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Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. Support News Club by signing up to our newsletter and following us on Instagram. Follow us on Apple and Spotify LINKS The most clicked link in Squiz Today was a link to Tatler's portrait of Princess Kate This video demo of Google's AI platform Gemini A video of Rishi Sunak's press conference announcing the UK general election. Our Squiz Shortcut on the Aussie debate about nuclear energy Listen to our News Club episode on Baby Reindeer Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire Kimball Producer: Annelise Taylor

Friday, 24 May: A snap election in the UK; Macron visits New Caledonia; Australia's largest coal-fired power station gets an extension; And a winter woolly tip... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit bhp.com/critical If you're looking to de-pill your woolly jumpers, this gadget - recommended by Claire - might be up your alley... Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including this recent episode all about the diabetes/weight loss drug Ozempic. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including the latest episode on the 3G shutdown. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Thursday, 23 May: Bird flu hits Victoria; Albanese's going full term; A crackdown on cowboy compounds; And it's time to cut the cheese... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit bhp.com/critical Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including this recent episode all about the diabetes/weight loss drug Ozempic. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including the latest episode on the 3G shutdown. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

In this Squiz Shortcut, we'll look at why Australia is shutting down its 3G phone network in the coming months. That's something that's set to be a problem for the estimated half a million people who are still using phones and other devices that rely on 3G, particularly in regional areas. It's an issue that's been put on hold, but as we get closer to the deadline the phone is ringing. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we talk about why 3G is being retired, how that's going to happen, and how it will affect Aussie phone customers.  Squiz recommends: Reading: The 3G closure fact sheet on the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association's website. It has all the information people need about why the 3G shutdown is happening and instructions about how to check if their phones/devices will be affected. Recycling: If you do take the opportunity to get a new phone, the government is directing people to recycle their old 3G ones through MobileMuster, the Australian mobile industry's official recycling scheme, which has drop-off points in every suburb and also in regional areas.  Help: Check whether your phone will be affected by the 3G shutdown using a handy text service launched by both Telstra and Optus - just text "3" to the number 3498. This will send a reply back straight away telling you whether your phone is compatible with 4G and whether you need to take any action.  Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Wednesday, 22 May: Telstra cuts thousands of jobs; Albanese's under pressure; Concern for Queensland's kids; And how shrimp can sink a business... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit bhp.com/critical #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super visit aware.com.au Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Tuesday, 21 May: A deadly chopper crash in Iran; A legal lifeline for Assange; Taiwan gets a new President; And stopping the internet slop... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit bhp.com/critical Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Monday, 20th May: An ultimatum for Netanyahu; Stuck in New Caledonia; Getting kids off social media and understanding emojis The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

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Friday, 17 May: An assassination attempt in Europe; Australia gets the Asian Cup; Filling your freezer; And it's our podcast birthday... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Friday Lites: You know what's needed right now? Some good meals in the freezer to help out on those weeknights where cooking and ordering food seems too hard. Good Food has put together a great selection here - one we're making this weekend is this Bill Granger chicken/risoni soup recipe. #Sponsored: Find out more about Uber Teen here Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Thursday, 16 May: Dutton gets his say on the Budget; Putin takes a trip; A rainy reason to celebrate; And a window across the world... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

In this Squiz Shortcut, we'll look at why college students are protesting about the Gaza war at campuses across the United States. They've made headlines over the past month because some of the demonstrations have turned violent, sparking debates over free speech and even forcing the White House to weigh in. They've also spread to Aussie universities, where students have set up camps, and tensions are running high. So we'll look at what they're trying to achieve and their likely impact - if any. Squiz recommends: Reading: This explainer from The Guardian discusses what's been happening at university campuses in Australia. Listening: This episode of The Daily podcast from The New York Times gives a good account of the US protests, particularly on the night of the UCLA arrests, and what impact the activism could have on Joe Biden's bid to retain the Presidency. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Wednesday, 15 May: It's a cost of living Budget; A major murder case twist; A whistleblower is jailed; And a four-legged face-off...  The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au You can listen to Claire's News Club interview with James Chessell about reporting on the Federal Budget here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Tuesday, 14 May: It's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical You can find The Guardian's piece answering all your questions about jeans here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Monday, 13 May: Brace yourselves for Budget week; Live sheep exports are banned; The ceasefire pressures are still on; And amazing auroras... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super visit aware.com.au Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Weekly Wrap can be found on our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)

