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Days after documenting his truly historic moment, speaking to Yahoo News, the University of California researcher has revealed what it really means.
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Dockers aim to bounce back from western derby flop
Fremantle will unveil debutants Cooper Simpson and Patrick Voss when they attempt to snap a three-match losing streak in Saturday's clash with the Bulldogs.
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Man in court on assault charges after woman's death
A man charged with assaulting 49-year-old Cobram woman Emma Bates has faced court days after she was found dead at a property in the Murray River town.
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Capan III shoots second best score in Ferry history
Frankie Capan III has beaten Scottie Scheffler's Texas Rangers Golf Club course record by one shot to lead the Korn Ferry Tour event in Arlington.
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Laws to crack down on drivers targeting authorities
Deliberately ramming an emergency vehicle will be a standalone offence under proposed laws set to be introduced to Queensland parliament.
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Mum 'vindicated' as man committed to face murder trial
A man has been committed to stand trial in a Brisbane court for the murder of his partner who died from severe brain injuries in 2014.
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Australia's Jones makes fast start at LIV Golf Adelaide
Australia's Matt Jones is among the early leaders in the first round of LIV Golf's tournament in Adelaide.
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WA targets family violence with $96.4m funding package
Western Australia will allocate $96.4 million in its upcoming budget to boost the safety and support of victim-survivors of family and domestic violence.
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Mariners job only half done: Sydney FC's Whyman
Goalkeeper Jada Whyman won't let Sydney FC's one-goal lead create a false sense of security in the second leg of their ALW semi-final against Central Coast.
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Simpson says rest was needed for 'flagging' Harley Reid
West Coast will be without Harley Reid and Tom Barrass for Sunday's clash with Gold Coast, but Liam Ryan returns for the first time since round three last year.
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Richardson's new deal 'big news' for Tigers: Benji
Interim chief executive Shane Richardson has been handed the role on a permanent basis after overseeing significant improvements at Wests Tigers.
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Chinese spying trial locked in for Sydney businessman
A Sydney businessman has formally pleaded not guilty to charges relating to alleged Chinese espionage dating back to the COVID-19 lockdown period.
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Ex-speedway racer killed sister's abusive boyfriend
A 27-year-old man told his sister, "No one's going to hurt you again" before stabbing her abusive boyfriend a third time, a court has been told.
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Family violence register push ahead of national rallies
Rallies protesting violence against women will be staged around the nation as the push for a register of convicted offenders gains momentum.
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UK patients test personalised mRNA jab for melanoma
UK health experts says a personalised mRNA cancer jab has the potential to cure people with melanoma and is being tested in other cancers.
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Copying SBW's All Blacks path may be slow burn for Manu
Speaking for the first time since announcing his switch to rugby union, Sydney Roosters centre Joey Manu says adapting to the 15-man game will take time.
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Brumbies look for Alaalatoa to spark Super response
Former Wallabies captain Allan Alaalatoa returns against the Hurricanes as the Brumbies bid to respond from their round-nine Super Rugby hammering by the Blues.
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Australian Kim in the hunt for second LPGA title
Grace Kim is eyeing a second LPGA title a year after she secured her first with the Sydneysider the first-round leader at the LA Championship.
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Sydney terror charges a double standard: Muslim groups
Australian Muslim groups warn the "stark" disparity between police response to recent violent attacks in Sydney has left the community isolated and distressed.
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Montemurro can make Matildas case with All Stars stint
A four-time trophy winner with Juventus, Australian coach Joe Montemurro will lead the A-League Women All Stars when they take on Arsenal.