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An independent manager of the triple-zero emergency system has not yet been staffed by the federal government, despite it being a key recommendation of the review into Optus’s last emergency outage.The communications minister, Anika Wells, said she wanted to “fast track” that process and others rising out of the latest debacle from the maligned telco, but consumer advocacy bodies and the Greens are critical the government has not worked quicker. Calls are growing for Optus to face multimillion-dollar fines even higher than the penalties from a similar incident in 2023.“The failure from Optus has been deadly, and I don’t think…

US tech companies have spent millions lobbying for less regulation

As the XRP market continues to heat up, leading cloud mining platform FEDMINING today announced the official launch of XRP cloud mining contracts, providing a new option for global XRP investors. The launch of these contracts not only lowers the barrier to entry for mining but also provides users with a more stable and predictable income channel amidst volatile market conditions. Market Background As one of the world’s leading cryptocurrencies, XRP has garnered significant attention in recent years for its use in payments and cross-border transfers. With increasing price volatility, a growing number of investors are seeking diversified ways to…

“Bureaucrats in Brussels” are unfairly challenging Apple’s closed ecosystem and denying users the “magical, innovative experience” that makes the firm unique, Apple said.”We have a serious threat to that in Europe,” executive Greg Joswiak said in advance of the recent launch of its newest products and features.The so-called walled garden that combines Apple’s products and software ensures a safe and high quality experience for users, it says, but EU regulators counter that it unfairly shuts out rivals.The two sides have had years of rows, culminating in a €500m (£430m; $586m) fine handed down in April by the EU, which accuses…

James Landalediplomatic correspondent andOttilie MitchellWatch: BBC speaks to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper about Britain’s recognition of Palestinian statehoodForeign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she has warned Israel not to annex parts of the West Bank in retaliation for the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood.Cooper was speaking to the BBC before attending a conference on Monday at the UN in New York where France and other European states are due to make a similar announcement. In what was a significant change in policy, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state on Sunday, along with Canada, Australia…

The federal government has begun laboratory investigations to determine the exact cause of a strange flesh-eating disease that has killed seven people in Malabu, Adamawa State. Dr Adesigbin Olufemi, Acting National Coordinator of the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme, disclosed this during an interview in Abuja. Olufemi said that as of September 10, there were 67 confirmed cases, with eight patients undergoing surgical treatment at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines “These are undergoing surgical treatment with the support of the government,” he said, emphasising…

It’s Monday, and another round of NWSL action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings.Who’s climbing the table? Who’s in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 21 to come up with this week’s order of all 14 teams in the league. Let’s dive in.Previous ranking: 1Next match: Friday Sept. 26 vs. Chicago Stars, 8 p.m. ETThis is Kansas City’s season, and we’re just living in it. After beating Seattle 2-0 on Saturday, the Current are the fastest-ever team to collect the NWSL Shield based on the number of games left to…

In one regular segment of John Mulaney’s Netflix talkshow Everybody’s Live, the comedian and his guests take audience calls about the topic of the week. On the dinosaur-themed week, as well as an overwhelmed small boy and a legendary paleontologist, one caller announces himself as Chuck, an author of – among many other things – dinosaur erotica. “I think my most famous and award-winning [book] would be Space Raptor Butt Invasion,” he explains politely. “It was nominated for a Hugo award.”One of Mulaney’s guests, actor Ayo Edebiri, asks if he’d won. “I didn’t win, but then I wrote a book…

Opposition parties have boycotted the vote amid a wider crackdown on dissent in Guinea. The proposed new constitution would extend presidential terms and allow members of the military to run for office. Polls opened in Guinea on Sunday for a referendum that could allow the West African country’s military leader to run for president. General Mamady Doumbouya seized power in a coup in 2021 and vowed to return the country to civilian rule by the end of last year. Although the draft constitution would pave the way for elections to be held, it is controversial because it would also allow members of the military…

John Oliver used the main segment of his HBO show Sunday night addressing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. Last week, Disney suspended the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! following the ABC late-night host’s remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The dramatic move followed Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr threatening to take action against ABC affiliates in the wake of a Kimmel comment that many took as suggesting the shooting suspect, Tyler Robinson, was a MAGA Republican during his Monday monologue. “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid…