Social media platform X experienced a global outage affecting hundreds of thousands of users across the US, UK, Canada and Australia, with more than 6,000 Australian users reporting error messages. The outage occurred during the same week that owner Elon Musk faced controversy over his AI tool Grok producing sexualised AI imagery, prompting a UK government-supported investigation into potential breaches of UK law. The system has since been restored, though the cause of the outage remains unexplained.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

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From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

Global X outage hits thousands amid Grok controversy

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Australia faces an obesity crisis with four in five older adults overweight or obese, prompting debate over subsidising new weight loss drugs like Monjaro and Zepbound. Dr Giles Yeo, Professor of Genetics at University of Cambridge, discusses the effectiveness of these medications in treating obesity and reducing risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. The drugs work for most patients but require long-term use, with weight returning when treatment stops, similar to blood pressure medication.

Should Australia subsidise weight loss drugs?

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A Polish cultural performance features traditional dancing in authentic dress at a community club event in Asheville, Sydney. The celebration showcases Polish heritage through dance, traditional costumes and food. The club regularly hosts various cultural events for the local community.

Morning weather accompanied by traditional Polish dancing

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Trevor Davis, a Queensland farmer, caught a pigeon with one hand while visiting his local cafe to buy a chocolate milk. The spectacular catch was captured on CCTV footage, showing Davis calmly catching the bird mid-flight before releasing it outside. The cafe owner and other patrons were left in disbelief at the impressive display of reflexes and sporting ability.

Queensland farmer's spectacular one-handed pigeon catch

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Global X outage hits thousands amid Grok controversy

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