Friday, 10 May: A new plan for gas; Biden gives another warning to Israel; Another Aussie's Olympic dreams are over; And the gift mum really wants... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Friday Lites: If the chilly weather has you craving something warming, this recipe for ginger meatballs in coconut broth is a winner. They're flavourful, moreish and best of all - easy to make. They're going to be on high rotation for us… Today marks Are You Safe at Home? Day - find out more, here. #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super visit aware.com.au Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including the latest episode which features an interview with with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on Australia's nuclear energy debate. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Thursday, 9 May: An assassination plot is foiled; The Hunter Valley bus crash accused pleads guilty; Sydney's wet week; And Sweden's Electric shock... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including the latest episode which features an interview with with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! In the latest episode, Bryce sits down with Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers - who takes the Squiz Kids Q+A hot seat to answer questions from the kids of Australia. Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

In this Shortcut, we're talking about nuclear power—which has been back in the news lately, with the Coalition announcing it wants it to be part of Australia's energy mix. It's far from a new idea, and while many countries have embraced it to generate their power cleanly and cheaply, Australia is still debating it. So we'll look at what nuclear power is, how it could work in Australia, and whether it could be a realistic solution for our energy needs. Squiz recommends: Reading: This article from The Conversation and the ABC provides some historical context for the Coalition's nuclear policy and explains why it's unusual for Dutton. Listening: The Could Australia Go Nuclear? episode from The Guardian's Full Story podcast, which gives a good idea of the numbers and the time needed to go nuclear. Watching: Chernobyl on Binge is a great series from a few years ago that explains how that disaster unfolded. Or, of course, Oppenheimer on Netflix if you haven't seen it yet. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Wednesday, 8 May: Rates are on hold; Israel crosses a line; Fast-tracking the mushroom murders trial; And mixed reviews from the MET Gala... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP are building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including the latest episode which features an interview with with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! In the latest episode, Bryce sits down with Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers - who takes the Squiz Kids Q+A hot seat to answer questions from the kids of Australia. Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Tuesday, 7 May: Qantas's big payout; Evacuations begin in Rafah; A sad end in Mexico; And some critters with your wine... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP are building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Monday, 6 May: Teen terror is back in the spotlight; The search for answers in Mexico; An astronomical spectacle; And a very Aussie quest... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Here's a handy guide on how to check out the Eta Aquariids meteor shower. #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super visit aware.com.au #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP are building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Friday, 3 May: Tensions flare at US colleges; Domestic violence advocates demand more; The Solomon Islands has a new PM; And we're ready for our close up... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). If you're concerned your personal information may have been leaked in the NSWClubs breach, contact ID Support for help. Friday Lites: With the weather outside a tad frightful for much of Oz this week, we are keen for a cozy pick-me-up and this recipe for apple cinnamon crumb muffins is an excellent go-to. And according to Squiz HQ's Ellie, “the crumb top is elite”. You can't argue with that. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including the latest episode featuring an interview with the Australian Financial Review's fashion editor Lauren Sams about the rise of ultra-fast fashion. She also gives us an update on her commitment to not buy clothes for a whole year… Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Thursday, 2 May: Coordinating a response to violence; Lehrmann's still on the hook; Qantas has a difficult day; And solving a wholemeal conundrum... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

