China’s ominous warning to Musk

China’s state-run newspaper the Global Times has issued an ominous warning to billionaire Elon Musk after he tweeted about reports the Covid pandemic originated in a Wuhan lab.

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Why cops are suspicious about this ‘iPhone’

An alleged drug dealer has been charged with being in possession of what authorities believe may be a replica gun that looks like a mobile phone.

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State’s free hospital parking plan

Patients, staff and visitors could be enjoying free parking at all rural and regional NSW public hospitals from July 1, in a new election promise the government will announce on Wednesday.

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Forspoken developer merged into Square Enix

Luminous Productions, the development studio behind the recently released Forspoken, will be folded back into parent company Square Enix following the game’s poor reception.

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Climate protester charged over graffiti act

One of the alleged protesters taking part in a recent spate of climate-fuelled action against a major energy giant has been charged.

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‘Second class’: Mayor’s fury over metro cut

A southwest Sydney mayor, expected to make a play for one of NSW Labor’s key seats, has accused the party of treating southwest residents like “second class” residents.

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New car brand reveals plans for Australia

Renault’s Australian arm is lobbying head office for access to new models but red tape is holding it back.

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Aussie rapper dropped after ‘paedophile’ rant

Rapper Spanian has been dropped in disgrace after appearing to compare the Pride movement with paedophilia.

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House gutted by fire blankets city in smoke

A house fire that has gutted a property and a separate bushfire have covered Perth in smoke and its accompanying odour.

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‘Dangerous’ super cell storms to slam coast

Severe thunderstorms are predicted to push up the eastern NSW coast this afternoon, sending temperatures dropping after a weekend of soaring heat.

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Driver’s bizarre claim after phone fine

A woman will use a highly unusual defence to fight a massive fine she received for texting and driving.

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President posts photo of ‘mystical’ elf spirit

Mexico’s President has shared a photo showing what he says appears to be an “aluxe”, a “mystical” elflike creature from Mayan folklore.

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Wild acceleration for extreme new car

Electric cars are setting new performance benchmarks.

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Weird symptoms weeks after train disaster

Ohio man Wade Lovett’s been having trouble breathing since the February 3 Norfolk South train derailment and toxic explosion. In fact, his voice sounds as if he’s been inhaling helium.

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Turkey rocked by another powerful earthquake

Another powerful earthquake has hit Turkey just weeks after the disaster that killed more than 50,000 people.

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Epic new racer for the road has arrived

Porsche finally delivers an RS version of its ballistic Cayman GT4 hero, and our two testers get to sample one on closed Targa roads.

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Apple’s iPhone Passcode Problem: How Thieves Can Take Over in Minutes

iPhone thieves across the country are locking people out of their Apple accounts and draining their bank accounts—sometimes before victims even know what happened. How do they do it and how can you protect yourself? WSJ’s Joanna Stern investigates.

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Report Recommends New Laws Pertaining to Police Use of Emerging Technologies

'The Independent' reports that a recent review has recommended the development of new laws to regulate how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used by police.

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Rescue mission to save stranded astronauts

Russia has launched an uncrewed Soyuz spacecraft on a rescue mission to return two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut who are stranded in space.

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Bizarre twist after driving with mobile fine

A woman has been fined for holding her daughter’s toy Bluey phone while driving in inner west Sydney.

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China makes huge call on Ukraine war

On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China has called for a ceasefire between the two sides and for peace talks to commence as part of a 12-point plan to end the war.

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How boxes of lego landed woman in court

A woman will face court after police allege they found 11 boxes of Lego in her car

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Warning as heatwaves surge in Aussie states

Extreme heat over the west and southern regions of the country has boosted fire danger and heatwave warnings for residents in multiple states.

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Massive blaze tears through factory

Fire and rescue crews are working to contain a massive fire in a factory building in Sydney’s north.

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Wild moment croc mauls man and kills dog

Frightening vision has surfaced of a wild crocodile attack on a man and his dog in Far North Queensland.

