Bass Advances to Runoff in LA Mayor’s Race; Pratt, Naman Vie for Remaining Spot
Votes to determine the runner up, who will advance alongside incumbent Mayor Karen Bass to the general election, are still coming in.
New Solomons PM Orders Review After Gaining Access to Secret China Security Deal
Matthew Wale hopes to turn around ties with Australia and to eventually sign a ‘comprehensive security’ deal.
1 Migrant Every 59 Seconds: Australian Population Reaches 28 Million
Despite reaching the 28 million milestone, population growth is expected to moderate in the coming years.
Council Offers $2,000 Reward on Vandals Who Damaged 108-Year-Old Memorial
Around May 8 someone severely damaged the 1918 World War I statue, removing its head, rifle, and arm.
ABC Host Says Network’s Hiring of Grace Tame Is ‘Problematic’
The former Australian of the Year recipient will host a podcast by the ABC called ‘Autistic AF with Grace Tame.’
Nearly 200 Character-Based Visa Cancellations Overturned by Tribunal: Inquiry
Questions have been raised about whether Australia’s character assessment process is fit for purpose.
Trump Signs Order Seeking Voluntary Review of Top AI Models: What to Know
Critics have called on Congress to make the government review process mandatory instead of voluntary.
Wiener, Chan to Face Off in November for Pelosi’s Vacant House Seat
Two San Francisco Democrats will compete in the district’s first U.S. House election without an incumbent in nearly four decades.
Hundreds Protest in English City After Teen Died From Stab Wound While Handcuffed by Police
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the police needed to answer questions about whether ‘accusations of racism informed the decision-making in this case.’
US Forces Disable Botswana-Flagged Tanker Approaching Iranian Island
The U.S. military reported the crew of the tanker M/T Lexie ignored repeated warnings over 24 hours before U.S. forces launched a missile at its engine room.
Iran Attacks Kuwait Airport, Killing 1, Wounding Others
The U.S. military said Iran fired attack drones and missiles at targets across the Gulf overnight, with no American forces harmed in the strikes.
The Legal Drug That’s Destroying Lives, and the Community That’s Providing Hope
Unpaid volunteers who have been addicted to kratom, an opioid-like substance, are providing data that could help federal regulators set policies.
China Tightens Overseas Investment Rules, Expanding Controls on Technology and Capital
A China-based expert told The Epoch Times that he believes China’s ’reform and opening up' era has effectively reversed under Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Fiber and Protein: Natural Formulas for GLP-1 Appetite Control
Can certain foods replace Ozempic?

5 Exercises to Preserve and Restore Your Knees
Knee pain can limit your mobility. These gentle exercises improve flexibility and strength and can be done by most people.

Gluten-Free Veggie Pancakes With Herbed Vegan Tzatziki
Crisp around the edges and packed with herbs, broccoli, and cauliflower, fiber-rich veggie pancakes turn everyday vegetables into something special.
Bank Records Show Australians’ AI Subscriptions Up Nearly 13-Fold
The number of Westpac’s customers with AI subscriptions has grown from around 11,000 a month to more than 150,000 a month between 2023 and 2026.

Coalition Backs Tax Cuts, Opposes Labor’s Property Tax Changes
Angus Taylor moves amendments to remove capital gains tax and negative gearing changes while retaining Labor’s income tax relief measures.

Australia’s Winter Crop Output Forecast to Fall 21 Percent Amid Middle East Conflict
Wheat production is predicted to drop 26 percent, while chickpea output is expected to slump 51 percent.

Peabo Bryson, Known for Duets From Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Has Died at 75
Peabo Bryson, Known for Duets From Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Has Died at 75.

Pig Butchering Scams and AI Voice Cloning: How to Recognize Both Before You Lose Money
Knowing the warning signs of modern scams can help protect your finances and your family.

Bengals’ Pass Protectors Breathing Sigh of Relief After Myles Garrett Trade
Garrett racked up 16 of his 125.5 career sacks against the Bengals in nine seasons playing for the Cleveland Browns.

Barry Diller’s People Inc. Makes $18 Billion Bid for MGM Resorts
Already the largest shareholder, he says the casino and resort business is ‘one with real-world assets that AI cannot easily replicate or disintermediate.’

NIH Researchers Charged With Smuggling Viral Pathogens Into United States
They face up to five years in prison.

Drooling, Snoring, Nightmares: How to Ease Common Sleep Problems
A restful night’s sleep requires balance in both body and mind—even small changes can make a big difference.

The Secret to Juicy Grilled Chicken Without the Char
A simple Mediterranean marinade to transform your grilled chicken barbecue into a moist, flavor-forward summer meal.

Tums Antacid Recalled Due to Possible Contamination, Notice Says
CVS Pharmacy announced the recall of two lots of Tums Ultra tablets due to the possibility of metal fragment contamination.

Bridge the Seasons With a Bowl of Pasta
Green sweet peas and delicate pea shoots weave through this simple bowl of orecchiette.

Notes From Owl Hill Farm: Our 1st Lambs Arrive on the Homestead
The author shares his and his wife’s anticipation of welcoming their first lambs onto their homestead.

Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.

Urban Getaways That Put Wellness First
Across major global cities, hotels are adding accommodations that allow visitors to find peace without leaving the city.




































































































