Saturday, 5 December 2020

Court documents claim Prince Andrew's accuser 'paid half a million' by Epstein

Prince Andrew's chief accuser Virginia Giuffre was a prostitute who lied about her age, new court documents allege, suggesting she was paid 'half a million' by Jeffrey Epstein.

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'I think about my kids. They cannot lose their dad today': Grosjean reveals 28-second struggle to stay alive

Romain Grosjean survived a horror crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He details for the first time exactly what he was thinking as his car was engulfed in flames.

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Further Slowdown in Job Creation Sets Off Economic Alarms

November’s hiring of 245,000, the fifth straight monthly easing in new employment, reinforces calls for action on a fresh relief package.

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A $900 Billion Plan Would Help the Economy, but Not Fix It

While a compromise package gaining steam in Congress would provide urgent help to the economy, some people and businesses would be left out in the cold.

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Judge Orders Government to Fully Reinstate DACA Program

Up to 300,000 additional undocumented immigrants could be allowed to apply for protection from deportation under a new court ruling. President Trump had sought to cancel the program.

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Friday, 4 December 2020

Joe White: UK appoints entrepreneur as first tech envoy to US

Joe White will also act as consul-general to San Francisco when he takes on the role later this year.

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Government to 'redefine treasure finds' in UK

Changes to the 1996 Treasure Act are aimed at protecting newly-discovered treasure.

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No new COVID-19 cases as fresh infection linked to overseas strain

There were no additional cases reported in NSW on Friday as the Health Minister said an infection in a quarantine hotel worker had likely come from overseas.

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Guilfoyle: trail-blazing senator and Liberal Party icon

Dame Margaret Guilfoyle was a senior and influential minister for the entirety of the Fraser government, the first woman in federal cabinet with portfolio and the first female finance minister.

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Fortescue says China still hungry for our iron ore despite trade spat

Fortescue says it continues to see strong Chinese demand for iron ore cargoes as the nation's top export appears untouched by the Chinese trade dispute.

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Elliot Page coming out as trans isn't just about identity, it's about visibility

Page’s revelation was met mostly with love and shows we’ve come a long way since 1950s Hollywood, when actors such as Rock Hudson were forced to hide their sexuality or face career ruin.

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Don't pop the champagne just yet on Australia's economic recovery

By any sensible measure, this recession won’t really be over for awhile. The hard part of our recovery is just starting.

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NRL's hands are tied on de Belin, and so they should be

It goes without saying that Jack de Belin is entitled to the presumption of innocence. None of that means the NRL should water down the no-fault stand-down rule.

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What makes the perfect Twenty20 cricketer?

Whose biceps would you choose if you were to build the ultimate T20 cricketer? And whose brain? Who would you trust to take the blinder of a catch?

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Speed freak Latham ready to turn it up to Eleven

Keagan Latham jokes that horse racing just isn't fast enough for him but the jockey is sure to get a kick out of reuniting with the horse who gave him his biggest local win.

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'Last night was not OK': How a dancefloor decision landed an NRL star on trial for rape

It was supposed to be a night of Christmas revelry, but the truth about what happened after three people met at a Wollongong bar became the subject of a criminal trial.

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Woman charged with murder over fatal Point Cook fire has no connection to victims

Police have revealed the woman accused of lighting a fire that killed a young Point Cook family in their home had no connection to the victims.

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Top cop says some terrorists fake deradicalisation to get out of jail

AFP boss Reece Kershaw says some freed terrorists don't appear to have changed their ideology despite passing deradicalisation tests.

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This 1020-year-old Japanese business is well-placed to see off a pandemic

The family business has weathered wars, plagues, natural disasters, and the rise and fall of empires. The pandemic presents a new challenge.

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'Our main focus is on the Ashes': Root aiming for revenge in Australia

Joe Root believes his captaincy has changed "a huge amount" since 2017-18, when Ricky Ponting described him as a "little boy" and told him to toughen up.

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Beatlemania, a love language that stands the test of time

The Beatles broke up 50 years ago, but their music remains embedded in the fabric of pop culture and for many Australian families, is the glue that has both bonded – and tested them.

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You only need two ingredients for cheating to occur, says Titus O'Reily

Titus O'Reily makes a living out of satirising AFL footy, and even some of his targets love it.

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US in talks to free Huawei CFO in exchange for mea culpa

The deal would allow Meng Wanzhou to return to China from Canada, in exchange for admitting wrongdoing, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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Young Republicans Stage Secret Gala, Ignoring Virus Concerns

At least 65 guests were expected at the New York group’s annual event, but its location was being kept secret because of fears of “violent left-wing attacks.”

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Warner Bros. Says All 2021 Films Will Stream on HBO Max Right Away

Seventeen movies will each arrive in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously, the biggest challenge yet to Hollywood’s traditional way of doing business.

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Democrats Pick Campaign Chief for Uphill Bid to Protect House Majority

Stung by big losses in the elections that shrank their majority, Democrats selected Representative Sean Patrick Maloney of New York to reboot their campaign operation ahead of the 2022 midterms.

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Will We Get the Coronavirus Relief We Need From Congress?

Will we have Covid-19 relief or jobless agony?

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Learn to Stop Worrying and Love Debt

Why you should ignore the coming Republican deficit rants.

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Thursday, 3 December 2020

Brisbane education sector worker charged with historical child sex offences

The 48-year-old man's alleged offending occurred in the Moreton Bay area between 1993 and 1997, but police are hoping to speak with others in the ongoing investigation.

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The billionaire husband and wife 'dream team' who created the COVID-19 vaccine

A love story between two scientists was the catalyst for one of the biggest breakthroughs in the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Cricket is not a science, it's an art': Umpire defends Maxwell's switch hit

Ian Chappell does not think it's fair, Glenn Maxwell say it's part of the game - and he has one of the umpires who reviewed laws over the controversial stroke on his side.

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Trump, in Video From White House, Delivers a 46-Minute Diatribe on the ‘Rigged’ Election

The president posted a recording on social media of what he said “may be the most important speech I’ve ever made.” It was filled with false allegations about voter fraud.

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Georgia Republicans Seek Cover From Trump’s Fury Over Loss

Many in the state G.O.P. are expending significant effort — and contorting themselves into political pretzels — to navigate the president’s outrage over his defeat, hoping to retain the support of his base.

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No, Barr was not part of a secret plot against President Trump.

After the attorney general said the Justice Department had not found voter fraud, pro-Trump personalities accused Mr. Barr of being part of a nefarious scheme against the president.

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Extra measures 'to ensure fair exams next summer'

There will be generous grades and advance notice of topics, as GCSEs and A-levels in England go ahead.

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Victoria protests directly to China over trade aggression

The Andrews government has taken its concerns over tariffs straight to China's communist government but concedes its Belt and Road deal will not help resolve the dispute.

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All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas special

Helping others get in the holiday spirit is part of the legacy of her iconic holiday tune, All I Want For Christmas Is You. But Mariah Carey will soon gift the world with a new present.

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Queensland border to stay open despite new case in Sydney

A hotel quarantine worker tested positive in Sydney overnight.

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Macquarie Group makes splash with $2.3b US play

Macquarie Group has agreed to buy Waddell & Reed Financial to expand its US asset management business.

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Eastern Freeway truck driver Mohinder Singh expresses remorse as he pleads guilty

The truck driver involved in the Eastern Freeway crash is 'very sorry' for the deaths of four police officers and wants to thank Victoria Police for their professionalism during the investigation, a court has heard. 

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India claim victory in Canberra despite magic Maxwell chase

India are on the board in Australia after claiming a 13-run win over Australia in the third one-day international in Canberra on Wednesday.

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Jarryd Hayne had 'terrible' sexual prowess but didn't assault woman, jury told

The former footballer had "bad sex" with a woman in September 2018 but did not force himself on her, his lawyer says.

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Andy Murray: 'Tennis is hard, but home life with the kids? That's pressure'

With many of the major tournaments cancelled this year, the 33-year-old spent "by far" the most time he's ever had with his three young children.

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Djab Wurrung trees granted protection until February

A Supreme Court justice has extended an injunction on the felling of trees deemed sacred to Djab Wurrung traditional owners along the Western Highway. 

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Lionel Messi fined for Maradona tribute celebration

The Barcelona star was penalised for honouring his legendary countryman, although the fine amounts to pocket change for Messi.

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WA's reopening to NSW, Victoria in limbo as new case detected in Sydney woman

NSW health authorities said a hotel quarantine worker has tested positive for coronavirus, ending the state’s 25-day streak of no locally acquired cases.

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As Hospitals Fill, Travel Nurses Race to Virus Hot Spots

Demand is rising for nurses who work on contract. It is a nomadic existence and, in a pandemic, a high-risk one. “I was totally unprepared for the reality,” one recalled.

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A day after Justice Dept. found no evidence of widespread election fraud, Trump posts video filled with falsehoods.



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Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, Who Struggled to Transform France, Dies at 94

As a conservative president and a descendant of nobility, he sought to make government more responsive to the people but was thwarted by an economic slowdown, demographic shifts and an imperious bearing. He died of Covid-19.

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Obama’s Curious Cautiousness

He is a great politician, but he is not an activist.

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Opposing Visa’s Plaid Acquisition Is Good Antitrust Enforcement

In opposing the acquisition of a nascent rival, the Justice Department is taking an important step to protect competition.

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Wednesday, 2 December 2020

Christmas: Shops offer early festive discounts in battle for survival

Shop prices are falling in the run-up to Christmas as retailers race to clear stock, a report says.

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Brexit trade: 'Serious disruption' risk at Channel post-transition period

Ministers are "taking limited responsibility" for readiness ahead of the transition period ending, MPs say.

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Slack sold to business software giant for $27.7bn

The workplace messaging app's sale comes as the pandemic has increased the focus on remote work.

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Sydney's wealthiest tightened their belts during lockdown. Now they are spending again

During the pandemic lockdown spending by those on lower incomes helped sustain Sydney's economy. Now wealthier consumers are driving the recovery.

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'Don't leave home': gang seizes Brazilian city in daring bank heist

Footage showed hooded men dressed in black walking the streets of Criciuma, in the southern state of Santa Catarina, and local residents being held hostage.

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Australian economy swells as consumer spending surges: ABS

New data from the ABS shows the Australian economy is back growing again, after its deepest three month drop in activity in the June quarter.

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AFL top 20 draft picks to lose bonuses for playing senior games

The first 20 players drafted at next Wednesday's AFL national draft will earn $90,000 base pay next season and no longer receive incentive payments for playing senior games.

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Port Arthur massacre a story that must be told, not buried

There are still lessons to be learned about what happened in the lead up to that sunny Sunday in 1996, when Bryant walked into a tourist cafe and started shooting. A touted new film might help us learn them.

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Cash-for-pardon: Prosecutors probe bribery scheme for Trump pardons

A US district judge has released a heavily redacted order describing a "bribery-for-pardon" investigation into funds funnelled to the White House.

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Sydney aims to turn entire 8000 bus fleet electric by 2030

The 50 fully electric buses will be rolled out across Sydney through 2021. The inner west region will get 30.

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'I saw death coming': Grosjean relives fiery Formula One crash

French Formula One driver Romain Grosjean said he thought of Niki Lauda's fiery crash and willed himself to get out of his burning Haas for the sake of his children.

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The time to reshape your Christmas for the better is now

While some people might decide a normal Christmas is exactly what they need this year, for many 2020 offers space to build new traditions. Here are a few ways to start.

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Sleigh it isn't so: Santa goes digital as pandemic shutters Christmas rituals

'Santa schools' are scrambling to make sure the world's favourite gift giver does not become a super spreader.

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'Incredibly frustrating': Sexual abuse survivors' lawyer slams Scouts

Two years on from the royal commission, Maurice Blackburn lawyer John Rule says Scouts Australia is making compensation claims difficult for survivors.

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'We do not use private investigators': ABC fires back at Four Corners backlash

The ABC has refuted allegations it used covert surveillance to tail ministers as part of its Four Corners investigation exposing alleged affairs by two federal ministers.

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It’s Holiday Party Season at the White House. Masks Are Encouraged, but Not Required.

More coronavirus restrictions will be in place for the 20 holiday parties that are planned than there were for the White House party on election night.

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Biden and His Economic Team Urge Quick Action on Stimulus as Risks Mount

The president-elect introduced key nominees in Delaware, while lawmakers exchanged new proposals with prospects for a deal still dim.

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No, it isn’t unusual that Kamala Harris is still in the Senate.

In the past half century, it has been common for vice president-elects to resign from their previous posts in late December or January.

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The Supreme Court Was Right to Block Cuomo’s Religious Restrictions

The balance between Covid-19 precautions and civil liberties doesn’t need to be a partisan issue.

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Our Democracy’s Near-Death Experience

Now is no time for complacency. The next Congress must shore up our institutions.

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Good News for Salmon, Bad News for Prospectors

Denying a permit for the Pebble Mine in Alaska is a commendable move, finally, by the Trump administration.

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The Fallout From the Killing of an Iranian Nuclear Scientist

Readers discuss the motives behind the assassination and the likely consequences.

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The Line for a Coronavirus Vaccine Is Forming

How far will you be from the front?

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Tuesday, 1 December 2020

All aboard: Victorian commuters offered myki discounts and extra trains

Public transport commuters will get a 30 per cent discount on off-peak trips from January next year as the government tries to get people back on trams, buses and trains during less busy periods. But the Ballarat train line will be the biggest beneficiary.

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Jarryd Hayne denies making up lies in evidence at his sex assault trial

The former NRL star has been grilled over his intentions when he went to a woman's house in Newcastle in September 2018.

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The bottom line with super: you risk being poorer today so you can live like a king tomorrow

Scott Morrison was dreading the release of the Callaghan report into super because he knew it would spark a fight about super contributions.

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'Stupid and downright dangerous': Parents of Australians to be forced overseas to receive visas

The decision not to extend a new temporary concession to parent visas means elderly residents will have to travel overseas during the COVID-19 pandemic to get their visa approved.

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Jacinda Ardern comes to Australia's aid in Twitter dispute with China

It comes as the social media giant refuses Morrison's demands to block a post from the Chinese government containing a fake photo.

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How Australia can respond to China's aggression

China fears an alliance of the like-minded. Australia should do what it can to help encourage one.

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WA to reopen to NSW and Victoria from December 8

Travellers from all jurisdictions across Australia, except South Australia, will be able to freely travel to Western Australia without the need to quarantine from December 8.

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As Trump Attacks Georgia Republicans, Party Worries About Senate Races

Some Republicans in the state fear that the doubt President Trump is sowing about the fairness of the election could depress turnout for the crucial Senate runoff races.

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Citing Pardon, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to ‘Immediately’ Dismiss Flynn Case

Prosecutors also revealed in a court filing that President Trump’s pardon of Michael Flynn was written broadly to end the former aide’s legal jeopardy.

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Thank You, Justice Gorsuch

Liberals will one day cite and celebrate this defense of religious liberty.

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On Pandemic Schooling, de Blasio Is Actually Leading

The mayor so many love to hate is doing more than most to get kids back in class.

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The Papers: Tory revolt over tiers and Scotch eggs with beers

Tory MPs preparing to rebel over Covid rules and the PM's attempts to stop them lead several papers.

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WA to reopen to NSW next Tuesday

People from NSW and Victoria will be allowed to travel to Western Australia from next Tuesday.

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Amazon deforestation skyrockets to 12-year-high under Bolsonaro

The latest annual destruction of the Brazilian section of the rainforest is a 47 per cent increase from the area deforested in 2018.

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Win and you're in: Victory's road to the next stage of the Champions League

Victory are hoping to spoil their own festive season by beating FC Seoul in their final group game and advance to the knockout stages of the Asian Champions League.

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'Red flags are flying': Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving

Los Angeles County imposed a stay-at-home order for its 10 million residents, and Santa Clara County, in the heart of Silicon Valley, banned high school.

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Loss of AAA credit rating would cost Victoria up to $10m per year, Treasury reveals

Treasurer Tim Pallas has defended the new tax on electric vehicle owners and acknowledged he cannot guarantee that Victoria will maintain its AAA credit rating.

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Coronavirus, conspiracies and chaos: how do you explain 2020?

Is time travel possible? What actually happened in the US election? Can we solve homelessness? Why do Russians keep being poisoned? Why do conspiracy theories go viral?

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For some, life is no worse after cancer, report finds

The good news is for many cancer survivors, life post-treatment is just as good as it is for those who have not had cancer. But for others, life remains tougher

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'Over the moon': Tears, smiles and hugs after Queensland border restrictions lifted

Families enjoyed long-awaited reunions at Brisbane Airport on Tuesday morning after the state's border restrictions came to an end.

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Morrison government asks ABC to please explain controversial Four Corners episode

The episode, which aired last month, raised allegations about the private lives of two cabinet ministers.

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How Will Biden Deal With Republican Sabotage?

He needs to make the G.O.P. pay a price for obstruction.

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A Responsible Withdrawal From Afghanistan

The Biden administration should support a regional effort to stabilize the country.

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Monday, 30 November 2020

The King of Trump TV Thinks You’re Dumb Enough to Buy It

Chris Ruddy, the C.E.O. of Newsmax, has found a business opportunity in feeding Trump supporters the fantasy that the president could still win the election.

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For Trump, Past Is Prologue

He has always tried to weave a reality different from what is actually true.

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Republicans and Democrats Need to Work Together. Earmarks Can Help.

Nothing greases the gears of government quite like pork.

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