Cost-of-living crisis to worsen as households face major rise in gas bills

New charges for energy bills to bring fresh gas price pain for Australians.

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U.S. Says Russia Fails to Comply With START, a Nuclear Arms Treaty

The United States says Russia is not allowing American inspectors access to its arsenal to ensure compliance with the New START Treaty, which the two nations renewed in 2021.

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Strikes Update: How Wednesday 1 February’s walkouts will affect you

With school teachers, trains drivers and civil servants all striking, what do you need to know?

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Craig Kelly’s quacks land in Australia with COVID ‘cure’

The man who would be Australia’s next prime minister still won’t shut up.

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How Long Does It Take to Get Fit Again?

We all stray from exercise sometimes. Here’s how your body will bounce back.

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The Sneaky Allure of a Detox

A cleanse might make you feel better, but not for the reasons you may think.

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Kyle Smaine: US freestyle skier dies aged 31 in avalanche in Japan

Former US world champion freestyle skier Kyle Smaine dies in an avalanche in Japan.

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‘I was ready to go’: Legend’s pep talk convinced Brooks to stay at Tigers

Halfback Luke Brooks has revealed he was all set to leave Wests Tigers last year as his patchy form and monster pay packet drew criticism from pundits and fans.

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Richard Sharp: Watchdog head steps back from BBC chair probe

William Shawcross will no longer lead a review of Richard Sharp's appointment owing to past contacts.

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If you’re taking Ozempic to lose weight, don’t lose your muscles too

The celebrity weight loss drug is out of stock around the world, but experts say people using it need to make sure they don’t lose all their muscles as well.

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More rate pain on the way as nation’s AAA credit rating affirmed

Home buyers, already dealing with eight consecutive interest rate rises, could be hit with another four by August as the RBA tries to tame inflation.

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Your Investment Lost Money Last Year. So Why the Big Tax Bill?

When you invest and where matters for taxes. But a few rules of thumb can stave off some nasty surprises, our columnist says.

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FA Cup: Wrexham 3-3 Sheffield United - Egan's late strike denies Wrexham victory

John Egan's stoppage time goal rescues Sheffield United against non-league Wrexham in a frenetic FA Cup fourth-round tie.

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Djokovic breaks down after defeating Tsitsipas in the Australian Open Men's Final

Noval Djokovic is one grand slam triumph away from becoming the greatest tennis player of all time after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open Men's Final.

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Novak Djokovic Comes Full Circle at the Australian Open

Deported a year ago and unable to play in 2022’s first Grand Slam tournament, Djokovic deeply felt this major title, his 22nd, calling it “a huge relief.”

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Some teens read beyond year 10 level, others at year 5. This is why

A Grattan Institute report has called for the investment of $1 billion in group tutoring for students whose disadvantage has become more pronounced every year of their schooling.

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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Is the Victim of its Own Success

What once seemed like attractive economics have been upended by increasing competition and rising interest rates.

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Nadine Dorries broke rules with talk show role - watchdog

The MP should have consulted Parliament's anti-corruption body before taking the job, a watchdog says.

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Grand Slam Daily - A champion crowned after epic encounter

Wally Masur joins Neroli Meadows to break down an epic Women’s Final featuring two powerhouses of the sport, Aussie underdogs come good to claim an unexpected title, and the countdown to the massive Tsitsipas v Djokovic men's final is on.

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‘He’ll be a god’: Two ex-Socceroos and the Sicilian offer they couldn’t refuse

Vince Grella and Mark Bresciano, along with Aussie businessman Ross Pelligra, have taken on the gargantuan task of rebuilding a fallen giant of Italian football and guiding them back to Serie A.

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Christianity’s true peril is not in the West

One in seven of the world’s Christians – some 360 million people – face a “high or extreme” daily risk of persecution, according to a newly released report.

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Czech Republic Elects Petr Pavel President Over Andrej Babis

Petr Pavel, a political novice, defeated Andrej Babis, a populist business tycoon and former prime minister, in the first of several important European elections this year.

