Americans are encouraged to hesitate to trust mainstream media as they’ve lied repeatedly about major issues — COVID being one of the worst cases — and protected powerful political figures by smearing dissident voices. But the alternative of social media as the town square for free-flowing information has proven just as (or more) propagandistic and...
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Rate cut stays on wishlist as Christmas bonus off table
Mortgage holders are not expected to get any pre-Christmas relief from an interest rate cut when the Reserve Bank meets for the last time in 2025.
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Relief at social ban after ‘disgusting’ online content
Kids and parents have expressed mixed emotions ahead of the world-first teen social media ban, with some pleased they will no longer be exposed to online harms.
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Retiring renters facing disaster without intervention
Renters face an impossible challenge in retirement without more assistance and need significantly more superannuation than homeowners, a report shows.
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Solemn apology in treaty ‘reset’ with Aboriginal people
Aboriginal people will receive a solemn apology for past injustices, with a state making good on a treaty promise ahead of a public celebration.
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Prince Harry compares royal family life to ‘Downton Abbey’ — but with way more ‘drama’
“People sometimes ask if growing up with the royal family was a bit like [show creator Julian Fellowes'] Downton Abbey,'" he said at a luncheon.
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Prince Harry compares royal family life to ‘Downton Abbey’ — but with way more ‘drama’
“People sometimes ask if growing up with the royal family was a bit like [show creator Julian Fellowes'] Downton Abbey,'" he said at a luncheon.
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What we learned from Jets’ Week 14 loss: The concerning hurdle they can never seem to clear
The Jets lost 34-10 to the Dolphins on Sunday to drop to 3-10 this season. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game.
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Which countries are responsible for the MOST illegal crossings into SA?
South Africa’s Border Management Authority has revealed which neighbouring countries account for the majority of illegal crossings into SA.
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Mo Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash
Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie away to Inter Milan on Tuesday evening.
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