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Transgender Former Football Coach Listed in Maxim Australia’s ‘Hot 100’ Women

A former football coach and biological male was included in a list of Australia’s top 100 "fine and fierce femmes" in Maxim magazine for 2023.

COVID-19 Vaccines Causally Linked to 17 Million Deaths Worldwide

Drawing from all-cause mortality data across 17 countries, the study found a significant increase in deaths—particularly among the elderly—following the introduction of third and fourth booster doses.

Oil Prices Surge Following Intense Israeli-Hamas Conflict

Brent crude soared to $87.92 a barrel, marking an increase of almost 4%, whereas U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude experienced a rise of 4.16%, reaching $86.23 a barrel.

Airlines Discover Uncertified, Counterfeit Jet Engine Parts

Four major U.S. airlines found they have used unapproved jet engine parts with counterfeit safety certificates.

Australia to Allow Gymnasts to Use Locker Rooms Corresponding With Gender Identity

Gymnastics Australia released new guidelines allowing transgender individuals to choose the uniforms and facilities for the gender of their choosing.

Merck COVID-19 Antiviral Linked to Mutated Strains of Virus

A study from U.K. and South African researchers linked Merck's COVID-19 antiviral to mutations of the virus.

Rupert Murdoch Steps Down, Assumes Chairman Emeritus Role at Fox Corporation and News Corp

In a monumental shift within the media realm, Rupert Murdoch, the prolific media magnate, announced his retirement from his position as Chair of Fox Corporation and Executive Chairman of News Corp.

Australian Bank Begins Digital-Only Transactions

Australia's fifth-largest bank, Macquarie Bank, is beginning the transition to digital-only transactions.

G20 Countries to Develop ‘Digital Public Infrastructure,’ Raising Privacy Concerns

Digital ID systems may threaten individual freedoms.

TikTok Fined Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for Mishandling Children’s Privacy Data

Social media platform TikTok was fined $370 million by the European Union after the platform failed to protect children’s privacy.

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