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‘I hate this – I’ve made a mistake’: Pat Cummins’ controversial year as Australian captain

He’s been battered by critics over his position on climate change and the demise of Justin Langer. But “Captain Planet” isn’t changing.

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Cost of living with food allergies becoming 'unbearable'

Prices of supermarket staples are rising at the fastest rate in decades, hitting "free from" shoppers hard.

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Melbourne house prices dropped, but property is hardly more affordable

House prices have not fallen nearly enough to offset the hit from rising mortgage rates, and prices in some buyer hotspots are still higher than a year ago.

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‘Must get it right the first time’: The uphill battle to fix Sydney’s Central Station

The NSW government is seizing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform Australia’s busiest train station.

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AP Retreats From ‘the French’ Stylebook Guidance

The Associated Press offends French sensibilities and retreats from a piece of descriptive advice.

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Mentally ill patients held in solitary confinement for more than double the maximum target time

One Sydney hospital kept patients isolated for an average of 24 hours and 25 minutes over a three-month period, new data on seclusion and restraint shows.

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The Zen of Falling Over and Over in Public

There have never been as many official skateboard parks in New York City as there today. But there’s just something about an empty plaza and a distracted security guard.

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Israel-Palestinian conflict: Fears of wider flare-up after deadly Jenin raid

What's behind the raid on the West Bank city, which led to nine Palestinian deaths on Thursday?

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Windrush report: Suella Braverman scraps three recommendations

The home secretary says the changes recommended in the wake of the scandal will no longer go ahead.

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Wimbledon breaks with tradition on doubles

The end of one Wimbledon tradition was confirmed on Thursday, with confirmation that doubles matches will be cut from best-of-five sets to three.

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In Chicago, ‘Opera Can Be Hip-Hop, and Hip-Hop Can Be Opera’

Will Liverman and DJ King Rico’s “The Factotum,” at Lyric Opera of Chicago, is a gloss on “The Barber of Seville” set in a South Side barbershop.

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George Santos Made Baruch Volleyball Famous. The Team Is OK With That.

The Baruch Bearcats played their home opener on Tuesday under a new spotlight after George Santos’s lie about having played for the team resurfaced.

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Australia Day: Why young Aussies are shunning their national holiday

A push to shift controversial Australia Day is gaining momentum - and increasingly in workplaces.

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How a 26-year-old Australian scored an Oscar nomination

Lachlan Pendragon reckons he spent 10 months working on an animated short film in the living room of his Brisbane home.

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Royal drama pushes Australian voters towards republic: poll

Support for a national day for Australia remains strong and most plan to take the public holiday, Resolve Political Monitor found.

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He Quit Singing Because of Body Shaming. Now He’s Making a Comeback.

The tenor Limmie Pulliam, who made his debut at Carnegie Hall on Friday, hopes to break barriers for larger artists.

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For the love of hog, why are there so many animal statues?

Right now in Australia, there are more statues of farmyard animals than there are of women.

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The Sierra Club Tries to Move Past John Muir, George Floyd and #MeToo

After a public reckoning and the departure of its executive director, the nation’s largest environmental organization has tapped Ben Jealous as its new leader.

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Musk's Boring Company shows off Las Vegas tunnels

The BBC's James Clayton visited the tunnel network carrying passengers in Tesla cars.

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What to do in Sydney on Australia Day

There’s plenty of ways to spend Thursday, with a host of events across the city. Check out our expansive list.

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NSW Labor in election-winning lead but Perrottet preferred premier

NSW Labor has retained its lead in polling but Premier Dominic Perrottet’s popularity has risen despite his Nazi uniform admissions. 

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Do Weather Changes Make Pain From Injuries Worse?

Some people experience pain flares from healed injuries or chronic conditions when it’s cold or raining. Are the two actually connected?

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Ciraldo set to spring fullback selection shock to open Bulldogs’ season

Jake Averillo has widely been tipped as the man to play fullback at the Bulldogs, but Hayze Perham has leapfrogged the incumbent and is in line to wear the No.1.

