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S2 Ep 606Monday, 21 September - The death of Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the vacancy on the Supreme Court; The TikTok flip flop; Australian Richie Porte finishes third in the Tour de France; and an at-home Emmy awards
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "I should be so lucky” . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . . Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/digital-banking/bill-sense.html . Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 605Friday, 18 September - Australia's unemployment rate falls; Defining a hotspot; The numbers around footy finals; And a plane to nowhere.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Gonna take her for ride on a big jet plane" Bupa (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/ Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au Need help? https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/suicide-prevention Archibald Prize 2020 - https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2020/sep/17/archibald-prize-2020-david-marr-magda-szubanski-annabel-crabb-and-more-in-pictures See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 604Thursday, 17 September - Lifting our biodiversity game; The PM moves to bring more Aussies home; Venezuela's human rights record; And changing a name
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Laugh now, cry later" Bupa (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/ Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 603Wednesday, 16 September - The Prime Minister's gas plan; Restrictions ease for regional Victoria; Broadcasters and the summer of cricket; And twenty years on.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “If you start me up I’ll never stop” Bupa (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/ Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 602Tuesday, 15 September - TikTok and data ownership; A new record for global Covid-19 numbers; Life on Venus; and the comeback of vinyl
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Turn the beat around” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 601Monday, 14 September - More than 30 dead in US wildfires; The AstraZeneca/Oxford University Covid vaccine trial resumes; peace talks in Afghanistan; and the comedy wildlife awards
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I send a message and hope it gets through” . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . . Comedy Wildlife Awards - https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2020/sep/11/comedy-wildlife-photography-awards-2020-finalists-in-pictures . . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ . . Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 600Friday, 11 September - State governments under pressure; Missing South Australian men found; Vale Dame Diana Rigg; and a look back at interior decorating
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “We like short shorts" . Naked bike shorts: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/sep/09/explain-it-to-me-quickly-are-invisible-bike-shorts-the-next-big-thing-in-fashion . . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 599Thursday, 10 September - A promising Covid-19 vaccine trial is put on pause; Chinese state media accuses Australia of hypocrisy; The Oscars outline new diversity requirements, and Keeping Up With The Kardashians no more.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Here we are now, entertain me” . Squiz Shortcuts - Vladimir Putin https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-vladimir-putin/ . . Squiz Shortcuts - Vaccines https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-vaccines/ . . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . A Kardashian galler: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a33959913/keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-cancellation-reactions/ . . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 598Wednesday, 9 September - More trouble with China; Eight charged over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi; Ash Barty pulls out of the French Open; and teachers getting it done
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “To run away from you is all that I could do” Squiz Shortcuts - the Rohingya and the Uyghers: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-rohingya-and-the-uyghurs/ . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.squizkids.com.au/ . . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . Nigerian teacher can teach the whole world: https://apnews.com/6f4791a1656f7b177b098b02d6a278a4 . Missing Yorkshire man turns up at press conference: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-54072508 . . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 597Tuesday, 8 September - Typhoon Haishen causes mass evacuations; Free Covid vaccines could be available early next year; Novak Djokovic is out of the US Open; and a birthday gift that keeps on giving
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “If I could turn back time” Squiz Shortcuts: The Rohingya and the Uyghers: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-rohingya-and-the-uyghurs/ . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.squizkids.com.au/ . . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . . Need help? https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/family-and-domestic-violence/who-else-can-help-family-and-domestic-violence . . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 596Monday, 7 September - Victoria's roadmap; Julian Assange is back in court; Brexit trade talks; And two Aussies stay alive at the US Open.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Keep your head up” Bupa (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/ Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Kids: https://www.squizkids.com.au/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 595Friday, 4 September - National Cabinet tackles the issue of state borders; A guilty plea for the driver of the vehicle that killed four Sydney children; Afghan peace talks; And getting your facts right.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “C'mon, c'mon let's stick together" Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Quiz: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 594Thursday, 3 September - A tough day on the economic front; The AFL grand final moves north; Getting answers out of Russia; And interpreting a wink.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “We'd go together like a wink and a smile" Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Kids: https://www.squizkids.com.au/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 593Wednesday, 2 September - The economic cost of the coronavirus crisis; Trump visits Kenosha; Facebook threatens news; And the way to a sore back.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Big girls, you are beautiful" More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 592Tuesday, 1 September - A high profile Australian TV presenter is detained in Beijing; A Covid-roadmap for Melbourne; The first observations from the Royal Commission into Natural Disasters; and a masked up MTV Awards
