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Has the world just gained millions of new Alzheimer's patients? 

It's a question at the centre of a fierce debate over a new definition of the disease, one that could classify people as having Alzheimer's years before they show any symptoms, as new blood tests make it easier to detect biological markers. 

Today, anthropologist from the University of California Davis, Manvir Singh on what's been described as a pivotal moment in Alzheimer's research and why it's dividing the scientific community. 

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Manvir Singh, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Davis and contributing writer for The New Yorker 

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How does a company get rid of jobs so they can be replaced with AI?

Well, this week Qantas revealed a corporate playbook: move the jobs offshore, develop the tech, then get rid of the human.

Today, James Thomson, a columnist at the Australian Financial Review, on how AI is killing white collar jobs and if there's any way to stop it.  

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James Thomson, senior Chanticleer columnist at the Australian Financial Review.

It's being dubbed the 'Nvidia affair' and it could be the script for a Hollywood thriller.   

The head of US AI chip maker Nvidia, Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair with a woman who US intelligence determined was a Chinese spy.

And President Donald Trump was told twice.   

Today, New York Times journalist Julian E. Barnes, who helped break the story, on everything you need to know so far. 

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Julian E. Barnes, New York Times reporter on U.S. intelligence agencies and international security matters 

For years, his outrageous persona made him almost untouchable.

But Russell Brand is now behind bars after being sentenced to 10 years and six months in jail for rape and multiple sexual assaults. He also remains under investigation over two further allegations of rape.

Today, Jacqueline Maley, columnist at the Sydney Morning Herald on whether the disgraced actor will be the last celebrity predator to hide in plain sight.

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Jacqueline Maley, Sydney Morning Herald senior writer and columnist 

Since the crushing defeat of the Republicans in the midterm elections, Donald Trump has been widely labelled as a lame duck.  

But is he, or will he be more Trumpian than ever?  

Today, Michael Green from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney on why Trump's elevation of Stephen Miller to his chief of staff should act as a warning sign of what's to come and what the midterm result will mean for Australians. 

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Michael Green, United States Studies Centre CEO at the University of Sydney 

Lately, we've heard a lot about the ways AI could destroy humanity. 

But what if there's also a case for hope? Could AI usher in an age of abundance, making us richer, healthier and improving our quality of life? 

Today, Andrew McAfee, MIT research scientist and technology optimist, on why he believes AI could make our lives better, without taking our jobs. 

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Andrew McAfee, research scientist at MIT and co-founder of the generative AI company Workhelix 

What's Donald Trump going to do next?  

After his crushing defeat in the midterms, the US President's attention turned almost immediately to the construction of his White House ballroom. But what about the Iran war or talk of an invasion of Cuba? And does he still have the power to veto Congress?  

Today, Geoff Kaberservice, vice president for political studies at the Niskanen Center on how the Democrats could hold the President and his backers to account.  

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Geoff Kabaservice, Vice President for Political Studies at the Niskanen Centre

The grand old dame of department stores, David Jones has survived wars, depressions and recessions, but now it's collapsing. 

It's been placed into voluntary administration amid continued losses putting its 38 stores and the jobs of around 6000 staff at risk. 

Today, Dee Madigan creative director of Campaign Edge on the demise of the David Jones brand. 

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Dee Madigan, Campaign Edge creative director

As the polls closed in the US midterm elections, the result became clear early on. It was a wipeout for the Republicans. 

Voters across the country delivered a scathing assessment of Donald Trump's first two years of his second term, resulting in a blue tsunami, with the Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. 

Today, the ABC's Americas editor John Lyons and staff writer at The Atlantic Nick Miroff break down this pivotal moment in US politics.

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John Lyons, the ABC's Americas editor in Washington D.C.

Nick Miroff, staff writer at the Atlantic magazine in Dallas, Texas

Interest rates are up again, the fifth hike this year. 

It was almost an inevitable Melbourne Cup Day decision by the Reserve Bank, but could the government have done more to stop the pain? 

Today, chief economist at AMP Shane Oliver, on whether Labor needs to cut government spending as the risk of a recession mounts. 

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Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP