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This week Donald Trump told pregnant women to 'fight like hell' to not take Tylenol, or what we call paracetamol.

The US President linked the drug to autism, even though the science doesn't back that up. 

Today, Corinne Purtill, science and health reporter at the LA Times, on the ripple effect Trump's misinformation is having around the world. 

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Corinne Purtill,  LA Times science and health reporter

It's been a week since an Optus outage left hundreds of customers unable to call triple 0 in an emergency.

But while there’s been widespread outrage in the days since, is anyone really holding the telco to account for the deadly error? 

Today, technology expert from Melbourne University Suelette Dreyfus on Optus's astonishing failure.

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Dr Suelette Dreyfus, Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne in the Department of Computing and Information Systems

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the UN General assembly in New York, confirming Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state.

But a face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, which was expected on the sidelines, remains elusive. Should we care if the Prime Minister never sits down with the US President?

Today, ABC Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle joins us from the assembly in New York.

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Laura Tingle, ABC's Global Affairs Editor

Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, there’s been raging debate in the US about free speech. 

At a memorial for him in Arizona, President Trump described Mr Kirk as a ‘martyr for American freedom’ while simultaneously attacking the likes of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, whose show was suspended last week over comments he made about Kirk’s death. 

Today, Zack Beauchamp, a senior correspondent at Vox, on how Trump is deploying the authoritarian play book. 

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Zack Beauchamp, Vox senior correspondent

Once praised for its simplicity and speed, Google search is now facing criticism for excessive advertising and frustrating search results. 

Today, 404 Media co-founder Emmanuel Maiberg, on what’s gone wrong with Google search, how it impacts everyday users, and what this means for the future of one of the internet’s most essential tools.

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Emanuel Maiberg, 404 Media co-founder

Donald Trump was in his element at a state dinner hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle. 

But outside the grounds, protesters served as a reminder that controversy continues to follow the President, including lingering questions over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

As the UK weighs the diplomatic value of his visit, attention is also turning to Anthony Albanese, who will face his own delicate meeting with Trump next week.

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Kim Hoggard, a former staffer during Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush administrations

Tyler Robinson, the 22 year-old suspect in the assassination of right-wing US political activist Charlie Kirk has been charged, including with aggravated murder. 

But while America is accustomed to political assassinations, the response since the shooting has been out of the ordinary. 

Today, long time US historian, Dan Carter on what’s unfolded since Charlie Kirk’s death and why the uptick in political violence began well before Trump entered the White House.

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Dan Carter, American historian, author and University of South Carolina Professor emeritus

The government is set to release a new carbon emissions target, dumping the 2030 ambition for a new 2035 goal.

But how much of the process is about the climate and how much is pure politics? 

Today, ABC finance expert Alan Kohler on this week’s dire climate risk assessment, and what our new target will really achieve.

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Alan Kohler, ABC Finance presenter

A massive military parade in Beijing recently revealed just how advanced China’s weaponry has become.

It even includes an intercontinental ballistic missile that could hit key military bases in Guam. 

So, what does this mean for Australia's military purchases and strategy? 

Today, ABC Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle on why we might need a total rethink.

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Laura Tingle, ABC's Global Affairs Editor

One of the great things about owning an electric vehicle is that you’re not taxed for using the roads - those behind the wheel of other cars pay the fuel excise when they refill.

But the government is looking to change that.

Today, Giles Parkinson, founder and editor of Renew Economy and The Driven websites, on why a road user charge for electric vehicles is a "clunky" idea.

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Giles Parkinson, founder and editor the EV website The Driven