Many years ago, in the bowels of Silicon Valley, a genius realized that people like to receive notifications through social networks, those little pings of dopamine that make you feel like you matter. But there was a dark side. We now get notifications for just about anything, regardless of its relevance. There are new posts …
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Broncos coach and Kevin Walters have pleaded for the NRL to increase its mental health support in the wake of the shock death of Paul Green. The representative halfback and legendary Cowboys coach died at his Brisbane home on Thursday, leaving the entire rugby league community in mourning. Queensland police issued a statement after Green’s …
The number of international tourists visiting Australia since the country’s borders opened back up is way down on pre-pandemic levels, according to new data. Much of the decrease is due to international conflicts and a dip in the number of Chinese nationals choosing to holiday Down Under. Chief executive officer of the Tourism and Transport …
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More than 100 former detainees of Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Center have lodged a class action in Tasmania’s Supreme Court, alleging they were whipped, kicked, bullied, encouraged to join gangs, sexually abused and stripped naked. Key points: The court documents detail the claims of the four men dating back to the early 1990s One man …
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – The coroner released the names of the three people who died in Wednesday’s home explosion on Weinbach Avenue. Among them were 43-year-old Charles Hite and his wife, 37-year-old Martina. [Coroner releases names of victims killed in Evansville house explosion] When looking at the destruction and aftermath on Weinbach Avenue, it’s easy …
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As Google continues the grand merger between its Duo and Meet video communications apps, the company today announced that it is introducing new live sharing features similar to Apple SharePlay in Meet, making it easier for call participants to interact. with the content in real time. It’s worth noting that Google already introduced some live …
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It was only a few weeks ago that Craig Bellamy made a stunning admission, telling reporters he was “not confident” Melbourne could turn a worrying form slump around. The Storm had slumped to a fourth-straight loss for the first time in seven years and even Bellamy was unsure if this champion team had it in …
The German manufacturer says the Porsche Taycan Turbo S completed a lap of the 20.8 kilometer track in 7min 33.3sec, making it the fastest electric car in production. That effort, recorded by development driver Lars Kern, undercuts the 7min 35.sec mark of Tesla’s Model S Plaid by more than two seconds. The 2023 model year …
A whistleblower suing Hillsong in the Federal Court has alleged the megachurch moved millions of dollars in payments through overseas entities to avoid scrutiny by the Australian charities regulator. Key points: Former Hillsong employee Natalie Moses has filed a case against Hillsong, claiming it breached the Fair Work Act She alleges her internal audits of …
The suspect has been identified as Ricky Shiffer, according to three federal law enforcement sources. A separate federal law enforcement source told CNN the suspect was believed to be armed with a nail gun and an AR-15 rifle. After attempting to enter the FBI facility, authorities say he fled and his vehicle was followed by …
