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US

Orlando police ID family of 5 killed in murder-suicide at Lake Nona home

Orlando police ID family of 5 killed in murder-suicide at Lake Nona home

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police on Wednesday identified the family of five killed in a murder-suicide inside a Lake Nona home.

Investigators believe the father of the children, Donovan Michael Ramirez, 45, killed his wife — Stephanie Renee Ramirez, 39 — and their children: Alyssa Berumen, 22; Sunny Ramirez, 11; and Shelby Rose Ramirez, 7, before killing himself.

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Police said a gun was found at the scene, but the medical examiner will still have to determine the cause of each death.

Officers were called to the home Tuesday afternoon to conduct a well-being check. Police said they found the victims dead inside the home on Lake District Lane, near Moss Park Road and State Road 417.

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Police have not said what led to the killings, only calling it an act of domestic violence.

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Business

Top-tier law firms challenged for lucrative taxpayer-funded work

Top-tier law firms challenged for lucrative taxpayer-funded work

“If you don’t have that deep specialist expertise, you can’t run cases at this scale … we’ve got quite a deep competition practice and deep corporate regulation practice, and I think that’s what’s really resonated with the regulators, Mr Davis told The Australian Financial Review.

This allowed the firm to tap into the boom in ASIC litigation work since the Hayne royal commission and the jump in ACCC cases under its former chairman, enforcement enthusiast Rod Sims.

Unlike other corporate players, Mr Davis said JWS was willing to work with watchdogs and the companies they oversee, and was less concerned about keeping poachers onside by refusing to work for gamekeepers.

“We haven’t chased high-volume commercial bank panel work,” he said. “We chase complex work, and whether that’s for the ACCC or ASIC or a client like Unilever, if it’s interesting, high-level work it’s something we want.”

Mr Davis pointed to the firm’s recent work for ASIC against Westpac, which many other firms could not do because they either had conflicts or did not want to risk damaging their relationship with the big four institution.

JWS announced on Thursday it would open a Canberra office to assist private companies needing to deal with government.

King & Wood Mallesons was the go-to firm for the prudential regulator, though only about $300,000 of KWM’s almost $40 million in federal government contracts came from regulatory work.

Clayton Utz was the top adviser to the controversial Australian Building and Construction Commission. The top-tier independent inked deals worth $3.2 million last financial year, just under half the ABCC’s $7.1 million spend.

Labor announced last week it was moving to abolish the building watchdog, which it accused of wasting taxpayer money on attacking unions.

KWM earned the No.1 spot with $39.2 million in government contracts in 2021-22. It was followed by Sparke Helmore ($31.9 million), Norton Rose Fulbright ($29.4 million), Clayton Utz ($28.7 million), and Ashurst ($24 million).

Norton Rose’s continued rise through the rankings – up from fifth position last year – is part of a major push by the global firm into Canberra that began with the poaching of three partners in 2018 from Sparke Helmore.

After securing about $10 million worth of work from the Tax Office and ACCC in 2020-21, the firm’s biggest client in contract value last financial year was the Defense Department, from which it secured $14.7 million in work.

MinterEllison ranked sixth with $22 million in contracts booked, down from $32 million last year, however this was largely due to major client the Tax Office locking in a multi-year deal that ran through June 20, 2022 (which showed up in last year’s rankings but does not flow this year).

Defense biggest spender

The Defense Department was again the biggest spender on external law firms, with $45 million in contracts commencing last year, followed by Finance ($28 million), the ACCC ($25.4 million), the Attorney-General’s Department ($24.8 million), and Health and Aged Care ($17.5 million).

All up, federal government departments signed contracts with the top 20 law firms worth slightly more than $247 million.

the Financial Review annual rankings of law firm government work is based on AusTender contracts published by August 1 that commenced in 2021-22. Contracts often run over multiple years, but the value is only recorded in the commencement year.

Data on the AusTender website is updated regularly and may change over time, and contracts are often only indicative of billing agreement values; the final level of work billed may be higher or lower as required.

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Entertainment

What not to say on a date: Louanne Ward reveals the five-word sentence that’s a MASSIVE red flag

Louanne Ward, from Perth, Western Australia, (pictured) shared a video online explaining why singles should avoid telling others they have 'no expectations'

A leading dating expert and matchmaker has revealed one sentence singles should stop saying if they want to find their perfect match.

Louanne Ward, from Perth, Western Australia, shared a video online explaining why both men and women alike should avoid saying: ‘I don’t have any expectations’.

