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Tuesday, 20 August: The Democratic National Convention kicks off; Debating some ceasefires; Booktopia gets a happy ending; And snake hunting for sustainability...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 find out more about a BHP career visit bhp.com/careersSponsored: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroesOther things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics including the latest episode on Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Monday, 19 August: Ukraine baffles Russia; Support for a ceasefire in Gaza; Long faces over Black Caviar; And one clever kid...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: Check out the Westfield Local Heroes and vote at westfield.com.au/local-heroesSponsored: To get up to $235 off your first 5 Marley Spoon boxes, use the code 'SQUIZ' when you check out here.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including Weekly Wrap and the brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Friday, 16 August: An IV shortage hits Australia; Pressure grows on Israel to call time in Gaza; The latest unemployment data is in; And some choc-full muffins...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).You can find the recipe for chocolate muffins here.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics, and check out the latest episode on Democratic Veep nominee Tim Walz.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

You wouldn't be alone if you hadn’t heard of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz before Kamala Harris picked him as her running mate for the upcoming US Presidential election - most Americans didn’t know him either. The Democratic duo has got a lot of ground to cover and not a lot of time - so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across who Walz is, what he brings to Harris’ campaign, and the challenges they’re facing in the countdown to November.    Squiz recommends:Watching: This viral clip of Tim Walz from an interview on MSNBC gives a good snapshot of what he stands for and his style of speaking.Reading: An article from the Sydney Morning Herald titled “Harris leads Trump in three key states after a year of Biden’s polls struggle” gives a great summary of the gains the Democrats have made in the polls and why the swing states are vital to winning the election.Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Thursday, 15 August: A battle over Gazans' visas kicks off; The Kiwi PM drops in; CommBank reports a big profit; And some dodgy lollies...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).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics, and check out the latest episode on Democratic Veep nominee Tim Walz.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Wednesday, 14 August: Trump's X interview runs into tech problems; Scott Morrison takes the stand; NAPLAN results are in; And it's heating up in Italy...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).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers. The latest episode features an interview with Mamamia founder Mia Freedman.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Tuesday, 13 August: The mystery of a Cairns chopper crash; Seven's in the spotlight; Cracking down on the CFMEU; And Raygun busts another move...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).For more on the CFMEU allegations, check out this Squiz Shortcut.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Monday, 12 August: The Olympics come to a close; Iran is caught interfering; The benefits of the Milky Way; And our final tally gets a boost...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 get up to $235 off your first 5 Marley Spoon boxes, use the code 'SQUIZ' when you check out here.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

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Friday, 9 August: Nearing the finish line in Paris; Joyce takes a payout cut; The Archibald people's choice is named; And we add to our tally...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).You can find the recipe for cheese quesadillas here.You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut on JD Vance here.Or you can take a look at the 2024 Archibald Prize winners here.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the brand new interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.