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Road act you can no longer get away with

Queensland authorities have closed a legal loophole that could have allowed drivers to avoid penalties for using mobile phones behind the wheel.

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iPhone sells for record-breaking $92k

You might have thought new iPhones were expensive to buy, but how much would you expect to pay for a first generation iPhone from 2007?

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‘Covert’: Top-secret Apple project revealed

Apple is reportedly working on a groundbreaking smartwatch feature – so top-secret it has been given its own code name – that could revolutionise health care.

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Why you should always back into car parks

It is not only a great way to show you are master of your vehicular domain, but reversing into a busy car park is also just a better way to drive, experts say.

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Major push to close bush internet gap

Australians living in the bush are one step closer to faster, more reliable internet.

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Putin’s humiliating nuclear fail

Russia tested an intercontinental ballistic missile while President Biden was in Ukraine that appears to have failed, according to a report.

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Fears of ‘powder keg’ fire season

Many parts of Australia are at risk of extreme grass fires after years of wet weather created “powder keg” conditions, according to a new report.

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The outback town where it rains fish

Rain is rare enough in Lajamanu, a community in the arid Northern Territory outback 560 kilometres southwest of Katherine near the Tanami Desert, but what happened on Sunday night has been labelled an “act of god”.

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Detail in produce photos angers shoppers

Questions have been raised over whether Coles and Woolworths should still be promoting a now-defunct soft plastic recycling program despite its controversial collapse last year.

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Mysterious giant sphere washes up on beach

Japanese officials sealed off a beach on Tuesday morning to investigate a large, mysterious metal sphere of unknown origin.

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‘Godzilla’ alligator discovered in lake

A lethargic, possibly cold-shocked alligator has been hauled from a New York lake near an area popular with children, officials and passers-by said.

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Why schoolgirl’s viral speech is dangerous

A 12-year-old schoolgirl has become the poster child for a bizarre conspiracy theory that is sweeping the world.

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Australia hit with worst heat in four years

With the start of Autumn less than two weeks away, the end of Summer is putting up a fight, bringing a brutal set of heatwaves with it.

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Protesters’ latest anti-Woodside stunt

Protesters opposing a major energy project in Western Australia’s Pilbara have struck again in Perth in an effort to draw attention to their cause.

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Dad forced to dig grave for 5yo daughter

When Peter Lafferty dug his 5-year-old daughter’s grave 22 years ago, he went seven feet deep.

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Astronomers Find Evidence That Black Holes May Be the Source of Dark Energy

Space.com reports that a team of 17 international researchers led by the University of Hawaii have discovered the first evidence of the source of dark energy.

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Facebook, Insta announces $20-a-month fee

Facebook and Instagram users will soon need to pay to be verified on the social media platforms.

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$5k incentive for young drivers in one state

Young, regional drivers will be treated to a cash incentive in one state, in an attempt to get older, unsafe cars off the road.

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Split-second act that ‘destroyed’ boy’s life

A drunk, distracted and speeding learner driver who hit and almost killed a boy – leaving him with a traumatic brain injury – claimed she was trying to retrieve her phone before the horrific collision, a court has been told.

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Horror lie 9yo told after online grooming

Warning: Confronting

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New car brand reveals huge Aussie plans

Chinese brand Chery has returned to Australia after an eight year hiatus.

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Greens’ demand to fight ‘climate bombs’

Greens leader Adam Bandt has said the government must act on big companies for driving up inflation with “corporate profiteering” as he vows to fight “climate bombs”.

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Man dead after tragic scooter accident

A man has died after falling off an electric scooter in a tragic accident in Sydney’s southwest.

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Freak storm causes chaos in Sydney

A freak storm that ripped through Sydney and Newcastle late on Saturday has left more than 60,000 people without power and caused chaos at a sailing tournament where a boat’s sail was destroyed by the wind and then hurled into the air sending spectators fleeing.

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Why this car defies definition

Large cars from French manufacturers often represent curious machines geared toward folks who swim against the tide. Citroen’s C5 X is no exception.

