South Australia Announces Country’s 1st Royal Commission Probe Into AI
‘We can choose to set the guardrails and the policy frameworks to ensure that we use AI in a way that puts people first,’ SA’s premier said.
10,000 Sign Petition to Cut Screen Time in Schools
A parenting group is pushing for a return to pens, paper, books and handwriting as academic skills fall across the country.
Has the ‘March of the Left’ Sparked an Australian Conservative Backlash?
Author Kevin Donnelly argues One Nation’s rise is a rejection of progressive-left ideology.
Australian State Considers Banning Take-home Tests to Curb AI Influence
NSW Education Minister Prue Car on Aug. 10 ordered a review into AI in schools, aiming to protect the integrity of the state’s formal examination process.
Westpac Bank Reports 20 Percent Drop in Mortgage Applications After Budget
Westpac reported its third-quarter results on Aug. 10, which included impacts of changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing outlined in the May budget.
Labor Minister Says PM Did Not Make Inappropriate Comment About Japan Leader
What are the $270 melons that have sparked a political row?
Why HSBC Is Walking Away From Australian Retail Banking After 40 Years
HSBC’s withdrawal highlights the scale required to challenge Australia’s dominant banks, according to finance expert Shane Shmuel.
China Reshaping Indo-Pacific Poses Irreversible Threat to Japan: Analysts
Tokyo’s defense white paper echoes the 2025 edition, which flagged China as ’the greatest strategic challenge' to Japan since World War II.
Trump Says Voters ‘Angry at Republicans,’ Not Him, Ahead of Midterms
The president was commenting on the GOP’s prospects ahead of the November elections, noting that the incumbent president tends to lose seats in the midterms.
Floods, Landslides Leave Homes Destroyed and Villagers Missing in China’s Shaanxi Province
Residents describe homes swept away, roads and communications cut off, and missing villagers.
3 Exercises to Train Your Fascia Strength, Ease Back Strain, and Help Prevent Falls
Fascia is the hidden key to better balance, stronger core coordination, and freedom from chronic soreness and stiffness.
If They Were Human, They’d Be Arrested. Experts Respond to Rogue AI Breach.
One expert compared the OpenAI model hack to a dystopian thought experiment in which a machine eventually destroys humanity.
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.
‘Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy': Classic Animation and Traditional Values
This Apple TV Peanuts special follows Snoopy and Charlie Brown on a neighborhood hunt for the missing red doghouse.
8 Charged After Armed Attack on Party Leaves 1 Dead
A group of young men have been accused of arming themselves before they arrived at the party which left several vehicles destroyed.
Islamic Leader Defends Handling of Imam’s Praise After Oct. 7 Attack
The Australian National Imams Council said it did not want to drive influential leaders away from the community.
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.
Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
Scharf, who chairs the commission that approved the White House ballroom project, replaces David Warrington on Sept. 1.
William Orbit, Grammy-Winning Producer Behind Madonna and Blur Albums, Dies at 69
The British producer who helped transform the sound of the late 1990s died last month at his home, family members announced.
Senate Moves Major Crypto Regulation Bill Toward Vote
The CLARITY Act would establish a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
Twins’ Vahn Lackey Begins Baseball Journey in Florida With Record Signing Bonus in Tow
Vahn Lackey, Minnesota Twins’ 2026 No. 1 draft selection, is this year’s Johnny Bench Award winner as the best collegiate catcher in division 1.
Dublin Funeral for Singer Glen Hansard Draws Bono, Eddie Vedder, and Others
Hansard, 56, died on July 29 in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident just outside the Irish capital.
Taylor Farms Recalls Products With Jalapeños Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
The FDA announced earlier it was investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers supplied from Sinaloa, Mexico.
Most Insomnia Is Linked to Stress—How to Relieve It
Good sleep comes from letting go of stress and nurturing your body with regular routines, warm baths, and gentle bedtime stretches.
People Who Drink Alcohol Have More Harmful Oral Bacteria, Study Finds
Dentists explain how alcohol may affect the balance of bacteria in your mouth.
How Aged Cells Revert to Stem Cells to Repair the Body
The body may have a hidden tissue repair trick up its sleeve.
How Can Homeowners Save Money When Moving in Summer?
One of the most effective ways to save money is to book movers as early as possible.
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.
