Society

Codral, Benadyl and Sudafed have been listed in the class action.
Australia
Max Corstorphan

Class action filed over ‘dud’ Codral, Benadryl and Sudafed

A class action has been launched against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson alleging they sold cold and flu products that were ineffective at relieving cold and flu symptoms.

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World Health Organisation head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says more samples are being tested.
Africa
Staff Writers

WHO: Hemorrhagic fever death may be new unidentified virus

The World Health Organisation is warning the death of a man with hemorrhagic fever may indicate an unidentified virus is sickening people.

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ASIO’s Mike Burgess and other law officials are warning parents to stay vigilant.
Technology
Kristin Shorten

Urgent police warning for kids on TikTok during holidays

Police fear extremists will prey on children, in the same way child sex offenders groom kids online these holidays, and are warning parents.

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A large number of young people being radicalised online is a major point of concern.
Technology
Kristin Shorten

Alarming new data links terrorism and child abuse material

New research reveals that the majority of Australians who view child sexual abuse material online — often on mainstream social media platforms — also view fringe or radical content in a ‘considerable overlap’.

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Smart watches are particularly popular with fitness freaks.
Technology
Xantha Leatham

Smart watches may be exposing wearers to ‘forever chemicals’

They have become hugely popular devices that many of us wear day and night. But your smartwatch could be exposing you to ‘forever chemicals’, scientists have warned.

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The Mad Men era is ending as AI comes for advertising industry.
Business
The Economist

Farewell Don Draper: AI is coming for advertising

Omnicom’s takeover of Interpublic signals an industry in trouble

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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has issued a new direction to his department.
Education
Katina Curtis

Tony Burke orders go slow on student visas

The Albanese Government is imposing a de facto cap on international students by slowing down visa processing despite Peter Dutton blocking legislation to formally limit the numbers coming to Australia.

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The first severe human illness case of bird flu has been identified.
Health
Staff Writers

Bird flu: First ‘critical condition’ human case confirmed

The first known instance of a severe human illness linked to the bird flu virus has been registered with a patient in critical condition.

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NSW will introduce a 12-month pill-testing program in an attempt to ‘save lives’.
Politics
Jack Gramenz

State’s major pill-testing flip: Drugs tested from early 2025

An Australian state has flipped on its pill-testing stance, announcing a 12-month trial to ‘save lives’, despite telling parents ‘there is no safe consumption level of drug use’.

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Tiktok’s owners are taking legal action in the US Supreme Court.
Technology
Staff Writers

Supreme Court consider laws that could ban TikTok

The top court in the United States says it will hear arguments over a law that could bring a ban for TikTok.

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Two new studies have suggested seed oils may be driving up our cancer rates. 
Health
Thea Jourdan

Is it safe to use cooking oils or should we use butter?

There’s growing concern they may be bad for our health after two new studies suggested seed oils may be driving up our cancer rates. So how bad are they? 

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New analysis has found that Elon Musk’s tweets around the US election easily outstripped the reach of posts by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
US Politics
The Washington Post

Elon Musk’s unmatched online reach

The tech billionaire’s X account blasts his political messages to an audience far bigger than Trump reaches on the platform, data analysis by The Post shows.

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Prisha Mosley, 24, transitioned to male and began taking testosterone when she was just 17.
World
Barbara McMahon

Prisha became a boy at 17. Then she realised her mistake

Prisha was 17 when she transitioned to become a boy — and 24 when she became a woman again. Now, she is taking the medical professionals who encouraged her to court.

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Two confirmed cases have been found in Batemans Bay on NSW’s south coast.
NSW
Demi Huang

Flesh-eating disease detected at NSW holiday hotspot

‘This risk for further spread along coastal NSW is significant.’

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A new study suggests that some women do put on weight while on the pill, and their genes are to blame. 
Health
Thea Jourdan

Yes, ‘the pill’ does make some women put on weight

Many women are adamant that taking the contraceptive pill makes them gain weight, but until now, researchers have repeatedly not been able to find a link.

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