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How M&M’s Found Itself in the Culture Wars

The candy brand announced that Maya Rudolph would replace its promotional cartoon characters, which have been the focus of a partisan backlash.

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Demand Flexibility Service: What is the energy saving scheme for electricity?

A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is being introduced.

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Nuclear waste robot put through its paces in Brisbane

CSIRO’s nuclear waste-safeguarding robot has been developed at the agency’s Brisbane facility, and recently passed a key test with flying colours.

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CPR and Defibrillators: What You Need to Know

Helping someone in cardiac arrest is not as daunting as it seems.

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Moody removed after no ball drama

Bowler Peter Moody was taken out of the attack after bowling just one legal delivery, after being called for two waist-high no balls.

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Biden to Tap Jeff Zients as His Next White House Chief of Staff

He will replace Ron Klain, who has run President Biden’s White House since the president took office two years ago.

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Newcastle: St Mary's Cathedral lockdown gathering claims to be reviewed

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency review is being supported by the Archbishop of Liverpool.

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‘It may be best for Stephen to test the market’: Why Crichton felt unloved at Panthers

The Panthers star signed with the Bulldogs after feeling undervalued at his junior club.

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How Do You Measure a Season on Broadway? In Cast Albums.

From “A Strange Loop” to “Funny Girl,” most Broadway musicals of 2022 were recorded, offering listeners a chance to love or hate them again.

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Japan was the future but it's stuck in the past

The so-called lost decade has now stretched to three. What went wrong, asks Rupert Wingfield-Hayes.

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Giants Defense Thrives on Blunt Feedback. And Sneaker Talk.

Don “Wink” Martindale’s frank honesty and aggressive play calling have turned around the Giants’ defense. Players say their bond with the assistant coach has helped, too.

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Seal emerges from Thames and surprises Teddington lifeboat crew

A grey seal is seen playing outside Teddington's lifeboat station.

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‘We need new antivirals’: Australia’s ‘Omicron soup’ is blunting our best COVID treatments

Infectious diseases experts are warning that almost all available antiviral medications are increasingly ineffective against the “soup” of Omicron descendants now circulating in Australia.

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London Museum Removes ‘Irish Giant’ Skeleton From Display

The remains of Charles Byrne, a 7-foot-7 man who died in 1783, will no longer be on public view, an effort to address what one official at the Hunterian Museum called a historical wrong.

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Google parent Alphabet to slash 12,000 jobs, sharpen focus on AI

Alphabet will cut more than 6 per cent of its global workforce, becoming the latest tech giant to retrench after years of abundant growth.

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N.Y.U. Langone Withdraws From Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine Trial in Adolescents

The B.C.G. vaccine, more than a century old, has shown some promise against diabetes. The university’s move left parents and outside investigators concerned.

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Ukrainian soldiers receive bionic arms

After losing their hands in a landmine explosion, Andrii and Vitalii receive 3D printed prosthetics.

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‘A boil on our industry’: Why this publican banned pokies at his Sydney venues

James Thorpe, who owns three inner Sydney pubs, says the industry’s reliance on gaming revenue is hurting the Sydney food and beverage scene.

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After Roe Decision, March for Life Kicks Off in Washington

The annual anti-abortion gathering to protest Roe v. Wade is the first since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the right to abortion.

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Murray defeats Kokkinakis in one of the great Australian Open matches

At 4.05am, Andy Murray won one of the greatest Australian Open matches of all time, one that barely anyone saw.

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Shift to Remote Work Puts Pressure on Chains Like Sweetgreen

Downtown lunch spots that rely on catering to white-collar professionals are rethinking their business model as more employees work from home.

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Ukraine: European countries to donate more heavy weapons

Nine European nations promise more artillery and missiles, ahead of a major donor conference on Friday.

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Election won, Andrews will take out the trash. He needs to fix the roof

Three unreleased corruption reports, projected debt of $116 billion by June - Victorians will soon know the answers to questions Labor should have been addressed before the state election.

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How Bad Is It to Share Lip Products?

