US Carries Out Defensive Strikes in Iran, Strait of Hormuz: Official
A U.S. official said the strikes were ‘measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire.’
How the Negative Gearing Squeeze Hits Everyday Australians
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the reforms were needed for the ’responsible management of the budget.’
Police Charge ‘ISIS Bride’ With Terrorism Offences
The 34-year-old returned to Australia from Syria with another woman last year.
One Nation Unveils Proposal to Allow Negative Gearing for 2 Properties
According to One Nation, 75 percent of property investors in Australia own only one investment property and another 19 percent own two.
Senate Hearing Reveals 27 Australian Council Areas Left With No Local News Outlets
The department admits it does not independently track newsroom closures and was ‘unfamiliar’ with data showing a 19 percent shrinkage in the media landscape.
Corruption Watchdog to Investigate Why Media Present at Roberts-Smith Arrest
The National Anti-Corruption Commission will examine how media were tipped off to Roberts-Smith’s arrest.
Trump Suggests Vance’s Anti-Fraud Efforts Could Save Social Security
The president made the comment at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Missouri Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New Congressional Map That Boosts Republicans
The state court said Gov. Mike Kehoe had legal authority to call the special legislative session that adopted the redistricting plan.
Iran Is Using Chinese Technology to Restrict Internet Access: Official
Censorship equipment has been imported from China, according to a member of Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace.
Day in Photos: Golders Green Fire, Ghanaian Nationals Evacuated, and Coastal Erosion in England
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Rules Out Iran Sanctions Relief as He Advances Peace Talks
The president said, ‘When they behave properly, and when they do what’s right, we’ll let them have their money.’
The Ongoing Legal Battles in Teen Transgender Cases
Parents who say they were separated from children for refusing to affirm transgender identity are still fighting states, and each other, in court.
Lai Marks 250th US Anniversary in Taipei, Links Taiwan Democracy to Future of US Ties
The Taiwan president tied America’s founding, Taiwan’s first direct presidential election, and semiconductor cooperation to the future of U.S.-Taiwan relations.
Prescription Prices Too High? Experts Share Strategies to Cut the Cost
Millions of Americans skip or stretch medications because of cost. There are cheaper options, but only if the patient knows where to look.
Yes, Ebola Virus Is Deadly. But Here’s Why You Don’t Need to Worry.
Ebola is different from COVID-19 in many ways.
‘Air Baths’ and Virtue Calendars: The Eccentric Success of Benjamin Franklin’s Daily Routine
Franklin divided his days into simple blocks of work, study, conversation, and self-examination, all guided by the question, ‘What good shall I do this day?’
$180 Million Price Tag Linked to Inland Rail Blow-Out
Taxpayers footed a bill of more than $179 million over three years for consultants investigating the cost and economics of the project.
Treasurer Stands by ‘Broad’ CGT Overhaul Amid Calls to Spare Start-Up Businesses
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Andrew McKellar said the capital gains measures should only apply to housing, not businesses.
Westpac Fined $26 Million Over Failure to Respond to Customer Financial Hardship Requests
The bank failed to respond to more than 200 online financial hardship requests within the required timeframe between 2017 and 2023.
DHS Issues New Directive to Stop Abuse of US Asylum System by Illegal Immigrants, Attorneys
Some immigration lawyers coach illegal immigrant clients on hiding their past and lying when seeking asylum, the department said.
5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, Trump-Backed Winner in GOP Senate Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff.
Matthew Perry’s Assistant Gets 3 Years in Prison For His Role in Actor’s Death
Kenneth Iwamasa, 60, admitted to illegally obtaining and administering ketamine to the actor including several times on the day he died.
Mike Macdonald: Seahawks Looking to ‘Run It Forward’ After Super Bowl Win
Macdonald said he is more interested in building a winning culture than celebrating the Super Bowl win.
Over-the-Counter Bloating Medication Recalled Across US
The notice published by the FDA said that 285,330 blister cards of Gas-X are recalled over a labeling issue.
Towel the Line: 6 Towel Exercises to Train Tricky Areas
Exercise equipment doesn’t have to be fancy. In fact, here are six excellent exercises that you can perform with nothing more complicated than a bath towel.
Smoked Beef Brisket: 2-Step Method to Reduce Harmful Compounds
This Memorial Day, make a smoky, tender, fall-apart brisket with less heavy smoke exposure.
Can Your Cells Heal You? The Promises and Limits of Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy is a fast-growing but largely unregulated field.
Enjoy a Taste of Summer in One Bite
Kids and adults love these savory cakes that include shredded zucchini and corn kernels—two vegetables that taste like summer in one bite.
Can You Kill Dandelions Without Herbicides?
The first thing to do is to keep the “good” plants healthy so they can compete with the weeds.
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
Route 66 Is Turning 100. So I Drove All 2,448 Miles of It—and Watched It Burst With New Life
Route 66 is turning 100 in November and it seems to contain more curiosities and paradoxes than the Midwest has cornstalks.
