Day: November 24, 2024

ICYMI: Heritage minister says Facebook made ‘room for misinformation’ after turning news off in 2023 as Australia mulls actions that could lead to Meta doing the same

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Twelve months on from Canada’s worst-ever wildfire season unfolding during a news blackout on Facebook, the nation has warned Australia about Meta’s “reckless” behaviour during “need-to-know situations”.

An early start to Australia’s bushfire season is looming for swaths of the country, with large parts of Queensland and the Northern Territory, the south-west of Victoria and south-east corner of South Australia facing higher risk, according to an official assessment in September.

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ICYMI: Four steps to poached perfection Please give foolproof advice on how to cook a soft poached egg. Anne Marie, County Donegal I’m here for you, Anne Marie, so let’s do this thing! Step 1 Don’t be afraid. Remember: it’s just an egg cooked in water. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGLZdm
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Dig out the dried goods – there’s a bean or lentil for every occasion The beans and lentils occupy an entire shelf of the larder that sits adjacent but not quite close enough to the kitchen. Beans of every shape and size, from tiny cannellini the size of a jellybean to plump and beefy butter […]
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Canadian pension fund said to be in talks with minority shareholders as it seeks to cash in on post-Covid revival

Birmingham, Bristol and London City airports have reportedly been put up for sale by their Canadian pension fund owner as it looks to cash in on a resurgence in air travel after the pandemic.

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) is said to be in talks over a potential sale of its stakes in the UK airports to minority shareholders. The portfolio, which also includes Copenhagen and Brussels airports, is estimated to be worth more than £10bn. Continue reading…
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More than a quarter of Americans celebrating winter holidays this season will stay in a hotel, so Motel 6 and Studio 6 are offering travelers affordable lodging into the new year with the launch of its “Motel 6Giving” sale.

To access the most savings, including 12% off of the best available rate and My6 Marketplace deals for up to 50% off on Walmart+ membership and more, consumers should first join the free My6 program:
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