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No parent wants to learn their child has been pressured into sending a sexual image, but a new survey suggests many teens are doing exactly that, and often with someone they are dating.

Why sextortion is a much bigger issue than we thought

No parent wants to learn their child has been pressured into sending a sexual image, but a new survey suggests many teens are doing exactly that, and often with someone they are dating.

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Dashcam captured the daytime meteor.

Giant meteor explodes over US

The explosion produced a loud booming noise and even shook the ground.

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In recent years, some limited studies have started to suggest that the keto diet may help reduce symptoms of mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. (Andreas Samuelsson/The New York Times) — FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY KETO MENTAL HEALTH BY CALLAHAN AND CARON FOR MARCH 17, 2026. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

Can the keto diet really improve mental health?

A neuroscientist with bipolar disorder turned to the high-fat diet after years of failed treatments, as experts weigh its potential risks and benefits.

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There are two very good reasons why you can’t stop scrolling on your phone. Here are some quick wins and longer-term solutions if you want to break free.

Can’t stop endlessly scrolling? Here’s how to take control

There are two very good reasons why you can’t stop scrolling on your phone. Here are some quick wins and longer-term solutions if you want to break free.

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Traders on Wall Street have pushed back their expectations for a US rate cut to after October. (EPA PHOTO)

Wall Street ends higher as traders return to AI stocks

US stocks have closed higher, buoyed by a rebound in technology firms' shares. This major Nvidia announcement played a key part in confidence returning.

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Novo Nordisk signed a research agreement with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute to explore care for adolescents living with obesity across Pacific Island nations.

Health giant to expand Ozempic, weight-loss drugs for kids

Novo Nordisk plans to trial its blockbuster drug on overweight teenagers in the Pacific, reflecting a shift underway in global health towards drugs that suppress appetite.

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Weird voice-overs. Fake images of politicians. Scenes that seem real until you look closely. The AI era of campaign advertising seems to be upon us — and it’s a pretty fast-moving and complex situation.

The age of eerie AI political ads is here

Weird voice-overs. Fake images of politicians. Scenes that seem real until you look closely. The AI era of campaign advertising seems to be upon us — and it’s a pretty fast-moving and complex situation.

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Married At First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling has revealed a devastating health update .

‘Nothing more they can do’: MAFS expert’s heartbreaking news

Married At First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling has revealed a devastating health update, saying: ‘I honestly don’t know how long I have left.’

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AI is used by the world’s military to operate sophisticated drones. It has replaced thousands of coders at the most advanced technology companies. Just don’t, whatever you do, use it to file your taxes.

Why you should NOT trust AI to file your taxes

AI is used by the world’s military to operate sophisticated drones. It has replaced thousands of coders at the most advanced technology companies. Just don’t, whatever you do, use it to file your taxes.

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Shock job cuts at Aussie tech giant amid AI fears.

Mass email sacking: Atlassian swings axe as AI fears surge

The homegrown software company flagged that it can use AI to replace roles and improve productivity.

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It’s becoming aggressively more popular, and it is frustrating people around the world. This is why your selfish habit it needs to stop.

Rise in annoying trend that you need to stop now

It’s becoming aggressively more popular, and it is frustrating people around the world. This is why your selfish habit needs to stop.

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Senior officials involved in the government’s response to the massive Optus data breach in 2022 believe the telco’s Singaporean owner agreed to an undisclosed payment to end the damaging ransomware incident. 

Singaporean company suspected to have paid Optus ransomware

Senior officials involved in the government’s response to the massive Optus data breach in 2022 believe the telco’s Singaporean owner agreed to an undisclosed payment to end the damaging ransomware incident. 

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People playing Pokémon Go.

From QR codes to city quests: Is travel becoming a game?

Taking a dive into the digital realms that inspire real-world movement.

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Aussies have cracked the loophole as Pornhub blocks users over new laws.

The one way Aussies are dodging new porn age checks

Australians trying to access pornography websites are encountering new age checks — this is how many Aussies are already finding ways around them.

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This year, AI questions have taken a new form.

The AI laden future we feared is already upon us

New technologies make new political forms possible — for good and for ill.

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