Bass Advances to Runoff in LA Mayor’s Race; Pratt, Naman Vie For Remaining Spot
Votes to determine the runner up, who will advance alongside incumbent Mayor Karen Bass to the general election, are still coming in.
Council Offers $2,000 Reward on Vandals Who Damaged 108-Year-Old Memorial
Around May 8 someone severely damaged the 1918 World War I statue, removing its head, rifle, and arm.
ABC Host Says Network’s Hiring of Grace Tame Is ‘Problematic’
The former Australian of the Year recipient will host a podcast by the ABC called ‘Autistic AF with Grace Tame.’
Greens Push Labor on Whether New $1,000 per Week Minimum Wage Is Enough
Greens Senator Barbara Pocock argues the 4.75 percent rise isn’t enough as Labor’s Murray Watt acknowledges ongoing inflation issues.
Historic Tasmanian Brewery to Close After 145 Years
Beverage giant Lion cited the ’significant cost inflation' along with the long-term decline in the national beer market as reasons for the decision.
Nearly 200 Character-Based Visa Cancellations Overturned by Tribunal: Inquiry
Questions have been raised about whether Australia’s character assessment process is fit for purpose.
Trump Signs Order Seeking Voluntary Review of Top AI Models: What to Know
Critics have called on Congress to make the government review process mandatory instead of voluntary.
Republican Underdog to Challenge Haaland in New Mexico Governor’s Race
Three-term mayor Gregg Hull wins the three-way GOP primary and will take on the former Interior Secretary in November.
US Forces Disable Botswana-Flagged Tanker Approaching Iranian Island
The U.S. military reported the crew of the tanker M/T Lexie ignored repeated warnings over 24 hours before U.S. forces launched a missile at its engine room.
Rubio Says US Going to Reengage With Global Vaccine Alliance Amid Ebola Outbreak
‘We need to drive this to an outcome,’ the secretary of state said.
US Military Says It Intercepted Iranian Missiles Launched Toward Regional Nations, Conducted Strikes
U.S. Central Command said Iran launched missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain on June 2, but none of them reached their intended targets.
GOP Control of House Could Hinge on Race in California’s Little Saigon
The fall of Saigon and the American Dream loom large in the primary battle for California’s 45th District, where Vietnamese American voters could tip the scales
China Puts Security Ahead of Growth as Economic Pressures Mount, Analysts Say
New restrictions on investment, data, and information signal Beijing’s growing focus on security over economic development.
Lactate Is the New Ketone: How It Fuels the Brain
New research suggests lactate, long dismissed as a workout waste product, may serve as an alternative brain fuel.
Herakles and the Apples of the Hesperides: The Search for Immortality
The 11th of Herakles’s Labors shifts from a test of physical strength to a metaphysical quest for wisdom and eternity.
Bank Records Show Australians’ AI Subscriptions Up Nearly 13-Fold
The number of Westpac’s customers with AI subscriptions has grown from around 11,000 a month to more than 150,000 a month between 2023 and 2026.
Coalition Backs Tax Cuts, Opposes Labor’s Property Tax Changes
Angus Taylor moves amendments to remove capital gains tax and negative gearing changes while retaining Labor’s income tax relief measures.
Australia’s Winter Crop Output Forecast to Fall 21 Percent Amid Middle East Conflict
Wheat production is predicted to drop 26 percent, while chickpea output is expected to slump 51 percent.
US Overhauls Federal Homelessness Assistance Through $4 Billion Initiative
Between 2013 and 2025, chronic homelessness jumped by 81 percent despite a 151 percent surge in taxpayer-funded beds.
Former Navy Pilot to Challenge Rep. Kean in New Jersey Battleground District
Rep. Kean has been absent from Congress for months with an unspecific health condition.
Peabo Bryson, Known for Duets From Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Has Died at 75
Peabo Bryson, Known for Duets From Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Has Died at 75.
Record Highs, AI Mania, and the Fear Nobody Wants to Discuss
GCHQ director warns Britain has a narrowing window to keep its technological edge over China and Russia.
USMNT World Cup Preview: 5 Key Questions Facing the Americans
The United States is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins June 11. These are the major concerns that fans should have leading up to World Cup 26.
Barry Diller’s People Inc. Makes $18 Billion Bid for MGM Resorts
Already the largest shareholder, he says the casino and resort business is ‘one with real-world assets that AI cannot easily replicate or disintermediate.’
71,603 Pounds of Frozen Pork and Crab Products Recalled
The recall was designated with a ‘High-Class I’ classification, the most severe of USDA designations.
Drooling, Snoring, Nightmares: How to Ease Common Sleep Problems
A restful night’s sleep requires balance in both body and mind—even small changes can make a big difference.
A Vegetable That Beats Milk in Calcium Bioavailability
Understanding the bioavailability of foods helps you maximize the nutritional value you receive.
Tums Antacid Recalled Due to Possible Contamination, Notice Says
CVS Pharmacy announced the recall of two lots of Tums Ultra tablets due to the possibility of metal fragment contamination.
This Fresh, Flavorful Steak Salad Is a Satisfying Meal
As the weather gets warmer, I’m turning my attention to steak salad, filled with the season’s bounty.
Notes From Owl Hill: The Return of a New Flock
A modern homestead brings sheep back to land that hasn’t seen a flock in perhaps a century, reconnecting New Hampshire with its wool heritage.
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
