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Australian Election Polling Shows Tight Race, Labor Facing Potential Minority Government

New polling suggests a tight election race, with the Coalition potentially forming a majority government and Labor facing a minority. The Woolworths pay dispute highlights economic concerns and adds complexity to the election outlook.

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Quality Education
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Athletics Sign Severino to $67 Million Contract, Exceeding Projected Payroll

The Oakland Athletics signed pitcher Luis Severino to a $67 million, three-year contract, exceeding their projected 2025 payroll by $4 million and making him the franchise's highest-paid player; the deal includes a $10 million signing bonus and an opt-out clause after two years.

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2025 Mortgage Rate Predictions: Uncertainty and Strategies for Homebuyers

Mortgage rates averaged 6.93% in late 2024, following a brief dip to 6.15% in September; experts predict various scenarios for 2025, influenced by Federal Reserve policies, inflation, and global events, advising buyers to prioritize financial readiness over precise rate timing.

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NASA Delays Moon Landing Missions Due to Heat Shield Damage

NASA's Artemis II mission, a crewed lunar flyby, is delayed until April 2026, and the moon landing mission (Artemis III) is postponed to at least 2027 due to heat shield damage discovered after the Artemis I test flight, requiring modifications to the reentry path instead of replacing the heat shiel...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Democrats Must Prioritize Winning Over Ideology, Says New Progressive Caucus Chair

Following the 2024 election loss, Rep. Greg Casar, the newly elected chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, argues that the Democratic Party must prioritize winning over ideological purity, refocusing on economic issues while strategically addressing cultural concerns to regain its base and ...

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Judge Rejects Fox News' Bid for Smartmatic Documents in Defamation Case

A New York judge denied Fox News' request for Smartmatic documents related to a Philippine bribery case, rejecting Fox's argument that it was relevant to Smartmatic's $2.7 billion defamation suit over election-fraud claims aired in 2020.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Victoria's Proposed Health Overhaul Sparks Concerns Over Job Losses and Patient Access

The Victorian government plans to overhaul its health system by July 2024, creating 11 networks sharing staff, beds, and radiology services to cut costs and improve workforce shortages, despite concerns this is a backdoor hospital merger that could lead to job losses and reduced patient access.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Mixed-Tenure Housing Success in Wollongong, Australia

The Northsea building in Wollongong, Australia, is a pioneering mixed-tenure development featuring 8 social housing, 6 affordable, and 38 private market apartments, integrated without segregation, demonstrating a successful model for inclusive housing.

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Dollar General Launches Same-Day Delivery to Combat Walmart Competition

Dollar General, facing competition from Walmart and others, launched same-day delivery at 75 stores in September, aiming to expand to thousands and grow its advertising business via increased app engagement.

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AI Jesus Avatar Sparks Dialogue at Swiss Church

At Switzerland's oldest church, an AI Jesus avatar, "Deus in machina," engaged in 900 conversations with people of various faiths, discussing topics including love, suffering, and controversial church issues, highlighting technology's evolving role in spirituality.

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Senate Republicans Praise Trump's Cost-Cutting Plan

Republican senators expressed strong support for President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after meetings with agency leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who unveiled a 60-page cost-cutting proposal aimed at reducing government waste and achieving a balanced budget; the p...

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Mortgage Rate Forecast: Stability Expected in December 2024

Experts predict mortgage rates will remain stable between 6.875% and 7.125% in December 2024, influenced by inflation concerns and the uncertainty surrounding the new administration's economic policies; however, a slight decrease is possible if unemployment increases.

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