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Instead of a soft power coup, the World Cup could be an ‘own goal’ for Donald Trump
There’s a crucial difference between soft power and spectacle. Early signs indicate the World Cup will offer more of the latter for Trump’s America.
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View from The Hill: antisemitism royal commission soon to wade into tricky terrorities
It was imperative to have the post-Bondi royal commission, but the evidence to come will highlight and could even exacerbate the strains in our fractured society.
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Why drinking alcohol makes you reach for chips and nachos
Alcohol stimulates a hunger for protein. And if it’s not satisfied, it persists.
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The White House UFC event is a perfect storm of fight culture and US politics
Joe Rogan calls it a ‘gimmick’ but Donald Trump says it will be ‘great for America’. Welcome to the White House UFC event.
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Why is it misogynistic to call a woman a ‘witch’?
From the middle ages on, threatening the patriarchy by displaying ambition or failing to conform to societal gender norms was taken as evidence of witchcraft.
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This Renaissance queen helped build a nation. Her (male) critics called her dangerous
Queen Bona Sforza transformed royal finances and expanded a dynasty’s wealth, becoming one of the most powerful women in early modern eastern Europe.
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Aliens might exist. But there are three reasons why they’re not visiting us
The nature of space, time and the evolution of life on Earth mean it’s unlikely extraterrestrial life has visited our home planet.
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Where do Socceroos come from? Our map reveals Australia’s junior talent hotspots
What to make of the Socceroos’ World Cup squad? It says plenty about which areas produce elite players – and the regions that miss out.
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Would you buy milk from a gene-edited cow? Consumers may be more open than you think
Gene-edited dairy products could help farmers adapt to climate change. New research shows consumers may be willing to buy them under the right conditions.
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SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days
In the old days, companies went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.
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Will ‘move on’ orders for rough sleepers make cities safer – or revive Victorian-era cruelty?
The government says proposed move-on orders will tackle disorder. Critics argue they risk punishing homelessness while doing little to address its causes.
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Kids should be involved in their health care. Here’s how to make that happen
Research shows there’s more we can do to engage children during health-care appointments. Three experts explain.