After the Australian floods, the distressing but necessary case for managed retreat
From Brisbane to Sydney, many thousands of Australians have been reliving a devastating experience they hoped—in 2021, 2020, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2012 or 2010/11—would never happen to them again......»»
Does it matter if students do tests on computers or on paper?
Australian students are increasingly taking tests on computers. This includes major tests used to check national progress on literacy and numeracy......»»
Floods ease in Bangladesh but 300,000 still in shelters
River waters in low-lying Bangladesh are receding after days of deadly floods but 300,000 people are still in emergency shelters requiring aid, disaster officials said Sunday......»»
What exactly are "forever chemicals"—and can we move beyond them?
The Australian parliament will conduct a national inquiry into the dangers of "forever chemicals.".....»»
Judge upholds $350,000 award against Michigan dealership for wrongful repossession
A federal judge upheld a $350,000 punitive damages award against a Michigan dealership in a spot delivery and wrongful repossession case......»»
Pixel 9 Pro XL grabs the number 2 spot on DxOMark, beating Apple and Samsung!
According to the DxOMark rankings, it seems that the Google Pixel 9 XL has managed to claim the number 2 spot. The post Pixel 9 Pro XL grabs the number 2 spot on DxOMark, beating Apple and Samsung! appeared first on Phandroid. One of the t.....»»
FDA green-lights fall COVID-19 boosters
Updated mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are ready to roll. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As the COVID-19 case count continues to tick upward, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved an updated vaccine for.....»»
Migrant, refugee women face sexual harassment, racism and exploitation in workplace, finds Australian report
A new report from Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS) sheds light on the intersection of sexual harassment, exploitative work conditions and racial discrimination experienced by migrant and refugee women in workplac.....»»
New videos detail Apple’s latest features for Final Cut Pro and Camera
Apple has released a pair of new videos today on its YouTube channel. Both focus on the recent additions to its Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Camera apps. Each video walks through the new features and makes the case for users to use Final Cut as their.....»»
AirTags are now being used as bait to catch package thieves
AirTag owners continue to find new and valuable ways to use Apple’s tracking device. It’s become commonplace to add AirTags to luggage when traveling. But now, there’s a new use case emerging that may yet prove popular: bait for catching packag.....»»
Floods swamp Bangladesh as nation finds its feet after protests
Floods triggered by torrential rains have swamped a swath of low-lying Bangladesh, disaster officials said Thursday, adding to the new government's challenges after weeks of political turmoil......»»
Australian penguin dies, ending famous "same-sex power couple"
A celebrated Australian penguin famous for raising chicks as part of an unlikely same-sex couple has died, a Sydney aquarium said on Thursday......»»
Google can’t defend shady Chrome data hoarding as “browser agnostic,” court says
Court reverses Google win in case from Chrome users who chose not to sync data. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) Chrome users who declined to sync their Google accounts with their browsing dat.....»»
The right to disconnect from work—and employer surveillance—is growing globally. Why is NZ lagging?
A new law giving Australian workers the "right to disconnect"—to refuse contact from their employers outside their working hours (unless that refusal is unreasonable)—comes into effect this month......»»
"Not my boy." When teachers are harassed by students, some schools and parents fail to help
Since the start of this school year, we have been surveying teachers in South Australia about sexist views among students. This is part of our research into how online worlds are shaping Australian schooling......»»
UK antitrust investigation into Apple closed for now – but will likely re-open
A UK antitrust investigation into Apple has officially closed – despite finding the company to be at fault – after the regulator missed a legal deadline. However, a case seems almost certain to be re-opened under an upcoming law which will gra.....»»
Backbone One 2nd gen review: sleek upgrades to a classic iPhone controller
Backbone One smartly refined its iPhone controller with better ergonomics and magnetic adapters for an improved fit, but competition is fierce, making the $100 controller a more difficult sell.Backbone One review: case friendly and ergonomicI love Ba.....»»
F&I tip: CarShield case a reminder to make sure customers understand service contracts
There's a lesson for dealerships in the $10 million CarShield settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, says Zeigler Auto Group COO Sam D'Arc: Make sure staff can explain what customers are buying......»»
Disney abandons Disney+ arbitration defense in restaurant allergy death case
Disney said it "strive[s] to put humanity above all other considerations." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Gary Hershorn ) Disney said it is abandoning its motion to compel arbitration in a case filed by a man who allege.....»»
Paleontologists describe new examples of giant sea scorpions from the Silurian and Devonian in New South Wales
A team of paleontologists from the American Museum of Natural History, the Australian Museum Research Institute, and the WB Clarke Geoscience Center, in Australia, has added new evidential data for pterygotid eurypterids from the Silurian and Devonia.....»»
Why your relationship with your manager matters more than the one with your colleagues
New research shows that the relationship with the manager can be even more important than the relationship with colleagues in terms of job satisfaction and engagement. But why is this the case?.....»»