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March

The Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. The tech giant made a point of sharing its desirable work environments.

From Death Star to Raccoon Feet: Have meeting room names gone too far?

Creative titles are now an inescapable – but not always funny – part of work life. The practice that grew from reimagining the office in the 1990s may need a rethink.

January

Vivian Tu has mastered a candy-coated version of financial advice,

This ‘Wall Street Girly’ wants to make wealth more accessible

Vivian Tu is the latest in a long tradition of women talking to women about economics, business and personal finance – and with TikTok she can reach millions.

September 2024

Donald Trump’s tax pledges are politically popular, energising crowds at his rallies.

Trump is pledging ‘mind-boggling’ tax cuts he can’t deliver

Whether he is speaking to retirees, CEOs or tipped workers, the former president is promising tax cuts in swing states that could cost trillions.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with Oprah Winfrey in a live-streaming event.

Harris and Oprah host star-studded rally as race tightens

Vice President Kamala Harris tried to convince less-motivated voters during a livestream with TV legend Oprah Winfrey.

August 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democrat National Convention in Chicago this week.

After the convention, Harris has to turn the vibe into votes

The more the vice president has to campaign on policy rather than personality, the harder it is to keep the Democrats’ fractious voter base together.

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February 2024

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese writes and signs ‘No Change To WA GST’ on the forearm of a West Australian reporter on Monday.

As budget bonanza flows, fiscal caution is the first casualty

The rivers of resources gold coming into the government’s coffers are turning into most expensive marginal seat strategy in the nation’s history.

January 2024

Even our failures can present us with a great opportunity.

How your kids can succeed – when they have no natural talent

Not every sub-par drawing or tuneless recital is a potential masterpiece, but if your child is the next Van Gogh, you’re worst placed to spot it anyway.

July 2023

Forget cage fighting, Mark Zuckerberg is going up against Elon Musk in his traditional arena of social media too.

The five reasons Zuckerberg’s plan to topple Twitter is starting now

Forget cage fighting, Mark Zuckerberg is going up against Elon Musk in his traditional arena of social media with this week’s launch of Threads.

April 2023

Springer began his talk show in 1991 with a traditional format, but it soon got a sleazy makeover – and was ratings gold.

Jerry Springer, politician turned TV ringmaster, dies

The “Jerry Springer Show”, which ran for nearly three decades from 1991, brought fights, flying chairs and the fringes of US society to a global audience.

January 2023

Sibling rivalry is a tale as old as time

For every Old Testament Cain that murders Abel, there is a Jacob who outwits a slow-witted, elder brother Esau to win his father’s inheritance.

December 2022

The Netflix documentary has mesmerised the British public.

Harry and Meghan appeal for both admiration and pity

The couple who broke away from the royal family are now talking about it at length – and the circus is nowhere near over.

Prince Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary drops.

Harry and Meghan documentary trailer drops as racism scandal emerges

A racism scandal in the British royal household has reignited speculation around a Netflix documentary about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

September 2022

Sarah Snook reacts as “Succession” wins the Emmy for outstanding drama series.

‘Succession’ takes top prize at Emmy Awards

Australian Murray Bartlett landed an Emmy for his role in “The White Lotus”.

June 2022

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrives at the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral on June 03, 2022 in London, England.

Meghan and Camilla show a touch of class

The contrast between the Duchess of Sussex and some of the more minor royals in their bubblegum pinks and tangerine oranges was stark.

December 2021

Across Los Angeles there have been 361 murders so far this year, up from 349 in 2020, the highest tally since 2008.

Crime wave knows no boundaries in Los Angeles

Armed security patrols are being stepped up as terrified residents fear for their safety in Beverly Hills after the shooting death of a music mogul’s wife.

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August 2021

Shining bright like a diamond, or several diamonds: Rihanna is now the world’s richest female musician.

Rihanna is a billionaire now, but not because of her music

The singer’s latest news once again has nothing to do with her long-awaited next album, but with her status as a beauty and fashion mogul.

There remains a sense that there is still a lot more to come from the Duchess.

Duchess Meghan celebrates 40th birthday with new women’s initiative

Meghan launched ’40x40′, her latest Archewell initiative aimed at pushing for people around the world to dedicate 40 minutes to support women’s return to the workforce.

June 2021

Prince Harry and Meghan pictured last year.

Harry and Meghan announce birth of second baby, Lilibet Diana

Prince Harry is understood to have spoken to members of his family, including the Queen, about the choice of name ahead of the announcement.

May 2021

Oatly, maker of dairy alternatives, could be worth $10 billion when it lists on the stock market this week.

Oat milk maker valuation could hit $10b

Oatly, a Swedish company, will sell shares to the public for the first time this week at a valuation that exemplifies the changes in consumer preferences.

The blockbuster deal will put CNN and the HBO hit Succession (pictured) in the same corporate family as the reality television shows Flip or Flop and 90 Day Fiance.

AT&T spin-off to create $US100b rival to Disney

AT&T plans to spin off WarnerMedia and merge it with Discovery. The merged company would rival behemoths like Disney and Netflix, the leader in streaming.

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