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Australia’s teen social media ban takes effectSpeed Read Kids under age 16 are now barred from platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Reddit
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Homo Floresiensis: Earth’s real life ‘hobbits’Under the Radar New research suggests that ‘early human pioneers’ in Australia interbred with archaic species of hobbits at least 60,000 years ago
By Alex Kerr Published
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Pros and cons of compulsory votingPros and Cons Higher turnout minimises polarisation but critics point to the 'right not to vote'
By The Week Staff Last updated
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What India’s World Cup win means for women’s cricketIn The Spotlight The landmark victory could change women’s cricket ‘as we know it’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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8 of the best ‘cozy crime’ series of all timeThe Week Recommends Murder mysteries don’t necessarily have to make us miserable, and these shows have perfected a feel-good crime formula
By David Faris Published
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Sweet as! Australia’s party cake hits supermarket shelvesThe Week Recommends M&S version of classic coconut-dusted lamington is ruffling Aussie feathers
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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5 fun cycling tours that let you vacation on two wheelsThe Week Recommends Gain a new perspective while pedaling
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Tuvalu is being lost to climate change. Other countries will likely follow.Under the Radar Sea level rise is putting islands underwater
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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6 awesome surf spots for spectatorsThe Week Recommends Be a (sort of) part of the action
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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How the Erin Patterson mushroom trial caught the world's attentionIn the Spotlight Australian woman who laced beef wellington with deadly mushrooms found guilty of murder
By Hollie Clemence, The Week UK Published
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Where is the safest place in a nuclear attack?In Depth From safest countries to the most secure parts of buildings, these are the spots that offer the most protection
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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6 stellar noctourism adventuresThe Week Recommends After the sun sets, the fun begins
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Ningaloo: Australia's other great reefThe Week Recommends Get up close and personal with whale sharks in an incredible underwater experience
By The Week UK Published
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What is behind China's aggressive naval maneuvers near Australia?Today's Big Question Live-fire drills are a test for Trump
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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