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Indian Supreme Court Overturns Historic Ruling
India has taken a monumental step in normalising and accepting the LGBTQI+ community by overturning a law dating back 157 years that criminalised gay sex. A panel of 5 judges from the Supreme Court overturned Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code and were greeted with cheers, and an onslaught of emotion from activists waiting…
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Brett Kavanaugh and The Supreme Court Hearings: A Rundown
The United States government is in a constant frenzy of resignations, scandals, protesting, and outrageous Tweets. The words ‘chaos’ and ‘conflict’ have become synonymous with the Trump Government. This week has been no exception. Confirmation trials have begun to allow Judge Brett Kavanaugh a seat in the Supreme Court of the United States as an…
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Embroiled in Controversy: Colin Kaepernick and Nike
The USA has once again been subjected to controversy. The newest face for Nike’s most recent advertisement has sparked a heated discussion: ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The famous brand is being boycotted by those who believe that Kaepernick has no place in the spotlight. The boycott has even gained presidential commentary as Trump released a…
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Julie Bishop Speaks Out For the First Time Since Liberal Spill
Former Foreign Affairs minister and deputy Prime Minister, Julie Bishop, has spoken out for the first time about the “appalling” behaviour of her colleagues during the Liberal Spill. The cabinet minister discussed the actions of her colleagues during the Women’s Weekly ‘Women of the Future’ awards on Wednesday. Ms Bishop described the events during the…
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Netflix Embraces Diversity by Hiring New ‘Inclusion Strategist’ Verna Myers
Netflix has hired a new ‘Inclusion Strategist’ in a move to diversify the company after claims that they opposed diversity and equality. Verna Myers has taken on the position with the television and film streaming company after former communications spokesperson Jonathan Friedland was fired for using the N-word in several meetings with his team. Myers…
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DJI Enters “New Era of Digital Photography” with Launch of New Drones
World leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging, DJI, have announced the release of their new camera drones: Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom. The devices are additions to their already-iconic Mavic series, and are set to revolutionise digital imaging and photography. DJI President Roger Luo launched the drones this week, and said in…
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“Sexism and Elitism”: Serena Williams Faces Backlash for Everything But Her Playing
Serena Williams has taken down Polish opponent Magda Linette in straight sets at the US Open this month. Serena has advanced to the next round of the competition and will face a potential showdown against big sister Venus Williams. After an outstanding run at the French Open earlier this month, Williams is looking to continue…
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Tesla’s Upcoming Release Gets Great Early Reviews
Tesla has allowed a number of its customers to try out its upcoming electric truck – the Semi. An early customer test received positive praise from potential buyers like UPS (United Parcel Service) who called it “one smooth ride.” https://twitter.com/IllinoisUPSers/status/1034163909484335105 https://twitter.com/IllinoisUPSers/status/1034162962611752970 Over the last few weeks a prototype for the Tesla Semi has been travelling…
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How a Skin Cancer Scare turned into an Apparel Business
Anyone who has gone to the beach and sat in the sun all day knows that sometimes sunscreen isn’t enough. There are staggering statistics to prove it. According to the Cancer Council, approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70, with melanoma being the third most…
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Scott Morrison is Australia’s 30th Prime Minister
After a week of backstabbing, resignations, and liberal spill after liberal spill, the nation finally has a Prime Minister. Scott Morrison has been confirmed as Australia’s 6th Prime Minister since 2007. Morrison takes over the position from Malcolm Turnbull, after yesterday pledging his support for the former PM before the media. In a party room meeting…
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