In this Shortcut, we're talking about people—specifically, the number of people in Australia and who they are… We'll also look at how our population is changing and the need to prepare for an older Australia. Our population is crucial to Australia's economic growth and continued development, but these issues are tricky to manage, often costly, and politically controversial… Squiz recommends: Reading: The 2023 Population Statement has heaps of detail about Australia's population if you like a deep dive... Watching: This video story from the ABC about the extreme measures Japan is taking to counteract its ageing/increasingly urbanised population. Want the email version? Sign up to the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Wednesday, 1 May: Bonza fails to take off; National Cabinet meets over DV; A new PM for the Solomon Islands; And a million dollar fish... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Check out News Club - a place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. #Sponsored: To find out more about about Aware Super visit aware.com.au #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP are building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Tuesday, 30 April: Albanese is under fire; Protesting for peace in the Middle East; Some high level comings and goings; And Taylor Swift ties with Madonna... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Check out News Club - a place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. #Sponsored: Find our more about Uber Teen here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.

Monday, 29 April: Tackling Australian violence; Albanese heads to Alice; The King is back in action; And forget about Fuji... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on Donald Trump's many legal cases. Get it in your inbox each week. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Weekly Wrap can be found on our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)

Friday, 26 April: A violence crisis flares up; Five teens facing terror charges; BHP makes a mega-offer; And cicada-geddon causes problems... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Friday Lites: Prep a quick dinner with these easy chatter platter ‘recipes' - if you can even call them that - and make more time for relaxing, and less time in the kitchen.  Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on Donald Trump's many legal cases. Get it in your inbox each week. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Donald Trump is finally appearing in court for one of the criminal cases against him… And look, we get it - there is so much Trump news, in a way that is both a little bit tedious while also being hard to follow. In this Shortcut, we give you a map of the 4 criminal cases against Trump, as well as the civil cases worth knowing about. Squiz recommends: Listening: The Run-Up podcast from The New York Times, which has excellent reporting from behind the scenes of the 2024 election. Reading: Bloomberg has a helpful visual calendar of Trump's legal cases (and their delays). Want the email version? Sign up to the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Wednesday, 24 April: Lehrmann could face a costly bill; Musk and Albanese face off; The UK enshrines a new deportation law; And a classic ANZAC biscuit... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. You can watch 14yo Arisa Trew make skateboarding history here. Find the recipe for Claire's mum's ANZAC biscuits here or the old-school recipes here. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode on the US' potential TikTok ban. Get it in your inbox each week. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Tuesday, 23 April: Retracing the ANZAC's steps; Rumbling the rioters; Fingers crossed for another surplus: And it's time to trust your GPS... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut on Dementia Australia ambassador Wally Lewis and CTE here. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode on the US' potential TikTok ban. Get it in your inbox each week. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Monday, 22 April: Musk's online war with Oz; The US breaks a stalemate; A workout falling out; And Swift racks up more records The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style. Find out more about the hidden meaning in Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department here. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode on the US' potential TikTok ban. Get it in your inbox each week. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Friday, 19 April: Bondi Junction comes together; Seven's boss leaves early; Indians head to the polls for a mammoth vote; And a delicious zucchini loaf...  The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can find the recipe for chocolate zucchini loaf here. Find out more about Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, here. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Thursday, 18 April: All eyes on the Solomon Islands; The next big immigration case kicks off in the High Court; Mr Chalmers goes to Washington; And a devil in the sky... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Here's the guide to catch the 12P/Pons-Brooks - aka the Devil's Comet - this weekend. #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

For the first time, Iran has directly attacked Israel. Last weekend Iran launched more than 300 targeted missiles and drones, almost all of which were shot down by Israel's defence systems. Now the world is waiting to see how Israel responds, and whether the region will descend into all-out war. Squiz recommends: Listening: The Post Reports podcast from The Washington Post has a first-hand account of their reporter living through Iran's attack. Listening: On our very own News Club, Kate Watson talks to Adam Harvey (an ABC reporter, formerly based in the Middle East) about how the news from Israel is filtered out to the rest of the world. Support The Squiz and subscribe to the Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts-signup/?source=ShortcutsPodcast

