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World’s first openly transgender mayor and MP dies after long illness

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World’s first openly transgender mayor and MP, Georgina Beyer, dies after suffering from long illness

Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly transgender mayor and MP, has died after a long illness.

Beyer was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2013, which required constant dialysis.

The ground-breaking politician and activist passed away in her home country of New Zealand at 3.30pm local time on Monday.

Beyer has been surrounded by her close friends and family over the past week and had reportedly accepted her fate and was telling jokes right until the end.

There will be no funeral, but a memorial service instead – to be held at a later date.

Beyer was first elected to council in 1993, before winning the mayoral election in a landslide victory in both 1995 and 1998.

Nominated by Labour for the 1999 federal election, she won the seat from broadcaster Paul Henry, pulling off the biggest swing in New Zealand that year.

She was re-elected in 2002 and retired from Parliament in 2007.

Beyer’s election as the world’s first transgender mayor and MP attracted worldwide attention, and she featured in a number of high-profile interviews. #trending #featured

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Experts warn AI could trigger ‘Grey Swan’ events in the global economy

Experts warn that AI could trigger ‘grey swan events’ posing risks to economic stability, demand resilience strategies.

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Experts warn that AI could trigger ‘grey swan events’ posing risks to economic stability, demand resilience strategies.


As excitement around artificial intelligence reaches new heights, experts are cautioning that the technology could spark unexpected disruptions known as ‘grey swan events’. Unlike black swans, these events are somewhat foreseeable but often underestimated, posing real threats to economic stability.

David Scutt from StoneX joins Ticker to break down what grey swans are, their potential impact on AI, and how legal, security, and innovation risks could shake the industry. He also explains how the pace of AI advancement makes it harder to anticipate and prepare for these shocks.

From resilience strategies for policymakers to the concept of antifragility coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, this discussion offers insights into how the world might navigate the growing AI landscape.

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Oscars move to YouTube in landmark streaming deal from 2029

YouTube will stream the Oscars exclusively from 2029, making it free for over two billion users worldwide.

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YouTube will stream the Oscars exclusively from 2029, making it free for over two billion users worldwide.


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has struck a landmark agreement with YouTube to stream the Oscars exclusively from 2029, marking a major shift for Hollywood’s biggest night.

YouTube will hold global rights to the ceremony from 2029 to 2033, making the event free to its more than two billion users worldwide, with added features like red carpet coverage and behind-the-scenes access.

The move reflects changing viewing habits as audiences increasingly turn to digital platforms for live events.

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NSW weighs urgent gun law changes after Bondi shooting as firearm caps spark backlash

NSW government to discuss urgent firearm legislation changes after Bondi Beach shooting amid rising violence concerns.

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NSW government to discuss urgent firearm legislation changes after Bondi Beach shooting amid rising violence concerns.


The New South Wales government is set to discuss urgent changes to firearm legislation next week following the Bondi Beach shooting, reigniting the national debate over gun control and public safety.

The proposed reforms are aimed at tightening access to firearms and limiting individual ownership, as authorities respond to concerns about rising violence across the state.

With the number of registered firearms in NSW surging over the past decade, lawmakers say swift action may be needed to prevent further harm.

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