She said this statement is ‘a bit of a lie’ and an ‘orange flag’ when dating.

‘These little statements people make, and how they’re perceived, could be different from what you actually mean,’ she said in the video.

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Louanne Ward, from Perth, Western Australia, (pictured) shared a video online explaining why singles should avoid telling others they have 'no expectations'

Louanne Ward, from Perth, Western Australia, (pictured) shared a video online explaining why singles should avoid telling others they have ‘no expectations’

'These little statements people make, and how they're perceived, could be different to what you actually mean,' Ms Ward said in a video posted on Facebook

‘These little statements people make, and how they’re perceived, could be different to what you actually mean,’ Ms Ward said in a video posted on Facebook

On Facebook, Ms Ward questioned if it’s possible for someone to date without any expectations, and if there’s a ‘hidden meaning’ that could be an ‘orange flag’.

‘These little lies aren’t big red flags but they are certainly orange flags and can give you an insight into where your date is at emotionally and if they are wasting your time,’ she said.

Particularly with online dating, singles usually have a bare minimum expectation that their date will look like their photos, be who they say they are and arrive to the first date on time.

‘When you hear this what it probably means is, “I’ve been rejected so many times [and] I don’t hold out any hope that this is going to work”,’ she said.

‘You’re probably dealing with someone who’s quite a jaded dater and they’re never that fun to hang out with.’

She also warned your date may have no intentions of wanting a relationship.

In the comments other singles had conflicting opinions about Ms Ward’s advice.

‘We date to connect with someone! To me that’s an expectation, to say otherwise might label you as a player,’ one man wrote.

But Ms Ward replied: ‘Half the joy in meeting someone new is the expectation that it might work out!’

Another person said: ‘Depends on what stage you are in dating. First meeting I think it would be unrealistic to expect anything more than liking having fun and being interested in getting to know each other.’

Ms Ward said: ‘I couldn’t agree more and the expectation of having fun, being treated respectfully and enjoying new opportunities is keeping expectations positive and realistic.’

Particularly with online dating, singles usually have a bare minimum expectation that their date will look like their photos, be who they say they are and arrive to the first date on time (stock image)

Particularly with online dating, singles usually have a bare minimum expectation that their date will look like their photos, be who they say they are and arrive to the first date on time (stock image)

Earlier this month in another video, Ms Ward revealed the most common five words single women should stop saying if they want to pursue a relationship.

‘Every time you say “I don’t need a man”, what you’re doing is you’re putting out there exactly what you’re attracting back,’ she said.

Ms Ward said when most men hear these words, they ‘automatically begin to lose interest’.

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Is the phrase ‘I don’t need a man’ to turn off?

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The statement is usually common among women who are independent, confident and successful.

‘It’s true, you don’t need a man; You earn your own money, you can support yourself, you’ve got your own life, you’re happy,’ Ms Ward said in the video.

‘You might not need a man, but you actually need all the things a man can give you – the affection, the support, the love, the laughter, the sex, the caring.’

Ms Ward dubbed the statement as a ‘ridiculous thing to say’ as there’s ‘no shame’ in needing a man to fulfill your needs.

'You might not need a man, but you actually need all the things a man can give you - the affection, the support, the love, the laughter, the sex, the caring,' Ms Ward said

She added how there's 'no shame' in needing a man to fulfill your needs

‘You might not need a man, but you actually need all the things a man can give you – the affection, the support, the love, the laughter, the sex, the caring,’ Ms Ward said

‘You do need him for all the things he can give you,’ she said.

‘Start being brave enough to say: ‘Actually I do need a man for all of the things that I can’t give myself’.

‘There’s no shame in having a need, which is very different than being needy.’

The video received a flood of attention online and many agreed with Ms Ward’s advice.

‘Very well said,’ one person wrote, another added: ‘Yes it’s the same for the other sex as well. We need all the same things.’

‘You actually need masculine energy from a man as well,’ a third added.

