifies with the victim, and the right with people who are strong’
They disagreed on migration and the purpose of the state – could they find common ground on NHS reform?. Shash, 28, Cambridge . Occupation Doctor, looking to become an orthopaedic surgeon ...Yesterday -
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Estate planning has become more urgent for rich people as the election nears. That’s why tax laws need fixing, critics say.
Wealthy families’ focus on the estate tax is fodder for critics of the U.S. tax system and a preview of the fierce debate coming when the Trump tax cuts sunset.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Wildfires are burning through humanity’s carbon budget, study shows
Forests around world being changed from carbon sinks into carbon sources, making it harder to slow global heating. Wildfires are burning through the carbon budget that humans have allocated ...Yesterday -
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AI to Have Human-Level Abilities in a Few Years, SoftBank CEO Says
Masayoshi Son reiterated his bullish forecasts for artificial intelligence in a speech that stressed advances made by OpenAI.Yesterday - Artificial Intelligence -
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Vance's high-risk pool health insurance plan: Would it help or harm sick patients?
What are high-risk pools for health insurance? JD Vance proposed high risk pools for people with pre-existing conditions during the vice presidential debate.2 days ago