In Prince Harry’s new memoir, he describes a moment when Meghan Markle borrowed some lip gloss from Kate. Experts weigh in on whether that’s hygienic.

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Husband of missing mother bought hundreds of dollars worth of cleaning supplies

CNN's Jim Sciutto and Erica Hill speak with former senior FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole about the latest revelations on the arrest of Brian Walshe, the husband of missing Massachusetts woman Ana Walshe.

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10 Mummified Crocodiles Emerge From an Egyptian Tomb

Found beneath an ancient dump, the mummies shed light on ancient Egyptian mummification practices and the many lives of a necropolis.

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Peterborough doorbell video sees man trying to enter 15 homes

After police appealed for doorbell footage, the attempted burglar was identified and jailed.

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The agent behind the greats of women’s sport

Agent-to-the-stars Nikki Mathias was one of the busiest women in Melbourne on Wednesday, while players continued to bemoan a lack of bounce in the tennis balls.

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Is It Bad to Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach?

Your gut is adaptable, experts say, but there are a few facts you should keep in mind.

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Paperchase hunts for buyer but prepares for insolvency

High Street stationery chain confirms it is hunting for buyer but talking to insolvency experts.

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Scorching heat and heavy rain forecast for south-eastern Australia today

Eastern states facing extreme weather conditions as Queensland continues storm clean-up.

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Scotland Gender Recognition Bill: What are the sticking points?

Scotland's plan to make it easier for people to change their legal sex has led to a constitutional row.

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Interest rate rises ‘risk a financial earthquake’

It was a minor miracle the world averted a financial crisis last year, but the odds of a major accident are shortening, the world’s leading expert on debt crises warns.

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What’s Next for the Great Gay Play? Everything.

In recent shows, ideas of gayness are expanding, combining and disappearing all at once.

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At Rikers, Piling Up Sick Days While Investigating Sick-Leave Abuse

A number of investigators responsible for cracking down on jail officers who lie about being sick have themselves been absent from work for significant periods.

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The green trade row dividing the Davos elite

A transatlantic spat over green subsidies is casting a shadow over this year's World Economic Forum.

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What’s wrong with this picture? Perth council clashes with residents on driveway ‘compliance’

Len White, whose driveway is 13 years old, is aware of up to 10 others nearby who have also been advised of driveway and kerb non-compliance.

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Gina Lollobrigida, Italian movie legend, dead at 95

After two decades in front of the camera, Lollobrigida embarked on a multifaceted second career as artist and filmmaker.

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Nick Cave for the Home

The politically engaged artist, whose work is now on display at the Guggenheim Museum, talks about his new line of fabrics.

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'You cannot be serious': McEnroe's mega Wimbledon explosion

John McEnroe had an extraordinary outburst at an umpire during the 1981 Wimbledon tournament.

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How to watch the Australian Open like an expert

Want to know the most important factors in winning a grand slam match? ATP World Tour strategy analyst Craig O’Shannessy lays out tennis strategy in seven simple lessons.

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Walker rescued after being swept over Moffat waterfall

The man suffered multiple injuries following the incident at Grey Mare's Tail waterfall, near Moffat.

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‘We’re all vulnerable’: One in 10 people will end up with long COVID, new study says

At least 65 million people worldwide have long COVID, according to a new report, prompting calls for a change to Australia’s COVID-19 health policies.

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The Slow, Inevitable Death of Middle-Class Housing

Built with high ideals and architectural panache, New York’s stock of mid-20th-century apartment buildings is now threatened by greed and decay.

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Straw Bear Festival returns to Whittlesey streets after Covid hiatus

The Straw Bear Festival sees a man dressed in straw and Morris troupes dancing in the streets.

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‘Coming here with nothing, and nowhere to go’: Biden under pressure to tackle US migrant crisis

As cities struggle to cope with an influx of new arrivals from the border, the US president is getting tougher on asylum seekers. But will it fix the problem?

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The U.K. says it aims to give Ukraine the first Western-made tanks.

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SNP members offered two routes to independence

The party says the next UK election will either be a de facto referendum or a mandate for an indyref2 vote in 2026.