‘UNSEXY’ MISTAKES WOMEN MAKE

1. Taking one hour to put make-up on to go for Sunday breakfast

2. Saying ‘I don’t need a man’

3. Too much eagerness texting too frequently

4. Being over-sensitive and crying as a strategy

5. Saying ‘You could be an ax murderer or a rapist, for all I know’

‘UNSEXY’ MISTAKES MEN MAKE

1. Bitching about an ex or other women

2. Constantly talking about yourself without asking questions

3. Setting up a date via a text message

4. Telling women it’s easier for them than it is for a man

5. Not making an equal effort in presentation

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Sports

Full squads, team sheets, line-ups, ins and outs, changes, injuries, SuperCoach, news, fixture, games

Full squads, team sheets, line-ups, ins and outs, changes, injuries, SuperCoach, news, fixture, games

Geelong has pulled a selection shock, naming Rhys Stanley to return from a knee injury that was originally expected to sideline him for multiple games.

But after only missing last week’s win over the Western Bulldogs, Stanley will return against St Kilda this week alongside Jonathan Ceglar in the ruck.

Elsewhere, Fremantle has made something of a selection statement, axing Liam Henry and Travis Colyer as Darcy Tucker and Nathan O’Driscoll return for the club’s crucial meeting against the Dogs.

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Luke Beveridge has made his own bold moves, dumping Baku Khamis, Mitch Hannan and Rory McComb as Alex Keath and Adam Treloar return and father-son prodigy Sam Darcy makes his debut.

Carlton has named Caleb Marchbank, Jack Martin, Lachie Fogarty and Paddy Dow, the latter three on an extended bench for its crunch clash with Brisbane, with injured trio Matt Kennedy, Nic Newman, and Lachie Plowman coming out of the side.

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MELBOURNE v COLLINGWOOD

Friday, August 5, 7:50pm at MCG

OF IS

B: Rivers, Petty, May
HB: Jordan, Lever, Hibberd
C: Brayshaw, Oliver, Hunt
HF: Pickett, Fritscg, Langdon
F: Neal-Bullen, Brown, Spargo
A: Gawn, Viney, Petracca
I/C: Salem, Jackson Melksham, Sparrow
EMG: Harmes, Tomlinson, van Rooyen, Chandler
IN: Brown
OUT: Weideman (omitted), Chandler (sub)

FEET

B: Murphy, Moore, Howe
HB: Pendlebury, Maynard, Quaynor
C: J.Daicos, Crisp, Noble
HF: Elliott, Cameron, Sidebottom
F: McCreery, Mihocek, DE Goet
FOLL: Cox, N.Daicos, Lipinski
I/C: Carmichael, Johnson, Hoskin-Elliott, Ginnivan
EMG: Bianco, Henry, C. Brown, Kelly
IN: Mihocek
OUT: Adams (injured), Bianco (omitted)

HAWTHORN v GOLD COAST

Saturday, August 6, 1:45pm at UTAS Stadium

hawks

B: Sicily, Jeka, Scrimshaw
HB: Impey, Hardwick, Grainger-Bars
C: Ward, Mitchell, Morrison
HF: Serong, Breust, Macdonald
F: Butler, Gunston, Moore
FOLL: McEvoy, Nwcome, O’Meara
I/C: Maginess, Nash, Day, Koschitze
EMG: Blank, Phillips, Howe
IN: Impey, Grainger-Barras, Serong
OUT: Jiath (suspended) Morris, Lewis (both injured), Blank (managed)

SUNS

B: Graham, Collins, Lemmens
HB: Faraar, Andrew, Ellis
C: Sharp, Miller, Hollands
HF: Ainsworth, Chol, Swallow
F: Lukosius, Casboult, Hollman
FOLL: Witts, Rowell, Anderson
I/C: Davies, Rankine, MacPherson, Rosas
EMG: Moyle, Bowes, Fiorini, Atkins
IN: Ellis, Davies
OUT: Atkins, Markov (both omitted), Oea (sub)

GWS GIANTS v ESSENDON

Saturday, August 6, 2:10pm at GIANTS Stadium

GIANTS

B: Cumming, Taylor, Haynes
H.B.: Kennedy, Keefe, Perryman
C: Kelly, Ward, Whitfield
HF: Taranto, Greene, Peatling
F: Coniglio, Hogan, Lloyd
FOLL: Preuss, Hopper, Green
I/C: Himmelberg, Aleer, Briggs
EMG: Brown, Ash, Fleeton, Bruhn
IN: Coniglio, Briggs, Riccardi
OUT: Ash, O’Hallaran, Brown, (all omitted), Wehr (injured)

BOMBER

B: Ridley, Laverde, Zerk-Thatcher
HB: Redman, Kelly, Hind
C: Durham, Langford, Heppell
HF: Guelfi, Martin, Hobbs
F: Wright, Stringer, Stewart
FOLL: Draper, Merrett, Parish
I/C: McGrath, Perkins, Snelling, Jones
EMG: D’Ambrosio, Menzie, Bryan, Cutler
IN: Parish, McGrath
OUT: Caldwell, (injured), D’Ambrosio, Menzie (sub)

