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Social media influencers producing content during the final day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Business
The Economist

Too many people want to be social media influencers

Everyone wants to be an influencer these days. That’s good for companies, but bad for creators.

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Some education providers are accused of lowering admission standards to "poach" foreign students.
NSW
Matt Shrivell & Georgina Noack

‘Gagged’: Sick details of alleged college scandal emerge

More than 20 students at one of Australia’s most prestigious university colleges were allegedly involved in a ‘humiliation’ incident.

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Video
Remote work, web conference and woman in video call on computer in home for internet podcast or meeting. Working, conversation and online business webinar with digital talk for workshop with speaker
Technology
Sally Bowrey and Shaun White

The new tech that’s about to kill working from home

Getting to work from home a few days a week has become non-negotiable for many Aussie employees. But a new website — and the tech it’s created could spell the end of the perk forever.

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Seven West Media boss Anthony De Ceglie wants tax breaks to support commercial newsrooms. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Technology
Liz Hobday

Seven news boss wants tax break to fight ‘evil’ social media

A tax on commercial broadcasters should be scrapped, Seven West Media news boss Anthony De Ceglie says, as media companies deal with the ‘evil forces’ of social media.

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An animal treatment could prevent hair loss in patients undergoing chemotherapy. 
Health
Pat Hagan

Bizarre animal product that could stop hair loss after chemo

An animal treatment could prevent hair loss in patients undergoing chemotherapy. 

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Could Microsoft be considering ending its exclusive patronage of OpenAI?
Business
The Economist

What if Microsoft let OpenAI go free

Microsoft and OpenAI are already in the process of renegotiating the terms of their lucrative relationship.

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Concerned about your salt intake? Smash some avocado - and these other potassium-rich foods.
Health
Dr Emily Leeming

Why eating avocados and potatoes can help cut blood pressure

DR EMILY LEEMING: Concerned about your salt intake? Smash some avocado - and these other potassium-rich foods.

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The tablets contain an ‘undeclared’ substance according to the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Australia
Molly Magennis

Urgent warning issued for tablets purchased online: ‘Serious side effects’

Consumers taking the tablets have been urged to stop.

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Apple Intelligence is available on the iPhone 15.
Technology
The Washington Post

Apple Intelligence is finally here, but you may not want it

Apple is claiming a more useful, more thoughtful, more private, more made-for-iPhone version of artificial intelligence

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A prestigious residential college at Sydney University has expelled six students over a serious bullying incident last week.
Australia
Georgina Noack

Six students expelled from elite college after bullying

An elite college has again been embroiled in scandal, with 27 students disciplined after a serious bullying incident last week.

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Drugs like Ozempic could change the world, and not just in scientific ways.
Health
The Economist

Not just obesity: Drugs like Ozempic will change the world

First, drugs like Ozempic tackled diabetes. Then it was obesity. Now it’s cardiovascular and kidney disease, with Alzheimer’s and addiction on the horizon. The possibilities truly are endless.

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The UK is reportedly considering setting up a compensation scheme for people left ‘disabled’ from the AstraZeneca COVID jabs.
Health
Xantha Leatham

Country could give compensation to AstraZeneca recipients

A country is reportedly considering setting up a compensation scheme for recipients of the AstraZeneca COVID jab who have been left ‘disabled,’ as the usual scheme for damage payments is overwhelmed.

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Video
Rebecca Callander narrowly avoided losing her life savings to an Australia Post scam.
Lifestyle
Dominique Tassell

Rebecca got a text from ‘Australia Post’. Within minutes, she’d almost lost $23,000

‘Do not click.’

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The race for global domination in the smartphone market is starting to get interesting.
Business
The Economist

Can Google or Huawei stymie Apple’s march towards $6 trilion

The contest for global smartphone dominance gets interesting.

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People still using 3G-connected devices are urged to upgrade as the network is being shut down.
Australia
Kat Wong

Warning to Australians as networks shut down

“Please take action now and contact your service provider.”

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