Cut parents' benefits over school truancy, suggests Michael Gove

The cabinet minister says the measure could help restore an "ethic of responsibility".

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Man accused of murdering Queensland woman to arrive in Australia after extradition

Man accused of murdering Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley extradited to Australia.

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Biden Nominates Julie Su as U.S. Labor Secretary

President Biden’s choice to lead the Labor Department is the deputy to the incumbent, Martin J. Walsh, who is leaving the administration.

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Don’t waste sympathy on self-funded retirees ... like me

As worthy causes go, self-funded retirees are at the top of their own list, but not high on mine.

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The Italian Designers Who Reinvented the Sofa Are Still Sitting on Top

Mario Bellini, Gaetano Pesce and Tobia Scarpa, now in their 80s, transformed the furniture landscape. Their iconic creations are still as popular as ever.

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Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams

Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon.

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ASX set to rise with Wall Street on track to kick off week with gains

US stocks are ticking higher on Monday as Wall Street looks to rebound from its worst week since early December.

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Biden Could Face Veto Test Over Contentious D.C. Crime Bill

Legislation blocking a new crime law in the District of Columbia has drawn bipartisan support in the House, and Senate Republicans are working to win over Democrats.

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EU, UK strike deal over Northern Ireland trade rules in Brexit breakthrough

“Today marks a turning point ... it puts people in charge of their destiny,” UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said as he announced the deal.

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An Office in Which Screaming Is Encouraged

At the Berlin headquarters of the art magazine Blau International, editor in chief Cornelius Tittel doubles as an instructor of Kundalini yoga classes.

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Why students’ ATARs are becoming more important

A report has called on universities to foot some of the bill if students admitted to their institutions on a non-ATAR basis fail to complete their degrees.

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Rishi Sunak Nears U.K.-E.U. Deal on Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to meet on Monday in Britain with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to work out the final details.

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Cup final: Mass brawl outside Hampden ahead of kick-off

Police said the disturbance took place about six hours before Rangers and Celtic were due to kick-off.

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Who would you pick? Spin trio set for Indore, Renshaw on the outer

The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald convened a selection panel of former greats to pick a team to claw back some momentum when the India Test series resumes on Wednesday.

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Embassy’s ‘woke’ portrait wall is all white in the end

Someone was triggered when portraits were removed from Australia House in London, but the patriarchy will now be uncancelled.

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Why Aren’t Doctors Screening Older Americans for Anxiety?

Anxiety disorders are common among seniors, but an influential panel seems likely to recommend against routine screening. Some experts disagree.

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William and Kate support opposite sides at Six Nations

The Prince of Wales joked about a "tense drive home" before the match between England and Wales.

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G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India.

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New season, same old internal in-fighting plagues Tigers

Wests Tigers’ club bosses have come under fire from the Western Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club chairman.

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China to Welcome Belarusian Leader, Raising Concerns Over Ukraine

A state visit next week by Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of Belarus seems to confirm U.S. fears that China is prepared to send lethal aid to Russia.

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The biggest obstacle to progress is Labor: Bandt

After huge gains in Brisbane at the last election, Adam Bandt has outlined his plan to take on Labor in Melbourne, Sydney and northern NSW at the next election.

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A NATO Minnow Reels From Cyberattacks Linked to Iran

Albania has been the target of repeated digital assaults believed to be linked to its sheltering of an Iranian dissident group on its soil.

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Alligators in New York: A Brief History

A brief history of New York City alligators.

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Succession: Show's creator announces show will end after fourth season

The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end.

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NSW Liberals race to find candidates for almost 20 seats

The Liberal Party is in a race again time to preselect candidates before nominations for the NSW election close on March 8.

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A Title IX Legacy Beyond the United States: More Olympians For Canada and Europe

A federal law opened doors for millions of American women. It also made the United States an incubator for women’s national teams worldwide.

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Nigerian Politician Arrested With Nearly $500,000 on Eve of Election, Police Say

For years, Nigerian politicians have been accused of buying votes. The lawmaker, the police say, was caught with dollar bills and a list of possible recipients.

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What Sounds Did Dinosaurs Make?

A new study of a fossilized anklyosaur suggests it could have uttered birdlike calls.

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Pupil absences remain above pre-Covid levels

A quarter of children in England were persistently absent last term, up from 13.1% in autumn 2019.

