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Harvard and global universities caught in the crossfire of populism and public good

The saddest part of all of this is its normalization and incorporation into the quotidian life of America as well as several other nations.
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Homelessness – the other housing crisis politicians aren’t talking about

Trying to fix homelessness without providing shelter would be like trying to prevent polio without vaccines
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The defence–development divide: from gap to chasm

Under current budget settings, Australia’s defence-to-ODA spending ratio will reach almost 12:1 in 2025–26 and increase to a new record of over 13:1 by 2030.
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Election Diary: Jim Chalmers highlights expectations of May interest rate cut – after the election

“It’s about results. It's about lifting aspirations, not just spending money.”
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Beyond reporting: media as a force for national unity

An inclusive society isn’t just the government’s responsibility but a national effort. However, the government must take the lead and set an example.
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Do Trump’s tariffs signal an end to business as usual for Pacific

Global stock markets are spooked. U.S markets alone lost nearly US$4 trillion within a day of the tariffs being announced.
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Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?

About one-third of the world also adjust their clocks seasonally, moving forward in spring and back in autumn (remember: spring forward; fall back).
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Transparency or turmoil: what the Waqf Bill amendment means for India’s minorities

The government calls it a reform for accountability, but critics warn it risks secularism and minority rights.
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Artificial intelligence, real consequences: human’s moral compass vs machine logic

How deeply should AI be integrated into human affairs? Are we prepared for its long-term consequences?
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Gender played a significant role in the 2022 election; Will it do the same in 2025?

According to the latest Newspoll, neither Albanese or Dutton are especially appealing to women voters

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SPORTS

Konstas cut, Maxwell gone: Selectors swing axe as Cricket Australia makes brutal contract call

Perhaps the most surprising omission is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who returned to the Test side during the summer after a long injury lay-off
NEWS

“I told Preet Singh, if you don’t give me a letter of reference, I might end my life”: Kashyap Patel

“It was a difficult situation for me, as a man with two kids — one nine-year-old and another six-year-old — telling me if I don’t give letters, he may kill himself,”
NEWS

Wyndham Mayor Preet Singh steps aside amid backlash over character reference for convicted offender

“I want to acknowledge the courage of victim-survivors who continue to speak out. Child sexual abuse is abhorrent, and I unequivocally condemn it,” he said.
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