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I'd rather be dry but at least I'm alive” Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . . China's Belt and Road Initiative: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative/ . . The South China Sea: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-south-china-sea/ . . Xi Jinping: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-xi-jinping/ . . The US-China Trade War: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-us-china-trade-war/ . . MTV Music Video Awards Red Carpet Gallery: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/2020/08/mtv-vma-2020-red-carpet-looks . . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 591Monday, 31 August - Protests against police brutality in the US; Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resigns; Elon Musk's new venture; and Vale Chadwick Boseman
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "All the stars are closer" . Eric The Eel - https://www.smh.com.au/sport/swimming/i-used-to-be-a-very-shy-guy-what-sydney-olympics-cult-hero-eric-the-eel-did-next-20200803-p55i4l.html . . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . . Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 590Friday, 28 August - Major sports in the US stop play; For the first time ever, a life sentence is given in NZ; Aged care funding; And Boris Johnson's stitch up.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Let’s get in formation" Friday Lites Jamie Oliver’s Minestrone - https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/minestrone-soup/1Q2tojuv?r=recipes/group/3mw5wg8a 'The Bomb’ podcast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08llv8n/episodes/downloads More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 589Thursday, 27 August - Australia and China's latest diplomatic differences; More arrests in Hong Kong; The biggest float in the world; And keeping you trendy this summer.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I’m glad that he’s gone" Squiz Shortcuts 'Belt and Road’ and ‘Mail-in Voting in the US Election - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 588Wednesday, 26 August - The sale of Lion Dairy is labelled "contrary to the national interest"; Further job cuts at Qantas; Breaking YouTube records; And no longer "Finger-licking good"
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Light it up like dynamite" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 587Tuesday, 25 August - The Government's apology over Coronavirus and aged care; Resignations at AMP; Labor claims the election win in the Northern Territory; and the AFL Final leaves the MCG
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Take me all the way” . This week, refer your friends to The Squiz using your unique referral link (find it in your Squiz Today email) and you and your clever mate that signs up could both win a $200 Net-A-Porter voucher. Stylish. . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . . The states battle it out for the AFL grand final: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-case-for-and-against-each-state-s-bid-for-the-afl-grand-final-20200824-p55oqj.html . . Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 586Monday, 24 August - A timeline for Covid-19; No result yet in the NT elections; Brenton Tarrant's expected life sentence; and new ways to let off steam
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Don't it make you want to scream?" . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.squizkids.com.au/ . . Let off steam by lying in a coffin and being screaming at zombies: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/08/23/national/coronavirus-japan-coffins-chainsaws/ . . Or relax with the newest baby panda: https://apnews.com/b63bd0e5c2ecf3dbaec59533f09af80e . . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . . Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ . Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 585Friday, 21 August - Getting to know the politics of the Territory; Fires in California; Qantas's big loss; And getting lost in style.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “So I’m following the map that leads to you" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts Friday Lites Phone interviews - https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-make-a-good-impression-in-phone-interviews.html New York Cheesecake - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/new-york-cheesecake-recipe-20130725-2qlh0 More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 584Thursday, 20 August - Targets around our uptake of a covid vaccine; The US postal service holds changes; A cold snap; And #freebritney.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "I want to break free" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 583Wednesday, 19 August - Pressure on AMP; A covid vaccine deal; China's wine dumping claims; And the top earning female athletes.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Where are my keys, I lost my phone" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 582Tuesday, 18 August - An update on two Covid-19 inquiries; The environmental impacts of diary and soy milk; and the new Princess Diana
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “The kids are alright” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . . Lego falls out of boy's nose: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/aug/17/lego-piece-falls-out-of-boys-nose-after-2-years . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.squizkids.com.au/ . . 'Five reasons to encourage media literacy in your kids': https://www.bountyparents.com.au/news-views/kids-news/ . . Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html . . Commbank (sponsored): good360.org.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 581Monday, 17 August - The problem with postal votes for the US election; Some cautious Covid optimism; The March for Freedom in Belarus; and a record-breaking swim.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Oh, oh, oh I'm on fire” . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . . Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html . . Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 580Friday, 14 August - A significant anniversary; 1 million are out of work; Israel and the UAE's big deal; And when beans on toast is serious business.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “We’ll meet again, don't know where, don't know when” Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts Older Normal People - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kixBBA9xCf0 Hetty McKinnon - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/how-to/how-to-be-a-good-vegetarian-20200806-h1pty0 More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au Bupa (sponsored) - www.bupa.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 579Thursday, 13 August - Joe Biden's running mate; Why a pay rise is hard to come by; News out of archaeology circles; And the price of love.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Work your thing out” Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au Bupa (sponsored) - www.bupa.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 578Wednesday, 12 August - Questions over the handling of the coronavirus; Disaster in Mauritius; More weird weather; And a win for junk mail haters