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‘True inclusivity’: Rainbow jersey boycotter Josh Aloiai backs Respect Round idea

Josh Aloiai, one of the ‘Manly Seven’ who refused to wear the club’s rainbow jersey, on the phone call from Peter V’landys, and the appeal of Respect Round.

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Reading rugby player wins compensation over revenge tackle

Dani Czernuszka suffered a permanent spinal injury when her opponent executed a "red mist" tackle.

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The battle to save Sydney’s floral treasures goes through these men

Peter Cooley is trying to keep alive the Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub. It’s a lot harder than you’d expect.

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Mushroom Boom: How to Plan a Foraging Adventure on the West Coast

Thanks to an unusually wet winter, mushroom hunters in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond will be greatly rewarded. Here’s a primer for first-timers.

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Suella Braverman plays down resignation talk over Brexit

But the home secretary says she won't support any protocol deal that "sells out" Northern Ireland.

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Think you’ve got ADHD? You might not, but you may still need help

Public interest in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder has exploded. If you believe there’s a problem, focus less on the label and more on seeking out care.

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In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Democratic Turnout Was High

Democratic turnout was high in the Tuesday primary for the State Supreme Court, ahead of a costly general election that will decide the future of abortion rights and gerrymandered maps in the state.

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Ukraine war: China's claim to neutrality fades with Moscow visit

Beijing sees the Kremlin's war as serving a useful geopolitical purpose by confronting US influence.

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David Hockney Goes High-Tech

The British artist has always embraced new ways of working. With an immersive digital extravaganza, he is taking that to the next level.

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Plymouth shootings: Why was Jake Davison allowed a gun?

Plymouth gunman Jake Davison had a history of violent outbursts but was granted a shotgun licence.

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Labor pledges $100m, new laws to double the number of NSW music venues

The state opposition has also vowed to make planning law interventions to extend trading hours, lower licensing fees and shield music venues from noise complaints.

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In New York, 2 Teens’ Deaths Underscore Dangers of ‘Subway Surfing’

In New York, incidents of people riding outside of train cars have more than quadrupled in one year. Two recent deaths show the dangers of a trend stoked by social media.

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Public sector pay: Government recommends 3.5% rise for nurses and teachers

Nurses, teachers and police officers would get below inflation rises, under government proposals.

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The Designer Making Garments Inspired by Octopuses and Centipedes

Terrence Zhou, the founder of the fashion label Bad Binch TongTong, is not afraid to channel his wild side.

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Organ harvest victim came to the UK to work, court told

A market trader from Nigeria tells a court he was shocked when a doctor told him he was to have a kidney transplant.

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‘Sadly not surprising’: One in five kids and teens struggle with disordered eating

Experts suggest this figure may be higher in the post-pandemic years, with new global research finding the numbers are greater among older adolescents.

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On Blinken Visit, Quake Relief Soothes U.S.-Turkey Tensions

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken pledged to keep helping Turkey recover from a devastating earthquake, but there were few hints of progress on disputes over F-16 sales and NATO.

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6.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey

The tremor was reported near Turkey's border with Syria, weeks after another quake killed thousands.

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Waffles, Gentle Slopes and Cloudberries Everywhere: Skiing in Sälen, Sweden

Gstaad it’s not, but this snowy region within driving distance of Stockholm has welcoming cabins deep in the forest, trails for every level of skier and a possibility of gnomes.

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Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end.

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ASX set for flat start after rocky Wall Street session

Wall Street closed another bumpy week with a mixed performance amid worries that inflation is not cooling as quickly or as smoothly as hoped.

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Scandal-ridden NSW Liberals rattle the can for donations

As the bad press continues on Macquarie Street, the Perrottet government is desperately hoping rich donors can help it out.

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74-Year-Old’s Killing Underscores Rise in Attacks on Older New Yorkers

The murder of Maria Hernandez in her Upper West Side apartment reinforced some New Yorkers’ fears that they are not safe aging in the city.

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The PlayStation Goggles Are a Win for Gamers. Not for the Metaverse.

Sony’s new $550 headset offers best-in-class virtual reality gaming, but it’s still hard to see why we need V.R. goggles at all.

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Their Ancestors Were Convicted of Witchcraft in Connecticut. They Want Justice.

Some 375 years after the state’s witch trials, historians and descendants from a witch exoneration group are championing a resolution that would apologize to those accused of witchcraft.