WESTERN BULLDOGS v FREMANTLE

Saturday, August 6, 4:35pm at Marvel Stadium

DOGS

B: Williams, Keath, Cordy

HB: Treloar, Darcy, Dale

C: Richards, Liberatore, Smith

HF: Johannisen, Bruce, Dunkley

F: Weightman, Naughton, Ugle-Hagan

FOL: English, Bontempelli, Macrae

I/C: West, McNeil, Daniel, Garcia

EMG: Martin, Vandermeer, McLean, Khamis

IN: Keath, Treloar, Darcy

OUT: Khamis, Hannan, McComb (all omitted), Gardner (injured)

DOCKERS

B: Chapman, Cox, Walker

HB: Young, Pearce, Ryan

C: Clark, Brayshaw, Acres

HF: Schultz, Lobb, Serong

F: Frederick, Taberner, Walters

FOL: Darcy, Brodie, Aish

I/C: Logue, Tucker, Mundy, O’Driscoll

EMG: Banfield, Johnson, Henry, Wilson

IN: Tucker, O’Driscoll

OUT: Henry, Colyer (both omitted), Banfield (sub)

GEELONG v ST KILDA

Saturday, August 6, 7:25pm at GMHBA Stadium

CATS

B: Guthrie, De Koning, Bews

H.B.: Kolodjashnij, Stewart, Henry.

C: Duncan, Blicavs, Smith

HF: Close, Cameron, Stengle

F: Hawkins, Stanley, Dangerfield

FOL: Ceglar, C. Guthrie, Parfitt

I/C: O’Connor, Holmes, Atkins, Miers

EMG: Menegola, Tuohy, Dahlhaus, Evans

IN: Stanley

OUT: Selwood (managed), Rohan (injured)

SAINTS

B: Wilkie, Howard, Webster

HB: Battle, Sharman, Sinclair

C: Clark, Windhager, Wood

HF: Membery, Hill, Butler

F: Higgins, King, Owens

FOL: Marshall, Steele, Ross

I/C: Paton, Hannebery, Crouch, Long

EMG: Jones, Lienert, Byrnes, Campbell

IN: Howard

OUT: Lienert, Byrnes (both omitted)

PORT ADELAIDE v RICHMOND

Saturday, August 6, 7:40pm at Adelaide Oval

POWER

B: Burton, Jonas, McKenzie

HB: Byrne-Jones, Aliir, Houston

C: Amon, Boak, Duursma

HF: Butters, Finlayson, Farrell

F: Gray, Dixon, Powell-Pepper

FOL: Teakle, Wines, Rozee

I/C: Bergman, Drew, Burgoyne, McEntee

EMG: Bonner, Clurey, Mead, Georgiades

IN: Houston, Teakle

OUT: Jones (injured), Marshall (HS protocol), Georgiades (omitted)

TIGERS

B: Gibcus, Tarrant, Balta

HB: Baker, Vlastuin, Rioli

C: Pickett, Short, McIntosh

HF: Graham, Cotchin, Bolton

F: Riewoldt, Cumberland, Lynch

FOL: Nankervis, Prestia, Sonsie

I/C: Ross, Miller, Rioli, Broad

EMG: Mansell, Dow, Edwards, Soldo

IN: Gibcus

OUT: Edwards (managed), Grimes (injured)

NORTH MELBOURNE v SYDNEY

Sunday, August 7, 1:10pm at Marvel Stadium

ROOS

B: Corr, McKay, La. Young

HB: Dawson, McDonald, Stephenson

C: Scott, Davies-Uniacke, Taylor

HF: Powell, Zurhaar, Greenwood

F: Curtis, Larkey, Ziebell

FOL: Goldstein, Simpkin, Horne-Francis

I/C (from): Anderson, Walker, Coleman-Jones, Turner, Goater, Lazzaro, Perez, Hall

IN: Corr, Young, Curtis, Goater, Perez, Hall

OUT: Bonar, Spicer (both omitted), Archer (injured)

SWANS

B: McCartin, Rampe, McCartin

HB: Lloyd, Fox, Florent

C: McInerney, Mills, Stephens

HF: Hayward, Reid, Gulden

F: Papley, Franklin, Heeney

FOL: Hickey, Warner, Parker

I/C (from): Blakey, Clarke, Rowbottom, Roberts, Ladhams, McDonald, Ronke, Kennedy

