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Mary Poppins age rating raised in the UK over discriminatory language
The 1964 Disney classic, Mary Poppins, is having its age rating raised to PG in the UK.

Reportedly, the move is due to its discriminatory language.

The change centres around the use of a colonial term used in the movie.

The term is a pejorative word, historically used to describe the Khoekhoe people of South Africa.

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‘Outsider’s wet dream’: Donald Trump embraces Javier Milei
The meeting of former US president Donald Trump and Argentina’s President Javier Milei is an “outsider’s wet dream”, says Sky News host Paul Murray.

The two greeted each other at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland on Saturday.

Milei could not contain his excitement while meeting the former US president for the first time.

During the encounter, Trump tol … ⌘ Read more

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Sweden set to join NATO after Hungary approves bid
Sweden on Monday cleared its final obstacle to joining NATO after Hungary’s parliament ratified the bid in what Sweden’s prime minister called a “historic day”, while other alliance members expressed relief at the move spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more

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Man Confronts Former Mayor Bill de Blasio on New York Street
A man taking a selfie with former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on the Upper East Side of Manhattan used the opportunity to let the former mayor know he was less than happy with his performance in office. The footage, recorded by @paulie.b123 on February 20, shows de Blasio leaning in for a selfie on the side of a street. @paulie.b123 smiles into the camera and uses some … ⌘ Read more

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Paul Murray speaks to voters ahead of Dunkley by-election
Sky News host Paul Murray heads to the pre-poll booths in Dunkley to ask voters why they voted for their chosen candidate.

The by-election will be the government’s first major ballot box litmus test and the stakes are high for both leaders.

The passing of former federal member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy will be at the front of mind for many voters, saying they will vote for Labor can … ⌘ Read more

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Canadian cities ‘not gatekeepers,’ head of mayors’ group tells Poilievre
The president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities says his members are community builders and not gatekeepers, a term Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has commonly used to attack municipal bureaucrats. Scott Pearce made the comment at a news conference the federation held in Ottawa ahead of the spring budget, as the group calls for more federal in … ⌘ Read more

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Shohei Ohtani to Make Dodgers Spring Training Debut vs. White Sox
Los Angeles Dodgers fans itching to see Shohei Ohtani play for the club in uniform for the first time won’t have to wait long, as the two-way superstar is ready for his debut. ⌘ Read more

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‘Wish we had two of him’: Hawks’ big dilemma
Hawthorn captain James Sicily would love to have kept his seasoned defensive partner Blake Hardwick but says the Hawks’ added forward firepower will change their game style for the better in 2024. ⌘ Read more

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Odysseus sends back its first images of the moon
The Odysseus private moon lander has sent back its first images from the lunar surface.

Reportedly, it is the furthest south any vehicle has successfully landed on the moon and established communication to date.

The uncrewed spacecraft endured an intense landing approach on Friday last week.

It came after a navigation system error meant its flight controllers had to be used on untested work to safe … ⌘ Read more

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MWC 2024: Microsoft to open up access to its AI models to allow countries to build own AI economies
Tech behemoth Microsoft has unveiled a new set of guiding principles on how it will govern its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, effectively further opening up access to its technology to developers. The announcement came at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Barcelona on Monday where AI … ⌘ Read more

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‘Slightly lower’ open for ASX 200 on Tuesday
CommSec’s Tom Piotrowski says there is a “slightly lower” open for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

Mr Piotrowski explained to Sky News Australia the market value was down “by around 0.1 of a per cent”.

“To be candid, it has been a pretty underwhelming affair as far as Northern Hemisphere markets have been concerned,” he said.