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He Smeared Feces on a Critic, and Lost a Job. Now, He Wants to Be Heard.

Marco Goecke on Thursday lost his position as ballet director at Hanover’s main opera house. The reaction has “been a bit blown up,” he says.

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Asylum hotel disorder: Demonstrations held in Liverpool

Hundreds attend a rally in support of refugees after violence outside a hotel housing asylum seekers.

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Souths’ secret $2.7m plan to pinch Suaalii from Roosters

The Rabbitohs were preparing a massive play for Joseph Suaalii as a back-up plan if Latrell Mitchell left the club.

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How New York’s Emerging Cannabis Industry Plans to Find 63,000 Workers

The industry estimates that there could be 63,000 jobs in weed across the state by 2025, many of them in retail and hospitality.

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Turkey earthquake: Antakya now unrecognisable to tour guide

A 20-year tour guide takes the BBC into the Turkish city, where his usual reference points are in ruins.

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‘Fire in the belly’: Bill Shorten says he wants to remain in parliament until after next election

Shorten said he is intent on rooting out the fraud and cost blowouts in the NDIS but it may take up to four years to solve all the problems in his portfolio.

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How Climate Change Is Making Tampons (and Lots of Other Stuff) More Expensive

Cotton farmers in Texas suffered record losses amid heat and drought last year, new data shows. It’s an example of how global warming is a “secret driver of inflation.”

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Lowe’s a convenient punching bag for a government suddenly on the ropes

When the RBA governor had finished his performance before the Senate economics committee, Jim Chalmers phoned him from his office for a chat. The treasurer had been impressed with his performance.

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This Charity Fights Sex Trafficking. Bureaucracy Might Doom It.

GEMS is one of the most respected providers of aid to young victims of sexual exploitation. But New York City’s antiquated payment system is putting its future at risk.

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PM concerned by police disclosures about Nicola Bulley

Rishi Sunak told broadcasters he was "pleased the police are looking at how that happened".

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China’s solar dominance a risk for Australia’s renewable energy supply: Bowen

Soaring global demand for the technology has sparked concerns about energy security when China has increased its dominance in renewables.

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Ming Smith’s Poetic Blur Is on Display in MoMA Photographs

This streetlight mystic shows her painterly photography at MoMA in an archive that celebrates long exposures and perceptual improvisation.

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‘Bring to an end harmful practices’: Premier to back ban on gay conversion practices

Dominic Perrottet’s commitment to end so-called conversion “therapy” marks a win for influential independent MP Alex Greenwich.

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Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self Driving’ System

A federal auto safety agency said the technology can cause crashes, but said the company was unaware of any deaths or injuries caused by the flaws.

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Nigeria election 2023: The battle for Lagos

With seven million registered voters, Nigeria's biggest city could hold the keys to the presidential villa.

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‘What could be more important?’: Government flags major childcare reforms to give kids best start

In a sign the Albanese government is preparing a complete overhaul of the sector, Early Childhood Education Minister Anne Aly said the entire system has to change.

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Best Sheet Cake Recipes

They’re low fuss, feed a crowd and travel well.

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ASX set to open higher despite mixed Wall Street session

Stocks are mixed on Wall Street after a report showed US shoppers opened their wallets at retail stores last month by much more than expected.

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Sturgeon says she will remain in her role until a successor is in place.

Ms. Sturgeon has

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Buffalo shooting: Relative lunges at gunman before sentencing

Family members affected by the shooting in Buffalo, NY, speak before a life sentence is handed down.

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Union heads pressure Albanese to push again for wages to match inflation

There is demand for Anthony Albanese to say “absolutely” again to a minimum wage hike to meet inflation after he scored a political win by backing a wage rise last year.

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Anita Dunn and Bob Bauer: The Couple at the Center of Biden’s Inner Circle

The pair, which has one of the most extensive networks in Democratic politics, has shaped the White House’s response to the president’s handling of classified documents.

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ASX set to slip as Wall Street retreats on inflation report

Wall Street is slumping after a report suggested inflation may not be slowing as quickly and as smoothly as hoped.

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According to Medical Guidelines, Your Doctor Needs a 27-Hour Workday

Some doctors say that however reasonable guidelines may seem, their cumulative burden causes “constant frustration” to medical practice.

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Man who stole 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs convicted

The 32-year-old surrenders to police with his hands up, a court hears.

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Nicola Bulley: Arrests over malicious messages to councillors

A man and a woman are arrested after councillors receive abusive messages over the missing mother.

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Alcoa’s deal with WA a 62-year-old relic from a different time

The terms of Alcoa mining WA’s jarrah forest were decided when the scale of planned deforestation was tiny as was Perth’s population. Plenty has changed since then.

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Pence to Oppose Subpoena Seeking Testimony in Jan. 6 Inquiry

The former vice president is said to be planning to invoke the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause, saying his role as president of the Senate should insulate him from grand jury questions.

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Police hunt 200,000 Creme Eggs stolen in Telford

Officers bid to "save Easter" by tracking down the seasonal chocolate valued at about £40,000.

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Ukrainians Demonstrate Training on Leopard Tanks in Poland

The soldiers began training on advanced Western tanks three weeks ago. Poland’s president says the tanks will be crucial to Ukraine’s war efforts.

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Bore da! Owain Wyn Evans takes over Feltz's early Radio 2 slot

Greeting listeners with a "bore da", the Welsh presenter took the mic from 04:00 GMT.

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A guide to the political headaches ringing as WA parliament returns for 2023

Labor’s enormous backbench won’t have changed when WA parliament returns on Tuesday – but across the aisle, the Nationals-Liberals alliance will be operating under an entirely different regime.

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What Layoffs? Top Wall Street Traders Score Giant Paydays

Some large hedge funds that profited off the recent market volatility are wooing traders with tens of millions of dollars in guaranteed payouts.

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Jack Smith, Special Counsel for Trump Inquiries, Steps Up the Pace

Named less than three months ago to oversee investigations into Donald J. Trump’s efforts to hold onto power and his handling of classified documents, the special counsel is moving aggressively.

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Nicola Bulley: Yellow ribbons left near where mother last seen

Messages are placed at bridge on the River Wyre as police search for the missing mother continues.

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Media boss’s alleged infidelity revealed in ex-wife’s tell-all memoir

Former Fairfax chief executive Greg Hywood’s ex-wife, the writer and journalist Kate Legge, is about to launch a memoir.

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Where #Vanlife Meets #Skibum

In the Pacific Northwest, ski resorts set aside spots in their parking lots for vans and R.V.s, creating overnight communities of skiers and riders. One writer toured three Oregon resorts to test the scene.

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Onshore wind: 'I've saved £200 because of my local turbine'

Could giving discounts off energy bills persuade more people to support wind farms in their area?

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Are You (Still) an Optimist? These Questions Might Help Explain Why

It may seem impossible to feel upbeat about the future, especially now. But there are common traits optimists share that can help improve anyone’s outlook.

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Brit Awards 2023: The eclectic outfits turning heads on the red carpet

From Harry Styles's giant corsage to Lizzo's gold ruffles - there were plenty of head-turning outfits.

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Clean Slates Promised Under New York Marijuana Law Prove Complicated

The omission of a single Roman numeral in the text of a state law has made it difficult for those with certain convictions to clear their names.

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Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble

The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apartment block in Turkey.

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Sitting in a café, my husband suddenly handed me divorce papers. I had no idea why

The end of my marriage came as a shock and I struggled to understand what went wrong.

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As Super Bowl Fans Arrive, Phoenix Seeks to Present a New Face

The game puts a spotlight on the city’s efforts to remake its image through art, eco-friendly development and a revitalized downtown.

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Spare us the gotcha questions: my plea to fellow journalists on the Voice

The nature of the Voice referendum poses a special challenge. A shortage of detail is anathema to journalists, but they should remember: we are not the story.

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Pentagon Downed Object Over Alaska, Official Says

The incident comes less than a week after U.S. fighter jet shot down a Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic.

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‘This Is Our Fate’: A Syrian Family Is Displaced in Southern Turkey

Syrian refugees displaced by the earthquake in southern Turkey say they need water and more tents to keep their children warm.

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Epsom College deaths: No investigation into police contact with husband

Surrey Police had contacted George Pattison over a firearms licence, days before he killed his wife.

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Baby rescued from ruins four days after quake as death tolls reaches 22,000

Rescue crews saved a 10-day-old baby and his mother on Friday as Turkey’s President said authorities should have reacted faster to the tragedy.

