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Here's a headline you wouldn't have been expecting this morning, 'KFC launches fried chicken tasting toothpaste'.
Pick & Scroll News
April 08, 2025
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Good morning. Here's a headline you wouldn't have been expecting this morning, 'KFC launches fried chicken tasting toothpaste'.
“Like biting into a hot, juicy piece of KFC Original Recipe Chicken, this toothpaste is irresistible, coating your teeth in flavour while leaving your mouth feeling fresh and clean,” as quoted by Food & Wine.
I think we'll stick with Colgate.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Phishing scam targeted super fund execs in week of cyberattack
Cybercriminals attempted to gain access to Australian superannuation funds' systems by impersonating key executives, occurring the same week as a coordinated attack that compromised thousands of accounts. LINK
Consumers and travellers will face higher prices after the Australian dollar fell to Covid-era lows against major currencies as markets react to Trump's "liberation day" tariff plan. LINK
The NSW Energy and Water Ombudsman has reported rising complaints about estimated power bills due to flawed smart meter rollouts. LINK
Residential property investment has surged to its highest level since 2022 as investors seek alternatives to volatile stock markets whilst anticipating interest rate cuts. LINK
GLOBAL NEWS
‘Polyworking’: why so many millennials have more than one job
US millennials are working multiple jobs as inflation and stagnant wages force 50% to seek additional income sources. LINK
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand plans to cut interest rates to 3.50% due to US tariff impacts. LINK
Oil prices dropped 4% as US-China trade tensions fuel global recession fears. LINK
Global investors have moved to safe-haven currencies amid rising US tariff concerns. LINK
The EU is preparing US$28B in counter-tariffs on US goods as trade war tensions escalate. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Star Entertainment to sign $300 million deal with US casino giant Bally’s
Star Entertainment's board has agreed to hand control to US-based Bally's Corporation in a $300M deal to stave off financial collapse. LINK
ANZ Bank is expected to avoid long-term investor damage despite an APRA report criticising its governance. LINK
TechnologyOne founder faces court allegations regarding workplace bullying in an $80M unfair dismissal case. LINK
Lovisa faces earnings pressure from new US tariffs affecting operations in Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. LINK
Samsung expects minimal impact from US tariffs on TV sales due to its Mexican manufacturing base. LINK
Space Centre Australia has secured a NASA partnership to develop advanced satellite launch systems. LINK
BHP has agreed to negotiate with WA power workers' union as mining unions gain ground in the Pilbara. LINK
Klarna and StubHub have delayed their listings as the US IPO market collapses amid Trump's tariff policies. LINK
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TRIVIA
Margaret Thatcher, the UK’s first female PM, died on this day in 2013. We're asking you about political leaders today. We'll name the country and we want you to name the Prime Minister or President:
UK
New Zealand
North Korea
France
Germany
Answers below
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ANSWERS
1. UK - Keir Starmer
2. NZ - Christopher Luxon
3. North Korea - Kim Jong Un
4. France - Emanual Macron + François Bayrou (PM)
5. Germany - Olaf Cholz
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