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A global research team studied a black hole in Cygus X-1 that has a blue supergiant companion. (AP PHOTO)

TechnologyPremiumAmazing power and speed of black hole jets revealed

Scientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole.

Marcia Dunn

Older workers have much less trust AI tools' decisions than their younger colleagues, a study says. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

TelecommunicationsCommentsPremiumAI yet to boom with Boomers but young workers trust it

Artificial intelligence is opening a generational gap in Australian businesses, with younger workers more willing to use, train and trust the technology.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

An age-verification app is "a powerful tool to protect children", Ursula von der Leyen says. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

InternetPremiumEU's age-verification app to curb kids on social media

The European Union has announced an app to confirm users' age online, as more countries get moving on plans to restrict children from social media.

Gianluca Lo Nostro

Prince Harry thanked veterans and their families a teased a possible return of the Invictus Games to Australia. NewsWire / Martin Ollman.

UPDATEDPrince’s message to Aussie veterans

Prince Harry has thanked veterans and their families and teased a possible return of the Invictus Games to Australia on the second day of his four-day trip to Australia.

Alexandra Feiam and Nathan Schmidt

T?te de Femme, a gouache-on-paper portrait painted by Pablo Picasso in 1941, was a raffle prize. (AP PHOTO)

GamingPremiumMan scoops up million euro Picasso painting in raffle

A Parisian man has found out he has won a Pablo Picasso painting worth about a million euro with a $165 raffle ticket.

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NEWSPremiumHeartbreaking detail in Bunnings’ dog hoodie

Hardware giant Bunnings Warehouse has launched an unexpected fashion line for our furry friends – with a heartbreaking story underpinning the charity drive.

Euan Kennedy

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NewsPremiumHorror moment woman mauled by dogs

Distressing footage has captured the moment two roaming dogs savagely maul a woman before killing her pet.

Euan Kennedy

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch has melted hearts after she shared a heartwarming video of her and her dog, Sadie, reuniting after her historical journey into space.

SpaceVideoCommentsSo cute! Artemis II astronaut’s adorable reunion with dog

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch has reunited with her dog, Sadie, after a mammoth journey to the moon and back.

Kellie Balaam

DTI also has long-running work with WA’s Public Transport Authority.

Mergers and AcquisitionsCommentsPremiumComputershare founder stalks Perth transport tech firm

DTI Group, a Perth surveillance and transport technology company, has received a takeover bid from Finico, the private investment vehicle of Computershare co-founder Chris Morris.

Ryan Johnson

Summers in Sydney have become hotter for longer, a new study has revealed, with summers stretching out by nearly 50 days over the past three decades.

ENVIRONMENTPremiumWhy Aussie summer is now 50 days longer

Summers have been getting hotter for longer periods of time, a new study has found, with one city “adding a whole month of summer” over the span of three decades.

Alexandra Feiam

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COURTPremiumWoman walks free after dumping puppies by river

A 53-year-old woman has appeared in court after dumping a family of defenceless puppies near Port Adelaide.

David Hannant

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NEWSPremium‘Threats of rape’: Campaigners harassed online

The UN has asked the Australian government to explain an onslaught of violence, rape and doxxing threats directed at anti-gendered violence campaigners.

Blair Jackson

Despite positive-testing samples after the alarm was raised, John Holland said testing had taken place before, during and after development of the area. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

NEWSPremium$150k update after parkland asbestos dump

Two contracting companies will fork out a six-figure payment to SafeWork NSW over a notorious asbestos-laying incident at a public parklands.

Jack Nivison

Adam Back has denied her created Bitcoin.

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How British nerd was declared ‘secret’ Bitcoin inventor

An investigation declaring British computer science expert and libertarian Adam Back invented Bitcoin has divided opinion.

Tom Richardson

Outlook Mobile will soon be the only Microsoft email app that works for Android users.

TechnologyComments‘Death date’: Major Outlook change coming in weeks

Microsoft has confirmed that in weeks, users will be unable to use an Outlook app, with an urgent message issued for users worldwide.

Max Corstorphan

The Ghost Bat is an Australian-designed and built uncrewed stealth fighter. Australian Defence Force / Handout / NewsWire

POLITICSPremiumAus to spend billions on drones as wars spur rethink

As drones reshape the way wars are fought across the globe, Australia is pumping billions into building and designing more.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Booking.com customers have been warned their personal information may been accessed by unauthorised third parties. Image: Supplied

TRAVEL INCIDENTSWarning as travel giant in huge data breach

One of the world’s largest travel giants has issued a warning to Aussies after it suffered a massive data breach, leading to customers’ personal information being compromised.

Emma Kirk

The "scrolling girl" campaign highlights the consequences of a screen-filled childhood. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

TelecommunicationsLittle Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

A beloved skipping girl sign has been switched off and replaced with a doomscrolling tween to highlight the consequences of a screen-dominated childhood.

Poppy Johnston

Chief of Navy Vice-Admiral Mark Hammon says Australia ‘is as ready as it ever has been’ to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz. NewsWire / Martin Ollman.

POLITICSPremiumAussie warships can ‘absolutely’ fight Iranian drones

While Anthony Albanese has been quick to dismiss talk of Australia joining the Hormuz blockade, the Navy Chief says Australia could help out if called on.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Young people are relying on artificial intelligence for mental health support due to cost pressures. (George Chan/AAP PHOTOS)

TechnologyPremiumYoung Australians turning to AI for mental health help

The online generation is using artificial intelligence more and more, increasingly trusting the technology with friendship and mental health support.

Tom Wark

The Artemis II crew has been cheered and applauded by NASA staff after their historic moon mission. (AP PHOTO)

TechnologyCommentsPremiumRousing welcome back from moon for NASA astronauts

NASA colleagues and family members have embraced and applauded the Artemis II crew after their return from a history making mission to the moon.

Marcia Dunn

KitchenAid has pulled thermometers from shelves over insufficient packaging warnings about the “serious” dangers button batteries can pose to young children. Supplied.

NEWSPremiumKitchen product pulled over ‘serious’ risk

A popular kitchenware brand has pulled one product from shelves over concerns children could sustain “serious” injuries.

Clareese Packer

A young boy wearing an astronaut costume cheers next to a woman waving a flag as they watch a live broadcast of the return of the Artemis II crew members to Earth.

World NewsCamera IconSEE THE PICS: How world reacted to Artemis II’s return

The raw emotion on the faces of space fans could be seen far and wide following the return of Artemis II to Earth after a spectacular 10-day journey around the moon.

Kellie Balaam

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WEATHERPremiumHeatwave, snow, cyclone looms for Aus

Wild weather has gripped Australia, with 100km/h winds battering states while others chase 40C temperatures.

Abisha Sapkota