IN: Roberts, McDonald, Ladhams, Ronke

OUT: Amartey (omitted)

BRISBANE v CARLTON

Sunday, August 7, 3:20pm at Gabba

LIONS

B: Gardiner, Adams, Rich

HB: Starcevich, Andrews, Coleman

C: Bailey, Zorko, McCluggage

HF: Rayner, Hipwood, McCarthy

F: McStay, Daniher, Cameron

FOL: McInerney, Neale, Berry

I/C (from): Lohmann, Ah Chee, Robinson, Lyons, Prior, Fort, Mathieson, Answerth

IN: Rich, Starcevich, Lohmann, Prior

OUT: Cockatoo (omitted)

BLUES

B: Saad, Le Young, Docherty

HB: Marchbank, Weitering, McGovern

C: Cottrell, Cripps, Cerra

HF: O’Brien, McKay, Owies

F: Motlop, Curnow, Silvagni

FOL: Pittonet, Walsh, Fisher

I/C (from): Martin, Setterfield, Durdin, De Koning, Dow, Fogarty, Kemp, Newnes

IN: Marchbank, Martin, Fogarty, Dow, Kemp, Newnes

OUT: Kennedy, Newman (both injured), Plowman (omitted)

WEST COAST v ADELAIDE

Sunday, August 7, 4:10pm at Optus Stadium

EAGLES

B: Hurn, Barrass, Duggan

HB: Hough, Edwards, Jones

C: Waterman, Kelly, Gaff

HF: Ryan, Darling, Cripps

F: Williams, Kennedy, Rioli

FOL: Naitanui, Redden, Shuey

I/C (from): Langdon, Petrevski-Seton, O’Neill, Foley, Nelson, Bazzo, Clark, Dixon

IN: Kennedy, Langdon, Petrevski-Seton, Bazzo, Nelson, Clark

OUT: Petruccelle, West (both injured), Culley (suspension)

CROWS

B: Worrell, Butts, Hamill

HB: Smith, Murray, Dawson

C: Hinge, Laird, Jones

HF: McAdam, Fogarty, Keays

F: Milera, Walker, Murphy

FOL: O’Brien, Berry, Schoenberg

I/C (from): Davis, Frampton, Hately, Soligo, Himmelberg, Parnell, McHenry, Sholl

IN: Frampton, Hately, Sholl

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Australia

Who is to blame for RAT false negatives — manufacturers or the people using them? Here’s how you should be taking a RAT

A person wearing personal protective equipment holding up a SARS COVID-19 rapid antigen test swab

While PCR tests are still available and remain the “gold standard” for testing, many have turned to rapid antigen tests (RATs) out of convenience or as part of a requirement to return to work or school.

They can provide results within minutes, don’t require a healthcare worker or lab to process, and help to catch COVID-19 cases that otherwise would have gone undetected.

But with these benefits comes a range of limitations – the biggest one being that they can provide false negative or false positive results.

Recently, some doctors have warned people against relying on a negative RAT result.

Meanwhile, the makers of RATs have hit back, blaming false negatives on a lack of education about how and when to properly use the tests.

So is there any evidence that indicates the effectiveness of RATs has been impacted? And does it have to do with people using them incorrectly?

Australia faces ‘an education gap’ that was ‘never filled’ after RATs went on the market

Pathology Technology Australia, the peak body for test manufacturers and suppliers, defended the performance of rapid tests against new variants of Omicron, accusing critics of “fearmongering”.

“Nothing has changed, we’re yet to see any evidence that clearly indicates performance has been impacted by the subvariants,” chief executive and clinical biochemist Dean Whiting said in a statement.

“There is an education gap in Australia that was never filled after RATs became available.”

“I think a lot of the false negative results are due to incorrectly collecting the sample,” Mr Whiting said.

Here are the essentials to taking a RAT.

Store the test at 2C-30C

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) warns that tests “may not work properly” if they have been exposed to excessive light or heat, or if the packaging is damaged.

The instructions for a RAT specifically say to store it in a cool, dry place at 2 degrees Celsius up to 30C.

Do not freeze the kit and do not store it in direct sunlight.

Check the expiration date

According to the TGA, RATs can be stored for 12 months from the date of manufacture.

Do not use the test after its expiration date.