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The contenders: Who is best placed to win this year’s Australian Open?

The Australian Open this year looms as the best on the men’s side for many years, especially with Nick Kyrgios believing he is a legitimate chance to end the host nation’s 47-year men’s title wait. On the women’s side, there is no shortage of rivals lining up to beat world No.1 Iga Swiatek.

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What to Know About Gas Stove Alternatives

Cooking with gas isn’t the only way. Electric and induction cooking can offer some distinct advantages, experts say.

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Why is ‘boring’ content still going viral?

Videos documenting the mundanity of daily life have exploded on social media since the pandemic. But could they be distracting us from broader social ills?

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Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza

A state-owned mining company announced it had found Europe’s largest deposit of the vital minerals used in electric vehicles and other green technology.

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Ezra Miller: The Flash star pleads guilty to trespass but avoids jail

The Flash star avoids being sent to prison after agreeing a plea deal over an alleged burglary.

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Happy to declutter, but there’s one thing I can’t throw out

Artworks enrich my life in a way that my other possessions do not.

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What Is Menopause Like for Women of Color?

The Times wants to hear your stories.

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Matildas’ World Cup opener to shift to 83,500-seat Accor Stadium

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants Australia’s opening match against Ireland moved to a bigger venue - and it appears he’ll get his way.

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Exxon Scientists Predicted Global Warming, Even as Company Cast Doubts, Study Finds

Starting in the 1970s, scientists working for the oil giant made remarkably accurate projections of just how much burning fossil fuels would warm the planet.

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A&E nurse: Most challenging I've seen in 30 years

Senior sister Susan Beswick is struggling to keep patients safe, as demand soars at Royal Bolton Hospital.

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Russian forces press deadly assault for breakthrough in eastern Ukraine

More than 100 Russian troops were killed in the battle for Soledar over the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s Donetsk Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said.

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Nicola Benedetti Prepares Her Next Star Turn: Festival Leader

Nicola Benedetti is the first Scotland native and the first woman to serve as director of the storied Edinburgh International Festival.

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Andrew Bridgen: What has suspended MP said about vaccines?

The Conservative MP has been suspended after a tweet comparing Covid vaccine side effects to the Holocaust.

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Panthers stars sacrifice holiday to play in World Club Challenge

Eight premiership winners have returned to training a week early so they can meet requirements set out in the collective bargaining agreement and face St Helens next month.

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Was Yeshiva University Entitled to $230 Million in Public Funds?

The Modern Jewish Orthodox school refuses to recognize an L.G.B.T.Q. student club, arguing in court that it is a religious institution.

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Health Services Union wants to charge non-members $500 each for wage deals

HSU president Gerard Hayes described the push to be paid for enterprise bargaining by employees who aren’t members as a “moral issue”.

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Twitter Said to Consider Selling User Names to Boost Revenue

The company has discussed selling some user names through online auctions, people with knowledge of the plans said.

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Carlos Correa Agrees to $200 Million Deal with Twins

On Dec. 21, the shortstop agreed to a $315 million contract with the Mets. Twenty days later, he agreed to a $200 million deal with Minnesota. What happened?

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Grant Shapps unveils new powers in strike laws

Unions say the plans for minimum service levels are "undemocratic and unworkable".

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Rio Tinto says Labor plan will bolster industry’s climate drive

Rio Tinto’s local boss has commended the Albanese government for providing crucial support to heavy industry as it outlines plans for tougher emissions cuts.

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Perth house prices the subject of a great national guessing game

Prices in Perth are just 1 per cent behind the peak of August 2022 – as rate hikes were beginning. Why is WA (again) different to the east coast? Three reasons.

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T.C.U., Confronting Georgia, Spirals on National Title Stage

Georgia forced the Horned Frogs into plenty of bad plays. But T.C.U. showed unusual flaws compared with its previous games this season.

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Blogger, 26, died after ordering poisonous substance online, inquest hears

Beth Matthews, a patient at a psychiatric hospital, ordered the substance online, an inquest hears.