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Ronald S. Lauder Reaches Agreement on Klimt Painting With Jewish Heirs

Under the agreement, Mr. Lauder restituted the painting and then repurchased it from the relatives of an art collector who fled Europe in 1941 to avoid Nazi persecution.

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South African President Declares ‘State of Disaster’ Over Power Crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa, facing rising public wrath, on Thursday declared a “state of disaster” and pledged to end an energy crisis that threatens economic and political stability.

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Trans prisoners to be placed based on birth gender in Scotland

The change in prison policy was confirmed in a review into the handling of the Isla Bryson case.

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‘What is he putting on his spinning finger’: Jadeja handling of ball raises eyebrows

The star on day one, Ravindra Jadeja, was seen taking a substance from the hand of a teammate before applying it on his left index finger which he then used to grip the ball.

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From Pepsi to Ben & Jerry’s, Big Brands Keep Raising Prices and Stoking Inflation

Consumers continue to absorb significant price increases by PepsiCo, Unilever and others. The companies say that prices will remain high in the months to come.

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Russia’s Wagner Mercenary Group Says It Has Stopped Recruiting Prisoners

Thousands of released convicts have been killed, many soon after arriving on the battlefield in Ukraine, Russian rights advocates and Ukrainian officials say.

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Former X Factor star Katie Waissel welcomes extra support for TV contestants

Katie Waissel says she had a "horrifying" experience during and after being on The X Factor in 2010.

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Got a lazy seven mill? Lifestyle blogger’s disputed Dalkeith mansion hits the market

Perth lifestyle blogger Bernadette Bosanac is selling the multi-million dollar home she managed to keep from the taxman.

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Texas Bused Migrants North. Then New York Did the Same.

New York City is buying bus tickets for migrants who want to seek asylum in Canada, where they hope to have an easier time getting work permits and health insurance.

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A coin flip: Recession risk mounts as doubts over Lowe emerge

Economists warn the chance of a recession is now a coin flip as concerns mount within the government over the future tenure of bank governor, Philip Lowe.

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Menudo Can Be Many Things, but It’s Always Delicious

The warmth and richness of menudo is a fortifying ritual to finish up the week — or start a new one.

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Financial stress drives huge rise in credit card applications

In a further sign that rising prices are biting, credit cards applications remain strong even as demand for other types of credit fall.

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How Much to See a Movie at AMC? It Will Soon Depend Where You Sit.

By the end of 2023, the movie theater chain will offer tickets at three different price tiers, with middle seats costing the most. You’ll pay less if you like the front row.

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Margaret Thatcher portrait saved from tip breaks sale expectations

Gifts to the ex-prime minister saved from destruction by a waste worker sell for a total of £15,000.

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‘Hand back your seat,’ says Greens candidate who lost to Thorpe

Human rights activist Julian Burnside, KC, who sought the Senate position in a ballot against Thorpe two years ago, said she had treated Greens supporters badly.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson Tips His Cap to ‘Take Me Out’

The actor, who won a Tony Award for playing a baseball star’s business manager in the Broadway revival of Richard Greenberg’s 2002 play, called the role the most personal of his career.

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‘Lay this city to waste’: FBI charges neo-Nazi in racially motivated plot to attack Baltimore grid

The arrests followed recent vandalisation of electrical substations that left thousands of people without power in other places including North Carolina, South Carolina and Washington.

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Pair Is Charged With Plotting to ‘Destroy Baltimore’ by Attacking Electrical Grid

The charges came as experts have warned that the energy grid and electrical substations in particular have become popular targets for far-right extremists.

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Turkey earthquake: Before and after images show extent of destruction

Photos from Turkey and Syria show collapsed buildings and devastation across the region.

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Experts call for more warnings on bull shark danger in Swan River

While many swimmers enjoy taking to the waters of Perth’s pristine Swan River, experts warn bull sharks can lurk far upstream.

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A Sea Rescue, a Stolen Boat and, Yes, a ‘Goonies’ Angle

The authorities in Oregon said a capsized boat was stolen by a man who had paid a visit to a nearby house made famous in “The Goonies.” The twists continued.

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Pakistani smashes six sixes in an over

Iftikhar Ahmed hammered six sixes in an over in a Pakistan Super League exhibition match.

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Biden’s State of the Union Address Holds a Chance for a Fresh Start

The president plans to use his first State of the Union address since Republicans took control of the House to call for bipartisan cooperation. Neither he nor many others expect that to happen.

