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First among equals: how Kamala Harris must rewrite the history of female political leadership to win

In the final week of the US presidential election campaign, there is a real possibility a woman will make it into the top job. But why has it taken so long – and has Kamala Harris got what it takes to make history?

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First-ever biomechanics study of Indigenous weapons shows what made them so deadly

For the first time, state-of-the-art biomechanics technology has allowed us to scientifically measure just how deadly are two iconic Aboriginal weapons.

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In 2020, Trump went to the courts after losing. This time, the legal challenges have already started

With the US elections weeks away, the political battle is heating up, with both sides claiming the upper hand.

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US presidential election remains very close; late counting in Australian elections

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 48.6–47.4, a gain for Trump since last Wednesday, when Harris led by 48.8–47.2. Harris’ national lead peaked on October 2, when she led…

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Dingoes are not mating with dogs – but that could soon change if the culling continues

The dingo was completely isolated from other canines on the Australian mainland for more than 5,000 years, until domestic dogs arrived on the scene. Subsequent concerns about livestock loss formed the basis of Australia’s “wild dog” (dingo) pest control programs, which continue today. Stretching 5,614km across Australia, the “dingo fence”…

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How light tells you when to sleep, focus and poo

This is the next article in our ‘Light and health’ series, where we look at how light affects our physical and mental health in sometimes surprising ways. Read other articles in the series here.

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Is it a good idea to repeat a year at school?

We are in the last stretch of the school year and just weeks away from final reports.

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How do US presidential elections affect the economy and the stock market?

With the US presidential election on a knife edge and less than a week away, financial markets are watching with bated breath.

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We analysed 35,000 Wikipedia entries about Australian places. Some of them sanitise history

Wikipedia articles related to Australia are overwhelmingly centred on cities, new research has found, with negative aspects of a place sometimes “sanitised” in articles by editors – avoiding mention of discriminatory Australian government policies or violence against First Nations peoples.

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Tips for concertgoers on staying safe when attending Taylor Swift’s Eras tour

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is reportedly the highest-grossing music tour of all time, exceeding US$1 billion in ticket sales. Swift is performing six shows in Toronto starting on Nov. 14 where approximately 240,000 concertgoers are expected to attend, and has three dates scheduled in Vancouver in December.

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Memory wars: Sri Lankan diaspora in Canada grapples with how to honour those lost in civil war

Last August, a foundation stone laying ceremony was held in Brampton, Ont. for a Tamil genocide monument in the city. The memorial’s architectural design was selected from among 100,000 submissions and finalized by the National Council of Canadian Tamils in 2022.

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Ego, hubris and narcissism: Where Donald Trump ranks among the other 45 American presidents

Sometimes Donald Trump really is a G.O.A.T. — the “greatest of all time” — among American presidents, at least. Of course, “greatest” in this instance refers to quantity or bulk, not quality.

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Meet the composer who claimed her music channelled the spirits of classical music icons

One of the most controversial figures in music of the 20th century is Rosemary Brown, who died in 2001 at age 85. She was a British composer who claimed she had contact with the spirits of a number of high-profile composers of western classical music.

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‘We knew she was a fairy when we saw her:’ How Irish folklore around spinning instructed women artisans

Today, while we hear a fair bit from wellness experts and commentators about the importance of boundaries — whether related to “doomscrolling” with our phones, overwork or relationships — it’s not always easy to heed this advice for our own good.

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Giving feedback is a skill: 3 tips on how to do it well for students

It can be difficult to tell someone what you think of their work, even if you mean well and even if you think they’re doing a good job. Sometimes the person doesn’t understand what you mean, or doesn’t respond the way you’d hoped. Feedback should contribute to learning, but you…

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Breast cancer in Africa: myths that need to be debunked

There are many myths about breast cancer, particularly in Africa with its rich diversity of people, different genetic backgrounds and ancestral histories.

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Polluters must pay: how COP29 can make this a reality

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) takes place in Azerbaijan in November 2024. The annual climate change conference must focus on holding corporations and countries accountable for greenhouse gas emissions.

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Israel and Iran are playing a dangerous game of chicken that will be impossible to contain forever

Israel’s strike on military targets in Iran over the weekend is becoming a more routine occurrence in the decades-long rivalry between the two states.

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View from The Hill: Queensland’s lessons for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt’s band

Often state elections don’t mean much federally, but Saturday’s Queensland’s result does carry implications for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt.

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Two of the US’s biggest newspapers have refused to endorse a presidential candidate. This is how democracy dies

In February 2017, as Donald Trump took office, The Washington Post adopted the first slogan in its 140-year history: Democracy Dies in Darkness.

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David Crisafulli will lead the first LNP government in Queensland in a decade. Who is he?

David Crisafulli, leader of the centre-right Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP), will be Queensland’s 41st Premier. The party will form majority government for the first time since 2012.

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Israel’s latest strike against Iran may actually de-escalate regional tensions – for now, at least

Israel’s airstrikes of Oct. 26, 2024 – which hit around 20 military targets in Iran, Iraq and Syria – had been anticipated for weeks. Indeed, the operation followed a promise from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retaliate for an earlier ballistic missile attack by Tehran in early October.

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We analyzed 9 years of Trump political speeches, and his violent rhetoric has increased dramatically

Donald Trump’s political career has been marked by a unique and often controversial rhetorical style. Since 2015, his rhetoric has evolved significantly, attracting attention for its direct, often violent tone.

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LNP wins Queensland election, likely with a clear majority

With 45% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Queensland state election, The Poll Bludger’s results have the Liberal National Party (LNP) winning 38 of the 93 seats, Labor 26, Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) three and independents one.

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Going down a Wikipedia rabbit hole? Science says you’re one of these three types

If you’ve ever gone to look up a quick fact and just kept browsing from one article (or page, or video), to another, to another – then you know the feeling of “going down a rabbit hole”. This experience of curiosity-led online wandering has become synonymous with the free, user-created…

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