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Last week, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles died after drinking alcohol laced with methanol. They were among the 6 people who died from the same suspected mass poisoning in Laos, while others have become seriously ill. So in this Shortcut, we’ll look what’s known about what happened in Laos, what methanol poisoning is, and how prevalent it is around the world.Squiz RecommendsReading: This explainer from Medicins Sans Frontiers talks about the difference between ethanol (which is safe to drink) and methanol (which isn't). Bonus: there’s a helpful infographic that could save your life.Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories…Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here

Tuesday, 26 November: A legal battle in Parliament House; Banding together in a tragedy; Mary Fowler calls for some time out; And testing students in the age of AI...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 Aware Super, visit aware.com.au.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 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, 25 November: A Bali Nine deal is on the cards, The misinformation bill is dumped, Trump fills his Cabinet, And a Wicked box office 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).If you'd like to read Claire's News Club newsletter about the business of Wicked, you can find it here.Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au.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 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.

Friday, 22 November: A travelling teen's tragic death; An arrest warrant for Netanyahu; Sydney's train strike is off; And overcoming our salad scepticism...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 Aware Super, visit aware.com.au.Here's the link to our Shortcut on the ICCYou can find the recipe for halloumi and lentil salad 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 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.

New laws for combatting mis/disinformation are being considered in our federal parliament and generating quite a bit of chat on talkback radio and elsewhere… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what they’re trying to achieve and why the legislation is controversial.Squiz RecommendsListening: This interview Sydney radio host Ben Fordham did with Communications Minister Michelle Rowland about the new laws. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories…Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here

Thursday, 21 November: Russia's war in Ukraine ramps up; Some train troubles in Sydney; The Demon makes a comeback; And a blue blob causes a stir...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 Aware Super, visit aware.com.au.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 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.

Wednesday, 20 November: An Aussie is jailed in Hong Kong; More charges for Alan Jones; Bunnings is in hot water; And a new shearing world record...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 learn more about how OFX can help your business, visit ofx.com/business.Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au.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 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.

Tuesday, 19 November: Charges are laid against Alan Jones; World leaders meet for the G20 Summit; Solving a long-standing mystery; And a new age for Miss Universe...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).If you want to read Claire's latest News Club newsletter about Wicked, you can find it here.Sponsored: To learn more about how OFX can help your business, visit ofx.com/business.Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au.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 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.

Shortcut to… Alan Jones's arrestBroadcaster Alan Jones has been arrested and charged after a 9-month police investigation into allegations he indecently assaulted and inappropriately touched a number of young men - the allegations themselves span nearly six decades. So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll get you across who Alan Jones is and the allegations against him. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article by Kate McClymont in the SMH is a good one if you’d like to read more about the allegations against Jones and the subsequent police investigationSquiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories…

Monday, 18 November: Federal Parliament's back in session; A new defence deal with Japan; The Wallabies have another win; And a cheesy honour...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 learn more about how OFX can help your business, visit ofx.com/business.Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au.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 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.