Bearer of weird News

Written by: Matt Harvey
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  • The bearer of weird news is an exploration of the news, both the weirdest news and the weirdest parts of the news you are familiar with. The world's a weird place, Matt wants to talk about it. Just for funny is a news quiz. Some of the best, newest, and most interesting comedians and performers are invited to play a quiz about the latest, weirdest news items.
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Episodes
  • Adult Time for Adult Crime, No Time For NACC Crime, Israel VS UNRWA, Art Thieves VS Explosives

    Adult Time for Adult Crime, No Time For NACC Crime, Israel VS UNRWA, Art Thieves VS Explosives
    Dec 11 2024
    NEWS: https://futurism.com/the-byte/aliens-hiding-multiverse https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9xyqgrlz9o https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/outnumbered-puppets-depopulated-village-japan-crafts-dolls-sense-life-rcna177216 https://futurism.com/the-byte/farmers-deportation-cheap-labor-trump https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/social-media-users-probably-wont-read-beyond-headline-researchers-say https://fortune.com/2024/11/05/did-joe-biden-drop-out-presidential-race-2024/ https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/ceasefire-in-lebanon-appears-to-hold-as-some-residents-warned-not-yet-to-return/lhk5tmcvv https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/theres-a-new-diy-test-for-infections-hitting-thousands-each-year-experts-have-a-warning/v9x78zuw0 https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/meth-soaked-cow-onesie-how-an-alleged-smuggler-tried-to-get-drugs-into-australia/4htjhbtub https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/28/lnp-has-mandate-for-youth-reforms-miles-says-as-crisafulli-sworn-in-as-queensland-premier https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/incoming-queensland-premier-says-adult-time-for-adult-crime-will-become-law-by-christmas/7he7a1pdm https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/you-wont-be-seeing-me-crisafulli-vows-to-resign-if-crime-target-isnt-met-during-first-term/video/d33a9f938403a713d2e621ffbbd57b5e https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/25/queensland-election-david-crisafulli-lnp-crime-numbers-policy https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/no-such-thing-as-free-qld-premier-slammed-over-promise-of-free-school-lunches/video/374553d3a921b3205b5330596c580a1b https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-29/israel-passes-legislation-restricting-unrwa/104529954 https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/penny-wong-criticises-israels-unrwa-ban/nypkbjqgi https://apnews.com/article/warhol-netherlands-art-gallery-theft-6d45495ea8b48c9ab09379eed28c19f1 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89ljnwgpqwo https://news.artnet.com/art-world/stuart-semple-changed-name-anish-kapoor-2560653 https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/mistake-or-misconduct-nacc-inspectors-damning-findings,19124 https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/senior-nacc-leadership-all-have-been-gifted-qantas-chairmans-lounge-access/news-story/a1e3aee5ef632f298981ed9c25272081
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    57 mins
  • Illegal Abortions, Where else But Queensland?, AI Thief Upset People Stealing His Art, Cloning Sheep and Tasmanian Tigers

