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A 54-year-old woman faces criminal charges for bringing a cannabis-laced cake to a shared lunch at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, leading to several staff members requiring medical treatment. She is scheduled to appear in court next month after the incident, which occurred on June 30, where at least two individuals were treated in the emergency department. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman brought a special cake with something in it that made some...

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, is viewed by some Google employees as a potential successor to Sundar Pichai due to his rapid ascent in the company and expertise in AI. While many speculate about his future role, there are concerns that the CEO position could divert him from his passion for research and innovation in artificial intelligence. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some Google employees believe Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind,...

President Trump, through White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, stated he does not support appointing a special prosecutor for the Jeffrey Epstein case, dismissing calls for transparency from Republicans as weak. Trump's remarks followed criticism of Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein investigation, which he labeled as a "hoax" perpetrated by Democrats. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: President Trump said he does not think a special prosecutor is needed to look...

Tanya Plibersek recalled her only emotional moment in politics was when Mark Latham became Labor Party leader, as discussions arise about possibly removing his portrait from the caucus room due to recent allegations of inappropriate behavior and abuse. Plibersek criticized Latham's actions, stating they are unacceptable in any workplace, and expressed doubts about his representation of the Labor Party and mainstream Australia. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Tanya Plibersek, a politician, shared that...

Residents of a suburban cul-de-sac in east London were startled when heavily-armed police executed a search warrant on May 29, 2025, leading to the arrest of a father and son on charges of drug manufacturing and smuggling. Investigators discovered drugs, firearm parts, and a 3D printer in their home, shocking the community that had known them for years. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Police found bad things like drugs and parts to make...

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to sue The Wall Street Journal over a story about an alleged risqué letter he wrote to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump claims is fake. Amid the controversy, Trump has also asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the unsealing of grand jury testimony related to the Epstein case, asserting that the media is perpetuating a false narrative. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: US...