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Boy struck by 4WD fighting for life

A young boy is fighting for life in hospital after he was hit by a 4WD while sitting on the handlebars of his friend’s bicycle on the Central Coast.

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Mystery after crash victim vanishes

A young man who crashed his car on a Victorian highway has seemingly vanished into thin air.

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Iconic railway to reopen after 10 years

The iconic Zig Zag Railway is about to reopen, after lying dormant for more than 10 years.

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New cut-price luxury SUV lands in Oz

Premium SUVs are out of the reach of most, but if you are willing to forgo a few luxury items this German family-hauler could be for you.

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Drone Trial To Deliver Chemotherapy Drugs In Northumbria

Drones carrying key medical supplies took to the skies of Northumbria on 13 February 2023 as the trial phase of an innovative NHS project gets underway. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with Apian to explore the use of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to carry chemotherapy drugs, blood samples and other items between sites. Flights will continue until Friday, 12 May along a route from Wansbeck General Hospital at Ashington up to Alnwick Infirmary and onto Berwick Infirmary. Sir James Mackey, chief executive of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, said: “With the area we cover and the number of hospitals and other sites we manage having effective logistics to get supplies where they need to be is vital, while we are always mindful of our need to drive efficiencies and reduce our impact on the environment”. The project uses fully electric aircraft, which can take off and land vertically like a helicopter before flying horizontally like a plane by combining fixed wings with rotors. The drones can carry up to 3kg of payload and have a maximum speed of 110km/h (almost 70mph). There will be six flights per day at the beginning of the trial, increasing to up to 15 flights per day at the end of the trial, delivering chemotherapy medication to Alnwick and to Berwick Infirmary. Return flights from Alnwick and Berwick will deliver pathology samples to Wansbeck. Other items that may be delivered include blood packs, prescriptions, medical equipment, and mail.

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Scientists Observe ‘Perfect’ Explosion That Defies Known Physics

'The Independent' reports that scientists have spotted a "perfect" explosion in space that is likely the result of unknown physics. Researchers have long sought to understand the nature of "kilonovae," huge explosions that occur when two neutron stars collide.

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Minister in hot water over toll shares

The future of senior NSW state minister Damien Tudehope hangs in the balance after he declared he unknowingly holds Transurban shares – a company which owns a majority of the state’s toll roads, including WestConnex.

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World captivated by lonely, widow goose

Love is in the air at – of all places – Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa, as a grieving goose named Blossom may have finally found new love after losing her longtime mate.

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Monster 3.8-metre crocodile shot dead

A huge crocodile has been shot dead in Queensland after it had spent days harassing surfers and fisherman.

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Whistleblower claims oil spill cover up

A whistleblower claims energy giant Santos covered up the full extent of an oil spill off Western Australia’s north.

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Dad killed by aggressive chicken

A man died after he was attacked by an aggressive chicken, an inquest has heard.

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Elusive Aussie big cat spotted on camera

A possible sighting of the elusive big cat that is said to roam the bush in Far North Queensland has been captured in an image taken by a local resident.

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‘Miserable’: Leafy suburb terrorised by bats

Thousands of bats are wrecking havoc on a southwest Sydney suburb as neighbours complain their cars, homes and clothes are covered in poop.

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AI Massages Move A Step Closer Thanks To EMMA Robot’s Skills

Robotics firm AiTreat's EMMA robot can deliver an amazing massage that can rid you of your aches and pains. The robot masseuse is set to embark on a new product evaluation in the United States powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Mayo Clinic campuses. In Singapore, EMMA will also undergo a randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing the efficacy of the massage robot when giving existing therapies such as Tuina, a massage used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), in managing chronic low back pain. EMMA, short for Expert Manipulative Massage Automation, aims to alleviate the manpower shortage of skilled massage therapists and possibly to augment the work of physiotherapists. It will help bring down treatment costs while providing consistent high-quality treatment to every patient in need of a massage. Using the clinical treatment results gathered through the new trials and deployments, AiTreat will improve the AI algorithms and performance of its robot. They seek to launch the next-generation EMMA in Singapore, US and China markets by 2024. AiTreat was founded in 2015 by Dr Albert Zhang, an alumnus from the NTU's pioneer batch of its Double Degree programme in Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine. Since then, the start-up has completed a multi-million Series A funding round last year and is currently planning for its Series A+ fundraising later this year.

