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What is prepping – and how does it work in Australia?

Speculation swirls about fugitive accused double murderer Dezi Freeman’s potential ties to prepper groups and possible doomsday beliefs. There are even questions over whether he’s hiding in a home-made underground bunker.

The Conversation

Photos from a fiery 3-hour Senate hearing with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced pointed bipartisan questioning during a contentious three-hour Senate hearing Thursday addressing his efforts to pull back COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and the turmoil he has created at federal health agencies.

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by RFK Jr. during Senate hearing

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F

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Ombudsman criticises Irish State’s response to missing child, feared dead

Ireland’s Children’s Ombudsman is “deeply concerned” about the Government’s response to the disappearance of a boy from North Dublin who is now presum

Evening Standard

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s contentious hearing before Senate lawmakers

Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan questioning over recent changes to health agencies, vaccine approvals and other priorities at a contentious three-hour Senate hearing

The Independent UK

Long Story Short: an appealing but unsuccessful animated fantasy of memory and liberalism

Long Story Short is the latest animated series from Raphael Bob-Waksberg, the talented showrunner who is best known for his early Netflix hit BoJack Horseman. As fans of his previous work will know, Bob-Waksberg’s sensibility seems to come through an eclectic mix of absurdist humour and raw, emotional realism.

The Conversation

“You Put It Up There”: 88 Times Patients Tried To Fool Doctors With Ridiculous Lies

In many places of the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped the way people view health care. In the United States, for example, a nationwide survey led by Northeastern University found that public trust in physicians and hospitals plummeted, going from 71.5% in April 2020 to an abysmal 40.1% in…

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Mexican Man Reportedly Dies In Arizona Facility, ICE Yet To Disclose Cause Of Death

A Mexican man reportedly died under ICE custody at a detention center in Arizona. While ICE has not disclosed the cause, a website raising funds following the death claims it was likely a result of complications from Covid-19

Latin Times

Kennedy defends CDC shake-up, accusing medical experts of lies - Roll Call

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was unrepentant at a Senate hearing Thursday when pressed on his recent actions on vaccines.

Roll Call

Voices: ‘The judge in this case will be HMRC’: Readers react as Angela Rayner admits tax mistake

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is divided over the deputy prime minister’s tax error. While some have insisted she knew what she was doing and should resign, others have defended her for relying on professional advice and correcting the mistake

The Independent UK

8 Unexpected Remote Work Scams That Appear Legit (But Aren’t)

Working from home offers unparalleled flexibility and convenience. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of work-from-home jobs has continued to grow. In 2023, about 13.8% of U.S. workers typically worked from home, according to Census.gov. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also found that in August 2023, roughly 19.5% of workers teleworked.…

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Remote jobs are hard to get. Workers who did share tips for finding one

The trend of ditching traditional office space to work from living rooms and hotels accelerated when the coronavirus hit in 2020

The Independent UK

Covid surge hits California as officials urge people to start wearing masks again

Postive test results for coronavirus double in August as Golden State health officals recommend revival of face coverings indoors to safeguard the vulnerable

The Independent UK

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Vaccine Shake-Up Sparks Coast-To-Coast Divide: West Coast Creates Health Alliance, Florida Rolls Back Requirements

California, Oregon and Washington have joined forces to create a regional vaccine alliance, moving away from federal guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Florida pushes in the opposite direction by eliminating all state vaccine mandates.

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'My Stocks Absolutely Exploded' During COVID, Says Scott Galloway. The Bill Will Be Paid By Future Generations Facing Record Debt

Scott Galloway got straight to the point in last year’s TED Talk. The New York University professor and author delivered a blistering presentation on what he calls a deliberate and dangerous transfer of wealth from young to old.

The Independent UK

Pfizer CEO is latest to say Trump should get Nobel Peace Prize – for something much of MAGA hates

Vaccine makers are publicly defending Covid-era achievements as the Trump administration rolls back vaccine approvals and cuts research funding

The Conversation

How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims

At a Sept. 4, 2025, hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced heated questions from numerous senators about his vaccine policies, including his stance on COVID-19 vaccines and mRNA vaccine technology generally.

The Independent UK

Florida will work to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, officials say

Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, building on the effort by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to curb vaccine requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Los Angeles school district settles with parents who sued over distance learning

Parents say they have agreed to settle a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District over the distance learning program used during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Conversation

How to help disabled and neurodivergent people flourish while working from home

Home-based working in the UK has been declining since the peak of the COVID pandemic – from 49% of the working population at its height to around 14% now.

The Guardian - UK

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour helps fuel UK consumer spending on live music to record £6.7bn high

Report from Live shows spending £2bn higher than before Covid-19 shutdowns, although grassroots venues are still closing at an increasing rate

The Guardian - AU

Alleged Porepunkah killer shown ranting at police in pandemic-era footage as manhunt continues

Videos show Dezi Freeman arguing about Covid-19 mask mandates and telling police they have ‘intelligence of kindergarten children’

AAP

Disease centre set to defend against future pandemics

COVID-19 won't be Australia's last health crisis, the health minister has warned, introducing laws to set up an agency protecting against pandemics.

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr critic Paul Offit removed from FDA vaccine advisory committee

Offit, long-serving vaccine scientist, says he was not given a reason for dismissal after initially being offered extension

The Guardian - US

What you need to know about Covid vaccines in the US this fall

In a move praised by RFK Jr, the FDA approved a new shot, but only for some people – here’s what to know about who can get them, and where

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