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North Korea still unresponsive to Biden administration’s outreach

North Korea still unresponsive to Biden administration’s outreach

The Biden administration launched a behind-the-scenes push last month to reach out to North Korea through multiple channels, a senior administration official has told CNN, but thus far Pyongyang has been unresponsive. “To reduce the risks of escalation, we reached out to the North Korean government through several channels starting in mid-February, including in New...

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38 Activists killed in bloody protest crackdown in Myanmar

38 Activists killed in bloody protest crackdown in Myanmar

Activists say 38 protesters have been killed in one of the bloodiest days yet in Myanmar since the military toppled the government. Security forces opened fire in an area of Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, with protesters using sticks and knives. The military declared martial law in the area after Chinese businesses were attacked. Protesters believe...

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Sydney hotel worker’s COVID strain identified as UK strain

Sydney hotel worker’s COVID strain identified as UK strain

Genomic testing has confirmed the COVID-19 strain acquired by a vaccinated Sydney hotel quarantine worker is the “more transmissible” UK variant, B1.1.7. Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant confirmed on Monday that the 47-year-old man’s infection has been linked to the viral strain of a COVID-positive returned traveller who was in the Sofitel Wentworth quarantine...

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Indigenous Australian kids losing sleep

Indigenous Australian kids losing sleep

Indigenous Australian children suffer from sleep problems at higher rates than non-Indigenous children, new analysis has found. Aboriginal children reported insomnia, severe daytime sleepiness and breathing difficulties while sleeping, researchers say. “Poor sleep can lead to health problems and lower levels of academic achievement,” Yaqoot Fatima told AAP. “Indigenous children suffer from at higher rates...

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Gaming company Roblox goes public with $38 billion market cap

Gaming company Roblox goes public with $38 billion market cap

Gaming company Roblox went public Wednesday and ended its first trading session with an eye-popping $38 billion market cap. It’s natural to wonder why a money-losing company that makes video games for an audience of mostly children and teens attracted such a lofty valuation. (Although its impressive growth throughout the pandemic-fueled gaming boom in 2020...

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110,000 Aussies at risk of losing jobs when JobKeeper ends

110,000 Aussies at risk of losing jobs when JobKeeper ends

Around 110,000 Australians could lose their jobs when the JobKeeper wage subsidy ends at the end of this month, according to top economists. Commonwealth Bank experts say workers in coronavirus-hit industries like tourism, accommodation, transport, arts and recreation are most at risk of being sacked. JobKeeper was brought in at the beginning of the pandemic...

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WA Liberals’ costings lacking key details

WA Liberals’ costings lacking key details

Western Australia’s Liberal opposition has failed to provide key details on its policy costings in a shambolic presentation two days before the state election. Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup on Thursday released figures claiming his party’s promises would have a net cost of just $1.4 billion over the next four years. But the Liberals were left...

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas to Announce Oscar Nominations

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas to Announce Oscar Nominations

Actor and producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas (“The White Tiger”) and singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas will announce the Academy Award nominations in all 23 categories in a two-part live presentation on Monday, March 15, the Academy announced today. This will be conducted via global live stream on Oscars.com, Oscars.org and the Academy’s digital platforms...