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Australia hits vaccine milestone as 13 million remain in lockdown
Australia has hit a key target in its fight against the pandemic
The nation’s Prime Minister announced that one million vaccinations were administered in the past week, but the rollout remains two months behind its original schedule.
Scott Morrison revealed the milestone at a press conference from the Lodge this afternoon.
“Today, with the most recent seven days’ data, we finally hit that mark of a million doses in arms in a week,”
The latest figures put yesterday’s vaccination doses at close to record numbers, with 174,589 vaccines given.
Extra Pfizer lands on shore
One million extra doses of the Pfizer vaccine have landed into the nation and is hoped to speed up the rollout.
“I take responsibility for the problems that we have had but I am also taking responsibility for the solutions
The Prime Minister acknowledged “significant challenges” in the early stages of the nation’s vaccination program, but refused to apologise for his failure to meet his own government’s vaccination targets.
He addressed the government’s decision to use AstraZeneca as its primary vaccine, pointing to anticipated difficulties in distributing Pfizer at sub minus-70 degree temperatures across remote Australia.
Politicians are calling for the return of JobKeeper
With lockdowns continuing into the foreseeable future, Politicians are urging for JobKeeper payments to return for those in need.
“A wide range of people are calling the Government to revisit JobKeeper.”
Stephen jones, Australian shadow minister finance
What is JobKeeper and can Australia afford to bring it back?
JobKeeper is a support payment to those affected or out of work during the lockdown. The JobKeeper Payment assists the employer to continue operating by subsidising all or part of the income of their employee.
If an employee would otherwise receive less than $1,500 in income per fortnight before tax, their employer must pay their employee, at a minimum, $1,500 per fortnight before tax.
With the Australian economy already devastated by the pandemic, questions remain whether the Government can afford to bring JobKeeper back.
Jones says it will cost more not to.
A message to the Morrison Government
The vaccination rollout is key to Australia moving through its four-phase recovery plan. The Government has given no exact details on when the transition between the phases is going to happen.
Jones is urging the Morrison Government to put politics aside and help the Australian people.
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SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk’s Mars dream a trillion-dollar reality
SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.
SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.
Investors are buzzing as SpaceX gears up for a potential IPO, aiming to raise more than $25 billion, possibly as soon as June. The offering could value the company at over $1 trillion, fueling Musk’s ambitious plans for Mars and beyond.
Despite the high-risk nature of space ventures, demand from retail investors is expected to be strong. Experts predict this IPO could become historic, with the company’s market value potentially soaring past $2 trillion once it launches.
Musk’s unconventional management style hasn’t slowed investor enthusiasm, even amidst regulatory hurdles. The funds raised could also support groundbreaking innovations, including energy-efficient space data centers.
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Russia shoots down 280+ Ukrainian drones as Zelenskyy pushes new peace plan
Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.
Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.
Russia’s Defence Ministry claims it has shot down over 280 Ukrainian drones, with 40 intercepted near Moscow, some targeting the city directly. Emergency services responded to debris, and temporary flight restrictions were enforced at Moscow’s airports amid the attacks.
Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy revealed his team is finalizing a revised 20-point peace proposal, introducing new ideas on territorial control. Ukrainian and American officials are set to consult online, focusing on security guarantees rather than the detailed points of the plan.
As tensions rise, both military clashes and diplomatic efforts continue to shape the future of the conflict. Keep up with the latest updates and expert analysis on these unfolding events.
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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI to generate Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar videos
Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.
Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.
Disney is taking AI to the next level, investing $1 billion in OpenAI to create a licensing deal that allows users to generate videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. This partnership could redefine how fans interact with their favorite characters.
The deal will let users stream short AI-generated videos directly on Disney+, and ChatGPT will also produce images of Disney’s licensed characters. However, the agreement excludes talent likenesses or voices, keeping human performances separate.
Set to launch in 2026, the collaboration also gives Disney warrants to purchase additional OpenAI equity and use AI tools for product development, opening doors to new creative opportunities.
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