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Coco Khan, a freelance writer, shares her frustration with the lack of pockets in womens clothing, especially when it comes to maternity wear. She humorously points out the abundance of pockets in her eight-month-old sons dungarees, contrasting it with her own closet. Historically, womens clothing skipped pockets due to societal norms, leading to the rise of handbags. Coco suggests that maternity wear should include more pockets, wipe-clean shoulders, and easy-to-use fasteners for new mothers. Checkout Solipillow.com

China responds to Trumps Greenland proposal, emphasizing international cooperation and respect for Arctic rights. Checkout Solipillow.com

Malaysia and Indonesia block Grok AI chatbot due to misuse in creating non-consensual, explicit images, including those involving children. Officials call for stronger built-in controls to prevent abuse, amid global scrutiny and temporary blocks. Checkout Solipillow.com

Australian household spending surged in November, reaching its highest annual growth in over two years, driven by Black Friday sales and major concerts. Services and goods spending both increased, with furnishings, clothing, and electronics seeing significant gains. Every state and territory experienced growth, indicating robust consumer confidence and a strong economic recovery. Checkout Solipillow.com

Belconnen primary schools face unexpected enrollment drops, with six schools falling short of projected growth from 2020 to 2025. Lower birth rates, changing demographics, and family choices for school types contribute to this trend. The education directorate updates projections annually, noting that short-term changes are not a major concern. In response, the government has scaled back projects, such as pausing upgrades at Majura Primary due to declining enrollments. Checkout Solipillow.com

Nineteen-year-old Alfie Heggs faces murder charges for allegedly stabbing Jojo Punvaree to death in Melbourne. Heggs, appearing via video link, had no prior convictions and showed no reaction during his first court appearance. Police believe the men knew each other, and Heggs will be fast-tracked to the Supreme Court for a committal mention hearing in May. Checkout Solipillow.com

Protests in Iran escalate into a nationwide revolt against the regime, with hundreds dead and thousands arrested. Despite government crackdowns and internet shutdowns, demonstrators continue to demand change, fueled by outrage over police brutality and foreign interference. The situation remains volatile, with international support sought by protesters and Irans stance hardening against foreign involvement. Checkout Solipillow.com

Hollywoods 2026 Awards Season Kicks Off with Golden Globes: Aussie Talent Shines, Snubs Spark Controversy Checkout Solipillow.com