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Car reverses into Japan’s oldest toilet

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Japan’s oldest toilet has been destroyed, after a man drove his car into the Buddhist temple

It’s the man’s job to preserve Japan’s cultural heritage but he stood no chance when he failed to realise his car was in reverse.

The communal loo was ruined but luckily no-body was injured.

The driver called the police soon afterwards. He was visiting the temple on business when the incident occured.

The toilet’s door is understood to be 700 years old. But officials believe the damage can be fixed.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Elon Musk is projected to become the world’s first trillionaire

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September 9, 2024

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Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, is projected to achieve an unprecedented financial milestone by becoming the world’s first trillionaire by 2027.

Currently the richest person alive, Musk holds a staggering net worth of $251 billion, with Tesla playing a major role in his fortune.

At this rate, experts predict his wealth could skyrocket, reaching the trillion-dollar milestone in just three years.

Tesla itself is growing at a remarkable pace, with a market value nearing $670 billion. #featured #trending

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Treasury Secretary believes the U.S. are on track for a “safe landing”

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September 9, 2024

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pointed to a “soft landing” for the economy, with unemployment slightly down despite slower job creation.

In a recent interview on Bloomberg, Yellen stated that “For the US, the kinds of metrics that we would monitor that would summarise risks — whether it’s asset valuations or a good degree of leverage — things look good, I don’t see red lights flashing”. #featured #trending

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Trump promises to slap unprecedented tariffs on foreign allies

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September 9, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump has promised to slap unprecedented Tariffs on foreign allies, including the European Union, if he wins the 2024 presidential election.

Trump pledged to reduce the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15% for companies that make their products in the U.S.

While he had already said he wanted to cut the corporate tax rate to 15%, he had not previously tied that lower rate to keeping manufacturing inside the country. #featured #trending

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