Blow your nose

David Speers, a clinical microbiologist and head of the microbiology department at PathWest, told ABC Radio Perth this will clear any excess mucous so that it won’t interfere with the results.

“What you want to do is sample the lining of the nose — you’re not sampling the secretions as such,” he said.

Only open the kit right before use

If you open the kit components, don’t suddenly delay taking the test and leave it out until you decide to.

When you open the kit, take the test straight away.

Don’t contaminate the test

Whether it’s with your fingers or your kitchen tiles after dropping it (there’s no five-second rule here), the tip of the swab should not touch anything.

So make sure it doesn’t come into contact with any other surfaces.

Swabbing at the wrong angle and depth

You’ve made it to the hardest part.

It’s easy for many to get the angle or depth wrong when it comes to swabbing.

Mr Whiting said he has seen many people wave the swab around the inside of their nostrils when taking a RAT.

“This is not the way the manufacturer intended for you to use the test,” he said.

“The manufacturer intended you to put the swab at least 1.5cm up your nose and swish it around five times, then do the other side.”

A guide published by the Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) and the Department of Health says to insert the swab tip 2cm to 3cm into each nostril.

The key is to insert the swab all the way up your nostril until you feel it rub against the back of your nose.

A doctor in personal protective equipment administering a SARS COVID-19 rapid antigen test on a person
Watery eyes and the urge to sneeze indicate you’re taking the test correctly. (Supplied: John Hopkins Medicine)

Rather than going directly upwards with the swab, make sure the swab passes horizontally.

Then rotate the swab gently against the walls of the nasal passage five times, for 15 seconds in each nostril.

“You will know when you’re doing this correctly because it’s slightly uncomfortable,” Mr Whiting said.

“If your eyes aren’t watering or you’re not resisting the urge to sneeze, then you’re not taking the sample correctly.”

Swirl the swab in the tube for 10 seconds

Hold the solution tube firmly with one hand.

Once you’ve inserted the swab into the tube, swirl it around in the fluid for 10 seconds.

Then pinch the swab tip through the tube to remove any remaining fluid.

For some testing kits, you will need to snap the end of the swab. The swab will indicate where to do this.

Don’t add too many drops to the device

Remove the test device from its protective package and place it on a well-lit, flat surface.

Keep the tube vertical with the cap pointed down.

Squeeze three drops of liquid from the tube into the well on the device.

Some tests say two drops, while others may say four. Make sure you follow the instructions of the manufacturer of your test.

Adding too many drops or too few will affect the timeline and the test will be inaccurate.

Follow the no earlier than 15, no later than 20 rule

Keep the test device on a flat surface.

Read the result at 15 minutes.

Do not read it earlier than this, or after 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, the result might become inaccurate.

Misreading the result

  • Two lines mean you have tested positive for COVID
  • A line at C only means you have tested negative for COVID
  • A line at T but not C means your test is faulty
  • No means lines your test is faulty
Four COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests showing all possible test results
Your RAT result will look like one of these.(Supplied: Antibodies.com)

Dispose of the kit correctly

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US

Biden tests positive for fifth straight day after ‘rebound’ COVID infection

Biden tests positive for fifth straight day after 'rebound' COVID infection

President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again on Wednesday but continues to feel “well,” his physician, Kevin O’Connor, said in a new update that noted Biden is coughing less frequently.

O’Connor said that he examined Biden on Wednesday morning after the president enjoyed a “light workout” and that Biden has no fever and his vital signs remain normal.

“The President continues to feel well,” O’Connor wrote in a memorandum released by the White House. “He is still experiencing an occasional cough, but less frequently than yesterday. He remains fever-free and in good spirits. His temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation remain entirely normal. His lungs remain clear.

Biden is expected to continue to isolate himself in the White House residence until tested negative.

Wednesday was the fifth day in a row that Biden tested positive for the coronavirus in what his doctor described as a “rebound” infection that has been seen in some patients who take the antiviral treatment Paxlovid.

Biden was first diagnosed with COVID-19 on July 21. After completing his five-day course of Paxlovid and experiencing only mild symptoms, Biden reemerged from isolation last week only to test positive again on Saturday.

The events have complicated Biden’s schedule, forcing him to cancel a planned trip to Michigan on Tuesday that he instead participated in virtually. Biden will virtually agree to an interagency task force on reproductive rights on Wednesday afternoon and sign an executive order aimed at supporting people who travel out of state for abortions.

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Business

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Next allocation to go on sale August 10

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Next allocation to go on sale August 10

Another 135 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric cars will go on sale next Wednesday, for capital city buyers in nearly all states and territories.

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Another batch of 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric cars will become available to order next Wednesday, August 10.

Hyundai Australia confirmed today the next Ioniq 5 allocation – the seventh since the car went on sale last September – will open at 1:00pm AEST on August 10, for buyers in the capital cities of all states and territories except the Northern Territory.

The latest batch will comprise 135 cars – the most of any since the initial 240 released last September, though given Hyundai Australia sells every car it makes available, supply is still outstripped by demand.

Both entry-level, rear-wheel-drive Dynamiq 2WD and flagship, all-wheel-drive Techniq AWD variants will be available to purchase, with the higher grade including a glass ‘Vision Roof’ as standard.

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As with prior allocations, the August 10 vehicles are expected to be pre-built – though a mix of colors and model grades is expected to be offered.

Hyundai Australia says buyers in the latest allocation should expect to take delivery “within two months” – indicating the final arrivals by mid October.

Hyundai’s system of releasing a small batch of Ioniq 5s every month is intended to cut wait times – in contrast to the two-year wait that faces buyers of the related Kia EV6 – and ensure buyers in applicable regions have an equal chance of securing a vehicle .

Pricing and specifications for the latest batch were revealed last month, with an entry-level Dynamiq grade from $69,900 plus on-road costs, or a top-of-the-range Techniq from $77,500 plus on-road costs. Click here for more details.

Every Hyundai Ioniq 5 allocation in Australia so far

Date States/cities included variants Number of cars Read more
Late September All states and territories All (RWD and AWD) 240 Details
16 December 2021 Sydney and Canberra All (RWD and AWD) 90 Details
27 January 2022 Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne All (RWD and AWD) 66 Details
23 March 2022 NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland, WA, SA and Tasmania All (RWD and AWD) 100 Details
May 18, 2022 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide and Hobart All (RWD and AWD) 68 Details
20 July 2022 All states and territories except the NT Techniq only 119 Details
August 10, 2022 All states and territories except the NT All (Dynamiq 2WD and Techniq AWD) 135 N/A

Total cars made available since launch: 818

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‘Pokémon Unite’ celebrates first anniversary with new roster additions

'Pokémon Unite' celebrates first anniversary with new roster additions

Free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) title pokemon unite is celebrating its first anniversary with a suite of new updates.

New Pokémon, features, events, and campaigns are coming to the title. One of these events is the Pika Party quick battle, which as the name implies is a game mode that has all Pokémon on the field as Pikachu. This event runs from August 3 5PM PDT / August 4 1AM BST to September 1 4:59PM PDT / September 2 12:59AM BST.

Ultra Beast Buzzwole is also being added to the game on August 3 5PM PDT / August 4 1AM BST, and is described as an “all-rounder that can grapple opposing Pokémon and launch them into the air”. Buzzwole also has the ability Beast Boost, which temporarily increases its “movement speed and basic attack speed each time it knocks out an opposing Pokémon”.

Holowear and Unite Licenses for Pikachu, Lucario, Blastoise, Sylveon and Snorlax have also been gifted to players.

Additionally, there is a limited-time Boss Rush mode that’s available to play at different dates. It’s currently available now until August 8 00:59 BST, with the third available time slot being between August 15 1AM BST to August 22 00:50AM BST.

The Unite update teases that the first anniversary is “just the start of what’s to come in pokemon unite”, with a total of six new Pokémon, including the recently added Glaceon, Tyranitar (which is coming August 15) and Buzzwole being added to the game, and the second batch of unrevealed creatures starting to roll out in September. This will bring the overall roster up to a respectable 42 ‘mons.

pokemon unite has been a smash hit for developer TiMi Studio Group, surpassing a massive 70million downloads across Switch and mobile in April.

In other news, a new trailer for pokemon scarlet and violet has been released, and it features information on the three different storylines along with rideable legendaries.

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Bindi Irwin announces new family tragedy: ‘Sweetest, kindest’

Bindi Irwin announces new family tragedy: 'Sweetest, kindest'

Bindi Irwin and Robert Irwin have taken to Instagram to announce that a beloved “family member of 38 years” has died.

The Irwins have said goodbye to their pet echidna who was a part of the family before Bindi and Robert were born.

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Bindi, 24, took to Instagram to announce the news with a series of photos of the sweet echidna and the Irwin family.

