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HEADLINES Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault Helen Haines condition improve  Qantas warns high fuel prices will hit airfares California governor commutes more than 500 death sentences Met Gala's new theme revealed Plus, in the Weekly Debrief, former Obama-era staffer Bruce Wolpe unpacks the Democrats’ sweeping midterm wins and what they mean for Australia. And Canva cuts more than 1200 jobs. Is AI to blame, and why has its redundancy package been hailed as a gold standard? GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] LINKS  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription for Black Friday with code BLACK30. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends November 30. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES Experts back “digital detox” in schools Petrol car sales slump as EVs surge Pauline Hanson wins High Court appeal bid Swans star Tom Papley allegedly caught drug driving NASA satellite crashes back to Earth  Plus, the average Australian wedding now costs $38,000, but your Instagram feed might have you thinking otherwise. We look at what couples are really spending, how weddings have changed since the pandemic, and how to work out where your money should go. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] LINKS  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription for Black Friday with code BLACK30. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends November 30. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES David Jones collapses into administration Screens and AI scaled back in classrooms Trump admits Iran war played a role in midterm losses Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo Australia launches its first National Songbook GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] LINKS  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription for Black Friday with code BLACK30. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends November 30. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A blue wave just swept across America, with Democrats seizing both houses of Congress and flipping states like Texas and Kansas that haven’t voted that way in decades. Out Loud’s Amelia Lester joins The Quicky to unpack what it means for Trump’s final two years, from the Iran war to AI, and the voters who abandoned him. Plus, we meet the half-Aussie senator some are tipping as the Democrats’ best shot at the White House in 2028. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] LINKS  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription for Black Friday with code BLACK30. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends November 30. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES Democrats win both houses in US midterms Second NT teen arrested in terror investigation Hackers breach NSW Health server High Court hears arguments over under-16s social media ban “Mogging” named Collins word of the year Plus, Australians’ trust in politicians is falling, and fewer than one in four young women believe hard work will make them wealthier. What’s driving the growing disillusionment, and how we could rebuild trust. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] LINKS  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription for Black Friday with code BLACK30. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends November 30. CREDITSHost: Charlotte MortlockAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES: Results roll in for crucial US midterms Canva to cut around 1200 jobs First weight-loss pill approved in Australia Two Australians among those killed in Spain train crash Diana Ross to play Sydney for Mardi Gras GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] LINKS  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription for Black Friday with code BLACK30. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends November 30. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Carl StepProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES: RBA boss says rate hike needed to get inflation down One Nation volunteer allegedly assaulted  Americans head to the polls in crucial midterms First evidence of dinosaur blood found in fossil Plus, why e-bike injuries are surging, and what parents need to know before buying one for Christmas. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] LINKS  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription for Black Friday with code BLACK30. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends November 30. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Carl StepProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES: RBA lifts interest rates to 4.85% Albanese defends Caribbean trip amid cost of living pain High Court hears challenges to social media ban Author Craig Silvey jailed over child exploitation material Trump talks pool repairs on eve of midterms Darwin man reels in $1 million barramundi Kochie Vs Government Spending & The Biggest Heist Ever? GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] LINKS  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription for Black Friday with code BLACK30. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends November 30. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Carl StepProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES House prices fall for a seventh straight month One in 15 adults has experienced AI-generated image-based abuse Billions pulled from Binance after North Korea-linked hack Judge warns against more delays in Bruce Lehrmann trial Scotland’s $426 million boost from the Comm Games Victoria dumped Plus, the Reserve Bank is expected to lift interest rates for the fifth time this year, pushing the cash rate to its highest level since 2008. Australian households have tightened their belts, so why isn’t inflation budging? Compare The Market’s Economic Director David ‘Kochie’ Koch says governments at every level need to take a hard look at their own spending habits. Why Interest Rates Keep Going Up GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] LINKS  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription for Black Friday with code BLACK30. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends November 30. CREDITSHost: Charlotte MortlockAudio Producer: Tegan SadlerProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES Australians’ trust in politicians falls Croc sighting reignites Olympic venue debate Nationals leader Matt Canavan to run for lower house Nine dead after jet crashes into Florida neighbourhood Powerful artwork wins Sculpture by the Sea prizes GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] LINKS  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription for Black Friday with code BLACK30. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends November 30. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Tegan SadlerProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES Super news week with interest rates, Melbourne Cup and US midterms Liberals surge in Victoria ahead of election Shark sighting causes mayhem at Noosa Triathlon  Six people killed on Victorian roads Plus, if your furry family member’s last vet bill made you whimper, you’re not alone. We dig into why pet costs are soaring, whether pet insurance is really worth it, and put a vet to the test on the trendiest pet products, from raw diets and red light therapy to smart collars and tracking. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] LINKS  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription for Black Friday with code BLACK30. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends November 30. CREDITSHost: Charlotte MortlockAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES Ashley Paul Griffith hit with further child abuse charges in NSW Jillian Segal envoy proposes changes to combat antisemitism UK Met Police refers itself to watchdog over Thomas Markle Sr Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart dies Australia joins the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty Plus, the Weekly Debrief: how two high-speed trains collided in Spain, killing at least 69 people, and the controller’s instruction now under investigation. And Erin Patterson loses her appeal and is re-sentenced to life without parole, as Melanie Lynskey is cast to play her in a new limited series. If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact Bravehearts — an organisation providing support to victims of child abuse. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, you can get advice from the Child Abuse Protection Hotline (1800 688 009) or the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line (131 478). GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] HELPFUL LINKS  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES Australia tops world for anorexia and bulimia rates Defence chief grilled over SAS report findings Erin Patterson to learn appeal outcome Albanese accuses opponents of 'nativist politics' on EU trade deal Perth 75-year-old smashes handstand world record If you or anyone you know needs support for eating disorders, please contact the Butterfly Foundation National Support Line and online service 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) or email [email protected]. Plus, the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything has broken box office records in the US, so why do Australians have to wait almost a month to see it? We explore the reasons behind the delay and catch you up on the legal saga before its release.  GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] HELPFUL LINKS  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES Dozens killed in Spain high-speed train crash Sam Wood’s former fitness brand renamed after DV charges Delivery apps make us think less about nutrition, study finds Victorian Greens pledge to make the Yarra swimmable Canada to make its Eurovision debut GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] HELPFUL LINKS  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES RBA downplays recession fears as inflation rises Notorious pedophile extradited to face more charges Shoppers turn to cheap mince as prices bite Erin Patterson to learn appeal outcome on Friday WA first state to allow balcony solar Plus, former Australian Treasurer and US ambassador Joe Hockey explains the US midterm elections, why Trump could lose control of Congress, and what that would mean for the rest of his presidency, and Australia. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] HELPFUL LINKS  Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHosts: Charlotte Mortlock & Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.