Trump: Won’t Rush Iran Deal While US Blockade Remains in Place
‘The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed,’ Trump said on social media.
Victorian Election Race Underway—and Both Sides Say They Can Win
Albanese defended federal Labor’s proposed negative gearing changes.
Senior Labor MP Acknowledges CGT Changes May Not Suit Start-ups, Small Businesses
‘The point that many start-up founders, the point that many small businesses have been making is valid,’ said Labor Cabinet Secretary Andrew Charlton.
Health Experts Warn Some NDIS Participants Receiving More Services Than They Need
‘What concerns us is that over-servicing claims are made without references to individual participant need,’ said Allied Health Professions Australia.
Mining Sector Relieved to See No New Taxes in Australian Budget
The Minerals Council of Australia also said the treasurer was ‘optimistic’ in his ability to control inflation.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Get Married
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson confirmed their nuptials in a post on social media.
Key House Seats on the Ballot as Early Voting in Purple Nevada’s 2026 Primaries Kicks Off
Republican rivals will again vie for June 9 GOP berths to unseat incumbent Democrats in three Las Vegas-area congressional districts.
Chinese Foreign Minister to Chair UN Security Council Meeting in US, Visit Canada
The CCP intends to use the UN meeting as a platform to criticize the United States and use the visit to put a wedge in U.S.–Canada relations, analysts say.
Taiwan Says China Deployed 100-Plus Vessels Across First Island Chain After Trump–Xi Summit
Taiwan’s coast guard also reported separate incidents involving a Chinese coast guard ship near Pratas and 41 research vessels near Taiwan.
US Urges G7 to Adopt Tougher Sanctions on Iran, While Europe Pushes to End the War
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States is ‘too often’ left alone in its determination to fight threats from Iran.
AI Content Is Swamping the Internet—How It Impacts Critical Thinking
Under near constant exposure to AI output, experts say the dangers are real and the evidence is already showing up.
China’s Investment in Europe Hits 7-Year High as Scrutiny Grows
Amid sluggish demand and low profit margins at home, Chinese companies favor exports over direct investment in the continent, a report finds.
Ebola Virus Is Deadly, but Here’s Why You Don’t Need to Worry
Ebola is different from COVID in many ways.
Why Sugar Makes You Feel Calmer but Your Body More Stressed
Sugar borrows calm from your brain and charges it to your body.
Tune in Today: Elgar’s Musical Love Letter
Born as a private love token for Edward Elgar’s fiancée, “Salut d’amour” became an international hit, yet earned the composer just 2 guineas.
Liberal Senator Says ‘Huge Grievance’ Pushing One Nation to Major Status
Polling from RedBridge Group and Accent Research shows Pauline Hanson’s One Nation could win up to 59 lower house seats if a federal election were held today.
Northern Territory Rare Earth Project Set to Deliver 1,000 Jobs
The Nolans Rare Earths Project is expected to generate around 600 jobs during the construction phase and 350 ongoing, permanent jobs once operations commence.
‘Structurally Sound’: Keating Backs Budget
Keating said the tax reforms were necessary to make housing more affordable, dismissing concerns it would hamper businesses in the process.
Potential Crack in Chemical Tank May Lower Explosion Risk, California Official Says
A fire official said the possible crack was ‘positive intel’ and that officials are vetting and validating the discovery.
Senate Passes Legislation to Create Whistleblower Program to Stop Smuggling of US Semiconductors to China
‘I look forward to working with our colleagues in the House to get this important legislation through Congress,’ Sen. Mike Rounds said.
Stephen Colbert Ends 11 Year ‘Late Show’ Run With Celebration Instead of Politics
Last year, the comedian announced that CBS would be canceling the longtime program, citing financial pressure.
Ex-CDC Director Warns Ebola Could Become ‘Very Significant Pandemic’ in Africa
The outbreak is primarily centered in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Towel the Line: 6 Towel Exercises to Train Tricky Areas
Exercise equipment doesn’t have to be fancy. In fact, here are six excellent exercises that you can perform with nothing more complicated than a bath towel.
Pell Grants to Cover Short-Term Workforce Training for the First Time
The new program will allow students to use federal financial aid for career programs as short as eight weeks.
CDC Warns Malaria Could Be Reintroduced in US
The United States eliminated the disease in the 1950s, the agency noted, but it imports cases when travelers return from countries with endemic malaria.
The Tale of Two Cookbooks: One Embraces Vegetables, the Other Hides Them
Like them or not, eating your vegetables has never been easier.
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
Falling for Rustic Bora Bora
Climbing a narrow, winding, rocky road reveals the story of this remote paradise in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean.
