A bakery in Boston is searching for its missing ice cream cone mascot after it disappeared during heavy winds. The mascot was later spotted in the window of a local college dorm room. The bakery owner is offering baked goods as a reward for its return, no questions asked.

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Sunrise visits Narangba Crows Footy Club to celebrate footy mums ahead of Mother's Day. The mothers share the joys of community and friendship alongside the challenges of grass stains, early mornings and washing white shorts. The segment concludes with the mums participating in a goal-kicking challenge, with coaching tips from young player Hope about pointed toes and holding the ball like a rocket ship.

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A French professor fabricated a Nobel Prize-style award and the organisation supposedly presenting it, successfully convincing politicians and Nobel laureates to attend a ceremony in French Parliament in 2016. The professor ordered a gold medal from a local jeweller and the deception only came to light when he was scheduled to chair a discussion on fake news. His university has suspended him and police are investigating potential legal violations.

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A dog escaped and joined runners in a mini-marathon in Indiana, completing several kilometres before being intercepted by police. The enthusiastic canine was taken to an animal shelter before being reunited with his owners. The dog appeared to be thoroughly enjoying the race despite not being an official competitor.

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Australian households waste 7.6 million tonnes of food annually, with 70% being perfectly edible, costing thousands of dollars per household each year. Food prices rose 1.6% in March, while experts from Food Bank and OzHarvest identify fruit, vegetables, bread and meal leftovers as the main culprits of household food waste. Simple strategies like checking the fridge before shopping, meal planning and freezing can significantly reduce waste and save money.

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The Gold Coast has signed a deal with international company Skyports to launch air taxis by 2032, coinciding with the Queensland games. The service aims to dramatically reduce travel times, with journeys like Gold Coast airport to Broad Beach taking just five to seven minutes compared to 45 minutes by car. The United Arab Emirates and United States are expected to launch commercial air taxi services by the end of this year.

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Australian developer Mervac has launched a trial of modular home construction in Cobbity, south-west Sydney, where an entire five-bedroom house can be assembled in hours using factory-built modules transported and lifted into place by cranes. The modular homes currently cost approximately $650,000, about 10% more than traditional builds, but offer significant advantages including 60% waste reduction through precision manufacturing. New legislation has been introduced to streamline approval processes and make modular construction comparable to traditional building methods.

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The Royal Australian Mint has released a new collection of limited edition Bluey $2 coins, featuring scenes from popular episodes including Camping and Granny Mobile. The coins are available in various formats, with coloured coins priced at $20 each, bronze at $60, and special edition silver coins at $115. Collectors queued from 4am and spent hundreds of dollars as Australia Post's online store crashed from demand, with some coins already being resold for $999.

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The Princess of Wales is undertaking her first official overseas trip since completing cancer treatment, travelling to Northern Italy next week for a two-day visit to the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. She visited the University of East London today to launch a new programme supporting professionals who work with babies, young children and their families. The trip marks a significant milestone two years after she publicly disclosed her cancer diagnosis.

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Ted Turner, founder of CNN and pioneering media mogul, has died at age 87. Born in 1938, he transformed his father's billboard company into a media empire, launching America's first satellite-based superstation and the 24-hour Cable News Network in 1970. Turner was also a sailing champion who won the America's Cup, donated a billion dollars to the United Nations over 10 years, and was married to actress Jane Fonda for 10 years before their divorce in 2001.

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