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Evadne Janeke immortalised a special memento from her mother before MND stole her voice and handwriting.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Rented robots get the worst jobs and help factories keep the humans.

Rented robots take worst jobs, help factories keep humans

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The robot rental model has the potential to transform the American industrial base.

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Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who is torn between protecting his peace and paying respects at his estranged mother’s funeral.

I cut ties with mum years ago, should I go to her funeral?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: ‘Given the immense pain and suffering she’s caused, I’m questioning whether it’s worth attending her funeral.’

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British pop star Jessie J has been forced to cancel upcoming concert dates, telling fans she feels ‘frustrated and sad.’

‘Frustrated and sad’: Jessie J shares health update

British pop star Jessie J has been forced to cancel upcoming concert dates, telling fans in a new video that she feels ‘frustrated and sad’ as she battles breast cancer.

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A photo of Adam Raine, taken not long before his suicide at 16.

A teen was suicidal, ChatGPT was the friend he confided in

THE NEW YORK TIMES: When 16-year-old Adam requested information about specific suicide methods, ChatGPT supplied it. Now his friends can’t believe he is gone. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

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THE NEW YORK TIMES: The AI spending frenzy is propping up the real economy, too.

The AI spending frenzy is propping up the real economy, too

THE NEW YORK TIMES: It’s no secret by now that optimism around the windfall that artificial intelligence may generate is pumping up the stock market. But it is lifting the real economy, too.

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Tesla’s long-awaited self-driving technology is finally coming to Australia.

Tesla makes major Australian announcement

The car maker has provided a huge update on its long-awaited self-driving technology.

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NBN’s Accelerate Great upgrade is set to launch nationally on September 15.

‘Monumental’ upgrade to Aussie NBN to hit next month

The internet in Australia is about to undergo some exciting changes, with a massive network upgrade to hit the nation next month.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES: Who cares if you’re healthy so long as you look good?

Wellness is optional, aesthetics are mandatory.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Our fixation on health as a moral choice makes ‘clean beauty’ feel righteous — and social media turns up the volume.

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Chemist Warehouse was the “standout” performer in Sigma Healthcare’s first set of financial results following the merger.

Chemist Warehouse helps Sigma earnings rocket to $900m

Discount pharmacy juggernaut Chemist Warehouse has delivered a “standout” performance for Sigma Healthcare following their much-hyped merger, helping earnings soar 41 per cent. 

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Reading a food label incorrectly can result in a serious reaction for people living with allergies.

Rash of allergies costing Australia billions

Researchers call for more resources and education as allergic disease emerges as a major health burden.

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Urgent warning issued after outbreak across Queensland.

Urgent health high-risk alert issued across QLD

Health officials warn residents near Brisbane to monitor for symptoms after a traveller returned from Bali with an infectious disease, risking an outbreak.

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One in three Australians is living with an allergy.

Shock data reveals how many Aussies have an allergy

New analysis has laid bare the financial and emotional strain allergic disease causes its sufferers.

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Gen Z and millennial job seekers may not be not telling the whole truth about their AI skills.

One in five young job seekers are fudging AI skills

The pressure to understand and use artificial intelligence tools is getting to gen Z and millennial workers, with many admitting to exaggerating their talents.

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