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'This is now terminal': UK braces for prospect of sixth PM in seven years
Sir Keir Starmer, who led Labour to a landslide general election victory in July 2024, has become so unpopular that even some colleagues are framing his demise as a case of not if, but when. Source link
It's a very bad time to be a baby boomer, politically speaking
The Albanese government is reading the room when it comes to intergenerational equity ahead of the May 12 budget. Source link
The NDIS gave participants their lives back. Now they fear what's to come
NDIS participants set up their lives around the scheme’s rules. But now the rules are changing and they fear what lies ahead. Source link
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New Gene Therapy Enables Children With a Rare Form of Deafness to Hear
The treatment, the first of its kind, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. “Our baby was born deaf, and now he can hear,” said one parent. Source link
Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas
Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence. Source link
Viva Energy boss says more refineries needed for secure fuel supply
The Viva Energy refinery provides about 10 per cent of Australia’s fuel. Its chief, Scott Wyatt, chats to Alan Kohler about the company’s future in the wake of the Geelong fire. Source link
Do you need to worry about Mythos, Anthropic's computer-hacking AI?
A powerful AI kept from public access because of its ability to hack computers with impunity is making headlines around the world. But what is Mythos, does it really represent a risk and might it even be used to improve cybersecurity? Source link
Canada's U.S. ambassador wants to set aside the 'bluster' as rhetoric around trade heats up
Canada’s new ambassador in Washington said Thursday that trade talks need to move beyond “bluster” as public rhetoric on both sides of the border has heated up in recent weeks. Source link
Carney 'disappointed' in Canada's ambassador in Washington for English-only invite to MPs
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is disappointed that Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. issued an English-only invitation to MPs for an upcoming reception in Washington. Source link
The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint
Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal. Source link