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Yes, it’s the economy, stupid. But One Nation is outflanking the government on messaging, too
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (798+ words) Voters’ economic pain is real. But perceptions matter too, and the government must get better at selling its message on its key policies....
Twenty-five years after 9/11: an over-reliance on technology is leaving us vulnerable
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (685+ words) Yet the commission’s investigation into the circumstances of the 9/11 terrorist attacks was also, fundamentally, a report on how to reimagine and improve security. The commission’s recommendations foreshadowed and legitimised a new model of security that emerged from the ashes of…...
Rib contouring surgery promises a smaller waist. But here’s what this trend really tells us
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (913+ words) Rib contouring – a cosmetic procedure aimed at creating a smaller, more defined waist – is one of the newer appearance trends on social media. Influencers are sharing their experiences online, bringing a procedure many of us had probably never heard of…...
Theatre audiences still show up. So why do so many shows fail to make money?
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (600+ words) Economists say the theatre sector struggles from something called a ‘cost disease’. But what does that mean? And why is it so hard to fix?...
Women on corporate boards: More prestige means less power
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (846+ words) Women have made big strides in terms of being represented on corporate boards, both in terms of numbers and the prestige of their positions. But this prestige — and the greater visibility it brings — isn’t necessarily helping women advance. It might…...
OnlyFans in South Africa: what creators say about sex work, personal safety and the gig economy
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (615+ words) While some creators proudly embrace the label of sex worker, many others reject it outright....
The Twin Towers shaped the Manhattan skyline for decades. Now, it’s shaped by their absence
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (594+ words) On September 11 2001 New York City’s skyline was suddenly and dramatically altered....
Trust is a behavior, not a credential – and that explains the Rodgers-Fauci divide
1+ week, 6+ day ago (937+ words) Following an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Aug. 3, 2026, Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, received attention for calling Dr. Anthony Fauci an “absolute coward” and “criminal.” Rodgers’ comments were in response to Fauci invoking his Fifth Amendment…...
Homebuyers are choosing homes with much higher carbon footprints than they realize
3+ week, 3+ day ago (892+ words) When people shop for a home, they tend to focus on the information listings put front and centre: price, floor area, number of bedrooms and location. Rarely do listings show how a home can shape a household’s carbon footprint through…...