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Indonesia rocked by massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake

Tremors felt in Darwin after huge earthquake in Indonesia.

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Voices on social media summoned the protesters to Brasília, offering free transportation and food.

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Energy bill support for firms to be reduced from April

The government says the current level of support for firms was "unsustainably expensive".

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Lawyers watch with interest after nightclub owner bans ‘eshay’ shoes

A legal expert has warned nightclub owners considering following this example to be wary of the potential pitfalls of trying to keep eshays out of their venues.

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The Unexpected Gift of Dead Plants

When the big storm swept through, it left an important lesson about survival.

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FA Cup highlights: Manchester City 4-0 Chelsea

Watch highlights as Manchester City cruise into the FA Cup fourth round with a routine victory over a poor Chelsea at Etihad Stadium.

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Prince Harry expected to throw more criticism on the Royal Family in latest TV interviews

Royal Family bracing for more criticism when Prince Harry interviews air in US and Britain.

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FA Cup: Julian Alvarez doubles Manchester City's lead against Chelsea with penalty

Kai Havertz's inexplicable handball gives Julian Alvarez the chance to double Manchester City's lead against Chelsea with a penalty in the FA Cup.

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Summer surprise: Barangaroo cove to open for swimming this week

The state government said it is the first new harbour swimming spot to open west of the bridge in more than 50 years. 

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Russell Banks, Novelist Steeped in the Working Class, Dies at 82

He brought his own sometimes painful blue-collar experiences to bear in acclaimed stories exploring issues of race, class and power in American life.

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The strategy behind Spare, Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir that is set to break the internet

The Duke of Sussex’s much-anticipated memoir will build celebrity in the United States, the best launch pad for the social activism he and the duchess want to pursue.

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How Climate Change Affects Book Preservation

As extreme weather events become more common, archivists and conservators are scrambling to protect their collections.

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China suspends social media accounts of Covid policy critics

Social media platform Weibo says it acted over personal attacks against Chinese Covid experts.

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Drowning risk at generational high after children miss 10 million swimming lessons

Australians are increasingly less skilled at spending a day in the surf, with children months behind in swimming lessons while adults overestimate their abilities.

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Kevin McCarthy and the Return of the Pre-Trump G.O.P.

In the struggles over the speakership, the old G.O.P. world, with all its dysfunctions, stalemates and futility, has come again.

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Romeo Beckham joins Brentford B on loan from Inter Miami II

Romeo Beckham, son of former England captain David, joins Brentford's B team on loan from Inter Miami II until the end of the season.

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Kevin McCarthy wins over hardline Republicans, but not enough to win Speaker

In a dramatic 12th round of voting, McCarthy was able to gain more support for the top job after offering a wide range of concessions to his right-flank.

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Pope Benedict Was No Conservative.

The heart of his message lay in what he said not to Catholics but to atheists.

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Raye: Pop star hits number one after gaining independence from major label

The star tops the charts as an independent artist, after her label refused to release her debut album.

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Fish and chip shops battered by spud shortage

Fish and chip shops are being forced to make some tough choices: swallow the rising costs, increase prices or – perhaps most gallingly – downsize the classic minimum chips.

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NBA Has Sharp Rise in 50-Point Games

Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points in a game this week was the top mark since 2006, but a rise in offense (and a lack of defense) has made high-scoring games a routine affair.

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El Chapo’s Son Is Captured by Mexican Authorities for 2nd Time

The arrest of Ovidio Guzmán López was a victory for the Mexican government. He had been briefly detained in 2019, but was released after cartel gunmen overpowered law enforcement.

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Seven rising arts stars to watch in 2023

Here are the fresh faces on the arts scene to keep an eye out for this year (though we doubt if you’ll be able to avoid them).

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Read the Police Affidavit in the Idaho College Murders

Here’s how investigators say they identified the suspect.

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Harry makes series of sensational claims in leaked book

Harry claims William physically attacked him, and says he urged his father not to marry Camilla.

