10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

Good morning. Some big moves in the world of business today.

Amazon just announced that it's going to suspend police use of its controversial facial-recognition technology for one year

On Wednesday, Amazon announced it would suspend police use of its controversial facial-recognition technology, Rekognition, for one year. Amazon last week put out a statement against police brutality and systemic racism, but advocates pointed out Amazon works with many police departments and that studies have shown Rekognition is biased against Black people and other people with darker skin.

Property buying and selling paused in Australia during COVID-19, but predictions of huge price falls might have been overblown, CBA admits

Australian home lending contracted by 4.8% in April, its largest monthly fall since 2015, after home inspections and auctions were temporarily prohibited.

5 Australian universities cracked the world's top 50 ranking this year. Here's who made the cut.

Five Australian universities have nabbed a spot in the top 50 global rankings this year. The Australian National University was again crowned the country's top institution, coming in tied at 31st.

Google, Salesforce and PwC have launched a free online platform to help Aussie businesses network and share resources through the coronavirus recovery

Google, Salesforce and PwC have launched 'Project Spirit' a free online marketplace to help Aussie businesses as they recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

A new survey of Australian office workers has found we like working from home – but distractions and maintaining team culture are big concerns

A new report from productivity consultancy Building20 has found most office workers believe they are either as productive or more productive working from home through the COVID-19 pandemic.

China is warning students and tourists to reconsider travelling to Australia amid reports of rising racism, posing a $24 billion threat to the economy

The Chinese government has issued two warnings in less than a week to its citizens, advising them to think twice before visiting or studying in Australia.

Amazon has launched an online booze store in Australia, setting up a challenge to local players like Dan Murphy's and BWS

Amazon Australia has launched a wine, beer and spirits store. It stocks well known brands like Johnnie Walker and Victoria Bitter as well as smaller local brands like SOFI Spritz and Curatif Cocktails.

Scientists predicted that the coronavirus death rate would fall over time, but instead it doubled. Here's why it now hovers at 6%.

The coronavirus' death rate - a calculation of deaths out of total confirmed cases - varies by place and population. Worldwide, the death rate, or "case-fatality rate," has doubled since March.

Why blood donations are more important during a pandemic, and what you can do to help

In the midst of a pandemic, it's expected that the average person will lose track of their regular habits. A week that once consisted of human interaction and various external stimuli has been replaced with a routine that's mostly confined to your lounge room.

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