“Overnight, they are loitering in the neighbourhood of record highs but they are tending to … ⌘ Read more

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Farmers Dismantle Police Barricade in Brussels Protest
Farmers in tractors clashed with police in Brussels on Monday, February 26, the same day the European Union’s agriculture ministers gathered for a meeting in the Belgian city. Footage recorded by Pieter Clepp shows a tractor dismantling a police barricade. Other footage showed police firing water cannons at tractors and hay being dumped on roads. Farmers across Europe have been protesting … ⌘ Read more

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Officials Warn of Dry and Windy Conditions as Fires Burn Across Louisiana
Firefighters in southern Louisiana battled “multiple out-of-control” wildland fires as dry conditions affected the region on Saturday, February 24. Officials said crews with the Ward 6 Fire Protection District responded to several wildfires on Saturday, including a woods fire exacerbated by wind near Alton Pierce Road and Highway 389 that grew to 225 … ⌘ Read more

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Saint Louis Zoo Welcomes Newborn Sichuan Takin
The Saint Louis Zoo introduced its newest Sichuan takin – a Chinese animal related to goats and muskox – to the public on February 13, sharing adorable footage of the baby sticking close to her mom. Named Cornelia, the baby was born on January 28, marking the first takin birth at the Missouri zoo since 2016. This footage shows baby Cornelia following close behind her mother, Dawn, in the Red Rocks habita … ⌘ Read more

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Snow Blows Across Manitoba Highway
Parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba received heavy snow as a winter storm hit Canada on Monday, February 26. Footage taken by X user @Clearski shows near-whiteout conditions on Highway 45 as she traveled toward Russell on Monday. A snowfall warning was in effect for Russell, where Environment Canada predicted up to 20 cm (7.8 inches) of snow accumulation and wind gusts up to 60 km/h (37 mph). CBC reported several schools in Mani … ⌘ Read more

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Sheriff: 13 arrested in ‘high profile case’
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma announced 13 arrests in a “high profile case” from January 16, 2023. One person was killed and five were injured in the deadly shooting after a Jackboy concert at The Barn in Sanford. ⌘ Read more

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Thousands of academic workers at York University go on strike
Some students at Toronto’s York University are worried about falling behind on their school work after a union representing 3,000 academic workers said the university didn’t meet their demand to “address the affordability crisis” and the workers went on strike. Dozens of union members including contract faculty, teaching and graduate assistants, research assistants and part-tim … ⌘ Read more

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FTC sues to block Kroger, Albertson’s merger
The billion -dollar merger between two of the nation’s largest supermarket chains could be in jeopardy, as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing to block the merger between Kroger and Albertson’s. Kroger operates under several different brand names across the U.S., including Fry’s for Arizona. FTC officials claim the deal is anti-competitive, and could lead to higher prices for … ⌘ Read more

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Sensory Safari at Central Florida Zoo: A sneak peek
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens joins Good Day Orlando Xtra to introduce us to Willy, a gopher tortoise, as well as talk about their upcoming Sensory Safari event, which is geared towards children, ages 5-12. It features hands-on learning and interactive experiences. ⌘ Read more

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US airman dead after setting himself on fire
Officials have identified the US airman who died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy on Sunday as a 25-year-old from Texas. The person was reportedly livestreaming at the time of the incident. This is the second time someone set themselves on fire outside an Israeli facility in the U.S. since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. ⌘ Read more

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Ontario government announces $1.2B in funding for post-secondary schools
Minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop announced more than $1.2 billion in new funding for post-secondary schools. The government is also extending a cap on tuition fees for in-province students for the next three years. ⌘ Read more

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Airlines and banks report significant gender pay gaps as new data released
Several prominent industries have been revealed to possess some of Australia’s most significant gender pay gaps.

Airlines, banks and construction firms were revealed to be major contributors to the infamous pay gap.

A report by Workplace Gender Equality Agency found the national median gender pay gap sits at 19 per cent as the data also showed 37 … ⌘ Read more

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Woman attacked in waist-deep water by two-metre tiger shark in WA
A woman has undergone emergency surgery after a shark attack in Western Australia.

The attack took place near Jurien Bay, north of Perth.

The 46-year-old was in waist-deep water during a sea lion tour when she was bitten just after 11.30am local time yesterday.

She was attacked on her left calf by a two-metre tiger shark.

The woman was airlifted to Royal Perth Hosp … ⌘ Read more

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Crews Battle Grass Fires in North Texas Amid Red Flag Warning
A red flag warning remained in effect in the Texas Panhandle on Monday, February 26, after crews said they fully contained a 4,000-acre grass fire on Sunday. The fire had broken out south of Dumas in Moore County on Saturday, and ballooned to 4,012 acres by the time firefighters contained it, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. A wind advisory, a fire weather watch, a … ⌘ Read more

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