Group of Eight Universities Back Crackdown on Foreign Influence in the Sector
The move comes after it was revealed that more than 6,500 research papers had been produced with Chinese Communist Party-linked military institutions.
ABC Issues Apology Over Violent Skit Targeting Mining Executive Rinehart
Australia’s taxpayer-funded broadcaster has apologised to her and edited an episode of ‘Race Around the World’ following legal pressure over a violent segment.
Budget Airline Jetstar to Scrap 7-Kilogram Carry-On Weight Limit
Carry-on bags will be subject to a size limit of 40 x 30 x 20 centimetres. Passengers whose bags exceed the limit will have to pay extra fees.
Far-Left Terrorists Blamed for Arson Attack on Tech Firm
Investigators have released footage of suspects who set fire to vehicles at a Melbourne defence supplier in a suspected act of far-left terror.
Labor MP Ed Husic Hospitalised After Serious Sydney Motorway Crash
The western Sydney politician suffered fractures and other injuries after his vehicle was struck by a truck in a three-vehicle collision.
Labor to Push Ahead with Data Centre Rules Despite State Opposition
This comes after Queensland and the Northern Territory rejected the federal government’s proposed national framework for data centres in late July.
Rare Tiny Possum Officially Found in Sanctuary Almost 30 Years After Last Sighting
The tiny possum species lives off nectar and pollen and has proven elusive to conservationists.
Trump Says US Has ‘Massive Amounts’ of Munitions, Dismisses Reports of Shortages
The president was responding to numerous media reports that supplies were dwindling.
FCC Rescinds TV Ownership Rule That Limits Mergers
The move is a win for Nexstar Media Group, the largest owner of local television stations in the United States.
China Opens Cybersecurity Probe of Palo Alto Networks Amid US Trade Tensions
The probe of the U.S. cybersecurity firm came a day after Beijing announced a flurry of retaliatory actions against Washington’s trade curbs.
Long-Term Instagram Use Linked to a Weaker Sense of Self, Study Shows
Researchers in Milan used virtual reality to test whether years of Instagram use affects how people recognize their own face.
NASA Calls It the ‘Best Meteor Shower of the Year’—Here’s Where to Watch It
Dark Sky park visitors across the country could witness the Perseids meteor shower peak display of 100 meteors per hour on Aug. 12–13.
People Who Drink Alcohol Have More Harmful Oral Bacteria, Study Finds
Dentists explain how alcohol may affect the balance of bacteria in your mouth.
From Tots to Teens: The American Founders, Virtue, and Raising Independent Children
Abigail Adams and other influential figures saw character as the cornerstone of education, emphasizing independence and self-discipline.
Call for Cost-Based Childcare Funding Model to Cut Fees, Improve Equity
A new report found the existing market-based system had failed to efficiently allocate childcare places despite significant investment.
Multiple Sclerosis Medicines to Remain on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme After Pricing Dispute
The medicines will retain their PBS listings while a broader rapid review of high-efficacy MS treatments is undertaken, Health Minister Mark Butler said.
Hip Pocket, Not Climate, Now Driving Australians to Electric Cars
Around 45 percent of prospective buyers cited cheaper running and charging costs as a reason for their interest in an EV.
Cases of Potentially Deadly Fungus Detected in 27 States So Far This Year, CDC Says
Thousands of cases of Candida auris, or C. auris, have been reported in 2026.
House Democrats Add 12 Republican-Favored Districts to 2026 Target List
The 12 new targets bring House Democrats’ offensive map to 58 districts—all of which forecaster Cook Political Report rates as Solid or Likely Republican.
Disney and TikTok Strike First-Ever Deal to Share Short-Form Content
The program will debut in the United States in the next few months before expanding to international markets.
Warner Bros. Discovery Confident Paramount Buyout Will Close
Second-quarter profit fell while the company awaited regulatory and court decisions on its merger with Paramount Skydance.
Alexandra Eala Rallies Past Jessica Pegula to Capture First WTA Singles Title
Eala’s first career title launches her into the WTA top 20 for the first time.
Bear Grylls Gets Up Close and Personal With ‘The Chosen’ Cast and Creator
The great outdoors inspires deep conversations and connections in the new Prime Video reality series, ‘The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls.’
Occupational Exposure to Pesticides Linked to Higher Risk of ALS, Study Finds
Men exposed to pesticides faced twice the risk of contracting the disease compared to unexposed males.
12 Plank Variations That Strengthen Your Core
Plank routines sculpt the core and sharpen body control, giving you a strong, upright, and healthy posture.
A 5-day Diet That Mimics Fasting Shows Early Promise for Kidney Health
The approach allows small amounts of food while attempting to activate some of fasting’s metabolic effects.
1 of the Most Common Knee Surgeries May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
A Finnish clinical trial found that partial meniscectomy may accelerate osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older patients.
Three Homeowners Who Scored Lower Mortgage Rates—and How They Did It
In today’s market, doing the work to get a lower rate is one thing you can control.
He Refused to Pay $2,000—So He Built a Toilet Boat to Cross the Sea
A South Australian man has gone viral after crossing a 20 kilometre stretch of sea in a homemade raft to move some precious cargo.
Demand for Experiences Surges as Travelers Prioritize Activities Over Relaxation
It seems consumers are increasingly showing signs that they appreciate the experiential part of travel.
