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The ConversationWhy the Australian Open’s online tennis coverage looks like a Wii sports game
Replacing players with virtual avatars was partly a necessity due to exclusive media rights deals. But beyond that, it presents some opportunities.
- TechCrunch
As TikTok faces a US shutdown, here are some alternative apps to check out
TikTok has warned of a looming shutdown in just six days, as the Supreme Court is currently weighing the law that would ban the app. The law gives TikTok parent company ByteDance until January 19 to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban in the country. TikTok is hoping for a pause to the law, but if that doesn’t happen, the app will effectively be banned in the country.
- BuzzFeed
31 Non-Sexual Things Men Do That Are Are A Huge Turn-On For Women, And I Agree With Every Single One Of These
"Women LOVE when you pay attention to this."
- PA Media: UK News
Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says
A sheriff has ruled the deaths of Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, could have been avoided.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Casey Dellacqua calls out truth about Danielle Collins as shock Ash Barty detail back in spotlight
Danielle Collins is public enemy No.1 in Australia. Read more here.
- Yahoo News Australia
Kevin Rudd's major Donald Trump move, man's mistake lands him two $161 fines, China's brutal assessment of Australia
Follow along as we bring you the stories that really matter to the everyday Aussie.
- The Independent
Five dog breeds you shouldn’t own as a pet, according to a vet
Vet Amir Anwary went viral on TikTok for his hot takes on dog breeds
- NewsWire
Major warning for Aussie beachgoers
One of Australia’s most venomous creatures has arrived early this year, with authorities warning beachgoers to be alert.
- HuffPost
Greenland's Leader Whacks Trump's Threats With Blunt Message On Territory's Future
Múte Egede, the Danish territory's prime minister, reminded the U.S. president-elect of the Greenlandic people's interests.
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia latest: Four dead in Kyiv as Putin’s forces launch barrage of drones and missiles
“This aggressive Russian action is not acceptable,” the French defense minister said
- The Independent
Husband allegedly decapitated wife’s lover for getting her pregnant while he was in prison
One of victim Ulisys Molina’s severed hands was eventually found in a Nevada mailbox by a five-year-old
- The Daily Beast
Rumors Swirl About Who Bailed Rudy Giuliani Out at the 11th Hour
There’s a bit of a mystery surrounding who may have offered the financial backing for Rudy Giuliani to settle with a pair of 2020 election workers from Georgia that he repeatedly defamed. Under the agreement, Donald Trump’s former personal attorney gets to keep his New York and Florida apartments, as well as other valuables, in exchange for a payment to Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Shaye Moss. The amount of the payment, and its source, is undisclosed. Giuliani was ordered in December 2023 to p
- BuzzFeed
Timothée Chalamet Was Asked To Reveal The “Smelliest” Actor He’s Ever Worked With, And I'm Gonna Need You To Hear His Answer
“It was quite something on set… that waft coming in every day.”
- Yahoo Lifestyle
I'm A Celebrity fans' surprising reaction to the latest contestant heading into the jungle
Channel Ten's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has revealed the latest star entering the jungle. Read more.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Ben Hunt's revelation about wife as Corey Parker's new move revealed after axing from TV role
The Broncos recruit admits his move has been "stressful" on his wife. Details here.
- BuzzFeed
Teachers Are Opening Up About Their Worst Encounters With Wildly Entitled Parents, And YIKES
"They immediately jumped to the conclusion that I sucked as a teacher..."
- BuzzFeed
16 Times Actors Were So Poorly Cast In Movies, They Basically Ruined The Whole Thing
"Having Maria Bello in the third Mummy movie, replacing Rachel Weisz, was a terrible choice. It would’ve been better to say Evelyn died than to recast her."
- Yahoo Finance AU
Aussie couple's $16,000 mistake after X-rated blunder: 'Worst nightmare'
Salvatori and Talia thought the had the perfect name for their skincare brand. But one Google search made them realise they'd made a huge mistake.
- NewsWire
Manhunt after two men stabbed to death
Police are still searching for a man believed to have fled from the scene after two men were fatally stabbed.
- BuzzFeed
People Are Heartbroken Over This Clip Of Ariana Grande Looking Dejected After Cynthia Erivo Accidentally Rejected Her Attempt To Hold Hands
Cynthia previously said that she and Ari are so PDA-heavy because Ari “needs contact when there’s emotion.”