California Sues Companies for Supporting Ghost Gun Manufacturing
An average of 11,000 ghost guns and auto sears were recovered per year in the state between 2021 and 2025, the lawsuit states.
Queensland Flags Life Sentence for Gun Trafficking, New Citizenship Check for Owners
The Queensland government is the latest state to outline its gun control plan after the Bondi Beach terror attack.
ASIO Rebukes Public Broadcaster’s Bondi Terror Report, Flags ‘Unreliable’ Source
The agency in a public statement has warned that it will pursue ‘further action’ should unverified allegations be aired.
Indigenous Senator Jacinta Price Rules Out Joining One Nation
Pauline Hanson expressed scepticism about Price’s long term future with the Liberal Party.
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How Much Are Prisoners Costing Each Australian?
The Productivity Commission reveals the number of prisoners increasing, the police force not growing fast enough, and a new high in court case volume.
US Military Boards Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuing It From Caribbean
The Pentagon did not say why the ship was boarded.
Iran Arrests Dissenters Following Protests
The suppression comes days after the United States and Iran engaged in mediated talks in Oman.
Japanese Stocks Hit Record High After Takaichi’s Election Victory
The victory gives Takaichi a strong mandate to pursue measures to improve Japan’s economy, including tax cuts and increased military readiness.
In-Depth
Struggling AI Startups Kept Afloat Despite Never Becoming Profitable
As money keeps pouring into companies that will never be profitable, concerns grow about the wider impact on the economy.
Zelenskyy Says US Gave Ukraine and Russia a June Deadline to End War
Zelenskyy said Washington wants the war ended by early summer and is prepared to increase pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow if talks stall.
Lawmakers Seek Pentagon Probe of SpaceX Over Potential China-Linked Investment
A Feb. 5 letter urges the Pentagon to check whether China-linked money entered SpaceX through offshore vehicles as its military role expands.
Not Clear Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Needs More Research, NIH Director Says
The agency is funding research that officials say will determine autism causes.
Track Record
Spain’s railway crisis.
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Myopia: 2 in 5 People Are Affected–Here’s How to Slow Progression
A 2020 study found the average progression rate was -0.40 diopters per year in children whose myopia progressed.
‘The Porch on Windy Hill’: Where Music Helps Healing Begin
New York meets North Carolina in this play about music, family, and repairing burned bridges.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Israeli Head Lands in Australia for High-Profile Trip
Isaac Herzog arrived in Sydney early on Feb. 9 and is set to meet Australian politicians and Jewish community leaders.
Savannah Guthrie’s Family Requests Police Presence at Missing Mother’s Home, Officials Say
No suspect or persons of interest have yet to be named in the case.
Kroger Appoints Former Walmart Executive Greg Foran as CEO
The announcement was made after Kroger reported higher third-quarter sales and margin expansion in December 2025.
Body Believed to Be Rapper Lil Jon’s Son, Nathan Smith, Recovered in Georgia Days After He Went Missing
On. Feb. 6, the Milton Police Department said divers located and recovered the body from a pond in Mayfield Park near Smith’s home.
US Health Spending Explained in 5 Charts
Health care spending reached new heights in 2024 and continues to grow as a share of the U.S. economy, placing an increasing burden on consumers.
How to Feel Joy in a Dopamine-Saturated World
A 30-day “dopamine detox” can help you rediscover life’s simple and real pleasures.
Reversing Disease Is Possible. Changing Habits Is the Hard Part
Doctors have proven that diet can reverse heart disease, but changing what we eat is incredibly difficult–even when our lives depend on it.
How a Bad Night’s Sleep Affects the Brain’s Cleaning System
A lack of sleep doesn’t just make you tired–it changes how your brain works while you’re awake.
Go-Green Crustless Frittata
A simple vegetable frittata turns an ordinary egg breakfast into a fiber-rich meal that delivers steady energy and satisfaction.
Weatherproof an Old Window
Installing window insulation film is an ideal job for a first-time do-it-yourselfer because it’s easy to do and requires so few tools.
Paralyzed Equestrian Lauren Barwick Inspires Others Every Day
After a devastating injury at age 22, Lauren Barwick refused to let it end her dream of working with horses.
A Magical Safari Reveals Tanzania
Settling around the fires each night under sparkling stars before slipping away to our cozy tents felt magical.
