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A special episode from our Squiz Kids team, this Shortcut to Social Media is a great co-listening experience for parents with younger children. It takes a look at how long social media has been around, why people love it so much and what we should be careful of when using it.Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids. It's news without the nasties - a kid-appropriate take on the big news stories of the day. Perfect for 8-12yos, there are new episodes each weekday morning. Just search for Squiz Kids in your podcasting app, or find out more at www.squizkids.com.au.While you're there, check out Newshounds, the Squiz Kids FREE media literacy resource for primary school kids.Join Squiz-E the Newshound on a fun, eight-part podcast adventure as he sniffs out misinformation and teaches kids to become critical consumers of media.For the full episode transcript, click here.For classroom resources, click here.

Friday, 7 June: Israel moves on central Gaza; A double murder accused apologises; Apple takes a tumble; And a new take on tacos...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).Friday Lites: Check out Kirsten Deneka's recipe for Big Mac tacos here.SPONSORED: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/criticalSPONSORED: Visit Moneysmart.gov.au/justask to find out more about hardship helpSPONSORED: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.auOther 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 latest episode about the resurgence of the humble magazine featuring an interview with Annabelle Hickson - Founder and Editor of Galah Magazine.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 Rafael Nadal's legendary career.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Thursday, 6 June: Elon Musk notches a win; Our economy slows; Biden cracks down on migrants; And the King's horses make a comeback... 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: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit bhp.com/criticalSPONSORED: Visit Moneysmart.gov.au/justask to find out more about hardship helpSPONSORED: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.auSPONSORED: Head to taxcuts.gov.au and use their online tax cut calculatorOther 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 latest episode about the resurgence of the humble magazine featuring an interview with Annabelle Hickson - Founder and Editor of Galah Magazine.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 Rafael Nadal's legendary career.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

In this Squiz Shortcut, we'll get into what happened on D-Day - the dangerous and bloody event that changed the course of WWII. The 6th of June is the anniversary of the Allies' D-Day invasion of Normandy, France - and it’s a big one this year, being the 80th anniversary of that momentous day. Squiz recommends:Watching: The Darkest Hour - a big film from 2017 about Churchill and those dark days of 1940 when Germany was storming through Europe to take France.More watching: The Tom Hanks film on Apple+, Greyhound. It's about a US convoy commander getting supplies from the US to Britain across the Atlantic, fighting off the Nazi U-Boats in 1942.Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Wednesday, 5 June: A warning over NDIS fraud; Modi takes a hit at the polls; P&O sails into the sunset; And lining up for some Cold Chisel... 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: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit bhp.com/criticalSPONSORED: Visit Moneysmart.gov.au/justask to find out more about hardship helpSPONSORED: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.auSPONSORED: Head to taxcuts.gov.au and use their online tax cut calculatorOther 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 latest episode about the resurgence of the humble magazine featuring an interview with Annabelle Hickson - Founder and Editor of Galah Magazine.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 Rafael Nadal's legendary career.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Tuesday, 4 June: A tricky pay rise; Mexico makes history; de Minaur keeps his French Open dream alive; And a koala thief strikes again...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: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future, visit bhp.com/criticalSPONSORED: Visit Moneysmart.gov.au/justask to find out more about hardship helpSPONSORED: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.auSPONSORED: Head to taxcuts.gov.au and use their online tax cut calculatorOther 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 latest episode about the resurgence of the humble magazine featuring an interview with Annabelle Hickson - Founder and Editor of Galah Magazine.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 Rafael Nadal's legendary career.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Monday, 3 June: Trump's history-making conviction; America takes a big step in Ukraine; Frydenberg contemplates a comeback; And spelling up a storm...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 up for the News Club newsletter here.SPONSORED: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility, visit bhp.com/criticalSPONSORED: Visit Moneysmart.gov.au/justask to find out more about hardship help.SPONSORED: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.auOther 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 latest episode about the resurgence of the humble magazine featuring an interview with Annabelle Hickson - Founder and Editor of Galah Magazine.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 Rafael Nadal's legendary career.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Friday, 31 May: Another blow to Hong Kong's democracy; New Zealand weighs in on our visa drama; The latest rich listers are crowned; And the Archibald finalists are named…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).Friday Lites:Check out these 4 easy pasta sauce recipes, including Alice's favourite made with chorizo, chopped tomatoes, garlic and shallots.Have a gander at all 57 of the Archibald Prize finalists here.#Sponsored: Head to taxcuts.gov.au and use their online tax cut calculator.#To find out more about the University of Canberra visit canberra.edu.au#Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.auOther 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 latest episode about the resurgence of the humble magazine featuring an interview with Annabelle Hickson - Founder and Editor of Galah Magazine.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 Rafael Nadal's legendary career.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Thursday, 30 May: Changing direction; Phoning in a potential breakthrough; South Africans vote for their next president; And painting a winner…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: Head to taxcuts.gov.au and use their online tax cut calculator.#Sponsored: Get a NIB quote here and use the code SQUIZ12 for 12% off*#Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.auOther 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.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 Rafael Nadal's legendary career.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the “King of Clay” Rafael Nadal who was back in action at the French Open earlier this week. “Rafa”, as he’s affectionately known, has an extraordinary record at Roland Garros, having won the men’s singles trophy 14 times - prompting some to say it should be named after him. But his dream of taking home a 15th title wasn’t to be and he bowed out in the first round. At nearly 38 years old, Nadal has been battling to stay at the top of the game after 2 years of injuries, and although nothing’s been confirmed, he’s hinted this tour could be his last. So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll get you across Rafa’s rise to the top, why he’s loved around the world, and the legacy he’ll leave behind when he finally decides to hang up his racquet.Squiz recommends:Reading: Rafa’s biography for the hardcore fans who want to know more about him… it’s called Rafa: My Story*More reading: this GQ story sees Nadal and Federer posing together for a recent Louis Vuitton campaign at the top of a snowy mountain and saying nice things about each other. What’s not to love?Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.*Buy using this link and the Squiz may earn a little commission.