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Dozens injured in Turkey following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake

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It’s been a week of major earthquakes, and this time Turkey has fallen victim.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6 struck the west of the country on Wednesday.

35 people have been injured in the quake. But authorities have confirmed there were no immediate reports of deaths or significant damage.

It struck at a depth of 2 kilometres and authorities continue their checks into damage.

The country’s interior minister says there were some barns were wrecked, and power was cut in some parts.

It’s believed the quake was felt in major cities of Istanbul and the capital of Ankara.

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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Interest addictions

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With rising rates, people should be encouraged to put away money, so they can see their savings grow

With interest rates all over the world being very low, people have been receiving almost nothing in return for keeping their money in the bank.

However, this has all changed due to inflation rising, and saving accounts now starting to pay something.

Now, the buffer has started to get bigger and bigger, to the point where savers are becoming addicted to the earned interest.

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The Presidential rematch may be on

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Joe Biden has announced he will contest the 2024 U.S. election

The 2024 U.S Presidential election may be 500 days away…

And Americans are digesting Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s running for a second term.

What sort of reasons are Republicans telling Americans to not vote for him, and how are Democrats preparing their campaign to ensure Biden can stay in office for another four years?

Bruce Wolpe from the U.S. Studies Centre joined to discuss.

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Why Elon Musk was booed on stage

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New Twitter boss Elon Musk did not receive the warmest welcome at Dave Chappelle’s recent comedy show

Elon Musk appeared embarrassed at Dave Chappelle’s recent San Francisco comedy show, when the audience began booing him.

A mixed reaction from audience members at the show. Some cheered as Chappelle welcome Musk onto the stage, but it was impossible to notice many booing him.

It’s no surprise though, given San Francisco is the home of Twitter HQ, and the place where Musk just fired thousands of staff.

It comes as the controversial new boss makes drastic changes to the social media platform.

 “Sounds like some of those people you fired are in the audience….

Don’t say nothing. You hear that sound, Elon? That’s the sound of pending civil unrest.”

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After trying to joke his way around the awkwardness for Musk, Chappelle finished the show with some words of wisdom and a prayer.

“Booing is not the best thing you can do. I wish everybody in this auditorium the joy of feeling free and may your pursuit of happiness set you free. Amen.”

However, Musk has since responded to the booing from the crowd insisting it “was 90% cheers & 10% boos (except during quiet periods), but, still, that’s a lot of boos, which is a first for me in real life (frequent on Twitter).”

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