Squiz Today

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August 18, 2020 Wednesday, 19 August - Pressure on AMP; A covid vaccine deal; China's wine dumping claims; And the top earning female athletes.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.

“Where are my keys, I lost my phone"

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August 17, 2020 Tuesday, 18 August - An update on two Covid-19 inquiries; The environmental impacts of diary and soy milk; and the new Princess Diana
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“The kids are alright”

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Lego falls out of boy's nose: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/aug/17/lego-piece-falls-out-of-boys-nose-after-2-years .
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'Five reasons to encourage media literacy in your kids': https://www.bountyparents.com.au/news-views/kids-news/ .
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August 16, 2020 Monday, 17 August - The problem with postal votes for the US election; Some cautious Covid optimism; The March for Freedom in Belarus; and a record-breaking swim.
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“Oh, oh, oh I'm on fire”
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August 13, 2020 Friday, 14 August - A significant anniversary; 1 million are out of work; Israel and the UAE's big deal; And when beans on toast is serious business.
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“We’ll meet again, don't know where, don't know when”

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Older Normal People - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kixBBA9xCf0
Hetty McKinnon - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/how-to/how-to-be-a-good-vegetarian-20200806-h1pty0

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August 12, 2020 Thursday, 13 August - Joe Biden's running mate; Why a pay rise is hard to come by; News out of archaeology circles; And the price of love.
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“Work your thing out”

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August 11, 2020 Wednesday, 12 August - Questions over the handling of the coronavirus; Disaster in Mauritius; More weird weather; And a win for junk mail haters
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“Flash, ah-ah”

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August 10, 2020 Tuesday, 11 August - Australia's concern over Afghan prisoner release; Lebanon's government resigns; Teddy Sheehan to be awarded the Victoria Cross; and taking a look at budgie smugglers.
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“I always look the other way”

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Speedos are making a comeback: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/aug/09/trunk-call-the-comeback-of-skimpy-speedos .

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August 09, 2020 Monday, 10 August - More funding for mental health; Protests in Beirut; President Trump moves on Chinese-owned apps; and for the love of steak...
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“I've been waiting for this moment for all my life”

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Twins react to Phil Collins: https://us.cnn.com/2020/08/08/us/twins-phil-collins-reaction-trnd/index.html .

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August 06, 2020 Friday, 7 August - Daniel Andrews is grilled about Victoria's hotel quarantine program; Anger in Beruit; The government's cyber security plan; And golden syrup puddings.
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“Would I lie to you”

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Golden Syrup Puddings - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/little-golden-syrup-puds-20111018-29v99

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August 05, 2020 Thursday, 6 August - The fallout from an explosion in Beruit; Qld borders close again; Virgin sheds staff; And the latest thing to go viral a dancing llama.
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“Walking round the room singing stormy weather”

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Dancing Llama - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/aug/05/mi-pan-su-su-su-how-a-dancing-llama-and-a-nonsensical-song-captivated-tiktok

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About Squiz Today

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A daily news podcast presented by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett and Larissa Huntington, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give some balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine.