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AI is our ‘Promethean fire’: using it wisely means knowing its true nature – and our own minds

In February, ChatGPT set the record as the fastest app to reach 100 million users.

What is dropshipping? 6 things to consider before you start dropshipping as a side hustle

Dropshipping may sound like an appealing side hustle to help offset the cost-of-living crunch but there are downsides, too.

Relax – having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won’t wreck your child’s sleep routine

Regular sleep patterns are important for good sleep. But children and their families often stay with relatives or in holiday accommodation around this time of year.

Christmas shoppers beware of fake delivery scams

Scammers will usually target victims in these scams via text or email but will sometimes go as far as calling the victim too.

Eggs from men, sperm from women: how stem cell science may change how we reproduce

In vitro gametogenesis begins with “pluripotent stem cells”, a kind of cell that can develop into many different cell types.

Australia has one of the weakest tax systems for redistribution among industrial nations – the Stage 3 tax cuts will make it worse

It’s not that Australia’s systems don’t reduce inequality, it’s that other country’s systems do it more.

Prof. Pal Ahluwalia reappointed as Vice-Chancellor and President of USP for another term

The Council also heard from staff representatives and urged the unions and management to work collaboratively in the interest of the University.

Future democracies and the rise of China’s generative AI power

“China leads the world in 37 out of 44 critical technologies, with Western democracies falling behind in the race for scientific and research breakthroughs.”

Teachers in films are often portrayed as rule breakers, losers or villains

Screen teachers are also predominantly single, white, middle-class women. White teachers outnumber teachers of other ethnicities by ten to one.

War is its own revenge and enemy: Balance sheet of death in Israel-Gaza crisis 

It has now been announced that Israel has approved a four-day ceasefire with the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 50 hostages - women and children.

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Indian-origin journalist Harjinder Singh Basiala awarded King’s Service Medal for Punjabi community media work

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also congratulated Basiala in an official letter, acknowledging his longstanding commitment to the community.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan extends free public transport, slashes fares to half

Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.

PM Modi says opposition “let Indian women down” after quota bill fails in Parliament

The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
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