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Iran Announces Amnesty, but It May Not Spare Many Protesters

While the government said tens of thousands of prisoners were to be freed or get reduced sentences, rights advocates suggested the move was a sham.

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‘We want our murals to show that there’s hope’

Two artists from County Antrim are painting murals to raises awareness of mental health issues.

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A better economy comes from designing better policies, not picking sides

It’s wise not to waste much energy on the concocted furore over Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ 6000-word essay musing on future economic policy.

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Bob Born, Who Brought Marshmallow Peeps to the Masses, Dies at 98

By mechanizing and greatly expanding production, he made the gooey yellow chicks an Easter favorite and a pop-culture phenomenon.

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U.S. Close to Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloon Over the East Coast

The airborne surveillance device was first spotted earlier this week over the western United States, setting off a diplomatic crisis.

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Nicola Bulley: Woman with pram sought in search for missing mum

Police want to trace a woman in a yellow coat who was walking on Garstang Road on 27 January.

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What happens in the classroom is imprinted for life

School is where friendships are made, character built and the future sown. Lessons about who you are and how you are valued can inform much that happens later.

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Which Sydney homes have had the smallest – and largest – price falls?

It’s no secret that sellers have had to drop their price expectations from the heights of the market boom, but some types of home are holding their value better than others.

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FTX Inquiry Expands as Prosecutors Reach Out to Former Executives

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are speaking with lawyers for former officials at the collapsed crypto exchange FTX and scrutinizing the immediate family of its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.

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The Secret to a Better Workout Is Probably Already in Your Kitchen

Used correctly, caffeine can help you lift more, run faster and cycle farther.

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Where American Democracy Isn’t Very Democratic

The problem of democracy and American law enforcement goes beyond questions of accountability.

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Sam Smith 'truly overwhelmed' by number one album Gloria

The 30-year-old singer scores their third number one album, thanking fans for supporting them.

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Light scrutiny of ‘dark money’ shows political donation laws are broken

As the constitutional lawyer George Williams said a few years ago: “We have donations laws you could drive a truck through”. That truck just got bigger.

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H5N1 Bird Flu is Causing Alarm. Here’s Why We Must Act.

Bird flu has spread widely among animals. Unless we act now, it soon could do the same among humans.

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There’s Already a Better Search Engine Than Google. It’s YouTube.

Silicon Valley is wondering whether ChatGPT will replace Google as the internet’s main source of information. For many topics, YouTube already has.

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Eliot Spitzer and an Elite Co-op Board Fight Over a Ditch

The former governor of New York faces a lawsuit from a cooperative board that could upend his plans to build condos on the Upper East Side.

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Charter School Expansion Faces Tough Fight in New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to allow more charter schools to open in New York City. But as the public school system loses students, the effort faces strong political headwinds.

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Contagion fears: Adani’s market losses hit $140b as crisis shockwaves spread

Adani’s shock abandonment of a share sale has triggered a fresh market plunge for in the conglomerate, sparking fears for India’s financial system.

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Roadworks crew knocks down Wedgwood sculpture by mistake

The "significant operational error" was made during a road widening project in Stoke-on-Trent.

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South Australia in audacious bid to pinch Sydney’s New Year’s Test

South Australia, its premier and state cricket association have made a bold bid to take the New Year’s Test from the SCG to the Adelaide Oval.

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For the Conductor Charles Munch, Virtuosity Meant Taking Risks

This 20th-century maestro could be extreme at the podium, but he also believed in the “beauty, joy and goodness” of an artist’s calling.

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Gareth Thomas: No HIV legal action regrets - rugby star's ex

Gareth Thomas's former partner says the settlement has brought closure following his HIV diagnosis.

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Divisive influencer Andrew Tate loses appeal against detention in Romania

Tate’s Twitter following has jumped since his arrest. An online petition launched in January to free him and his brother has garnered nearly 100,000 signatures.

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MrBeast: Why has YouTuber faced criticism for blind surgery video?

The world's most popular YouTuber has responded to criticism over him funding life-changing operations.

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Vaccine-makers kept $1.4 billion in prepayments for cancelled COVID shots for world’s poor

Separately, Johnson & Johnson is demanding additional payment for unwanted shots, confidential documents show.

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Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward

The ruling, which is under seal, is a defeat for the Federal Trade Commission, which tried to block Meta’s deal with a rarely used antitrust argument.

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