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‘Unheard of’: Humiliating Musk revelation

Billionaire Elon Musk was so agitated by the performance of his tweets during the Super Bowl that he threatened to fire staff and instigated a policy change to exclusively boost his own posts, it has been reported.

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Report flags EU-style privacy laws

Toughening up reporting obligations for data breaches and allowing Australians the ‘right to be forgotten’ online are proposed in the review into the country’s Privacy Act.

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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits New Zealand

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has shaken tens of thousands of New Zealanders on Wednesday evening, jolting both islands in the wake of former Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Nation braces for scorching heatwave

Australia will swelter through a late-summer heatwave over the coming week, while the country’s north braces for severe rainstorms and possible flooding.

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Nation braces for scorching heatwave

Australia will swelter through a late-summer heatwave over the coming week, while the country’s north braces for severe rainstorms and possible flooding.

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‘On track’: Major subs decision looms

An announcement on what Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines will look like is expected to be made by the end of next month.

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Major airport shuts as storm batters coast

Severe weather is causing chaos at Brisbane Airport, with flights grounded and thousands of homes left without power as massive storms sweep through the Queensland coast.

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Warning ahead of defence overhaul

Anthony Albanese and Richard Marles have received a crucial report which will shape the future of Australia’s defence force.

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Truth about face masks and Covid revealed

There is no doubt the humble face mask divided Australians.

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The car Toyota won’t sell you

Toyota dealers will prioritise amateur racing drivers, active car club members and loyal customers when deciding who gets to take delivery of the new Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch.

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China-made $90k electric ute smashed

Australia’s first ever dual-cab electric ute is finally here – but not everyone’s impressed by the environmentally friendly vehicle.

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Fan favourite returns in new Resident Evil film

Capcom and Sony Pictures have revealed a new animated Resident Evil film, bringing back fan-favourite character Jill Valentine.

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Pentagon refuses to rule out alien invasion

Pentagon chiefs have admitted they do not know the origins of the mysterious objects that have been brought down.

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Scientists Are Stunned as a Piece of the Sun Breaks Off

'New York Post' reports that scientists were recently baffled after watching material break off of the Sun's surface. The remarkable phenomenon, which created a tornado-like swirl around the Sun's northern pole, was captured by NASA on the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Secret report into Optus hack under fire

A secret review commissioned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the aftermath of the widespread Optus and Medicare data breaches is just one of “many” reviews not publicly announced.

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‘Extreme’ weather to smash Australia

Queensland is bracing for a day of extreme weather conditions, potentially fighting both bushfires and flash flooding – as a cyclone brews just days after Norfolk Island dodged the worst of ex-Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Chaotic scenes as Youtuber fans stampede

Fans have been injured after pushing over a concrete barricade to the ground in a frantic rush to get a glimpse of Youtube stars after a meet-and-greet went awry outside the Today show studio.

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Fourth mystery object shot out of sky

The United States military on Sunday shot down another unidentified flying object over Lake Huron in Michigan.

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Teen charged as missing Uber driver found

A teenage boy has been charged with murder after the body of an Uber driver was found in southeast Queensland.

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‘Unprecedented’ weather system batters NZ

Thousands of homes in New Zealand’s largest city were without power on Sunday night and residents were being urged to stay indoors as Cyclone Gabrielle started to batter the nation’s North Island.

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Family’s lethal find in gumboot

A Queensland family received a fright when one of the world’s most venomous snakes was spotted slithering into laundry before settling down in a gumboot.

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Incredible truth about Aussie icon revealed

They might not have screwdrivers or drills, but a stick and a straw make a cockatoo handy.