    Illegal Abortions, Where else But Queensland?, AI Thief Upset People Stealing His Art, Cloning Sheep and Tasmanian Tigers
    Nov 4 2024
    NEWS: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/10/australian-government-backs-uk-decision-to-curb-arms-sales-to-israel https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyegl8q80do.amp https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/sep/17/glasgow-to-host-2026-commonwealth-games-after-rescue-deal-agreed https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/sep/17/green-day-presale-tickets-for-australia-tour-as-high-as-500-under-ticketmaster-dynamic-pricing https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/sep/08/laughing-frog-and-david-attenborough-worm-among-750-new-species-recognised-in-australia https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-supports-an-israeli-withdrawal-from-gaza-despite-abstaining-from-un-vote/vomnrlnef https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d5049xy50o https://apnews.com/article/trump-jack-smith-election-supreme-court-0b9969b480036bb1f7c61a73980d406c https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/03/anti-corruption-officers-raid-parliament-house-but-remain-tightlipped-on-target-of-ongoing-investigation-ntwnfb https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/police-sergeant-questioned-over-alleged-nazi-salutes/v1k8nwngq https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/king-charles-prince-andrew-royal-lodge-53znnnktn https://futurism.com/the-byte/man-prison-cloning-giant-sheep https://futurism.com/the-byte/ai-artist-furious-stealing-work https://futurism.com/the-byte/man-baffled-ai-avatar-interviewer https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-26/jamel-singh-casey-council-candidate-racist-vandalism/104396874 https://www.9news.com.au/national/afl-legend-launches-melbourne-mayoral-campaign/a10a4da4-2b2c-44a7-b8d5-cd08f0a50a6d https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/rip-up-the-bike-lanes-liberals-launch-melbourne-mayoral-bid-20240827-p5k5tr.html https://www.innercitynews.com.au/a-new-safer-melbourne-under-gary-morgan/ https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/sep/23/melbourne-lord-mayor-ridiculed-for-ai-fail-images-with-extra-human-limbs-and-lifeless-bodies https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/oct/17/how-a-putrid-find-in-a-museum-cupboard-could-be-the-key-to-bringing-the-tasmanian-tiger-back-to-life https://thehill.com/video/italian-senate-passes-law-making-it-illegal-to-seek-surrogacy-abroad/10140653/ https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/19/europe/italy-criminalizes-surrogacy-abroad-intl/index.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/16/south-australias-upper-house-narrowly-rejects-trumpian-bill-to-wind-back-abortion-care https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/22/anti-abortion-activist-targets-high-profile-sa-women-with-baby-killers-club-social-media-posts-ntwnfb https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-21/katter-abortion-policy-influence-young-voters/104496092 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/18/qld-election-2024-freya-ostapovitch-lnp-stretton-candidate-abortion-ntwnfb https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/22/queensland-election-2024-lnp-abortion-policy-david-crisafulli
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • NDIS Says Periods A "Lifestyle Choice", Cat Ladies Might Save Us From Dementia, The Right To Disconnect

    NDIS Says Periods A "Lifestyle Choice", Cat Ladies Might Save Us From Dementia, The Right To Disconnect
    Sep 22 2024
    NEWS: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/25/brazilian-rancher-ordered-pay-50m-damage-amazon https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/12/saudi-arabia-olympics-esports https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/print-newspapers-have-15-years-left-at-best-says-rupert-murdoch-20240715-p5jtx1.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0XlMd4yvkQ80I5NXgzAmix-Mi93wQ38DeTa0OpFzYWf3AAnLtl3ITZgfo_aem_4mFwKmA4JeUZHPRjqdn04w#Echobox=1721084745 https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/29/japan-rideable-luggage-suitcases-ban-crack-down-tourism https://futurism.com/the-byte/spacex-prepares-private-spacewalk https://fortune.com/2024/07/25/lvmh-champagne-sales-customers-sad/ https://futurism.com/the-byte/crowdstrike-10-gift-card-apology https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/05/colombia-congress-pablo-escobar-souvenirs https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-06/us-judge-rules-google-has-a-monopoly-on-search-in-antitrust-case/10418 https://abc7.com/post/costco-offering-apocalypse-ready-emergency-food-kits-150/15063150/ https://mashable.com/article/greenland-shark-long-life-aging-discovery https://futurism.com/the-byte/zoos-gorillas-smartphones https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/07/pig-nosed-turtle-among-over-a-dozen-new-species-added-to-australias-list-of-endangered-species https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/16/period-products-to-be-classified-as-lifestyle-related-like-vapes-and-gaming-consoles-under-ndis-plan https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/13/gambling-ad-ban-labor-bill-shorten-tv-media-advertising-revenue https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/labor-rakes-in-5m-of-hidden-money-from-big-corporates-20240212-p5f44c https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/facts-about-australias-new-right-disconnect-law-employees-2024-08-25/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-19/government-strikes-deal-to-pass-cfmeu-administration-laws/104243386 https://www.theguardian.com/media/article/2024/aug/09/excess-memes-photos-and-reply-all-emails-are-bad-for-climate-finds-study https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/toxoplasma-cat-poo-cure-alzheimers-b2587756.html
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    1 hr and 7 mins

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