TikTok is back, Musk has major issue
TikTok is up and running again in the US, after briefly going dark – and the wildly popular app’s developers say it has Donald Trump to thank.
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F1 star’s $4m Ferrari smashed
A quick test drive in Monaco turned disastrous for one of the biggest names in Formula 1.
Dad’s warning after $410 fine for innocent act
An Aussie dad has issued a warning to other drivers after his daughter was caught making an increasingly common mistake.
‘Banned’: TikTok goes down for 170m users
TikTok has been banned — for now. The popular app went dark for 170 million US users on Saturday, sparking outrage online.
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‘Karen’: Mum refuses to leave skate park
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‘White women for Kamala’ smash records
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Update on major Aussie cyber breach
A Sydney university has given an update on the investigation into a major breach of its IT network that affected thousands.
New direction for much-loved brand
Fans of turbocharged power and early adopters for the electric age will be pleased by Mini’s approach to the new Cooper hatch.
Social media giants react to crackdown
The likes of Facebook and Twitter have responded after the US Senate actioned the most significant online safety overhaul in decades.
Tough new code to stop online scammers
The Albanese government will force social media companies, banks and telcos to comply with new codes aimed at fighting scammers online.
Billionaire’s fight with neighbours over gate
Residents who live near a luxury golf course have attacked former billionaire politician Clive Palmer for a move which they say places the community at risk.
Warning for millions as disease spreads
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