“Saying goodbye to our beautiful family member of 38 years,” she said on Thursday.

“The sweetest, kindest, most wonderful echidna you ever did meet. Rest In Peace, angel 🤍.”

Soon after Bindi shared the news, Robert, 18, reposted the photos with a broken heart emoji.

Fans took to the comments section to offer their condolences to the family.

“I am so extremely sorry for your loss. Heartbreaking,” one comment said.

“38 years! incredible! So sorry,” added another.

“No doubt they had a wonderful life,” a third said.

Bindi Irwin in 2019. Credit: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

The photo reel was a series of shots of Bindi, Terri and Robert with the echidna, along with one of baby Grace Warrior.

Bindi and her husband Chandler Powell welcomed baby Grace in 2021, a year after they married at Australia Zoo.

Also in the reel was one of the first photos of Bindi and Chandler, holding the echidna.

Bindi Irwin with daughter Grace. Credit: Instagram/Bindi Irwin

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The news of the tragedy came a week after Bindi celebrated her 24th birthday with her family, sharing photos from the celebration on Instagram.

Her caption began: “24, the last year has been filled with enormous growth, unpredictable/ challenging times, and above all, love beyond my wildest dreams.

“Without them realizing, my sweet family has given me the greatest gifts this year through their extraordinary actions each and every day.

“My in-laws, the gift of no distance standing in the way of family bonds,” she said at the time.

The Irwin family. Credit: Instagram

Chandler, who is originally from Florida in the US, moved away from his parents Chris and Shannon to marry Bindi in Queensland.

Due to COVID restrictions, his parents were unable to make the 2020 wedding and much of Grace’s first year.

Bindi continued, “My mum, the gift of perseverance, strength, and a shoulder to lean on. My brother, the gift of enthusiasm for life and remembering not to sweat the little things.

“My husband, the gift of steady support and infinite kindness.

Bindi and Chandler Powell with their daughter. Credit: bindisueirwin/Instagram

“My darling daughter, the gift of finding beauty in all things and running towards happiness (and bubbles, which are the same thing to her) with an open heart,” she continued.

“I’m grateful for another trip around the sun and another year to do my best making difference in this world,” Bindi said.

“Thank you to everyone who is part of my journey, I’m tremendously grateful for you.”

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Alex Albon takes dig at Oscar Piastri amid Alpine drama, Williams, McLaren, 2023 grid, latest, updates

Oscar Piastri and Alex Albon.

Thai driver Alex Albon confirmed he has agreed to continue with Williams in 2023 amid the fallout over fellow F1 hopeful Oscar Piastri’s denial he will be racing for Alpine.

“I understand that, with my agreement, Williams Racing have put out a press release this afternoon that I am driving for them next year,” Albon said in a Twitter post, ironically referencing Piastri.

“This is right and I have signed a contract with Williams for 2023. I will be driving for Williams next year. Let’s go @williamsracing.”

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On Wednesday, Australian young gun Piastri refuted an announcement made earlier in the day by the French team Alpine that he had signed for them next season.

“I understand that, without my agreement, Alpine F1 have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year,” Piastri tweeted.

“This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. I will not be driving for Alpine next year.”

Alex Albon with Daniel Ricciardo. Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFPSource: AFP

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English non-league football team Taunton Town was one of several on social media who also took a cheeky dig at Piastri.

Williams are one of the teams which, according to unconfirmed reports, are in talks to sign Piastri, Formula 2 champion in 2021 and currently a reserve driver at Alpine.

Williams, however, made no mention on Wednesday of their other driver, Canadian Nicholas Latifi, whose contract expires at the end of this year.

The confusion follows last week’s announcement by four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel that he would retire at the end of 2022.

His Aston Martin team announced a few days later they had concluded an agreement with Alpine driver Fernando Alonso, a double world champion, to replace Vettel from next year.

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This precipitated the decision of the French team to announce Piastri as his replacement when the Australian seems to have entered into negotiations to sign for another team.

Rumors are raging Piastri is eyeing a seat at McLaren, with plenty of doubt about Daniel Ricciardo’s place at the team after two underwhelming seasons.

Albon, 26, whose mother is Thai and father British, debuted in Formula 1 in 2019 with Red Bull and joined Williams for this season.

During his time at Red Bull he had two third places before being replaced in 2021 within the Austrian team by Sergio Perez.

He currently sits 19th place in the championship with three points.

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