Retailers Left to Provide Cash Services Without Adequate Support, Senate Hears
Master Grocers Australia said retailers now had to provide cash handling services that were previously the responsibility of banks before they closed branches.
27 Years On, Australians and New Zealanders Stand Against the CCP’s Brutal Persecution
Commemorations were held across several cities on July 20 to mark the official start of the CCP’s persecution against Falun Gong.
Penny Wong Raises Concerns With Beijing Over Ballistic Missile Test in South Pacific
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has raised Australia’s concerns with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in the Philippines.
14,000 Australian Companies Enter Administration for 2nd Year Straight
The volume of Australian businesses going into administration each continues has rocketed since the pandemic.
Cash an ‘Essential Throwback’: Banking CEO Backs Safeguards to Keep Cash Going
Rural and regional communities rely on cash, but with only 15 percent of transactions using it, the government has a tricky problem to address.
Fund the UFOs: Astronomer Says Any Space Money Is Better Than None
ANU Professor Brad Tucker raised concerns about deep cuts to space research funding despite the government saying it is a priority.
Australia to Introduce New Modern Slavery Offence for Big Businesses
The government says companies with more than $100 million in revenue will face tougher obligations to address forced labour in their supply chains.
Trump Has First Phone Call With UK’s New Prime Minister
The US President said that NATO, Iran, and North Sea oil were among the topics discussed, with the prime minister offering to show Trump around Manchester.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Advisor Navarro’s Appeal of Jan. 6 Contempt Conviction
DC Circuit upholds Navarro’s conviction, finding Trump never formally invoked executive privilege.
After a $1.48 Trillion Selloff, China’s ‘National Team’ Steps In to Steady Stocks
State-backed funds spent about $8.9 billion buying shares—even as China’s economy posted its weakest growth in more than three years.
AI Insiders Warn of Hyperscaling Risks
‘AI’s utility is being fluffed up to justify its progression,’ a policy and safety expert said.
The Healing Power of Sound and Music
An idea once dismissed as new-age relaxation is now being used to treat a variety of conditions–from anxiety to chronic pain.
Tune in Today: Schumann’s ‘Dichterliebe’ Expresses Love Through Memories
Enter Schumann’s wildly creative year with this tragic song-story about a poet’s unrequited love.
Mother Accused of Raising Children With ISIS Propaganda Granted Bail
‘In my view, the risk of reoffending is relatively low,’ the magistrate said
Earn $500,000 a Year: The New Reality of Getting a Home Loan in Australia
Investment banking firm Barrenjoey found that higher interest rates and house prices have caused borrowing to become increasingly skewed towards the rich.
One Nation Defends 5 Percent Government-Backed Mortgage Plan
One economist says the cost of the plan could balloon 10-50 times.
US Suspends Sending Funds to Virgin Islands Housing Authority, Citing Corruption
Nearly nine years after Hurricane Irma and Maria, only $570 million of $1.9 billion has been spent as projects stall and lumber rots.
Rep. Biggs Wins GOP Primary, Will Challenge Hobbs for Arizona Governor in November
The Cook Political Report predicted that voters in Arizona may lean Democrat in the general election this fall.
‘Godzilla’ Actress Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18 Following Maryland Car Crash
Hottle died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in single-vehicle collision in Ijamsville, Maryland.
Summer ‘Drama Kings’ Hold Sports World Hostage by Changing Teams
LeBron, Donald, and Giannis are among the top athletes drawing attention with critical decisions.
Autopsy Report Offers New Details on Fatal Stabbing of Actor James Handy
The veteran actor likely experienced neck compression before being stabbed, leaving him unable to defend himself, the medical examiner said.
American Heart Association Issues New Coffee Guidelines
Higher amounts of caffeine may cause problems such as high blood pressure, the organization said.
11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power
With the right approach, you don’t have to choose between strength and flexibility–you can train both simultaneously.
80-Year-Old TCM Practitioner Shares Daily Routine for Healthy Eyes
TCM expert Hu Naiwen can still read small print without reading glasses by adhering to a unique set of eye-care practices.
Speaking Other Languages Linked to Having a Brain 13 Years Younger
The secret to a younger brain might be a second—or third, or fourth—language.
Gravity and Creativity Prolong Products’ Useful Life
Food seems to last longer when stored upside-down in a container with a tightly fitting lid.
John D. Rockefeller: The Deeply Religious Standard Oil Tycoon
From tithing his first bookkeeper earnings to giving away hundreds of millions, the Gilded Age tycoon viewed wealth as a sacred trust from God.
Myanmar Bets on Ancient Temples, Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites to Boost Tourism
The tourism push is an early test of whether Myanmar can persuade visitors and investors that parts of the country are once again open for business.
