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Last week, US President Donald Trump revealed his plan to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ by imposing tariffs on almost all imports to the US. There's a bit to make sense of, so in this Squiz Shortcut we'll look at how the world has reacted, what the markets are doing, and what the tariffs mean for us in Australia. Squiz Recommends:  Reading: This ABC article that explains the maths behind Trump’s ta...

Tuesday, 8 April: Global markets take a hit; A painful anniversary approaches; A lifeline for Star; And mining for success... SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. 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 qu...

Monday, 7 April: Trump's tariffs cause market mayhem; The campaign continues; Time to check your passwords; And British slang has its moment... SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here. 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,...

Friday, 4 April: Trump's tariffs are revealed; A big ruling in South Korea; Secrets of the spy world go on show; And a lemony pasta... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). You can take a look at some of the MI5 exhibits here. If you're now in the mood for lemony pasta, here's a good recipe. And you can find out mor...

It's game on for the political parties and independent candidates across Australia. And it's game on for you - the voter - as you seek to make sense of things and decide who's best to take the reins of our federal government for the next 3 years. Over the coming weeks, we're going to prod and probe the big issues and policies in this election Shortcuts series, and we're keen to get your questions...

Thursday, 3 April: It's Liberation Day for Trump; The rain continues in Queensland; Vale Val Kilmer; And a battle of the creepy crawlies... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). You might like to flick through this gallery of Val Kilmer's life in pictures over your morning coffee. And you can find out more about the...

Wednesday, 2 April: Trump's tariffs take off; Myanmar's military blocks aid; Home prices soar; And a very golden rabbit... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). And you can check out our Squiz Shortcut on the global chocolate crisis here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter i...

A major earthquake has struck Myanmar, but as rescuers try to reach people in the rubble, the military has continued to carry out airstrikes against pro-democracy groups in a civil war that started in 2021. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover the background to the conflict, who’s involved, and how the relationship between the US and Russia could impact the country’s future. Squiz Recommends:  W...

Tuesday, 1 April: Flooding in outback Queensland; Another Chinese ship is spotted; Kerr's cleared for a comeback; And don't try this at home... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). If you haven't been watching and want to get up to speed with Parker Posey's accent in White Lotus, we'll point you here. The Squiz is...

Monday, 31 March: Searching for earthquake survivors; Hitting the campaign trail; Prince Harry's in hot water; And some huge sports deals... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). You can find out more about the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar here. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squi...

Friday, 28 March: Counting down to the election; Team Trump is hit with a lawsuit; A time warp at the gym; And delicious dumplings... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...). SPONSORED: To plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.au You can find the Electoral Commission's how-to-vote guides here and u...

After a 100-day review, the Queensland Government has revealed its new plan for hosting the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. It’s an ambitious one, with a big new stadium and other facilities to be built, and not a lot of time to do it. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through how we got to this point, what the Crisafulli Government has got planned, and how it’s going to fund those...

Thursday, 27 March: A security blunder blows up; Deadly wildfires in South Korea; Jeanswest goes under; And a shroom with a view... 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 our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does n...

Wedneday, 26 March: A new Olympic stadium's on the way; A final budget before the election; A major US security breach; And Quidditch on horses... 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 our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a dona...

There’s been a fight brewing in Tasmania for a while now between salmon producers, locals, and environmental groups - and the Albanese Government has now weighed in with new laws to protect the salmon industry. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll dive into why salmon farming is on the nose with some Tasmanians, what it's worth to the state, and why it’s become an important issue in the upcoming feder...

Tuesday, 25 March: Pushback against a US merger; Turkey's opposition leader is jailed; A fishy election issue; And a comeback for the ages... 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 our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation...

Monday, 24 March: The WFH debate flares up again; Canada heads for an election; The US pulls uni funding; And a sharktopus strikes... 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 our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does...

Friday 21 March: The US takes aim at our PBS; Protests kick off in Turkey; The new kid on the track; And our hottest hot cross buns. 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 plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.au Here's our shortcut...

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) provides affordable access to necessary medicines for all Australians. It’s one of the cornerstones of our health system - but as with so many issues in the news at the moment, all roads lead to US President Donald Trump… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we get you across where the scheme fits, how it works, and the issues bubbling under the surface of the US-Aus...

Thursday, 20 March: Stranded astronauts make it back safely; An Aussie JFK connection; the mystery of the missing Netflix show, and an upset winner in fish of the year. 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 plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visi...

Wednesday, 19 March: Fighting resumes in Gaza; Trump v the Supreme Court; An ancient fish fossil is found; And a rare move from the Academy... 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 plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.au You can c...

A powerful pain relief drug called fentanyl has been in the news a lot lately, and it’s frequently mentioned as being one of the reasons for the US imposing steep tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what the drug is, why it’s become a huge issue in the US and around the world, and what it’s got to do with tariffs. Squiz Recommends:  Listening/Reading: Our...

Tuesday, 18 March: The CFMEU's in trouble again; A power struggle in Israel; Headed for a deficit; And a good day for spuds... 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 plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.au Other things we do: Squiz...

Monday, 17 March: A chance of Aussie peacekeepers in Ukraine; US airstrikes hit Yemen; Piastri spins out of the Formula 1; And surviving 95 days at sea... 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: Here is the link for the Hubspot survey. Other things we do: S...

Reckon you're full bottle on everything that happened in February? Well, time to test your mettle on the Squiz Quiz of the month! Quizmaster Andrew Williams is joined by returning January champ Claire Kimball and new challenger Larissa Huntington to test their memories. Can you beat our Squiz news experts in the studio? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 10...