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Residents still can't eat too many fish from river in PFAS-affected town
Katherine residents have welcomed a $2 billion lawsuit over PFAS contamination in the town, saying “it’s about time we started holding large corporations to account”. Source link
Microsoft backs down on legal threats against 0day disclosing researchers
After security community backlash. Source link
'Excited to be back': Serena Williams announces return to pro-tennis at 44
The greatest women’s champion of the Open Era is returning to tennis after almost four years away, accepting a wildcard into the doubles at the Queen’s Club tournament next week. Source link
Ex-soldier, comedian and aspiring Martian is the Aussie face of Laos cave rescue
Josh Richards has made news for his diving and his interplanetary ambitions. Now he’s using his skills to try to rescue others. Source link
Tough times for hospitality businesses with rising cost of food and power
The hospitality sector is grappling with “unprecedented” cost increases, according to a national peak body, with many being forced to close their doors. Source link
Real estate agency using fake AI salesperson to spam customers
“Daniel” is an AI real estate agent who calls strangers and secretly records conversations without their consent. Source link
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The hidden economics of AI: Why token usage matters more than you think
As AI adoption grows, managing token costs is becoming critical to realising its value. Source link
How batteries muscled out gas and pushed power prices down
Fossil fuels, which have powered the global economy for centuries, are under threat. And Australia has become ground zero in this global battle. Source link
Growing up in a cult partly inspired performer's latest show
Carly Sheppard is perhaps best known for experimental performance, but a coincidental meeting with a fellow dancer convinced her to go back to her roots. Source link
UK's ex-US envoy slams 'bereft' Starmer leadership in new document drop
Among the more than 1,500 pages of documents were messages from Peter Mandelson voicing strong criticisms of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership of the UK government. Source link