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Trip that will cost your licence

Drivers caught with drugs in their system will face an immediate loss of license under new police powers.

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Are solar storms a threat to terrestrial technologies?

Are solar storms a threat to terrestrial technologies?

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$900 fine for breaking little-known road rule

A Sydney woman has said she copped $900 in fines for flouting a parking rule that few people knew existed and there was no mention of on the street.

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Google’s New Chatbot Gives Inaccurate Response in Demo

CNN reports that Google's new AI chatbot, Bard, which has yet to be released to the public, has already been called out for an inaccurate response in a demo this week.

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Seismologist’s chilling earthquake prediction

A Dutch seismologist correctly predicted that a powerful earthquake would happen imminently in Turkey, three days before the disaster that killed more than 21,000 people.

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Schoolkids saved from Sydney bus inferno

Dozens of students in Sydney’s southwest were lucky to escape unharmed after their school bus burst into flames on Friday.

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Teen hit with new charges after fatal crash

A P-plater was allegedly driving dangerously at more than 45 km over the speed limit when he crashed into a tree and killed five children in a horrific crash in rural NSW, a court has heard.

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China’s warning to Aus over spy cams

The federal government has called for an end to politicking, as it reveals Australia was first made aware of Chinese-owned surveillance technologies operating in the country’s defence buildings as early as 2018.

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Rumoured Metroid game gets a surprise release

Metroid Prime, the classic adventure shooter game from Nintendo, has gotten a surprise release on the Nintendo Switch after years of rumours.

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Why Scientists Are Still Unable to Predict Earthquakes

NBC reports that while the cause of major earthquakes is well understood, the ability to predict them continues to elude scientists. Despite advances, it remains almost impossible to know exactly when or where an earthquake will occur.

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‘Stuck in the past‘: Wong’s fiery spray

A fired up Penny Wong has described the opposition leader as “microwaved Tony Abbott” as she taunted the Coalition over its internal divisions on climate.

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Massive shark found where student died

A fisherman has made an incredible catch after he pulled a 3m shark out of the Swan River just days after a teenage girl was horrifically killed.

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Facebook, Twitter, Instagram all go down

There have been simultaneous reports of widespread outages affecting several social media platforms throughout the United States.

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New Zelda game might be more expensive

An official store listing has suggested that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might be more expensive than most Switch games.

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Clive Palmer dealt ‘historic’ new blow

The government has blocked a planned coal mine because it would endanger the Great Barrier Reef, a decision hailed by environmental groups as historic.

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How to watch Thursday’s Nintendo Direct

Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Direct presentation set to air tomorrow, with information expected about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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Chinese spy balloon pulled from ocean

The first images of debris recovered from the downed Chinese spy balloon have been released by the US Navy.

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Tinder gets long-awaited ‘blocking’ feature

Dating app giant Tinder has released three new safety features and expanded the words and phrases that could trigger AI filters which detect inappropriate and harmful language, before prompting users to report the content.

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Shark eater learns fate over twisted video

A Chinese food blogger that filmed herself chopping up a great white shark, covering it in seasoning and eating it has been fined nearly $20,000.

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‘Miraculous’: Air tanker crash update

Two pilots of a firefighting air tanker have miraculously walked away virtually unscathed after their aircraft crashed while helping fight a large bushfire in southeastern Western Australia.

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Sad truth about electric cars

Australia will need to put the pedal to the metal if it is to cling to any hope of reaching its ambitious electric vehicle milestones, new evidence has revealed.

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Eye-watering cost of tolls laid bare

A Labor MP has questioned the record price hikes on Sydney’s roads as the latest data reveals drivers paid an extra $180m in tolls in the last year.

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Assassin’s Creed wins the first games Grammy

The 65th Grammy Awards were broadcast yesterday, and for the first time ever contained a category solely for the best video game soundtrack.

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Beaches reopen following fatal shark attack

Beaches on the waterway where a teenager was killed in a shark attack just days ago are reopening.

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Could the zombie fungus from The Last of Us really happen?

