- Pick & Scroll News
- Posts
- 🗞️ Tiny titan
🗞️ Tiny titan
When the tallest and tiniest pups on the planet meet for a playdate, it’s paws-itively adorable.
Pick & Scroll News
May 09, 2025
Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here
|  |
Good morning. When the tallest and tiniest pups on the planet meet for a playdate, it’s paws-itively adorable.
Reginald, a 7-year-old Great Dane, holds the title of tallest dog in the world, standing at 3 feet, 3 inches while Pearl, a 4-year old-Chihuahua, has the record for shortest dog in the world, at just 3.59 inches tall.
And yes, it’s safe to say Reggie didn’t step on Pearl once.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
eSafety cracks down on under-16s with new age rules
The eSafety Commissioner is launching public consultations to enforce new social media age limits for children under 16. LINK
Australia's population will grow by 14 million to reach 39 million people by 2071 whilst growth rates slow compared to previous decades. LINK
Australia's trucking industry faces 28,000 driver vacancies amid an ageing workforce. LINK
Major law firms are exploiting junior lawyers through extreme overtime demands whilst maintaining profitable business models. LINK
GLOBAL NEWS
Trump fires another shot at Fed Chair Powell
COMPANY NEWS
China's Baidu looks to patent AI system to decipher animal sounds
Baidu has filed a patent for AI technology to translate animal sounds into human language. LINK
Nintendo expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 units and raise operating profit to ¥320B in FY25. LINK
Apple is exploring an AI-powered overhaul of Safari as its US$31B Google search deal faces legal scrutiny. LINK
ANZ reported a flat $3.56B first-half profit as CEO Shayne Elliott exits after completing the $4.9B Suncorp acquisition. LINK
Qantas has forecast improved fuel prices and currency conditions for FY26. LINK
OpenAI is discussing potential AI applications for drug evaluation with the US FDA. LINK
Super Retail Group has warned of falling margins amid subdued trading and weather-related slowdowns. LINK
Transurban will cut jobs across Australian cities and North America to save $50M annually. LINK
Google cut 200 jobs in its global business unit whilst redirecting resources to data centres and AI. LINK
Maersk maintained its FY25 profit forecast despite warning of declining global container volumes. LINK
UNSW has partnered with Luminary Partners to invest $3.6M into 18 startups in FY25. LINK
Uber missed revenue expectations while acquiring Trendyol for US$700M. LINK
CHART OF THE DAY
Credit: McKinsey Global Institute, Visual Capitalist
ONE MORE SCROLL
Editor’s Pick: Here’s how you can go delete yourself from the internet.
Draft Pick: Aussie up-and-comer Elvis Smylie earns late PGA Championship entry.
Odd Pick: Man arrested after 7 'emotional support' tigers are seized from his home.
TOGETHER WITH
Take what you’re doing offline and circle back on team wellness because real team bonding happens with puppies, not PowerPoint. Give your team an event they’ll actually look forward to with Puppy Yoga!
We’ve got you covered with Corporate Cuddles and Puppy Yoga 🐶
TRIVIA
Answers below
OUR SOCIALS
 |
