US State Department Expresses Concerns Over Papua New Guinea’s Closure of Taiwan Office
‘This is yet another example of Beijing’s intimidation campaign against Taiwan,’ a State Department spokesperson said.
Former PM Says Bid to Rename Electorate After Aboriginal Leader ‘Change by Stealth’
The Liberals and Labor oppose the proposed change to rename the Tasmanian electorate to ‘Tongerlongeter.’
Mother Accused of Raising Children With ISIS Propaganda Granted Bail
‘In my view, the risk of reoffending is relatively low,’ the magistrate said
Telstra Warned of Server Issue in 2022 Before July 8 Nationwide Outage: Senate Inquiry
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady said the July 8 outage was caused by design change on a server that was not properly documented.
France’s Mbappé Becomes First Back-to-Back Golden Boot Winner
The striker’s win continues a tradition where Golden Boot winners don’t win the World Cup championship.
Judge Spares Trans Sex Offender Jail Over Prison Safety Concerns
A trans woman, who identified as a gay man at the time of the assaults, will complete 250 hours’ community service.
How Breaking Through China’s Firewall Changed One Activist’s View of Falun Gong
Guo Zhijun said uncensored history and meetings with Falun Gong practitioners dismantled beliefs formed under Beijing’s demonizing information campaign.
‘Going Dark’: The High-Tech Tricks Behind Illegal Chinese Fishing in the Pacific
‘It’s very common practice, especially in the Pacific Ocean, for Chinese fishing vessels to transmit false positions,’ said Peter Hammarstedt.
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.
UN Atomic Agency ‘Looking Into’ Reported Attack on Iranian Nuclear Site
The attack ‘is not believed to pose any radiological risk,’ the International Atomic Energy Agency said.
Trump Says Qatari-Donated Air Force One Will Soon Get More Upgrades
The president said the aircraft will be ’maxed out,' amid questions about its defensive capabilities.
Residents Question Official Toll After Chongqing Landslide Buries More Than a Dozen Buildings
Witnesses estimate more than 100 people may have been trapped after a landslide buried residential buildings in southwest China’s Chongqing.
5 Exercises to Build a Perfect Duo of Strength and Flexibility
Strength and flexibility are co-contributors to your best functional safety and independence, and these exercises specialize in maximizing both of them.
Inside California’s Battle With the Marijuana Black Market
California’s shadow cannabis industry linked to Chinese organized crime and narco-slavery.

The Surprising Freedom That Comes From Commitment
Commitment can lead to a unique kind of freedom: one from loneliness, ongoing doubt, and the overload of too many choices.

Tune in Today: A Dream From the Last Romantic Composer
Rachmaninoff’s most popular work reveals his staunch dedication to the musical style as its last great figure.
One Nation Senator Accuses Media of Cherry-Picking His Views on Chemtrails
Roberts has faced fresh questions over several incidents, including his 2024 description of U.S. podcaster Alex Jones as a ‘beacon of hope.’

One Nation Defends 5 Percent Government-Backed Mortgage Plan
One economist says the cost of the plan could balloon 10-50 times.

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Reaches Highest Level in Almost a Year
Rates have risen for two consecutive weeks and have been hovering around the 6.5 percent level since mid-May.

Incumbent Rep. Pat Ryan to Face Political Newcomer Jackie Auringer in November
The incumbent Democrat is running for his third term in New York’s 18th Congressional District against a 29-year-old Republican with no office history.

Former California Rep. Katie Porter ‘Done for Now’ With Politics After Failed Gubernatorial Campaign
‘My Left Foot’ Oscar-Winning Actress Brenda Fricker Dies at Age 81
Fricker died on July 16 in Dublin following a period of ill health, her agent announced.

9 Ways to Save on Your Luxury Trip
Luxury travel doesn’t have to drain your retirement savings if you know where to find the biggest discounts.

American League Leader Tampa Bay Rays Trace Success to Tropicana Field
The Rays are 35–15 playing at home in 2026.

‘Bachelor’ Franchise Alum Joe Amabile Shares Brain Tumor Diagnosis After Routine Medical Screening
The reality television star will undergo a craniotomy to remove the ‘blueberry sized’ lesion in his brain.

Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Climbs Above 930
The case fatality rate, or percent of sick patients who have died, is about 40 percent in Congo.

Metabolic Madness: 6 Exercises for When You Feel Off but Your Labs Say You’re Fine
Life can be less enjoyable when you feel off, and doctors don’t always have answers. Certain exercises can potentially help you feel metabolically better.

How to Make Water Kefir for Better Gut Health
Make a refreshing probiotic drink at home with simple ingredients and three easy phases.

Just 4 Minutes of Daily Exercise Improved Function in Older Adults
Most guidelines call for 150 minutes of exercise per week, however, significant strides in physical health could be only four minutes away.

Healthy Nut Butter & Chocolate Cups
Homemade chocolate cups are an easy freezer dessert ideal for busy families and chocolate lovers alike.

Build a Board and Batten Fence
Surrounding a home, this type of fence also creates privacy from neighbors along a property line or as a patio barrier in close quarters.

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.


























































































