Filed from the World desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
Business · 17 October 2026
President Trump continues to tout efforts to lower drug prices, yet many Americans report no relief from soaring prescription and insurance costs.
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Business · 16 October 2026
Character.AI, which attracted millions of users, filed for bankruptcy after Google quietly hired its founders and licensed its chatbot technology, underscoring the risks for AI startups when a tech giant intervenes.
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Sports · 16 October 2026
Trainer Ciaron Maher has entered five runners in the Caulfield Cup, and bookmakers have tipped him as the favorite.
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Sports · 16 October 2026
Reece Walsh reportedly pays top dollar to cure a mystery issue while rookie Jack Bostock celebrates a debut hat‑trick in the World Cup opener, prompting a thank‑you to the Australian No. 1.
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AI Wire · 16 October 2026
Google rolled out updates to its Gemini model, API, and safety tools, aiming to improve developer experience and user trust.
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Business · 16 October 2026
A modest increase in Social Security benefits aimed at offsetting inflation is paired with a Twitch commentator’s defence of GOP rhetoric, highlighting the blurred lines between policy and online punditry.
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World · 15 October 2026
Yunnan now supplies almost all of China’s coffee beans, fueling a nationwide surge in cafés and a cultural shift from tea to espresso. The bean‑laden revolution is reshaping daily rituals and agricultural ambitions…
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Politics · 15 October 2026
An inquest at Doncaster Coroner’s Court, set for 10 a.m. Thursday, will probe the death of a man who entered a tiger’s enclosure at a wildlife park. The hearing promises a blend of legal rigor and animal‑instinct…
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World · 15 October 2026
A satirical look at the striking gender imbalance among staff departures during Donald Trump’s second term, where women are disproportionately exiting the White House.
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