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Joe Biden hands over control of his White House to the craziest members of his base after they demonstrate they might abandon him; more illegal immigrant crimes show Biden's political vulnerability; and Republicans debate whether to force another government shutdown.

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As the Apple Vision Pro reaches Apple Stores, the company has announced its latest earnings, and all of this comes in a whirlwind as Apple bends to the EU's will, angers Epic Games again, and we keep getting hints about future features in iOS.

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• Apple has new App Store rules, business terms, and sideloading conditions for EU developers
• Apple Pay NFC hardware getting opened up to EU financial and banking app developers
• Browsers like Chrome and Firefox can abandon WebKit in EU with iOS 17.4
• App Store changes coming in iOS 17.4 to the EU don't blow the walls off of the garden
• Apple's new App Store rules apply to these 27 countries
• Who should stay on and who should leave the EU App Store
• 'Strong action' is coming if the EU doesn't like Apple's App Store concessions
• Is Apple's App Store a monopoly or a solution?
• Epic's Tim Sweeney is mad about Apple's EU App Store concessions
• Apple's EU App Store changes are extortion, says Spotify
• Microsoft latest to weigh in on Apple's EU App Store rules with disapproval
• Apple Podcasts offers transcripts for all shows in iOS 17.4
• iOS 17.4 beta code reveals new iPad Pro and Apple Pencil capabilities
• Apple is correcting its terrible approval requirements for game streaming apps in iOS 17.4
• Eight new CarPlay experience apps spotted in iOS 17.4 beta code
• Apple will expand SharePlay music control to HomePod and Apple TV in iOS 17.4 and tvOS 17.4
• References to 'homeOS' resurface in tvOS 17.4 beta
• Apple Vision Pro review roundup: an experience that weighs on you
• Apple Vision Pro: What you need to know beyond the spec sheet and before you buy

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30% of the soil in India is degraded. This means that the quality of food grown on it is nutrient-deficient. Also, for a country that must feed the world’s largest population, sustainably, this is a serious issue but it’s attracting very little attention.

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Iran is the root problem of the world. When will we come as one and demand Iran be held accountable. 

A pogrom breaks out in Russia as the world makes excuses for Hamas; Hamas and its erstwhile allies call for Israel to stop its campaign to destroy the terror group; and Mike Pence drops out of the 2024 race.

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Cheng Lei spent almost three years detained in China before being unexpectedly released last week.

Now back home, the Australian journalist is telling her story, describing the conditions she was detained in. 

Today, Dr Lavina Lee, a senior lecturer in security studies at Macquarie University on why China freed the mother of two now and what it wants in return. 

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Inflation might be starting to come down but when will we see a noticeable difference in how much we’re paying for everything? 

And when will our wages actually catch up with the cost of living? 

Today, business reporter Michael Janda on why we haven’t had a real pay rise for 14 years. 

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In this episode, we explore the latest tech news. Apple's watchOS 10 update may include widget changes, while a new leak claims Final Cut Pro is coming to iPad in 2024. Google is rolling out new Passkey support for Google Accounts, and unionized Apple Store employees are seeking pay raises and possible customer tips.

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• Apple TV+ Shows, Movies Directory
• What to expect from Apple's 2023 Q2 earnings report
• 🌍 Which Planet is the Closest? - CGPGrey YouTube
• Wes Traveled to the Future
• Apple's watchOS 10 changes may focus on widgets
• Leaker claims Final Cut Pro on iPad due in 2024
• Final Cut for iOS icon - Basic Apple Guy
• Google rolls out passkey support for Google Accounts
• Joint Apple-Google initiative could cut down AirTag stalking
• AirTags distributed by NYPD to cut down car thefts
• Unionized Apple Store seeks pay raises, customer tips
• Why tip requests on touchscreen tablets are everywhere (and make us feel guilty) - Vox
• Apple adds 20 titles to Apple Arcade

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From face-lifts to tummy tucks and liposuction, in Australia cosmetic surgery has become a multi-million-dollar business.

But things can - and do - go very wrong. 

Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the government's announcement of a crackdown on the cosmetic cowboys.

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Since the end of last year, Australia's been hit by some of the biggest and most damaging hacks in our history, with the government now scrambling to make our data safer. 

But can it really take on the might of the Russians who are likely behind the attacks? 

Today, the ABC’s global affairs editor, John Lyons, on his Four Corners investigation into the internal workings of some of the biggest gangs in the world. 

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