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Trump marks US 250 with campaign-style July 4 speech after storms delay event
The occasion was complicated by severe storms that gathered near Washington, forcing event organisers to order an earlier evacuation. Source link
Liberal frontbencher pushes back on coalition with One Nation
Shadow energy minister Dan Tehan says the Liberal party is not entertaining thoughts of forming a coalition with One Nation. Source link
Fran Lebowitz — witty, withering and unfiltered
No-one emerges unscathed from Fran Lebowitz’s quips, bon mots and scathing take-downs of New York’s peculiarities and poor etiquette. Source link
Japan's LGBTQIA+ education plan has been released. Some aren't happy
The first national plan of its kind is broadly criticised by gay rights proponents and legal experts for supporting the status quo. Source link
The desert kids making classic hard rock cool again
Inspired by AC/DC and raised in a remote NT community, these young cousins have become one of Australia’s most unlikely hard rock bands. Source link
How many gambling ads played during the Socceroos match?
There should be rules against jumping on the World Cup bandwagon to illustrate a political point, but the Socceroos’ valiant effort against Egypt offers a timely real-world test. Source link
The Trump era echoes the messy truth behind the founding of America
US Independence Day was never the simple morality tale Americans often tell themselves. Under Donald Trump the debate over its meaning is more politically charged than ever. Source link
Investors consider class action over super scam
Investors who lost out in a superannuation scam are considering a potential class action. Source link
For 60 years, Play School has never broken this rule
Australian Story is given rare behind-the-scenes access to Play School as it celebrates 60 years on air. An intimate look at the creative process of the iconic children’s TV show that’s still guided by one golden rule. Source link
Ukraine retaliates, striking St Petersburg following deadliest attack
Ukraine has retaliated after Russia’s attack on Kyiv killed at least 27 people. Source link