The Israeli military says it has begun the first stage of a ground offensive to take control of Gaza City; Thousands of students are holding mass meetings on university campuses across Australia to debate and vote on whether the federal government and universities should impose sanctions on Israel; Antarctica is undergoing sudden and possibly irreversible changes to its ice, ocean, and ecosystems, with serious consequences for Australia and the world, according to new research in Nature; Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence judge known for his heartfelt rulings on Caught in Providence, has died at 88.

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The Israeli military says it has begun the first stage of a ground offensive to take control of Gaza City; Thousands of students are holding mass meetings on university campuses across Australia to debate and vote on whether the federal government and universities should impose sanctions on Israel; Antarctica is undergoing sudden and possibly irreversible changes to its ice, ocean, and ecosystems, with serious consequences for Australia and the world, according to new research in Nature; Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence judge known for his heartfelt rulings on Caught in Providence, has died at 88.
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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily news podcast covering what women are talking about today.

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The Quicky Evening News: Thursday August 21st 2025

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