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.
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.
ISIS-Linked ‘Dr. Jihad’ Wants to Return to Australia—Labor Says It Can’t Stop Him
There is an active Australian Federal Police arrest warrant against him and he was believed to have died over 10 years ago.
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.
Ukraine Recaptured 280 Square Miles of Territory So Far This Year, Says Outgoing Top General
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 21 announced he was replacing Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi.
Federal Government to Spend $5 Billion on AI-Powered Health, Infrastructure Research
AI will be used to investigate the root causes of chronic diseases, develop treatments for pediatric cancer, and enhance U.S. energy infrastructure.
COVID-19 Infections Peak in Southern China Amid Nationwide Surge
Hong Kong health officials report a high death rate among severe cases.
Coffee Changes Your Gut Microbiome; Decaf Has a Similar Effect
A recent study suggests coffee reshapes the gut microbiome in ways that influence mood, cognition, and inflammation.
Officials Sought to Downplay China’s Link to 2020 Election
Declassified records lift the veil on the debate preceding suppression of reports on China’s meddling.
Why Children in Daycare Get Ill so Often, And Why It’s Normal
What parents can do to reduce severity without avoiding necessary immune exposure.
‘The Dink’: Hollywood Finally Recognizes America’s Newest Pastime
Jake Johnson leads a talented ensemble cast through a mostly by-the-numbers story.
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.
Senate Panel Advances Bill to Make Hospitals Compete on Price
The bill would extend current price transparency regulations and enshrine them in law, advancing a key Trump administration priority.
House Adopts Budget Blueprint for $95 Billion Reconciliation Package
Dubbed ’reconciliation 3.0,' the package would fund the Iran war, provide farm aid, and fund grants for states to implement voter ID requirements.
Miss Universe Tegucigalpa Runner-Up, Wualys Fuentes Aquino, Found Dead at Age 23
The second-place getter was found unresponsive at her Honduras apartment on July 20.
Health Insurance Keeps Millions of Americans From Changing Jobs, Survey Finds
Workers facing debt, chronic illness, and financial stress are the most likely to remain in jobs for health benefits.
Panthers Tackle Taylor Moton to Miss Time Due to Blood Clot in Lung
The medical condition has cropped up among multiple NFL stars in recent years.
Tate Brothers Fighting Extradition to UK, Lawyer Says
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested recently in Florida.
Allergy Medication Recalled Over Possible ‘Life-Threatening’ Risks
Lots of cetirizine hydrochloride, an antihistamine, were recalled after it was found to be contaminated with ranitidine, an antacid medication.
11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power
With the right approach, you do not 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.
American Heart Association Issues New Coffee Guidelines
Higher amounts of caffeine may cause problems such as high blood pressure, the organization said.
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.
Why Melbourne’s Global Food Scene Feels Like Home
The biggest surprise that stayed with me from Melbourne was the excellence and articulations of Greek cuisine.