Wednesday, 17 April: Terror strikes in Sydney; The US hands over Assange documents; Supermarket bosses face the music; And a giant pumpkin's newfound purpose... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored: Check out Specsavers' latest deals here. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Tuesday, 16 April: Lehrmann's day in court; An inquiry into the Bondi attack; Israel calls for Iranian sanctions; And making some super-animals... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Monday, 15 April: Bondi bands together; Iran moves against Israel; A curfew countdown in Alice; And Wrexham wins again... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Friday, 12 April: Albanese's plan for Oz's future; Some sluggish voters in Sydney; Prince Harry's new legal case; And we have a new Dogfather... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. You can find the recipe for kimchi grilled cheese here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Thursday, 11 April: A 2-state solution causes a stir; The Treasurer's competition mission; Upping the ante in Arizona; And it's game on for Scrabble fans... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about the US' proposed TikTok ban here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

If you know somebody under the age of 18 there's a strong chance that they're on TikTok, the massively popular social media app for making and sharing short videos. But as popular as TikTok is, many governments are worried about it being owned by a Chinese company… and the U.S. House of Reps recently went as far as passing a bill that could ban TikTok from their country. So: why are people so upset about TikTok? Squiz recommends: Reading: Wired's explainer on how a TikTok ban in the U.S. could actually play out. Reading: This isn't exactly a serious recommendation, but we got a chuckle out of this list of TikTok alternatives, including Cheez and Funimate... Support The Squiz and subscribe to the Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts-signup/?source=ShortcutsPodcast

Wednesday, 10 April: Saluting a new defence chief; Extending Alice's youth curfew; The Matildas are bruised; And don't forget your manners... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about Boeing's safety issues here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this handy episode explaining what Daylight Saving Time is all about. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Tuesday, 9 April: Scrutinising Aussie supermarkets; A nuclear warning in Ukraine; The Commonwealth Games' search continues; And the latest TikTok craze... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about Boeing's safety issues here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this handy episode explaining what Daylight Saving Time is all about. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Monday, 8 April: Japan prepares to join AUKUS; More protests in Israel; Recovering from a weekend of rain; And some tasty advice for living a long life... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about Daylight Saving Time here. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this handy episode explaining what Daylight Saving Time is all about. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Friday, 5 April: Lehrmann's defamation case continues; Looking forward to some daylight; Household spending is up; And cicada-geddon is coming... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about Daylight Saving Time here. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. #Sponsored: Find out more about Uber's Share The Dignity initiative here Friday Lites: The hotly anticipated drama Scoop drops on Netflix today. And as the weather has turned wet and miserable where we are we're hankering after the old-school classic cauliflower cheese. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this handy episode explaining what Daylight Saving Time is all about. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 4 April: A new Governor-General is named; Albanese speaks to Netanyahu; A superstar's billionaire status; And you can't slow down ageing...  The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. #Sponsored: Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Boeing has been in a rough patch for the last half-decade, even before the side of a plane came off during a flight in January. Now, with the CEO stepping down and Boeing facing serious scrutiny, we look at the timeline of Boeing's woes; the problems inside the company; and what might happen next to one of the world's largest suppliers of planes. Squiz recommends: Listening: The NPR podcast Lifekit have an episode on advice to overcome a fear of flying if that's a problem for you. Watching: Over on Netflix the 2022 documentary Downfall: The Case Against Boeing is still relevant.

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 3 April: Remembering an Aussie aid worker; Trump takes a financial hit; Revealing the price of a referendum; And justice for seagulls... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. #Sponsored: Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 2nd April. In your Squiz Today: Israelis protest against Netanyahu; A last-minute legal move; Canada's contraception overhaul; And Jolene's in Beyonce's sights... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Check out these and other SpecSavers deals here Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 28 March: A crackdown on crime in Alice; The detainee debate continues; Inflation holds steady; And some creative hangover cures... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Hubbl, its TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!