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Flash, ah-ah” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Bupa (sponsored) - https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 577Tuesday, 11 August - Australia's concern over Afghan prisoner release; Lebanon's government resigns; Teddy Sheehan to be awarded the Victoria Cross; and taking a look at budgie smugglers.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I always look the other way” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . Speedos are making a comeback: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/aug/09/trunk-call-the-comeback-of-skimpy-speedos . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 576Monday, 10 August - More funding for mental health; Protests in Beirut; President Trump moves on Chinese-owned apps; and for the love of steak...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I've been waiting for this moment for all my life” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . Need help? BEYOND BLUE 1300 22 4636 . HEADSPACE https://headspace.org.au/. LIFELINE 13 11 14 . KIDS HELPLINE 1800 55 1800 . Twins react to Phil Collins: https://us.cnn.com/2020/08/08/us/twins-phil-collins-reaction-trnd/index.html . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ . Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 575Friday, 7 August - Daniel Andrews is grilled about Victoria's hotel quarantine program; Anger in Beruit; The government's cyber security plan; And golden syrup puddings.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Would I lie to you” Squiz Quiz - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/ Golden Syrup Puddings - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/little-golden-syrup-puds-20111018-29v99 More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Bupa (sponsored) - https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 574Thursday, 6 August - The fallout from an explosion in Beruit; Qld borders close again; Virgin sheds staff; And the latest thing to go viral a dancing llama.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Walking round the room singing stormy weather” Squiz Shortcuts - Yemen: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcut-yemen/ Dancing Llama - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/aug/05/mi-pan-su-su-su-how-a-dancing-llama-and-a-nonsensical-song-captivated-tiktok More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Bupa (sponsored) - https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 573Wednesday, 5 August - 'Uncertainty' - the economic buzz word; Look out for fines if you're a Victorian; Spains royal scandal; And a pasta advertisement that's worth a look
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Tonight will be a memory too" Roger Federer x Barilla - https://www.atptour.com/en/news/federer-rooftop-tennis-july-2020 More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au Bupa (sponsored) - https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 572Tuesday, 4 August - Stage 4 business restrictions for Melbourne; A prison attack in Afghanistan; Microsoft in the market for TikTok; and Squiz Kids interview Turia Pitt
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ..."I only wanna see you laughing in the purple rain”... Squiz Kids interview Turia Pitt - https://www.squizkids.com.au/ . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 571Monday, 3 August - Melbourne enters Stage Four restrictions; Splashdown for SpaceX; The US moves closer to a TikTok ban; and Fyre merch
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “You took the words right out of my mouth”... More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . Your shortcut to... TikTok: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-tiktok/ . 80s exercises: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/i-tried-a-different-retro-workout-every-day-for-a-week-and-oh-boy-20200731-p55h9y.html . ... Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 570Friday, 31 July - A new take on closing the gap; Arrests in Hong Kong; Ash Barty pulls out of the US Open; And a big day for archaeologists
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Boy, you're going to carry that weight" Squiz Quiz - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au Commbank (sponsored) - www.commbank.com.au/nextchapter Origin Energy (sponsored) - www.netball.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep 569Thursday, 30 July - Covid by states; Japan's bid to join the Five Eyes intelligence network; Tech giants face up to Congress; And the argument for ditching soap.
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S2 Ep 568Wednesday, 29 July - Aged care argy-bargy; Australia pursues its own national interest in the South China Sea; Malaysia's former PM gets a 12 year sentence; And an Emu ban in remote Queensland.
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S2 Ep 567Tuesday, 28 July - Good and bad Coronavirus news; The ACCC takes Google to court; Measuring global leadership; And David Bowie's soft spot for an Aussie tv classic.
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S2 Ep 566Monday, 27 July - New tensions between Australia and China; Our deadliest day in the pandemic; An expenses scandal in South Australia; and having a good cry...
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S2 Ep 565Friday, 24 July - Covid cases continue to rise; Deficit numbers; Alarming level of famine in Yemen; And a not-so-light Friday Lites.
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S2 Ep 564Thursday, 23 July - An 'eyewatering' financial update; NZ's political scandals; Farewell to the Boeing 747; And the battle of the bottoms.
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S2 Ep 563Wednesday 22 July - Extending COVID payments; Charges against Ardent Leisure; More Australian magazines are shut down; And a series of epic journeys
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S2 Ep 562Tuesday 21 July - An inquiry into Melbourne's Covid-19 outbreak; The UK to suspend extradition deal with Hong Kong; Kanye West's campaign rally; and a swarm of flying ants
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S2 Ep 561Monday, 20 July - Mandatory masks for Melbourne; The JobKeeper program could be extended; A Royal micro-wedding; and a good use for odd socks...
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S2 Ep 560Friday, 17 July - A look at how Victoria is tracking; Twitter's security breach; Trump dumps his campaign manager; And the best gift for wine lovers.
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S2 Ep 559Thursday, 16 July - Suppressing covid-19; Trump takes on China over Hong Kong; Dealing with a population drop; And online ordering errors.
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S2 Ep 558Wednesday, 15 July - Coronavirus by numbers; Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty; New Zealand's opposition gets a shake up; And getting creative in lockdown..
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S2 Ep 557Tuesday, 14 July - More troops and more masks for Melbourne; The Christchurch shooter sacks his lawyers; Strong voter turnout in Hong Kong; and what a day for Australian political buffs...
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