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TikTok slangs like skibidi, broligarchy find a new home in Cambridge Dictionary; know what the words mean
The Indian Express
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August 18, 2025
If you’ve ever heard a child shout “What the skibidi are you doing?” and felt like you aged ten years on the spot, well, you’re not alone. But now, thanks to the Cambridge Dictionary, it turns out that word salad is officially English.Yup....
The New Western Sydney International Airport Is Almost Ready For Take-Off
Boss Hunting
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August 18, 2025
Sydney’s second international airport – Western Sydney International Airport (otherwise known as Nancy-Bird Walton Airport) – is on track to open in late 2026. Located at Badgerys Creek, it’ll be situated 65 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD and 52...
Boosting the game: Social media hit Ilona Maher takes women's rugby onto new plane
RTL Today
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August 18, 2025
Ilona Maher transcends women's rugby, giving it a profile outside of the sport in the way that Mia Hamm did for women's football. Now the stage is set at the women's World Cup in England for the American to spark even more interest. The...
What New Zealanders need to know about travelling to the US
The New Zealand Herald
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August 18, 2025
“Those numbers are a small percentage of the many people who travel to the United States every day.” “These numbers are consistent with those we saw pre-Covid (cases and travelling in general dropped off during the Covid years).” If you’re...
Ilona Maher takes women's rugby onto new plane
The Express Tribune
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August 18, 2025
PARIS: Ilona Maher transcends women's rugby, giving it a profile outside of the sport in the way that Mia Hamm did for women's football. Now the stage is set at the women's World Cup in England for the American to spark even more interest. The...
World on fire: Gallagher flags new era of risk
Insurance News
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This northern hemisphere summer, the wildfire headlines just keep on coming: “Wildfires sweep Spain, Portugal and Greece during unremitting heatwave”; “Wildfires in Canada are now burning where they never used to”; “2025 on track to beat UK record...
Storm lock in future spin star with new deal
Sporting News
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August 18, 2025
The Melbourne Storm have moved to secure one of their brightest young talents, extending the contract of highly regarded prospect Waka Hammond until the end of the 2027 NRL season. Already contracted until 2026, the 17-year-old playmaker has...
Development Today: Soul Food restaurant coming to Victoria Square shopping center
Jacksonville Daily Record - Florida
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August 18, 2025
These are the largest commercial building permits by job cost issued Aug. 13-14, 2025, by the city of Jacksonville. By Daily Record Staff | 12:00 a.m. August 18, 2025 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! Apartments Courtney Manor Apartments, 5620 Collins...
Australia’s population has grown ‘so aggressively’
Sky News Australia
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August 18, 2025
MacroBusiness Chief Economist Leith van Onselen says Australia has grown its population “so aggressively”. Mr Onselen told Sky News host Paul Murray that it is the “fastest growth” in the advanced world. “So as a result, everyone’s standard of...
Australia is one of the ‘largest contributors’ to effort in Ukraine
Sky News Australia
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August 18, 2025
Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Matt Thistlethwaite says Australia has been one of the “largest contributors” to the effort in Ukraine. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined a call with European leaders to discuss the next steps in the...
How to watch 'Are You My First?' online – stream the new reality dating show from anywhere
Tom's Guide
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August 18, 2025
"Are You My First?" is being billed as a "groundbreaking new dating experiment" but is it? Really? Tropical paradise? Check. Attractive fame hungry young people who want to make out with other attractive fame hungry young people? Check. What's so...
Researchers in Australia map human bone marrow, redefining blood cancer research
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Researchers in Australia have mapped human bone marrow at the molecular level, uncovering hidden complexity in blood cancer that could lead to better treatments. The study, led by the Melbourne-based Walter and Eliza...
Australia edge China for Asia Cup 'three-peat'
The Straits Times
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August 18, 2025
Australia landed a third straight Asia Cup title when China's Hu Mingxuan missed a three-point buzzer beater at the end of Sunday's final, leaving the Boomers to lift the trophy with a 90-89 victory at Jeddah's King Abdullah Sports City. Xavier...
Posh’s ‘food issues’ revealed in new doco
Cairns Post
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August 18, 2025
Victoria Beckham has been famous for more than 30 years — but life in the spotlight has taken its toll. A new Netflix docu-series, premiering in September, reveals how years of negative attention led to body-image issues and a restricted diet,...
Expansion of Tasmania’s salmon industry paused for major review
PerthNow
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August 18, 2025
A decision to stop marine expansion of Tasmania’s salmon industry has been slammed as “shameful”. The Tasmanian government on Sunday announced it will conduct an independent study of the industry. The study is expected to ascertain whether...
Australia To Push On With Plastics Pollution Measures
The National Tribune
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August 18, 2025
Dept of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water Australia is disappointed that agreement was not secured on a global plastics pollution treaty in Geneva. The Albanese Government will continue to take action to tackle the growth in plastics...
Cambridge Dictionary: ‘Delulu’, ‘Skibidi’, ‘Lewk’ among 6000 new words added in 2025
PerthNow
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August 18, 2025
The Cambridge Dictionary may have people wondering if the English language has lost the plot, after it added words that sound like they are straight from TikTok. In its most recent update, Cambridge has added a whopping 6000 new words to the...
Victoria Police launch manhunt after thief stole $1m red Ferrari and three other luxury cars
PerthNow
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August 18, 2025
Police are on the hunt for a brazen thief who broke into a home in Melbourne’s east and carefully stole four luxury cars. including a $1m red Ferrari, over three hours. Detectives have released an image of the Ferrari, which sports a distinctive...
Panthers move into new ‘home’ for Canberra Raiders blockbuster
Sporting News
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August 18, 2025
It may be a Panthers ‘home’ fixture, but Round 25 will see the four-time reigning premiers tackle NRL frontrunners the Canberra Raiders more than 200 kilometres from Penrith at Glen Willow Stadium in Mudgee. While it will be the first time the...
'We lack some confidence': Knights' season hits new low in Cowboys defeat
Sporting News
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August 18, 2025
North Queensland handed Newcastle a heavy 38-4 defeat in Townsville, leaving the Knights reeling after their sixth straight loss. The Cowboys dominated from the outset, as Adam O'Brien's team went scoreless in the first half for the 11th time this...