Friday, 15 November: Trump tops the APEC agenda; Samantha Murphy's alleged killer makes a plea; AFLW teams duke it out; And a thriller to end your week... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can watch the trailer for The Day of the Jackal here. And find the recipe for baked cheesecake here. Sponsored: To learn more about how OFX can help your business,...

Thursday, 14 November: Kevin Rudd's role in the US is questioned; Conflict at COP29; Shining a light on some shonky products; And the Booker Prize winner is named... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: To learn more about how OFX can help your business, visit ofx.com/business. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids....

There’s a big UN conference happening this week to discuss climate change - it’s called COP29 and it’s where some important global decisions will be made, but there aren’t many world leaders going… Climate experts say it’s a critical time for the planet, so in this quick Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across COP29, what’s happening with the world’s climate (and ours), and what effect Donald Trump’s reelection could have on efforts to reduce global emissions…  Squiz Recommends Scanning: the...

Wednesday, 13 November: An early election's on the cards; Trump starts assembling his team; Rex gets a lifeline; And some unreal estate...  The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can watch the live stream of the Geelong Botanic Gardens' corpse plant here. Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a...

Tuesday, 12 November: Trump focuses on foreign policy; Another schoolyard crash; An Aussie billionaire heads to the US; And Mattel mucks up... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can watch the live stream of the Geelong Botanic Gardens' corpse plant here. Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a...

Monday, 11 November: Qatar bows out of Gaza peace talks; the latest big climate summit kicks off; some new sports stars; and elephants fighting over the shower The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can find our Shortcut to Remembrance Day here. Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast...

At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month was the time in 1918 when the guns on Europe’s Western Front fell silent after more than 4 years of war. And to this day, we are encouraged to observe one minute’s silence in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we give you a quick guide to WWI and how it ended, how its commemoration was observed after the war, and what it means today. Squiz recommends: Scrolling: Photo gallery of the...

Friday, 8 November: Team Trump sets sail; A kids' social media ban is on the cards; It's Ray-ning retirements; And a sauce to impress... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can find the recipe for salsa verde here. You can watch the 'Washington's Dream' Saturday Night Live sketch here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids....

It’s been run and done - the US presidential election for 2024 has delivered victory to the Republicans and Donald Trump, and defeat to the Democrats and Kamala Harris. This week, we’ll get you across where Trump won and who voted for him, along with what the experts are saying about Harris’s defeat. And we’ll take a look at what comes next, including for the criminal cases pending against Trump…  Squiz Recommends Reading: The thing that best sums up Trump’s victory are the swings he achieved...

Thursday, 7 November: Kamala gets Trumped; A High Court win for former detainees; A summer heatwave hits early; And some iconic slippers go under the hammer... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: To learn more about how OFX can help your business visit ofx.com/business. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids....

Wednesday, 6 November: A big day in the US; A criminal case into the Hillcrest tragedy; Inflation holds steady; And the luck of the Irish... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can read the GQ feature on Quincy Jones here. Sponsored: To learn more about how OFX can help your business visit ofx.com/business. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast...

Tuesday, 5 November: The race for the US Congress; Giving up lounge access; It's Melbourne Cup day; And a stink in Kalgoorlie... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: To learn more about how OFX can help your business visit ofx.com/business. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the...

Monday, 4 November: The William Tyrrell inquest resumes; Albanese announces some HECS help; The last days of the US election; And a new word of the year... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: To find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careers Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the...

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Friday, 1 November: The US election enters the home stretch; Optus is put on notice; Scaling back on salt; And a western for your weekend... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can find out more about Territory here. You can find the recipe for Weekday Lemon Cake here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news...

After months of build-up, we’re days away from the 5th of November when Americans will head to the polls to vote for their next President. This week we’re looking at the people and issues to keep an eye on in these final days of campaigning and what experts are saying about the predicted outcome…  Squiz Recommends: Reading: These 2 articles about Harris and Trump’s campaign directors who are both women. The first is a Politico piece about Trump’s campaign director, titled How Susie Wiles...

This week we’re getting you across the rest of the big policies, with a focus on global matters. We’re looking at America’s relationships with world powers, its support for nations at war, and where the candidates stand on a big issue in this campaign - immigration. Squiz Recommends: Watching/reading: This Four Corners story on the US/Mexico border ​​Reading: This article from the Financial Times about what policymakers in China are making of the election campaign Want the email version? Sign...

This week, we’re looking at the domestic matters that are top of mind for Americans like the current state of the economy, healthcare and the issue of abortion rights that’s been a frequent flyer in this campaign. We’ll also get you the candidates' positions on gun law reforms and climate change - and what they plan to do about all of these things if they’re elected. Squiz Recommends: Reading:  The Pew Research piece we’ve talked about gives some good insights into the top 10 issues that...

On 5 November, Americans will elect a new president… It’s less than a month away, so for the next few weeks, we’re dedicating Squiz Shortcuts to get you up to speed. In this short series, we’ll cover the big issues on voters' minds, where the campaign has landed just before election day - and then we’ll get you across the result. But to start with, we’re covering off how US presidential elections work. Squiz recommends: Reading: This piece about Hillary Clinton calling for the electoral...

Thursday, 31 October: Inflation drops again; A Melbourne primary school's in mourning; The space race heats up; And Halloween picks up steam Down Under... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program...

Wednesday, 30 October: A look into our COVID response; Israel bans a major aid agency; Myer adds to its list of brands; And the Tillies triumph in Germany... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program...

Tuesday, 29 October: Another airline scandal takes off; Japan runs into leadership problems; A fashion retailer enters administration; And the search for our next stars... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can find out more information about the Paralympic Talent Search here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids....

Monday, 28 October: Queensland votes for a change; Israel hits back at Iran; A Norse mystery is solved; And a bat beauty contest...  The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach...

Friday, 25 October: Queensland heads to the polls; Gisele Pelicot takes the stand; A surfing legend joins the Sport Hall of Fame; And a garlicky spaghetti... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Find the recipe for Neil Perry's spaghetti with garlic and pangrattato here. Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit...