US Military Boards Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuing It From Caribbean
The Pentagon did not say why the ship was boarded.
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.
Featured
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.
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.
Births in United States Dropped Slightly in 2025, CDC Says
The new data are provisional, but the final numbers are not expected to change much.
Do Nuclear Numbers Matter
Russia and China and the Politics of Nuclear Coercion
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Why Screen Time Can Lead to ADHD Symptoms
A large, two-year study of 9- and 10-year-olds links screen use with ADHD-like symptoms and changes in the brain’s cortex.
‘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.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
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.
French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal
California voters will consider a November 2026 ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on residents worth more than $1.1 billion.
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.
How Mold Exposure May Harm the Brain, Gut, and Immune System
Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on supporting the body’s immune defenses and natural detoxification processes, helping the body better manage mold toxins.
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.