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Putin orders 36-hour holiday weekend cease-fire in Ukraine

Ukrainian officials have previously dismissed Russian peace moves as playing for time to regroup their forces and prepare for additional attacks.

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Six Reasons to Get Excited About Fashion in 2023

Yayoi Kusama. Gucci. Barbie. The coronation. What will matter to your wardrobe this year?

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Keep your smocks and linen sets - you can’t beat my summer hat

One of the few hats lucky enough to share its name with a disease, the Legionnaire cap with flaps and back is the ideal accessory.

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Times Square Suspect Wanted to ‘Carry Out Jihad,’ Prosecutors Say

Trevor Bickford on New Year’s Eve attacked three police officers because he considered government agents and men of military age legitimate targets, authorities said.

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Pope Benedict had 'undeniable' presence on Francis, says archbishop

Pope Francis has been working in his predecessor's shadow, says the Vatican's most senior British official.

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‘Good on her’: Thorpe backs Price over calls for more details on Voice

The Greens senator says while she and Coalition senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price approached the Voice from different angles, they had similar concerns.

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What Is the Right Balance of Strength Training to Cardio?

We spoke to exercise experts to find the ideal regimen.

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Spike in pubs and clubs seeking approval for poker machines to be played later

The revelation from the NSW gaming regulator comes as new data reveals venues with late-night trading hours almost double their pokie profits.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud and Other Charges

The founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, who was released on a $250 million bond, returned to New York to appear in court on Tuesday.

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China Covid: Beijing criticises 'political' rules for its tourists

As China opens its borders, countries around the world have announced testing for arrivals.

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China threatens ‘reciprocal’ action against countries imposing COVID tests on travellers

It was unclear what any reciprocal measure would entail as China already requires a negative PCR test for anyone crossing its borders.

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Prince Harry Says He Wants His Family Back in ITV, ’60 Minutes’ Interviews

With Prince Harry’s new book, “Spare,” set to be released next week, Britain is gearing up for the release of revealing new interviews with the estranged royal.

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Tesla Car Sales Grow Slower Than Expected, Amplifying Concerns

Wall Street has grown decidedly pessimistic about Tesla, fearful that Elon Musk, its chief executive, is too focused on Twitter.

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Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network.

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Tens of thousands view body of former Pope Benedict

Pope Benedict died on Saturday at the age of 95 in the secluded Vatican monastery.

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Moscow says Ukrainian rocket strike kills 63 Russian troops

Dozens of Russian troops have been killed in one of the deadliest attacks on the Kremlin’s forces since the war began more than 10 months ago.

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Biden Caps Two Years of Action on the Economy, With New Challenges Ahead

The president used a slim congressional majority to enact legislation that could reshape the American economy — if his administration can make the laws succeed.

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A Balkan Leader Gets the Hollywood Treatment, Starring Kevin Spacey

A director cast the beleaguered actor as Franjo Tudjman, the late Croatian leader, whom some call a patriot and others revile as an ethnonationalist zealot.

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Veterans Trickle Through a Special New York Court Known Only to a Few

No one knows how many are helped or how much Veterans Treatment Courts in New York cost. Supporters say it gives defendants who were in the armed forces a second chance.

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National weather forecast for Monday January 2

National weather forecast for Monday January 2, 2023.

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RSL clubs call on members to speak up against cashless gaming

The peak body representing the state’s RSL clubs says the “powers that be” need to be warned against the unintended consequences of a cashless gaming card.

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Idaho Murder Suspect Had Been a Student of the Criminal Mind

The arrest of Bryan Kohberger, now charged with murdering four University of Idaho students, eased fears but raised a troubling new question: What was the motive?

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Pope Francis pays tribute to Benedict at New Year’s Mass

Pope Francis prayed for his predecessor’s passage to heaven as photos of Pope Emeritus Benedict’s body were released by the Vatican.

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George Santos Goes to Washington as His Life of Fantasy Comes Into Focus

Mr. Santos, under scrutiny for lies about his background, is set to be sworn into Congress on Tuesday even as records, colleagues and friends divulge more about his past.

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