The explosive popularity of The Last of Us, the video game-turned-HBO series where a fungal pathogen turns people into terrifying zombies, has given rise to a question: could this really happen? Scientists say fungal infections could be the next hard-to-solve crisis for the world, though perhaps without the zombies.

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Moments men attack speed camera

Shocking footage of two men attacking a mobile speed camera in Melbourne has been released by police.

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YouTuber ‘breaks the internet’ with one video

A world-famous YouTuber has “broken the internet” after announcing he is expecting a baby with his internet-star wife.

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Tragic development after teen hit by car

A teenager who was struck by a car on his way home from school has died.

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Ski champ, 17, crushed to death in avalanche

A New Zealand teenager killed in an avalanche in Austria has been named as 17-year-old skiing champion Will Cookson.

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‘In decline’: Sinister message behind balloon

A top-ranking senator has claimed China intentionally flew a spy balloon over the United States to send the message that America is in “decline”.

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Deadly snake interrupts woman’s smoko

One of the world’s deadliest snakes has been filmed slithering under a woman’s body during her smoko.

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Man’s life-changing find with metal detector

A man in the UK has made a shocking find with a metal detector, digging up a prized 14th Century jewel which has the potential to change the course of his family’s future.

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Luxury brand debuts bold new model for Oz

Lexus’ newest model shows just how far hybrids have come.

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Insane footage of record-breaking Arctic blast

This cold is out of this world.

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No one can stay in this room more than 1hr

Silence is golden — unless you find yourself in the quietest room in the world.

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Shock hit-and-run on cop car

Police are searching for a tipper truck that allegedly reversed into an unmarked patrol vehicle north of Adelaide, before taking off.

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Rainfall set to dampen heatwave’s sting

Sweltering Queenslanders may get some relief from the oppressive heat with up to 50mm of rain forecast to fall in parts of the state, but the high humidity is likely to continue.

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Ford commits to massive racing challenge

Ford will return to Formula 1 in 2026, working with Red Bull Racing in the top tier of motorsport.

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Scorchers’ scorcher: hot temps for BBL final

Spectators will have to contend with scorchers and heat both on and off the pitch for Saturday’s Big Bash League final.

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‘Vulnerable’ arsonist lit five bushfires

A former volunteer firefighter who admitted to starting five bushfires last summer has avoided returning to prison after being handed a suspended sentence.

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‘Not a car yard’: creepy letters spark debate

A Melbourne neighbourhood dispute over cars has quite literally turned into a war of words, after one resident left several menacing notes on his neighbour’s vehicles.

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Shark spotted inside Sydney beach nets

Swimmers were warned not to enter the water at a popular Sydney beach after a shark made its way inside the nets.

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‘Disaster’: Woman’s fury over driver’s act

A Sydney woman has been left fuming after a neighbour spoiled a long-awaited improvement to her neighbourhood.

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Fears killer virus could spark new pandemic

The largest ever bird flu outbreak is spilling over into mammals, including mink, bears, otters and foxes, as fears grow that the deadly virus could evolve and spark a human pandemic.

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NASA tests first full-scale rotating detonation rocket engine

Engineers have tested NASA’s first full-scale rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE). The next-generation design could power humanity’s next phase of deep space exploration.

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No contamination at capsule ‘hot zone’

The radioactive capsule at the centre of a near week-long search along a 1200km stretch of country road did not contaminate the area where it was found.

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Bold plan to ‘de-extinct’ long-dead animal

It’s been extinct since the 1660s but now scientists are hoping to bring the dodo bird back to life.

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‘Conflicts’: Report scathing of Barilaro’s office

The office of former deputy premier John Barilaro excluded bushfire recovery grants to Labor-held electorates, a damning new report by NSW Auditor-General has found.

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‘Uncomfortable’: Grim warning as temps soar

Queensland is set to swelter through the coming weekend, with warnings of a “humid, sticky and uncomfortable night” on the way.

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Hot new car’s insane wait time exposed

The Honda Civic Type R is one of the most hotly anticipated new arrivals this year.

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