One Nation Defends 5 Percent Government-Backed Mortgage Plan
One economist says the cost of the plan could balloon 10-50 times.
Australia Calls for De-escalation After Trump Reinstates Strait of Hormuz Blockade
On July 13, Trump announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports and a 20 percent charge on cargo carriers to help maintain security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Spain Beats France 2-0 to Advance to World Cup Final
Spain plays the winner of England versus Argentina in the finals on July 19; France plays for third place on July 18.
Anti-Semitism Inquiry Told Pro-Palestinian Encampments Were Not Threatening
An organiser told the Anti-Semitism Commission that the campus encampment movement in 2024 was about standing up for free speech and justice.
Student Says She ‘Wouldn’t Use Her Name’ at University Amid Anti-Semitism Fears
‘I was called a ’baby killer‘ and a ’genocide supporter‘ with relative regularity,’ said one ANU student.
Opposition Says One Nation’s Economic Policies Will Lead to ‘Debt Crisis’
One Nation’s policies aim to dramatically cut back the volume of tax the Australian government will take.
In 7 Charts: The Rise of Australia’s Conservative-Leaning One Nation Party
Over 30 years, One Nation’s journey has oscillated between near political oblivion to teasing a major shake-up.
Trump Admin Restricting Direct Return of US Citizens From Congo Over Ebola Outbreak
Non-citizens had already been prohibited from entering the United States within 21 days of being in Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
US Embassy in UAE Issues Security Alert to American Citizens Amid Iran War
The U.S. State Department on Monday abruptly canceled all consular appointments in the United Arab Emirates for three days.
Jack Smith’s Team Read Text Messages From 44 Lawmakers, Senate Panel Says
The Senate Judiciary Committee accused the former special counsel of violating ‘protocols and potentially infringing on constitutional guardrails.’
Chinese National Faces Deportation After Serving Sentence in Illegal Massage Parlor Case
The defendant was among other Chinese nationals indicted in January for allegedly running brothels disguised as massage spas.
She Posted About Murky Water on Facebook. Then the Police Came Knocking.
A small Texas town has been turned upside down after a woman was arrested over her comments on the town’s water quality.
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.
Behold the Beauty: Martha Washington’s Penn Treaty Quilt
Our original first lady’s patriotic fancy quilt still intrigues us today.
Teen Arrested, Boy in Hospital After School Stabbing
The incident occurred between two teenage boys known to each other at the school in Brisbane’s south.
LinkedIn Saw Massive Uptick in Hateful Content After Hamas’ Oct. 7 Attack on Israel
A LinkedIn vice president said removals of “hateful or derogatory” content more than quadrupled across the platform between 2023 and 2025.
Australian Renters Spending Record One-Third of Income on Housing: Report
Nationally, the median rental climbed to a record $705 (US$489) a week, according to a report by data analysis firm Cotality.
House Passes Legislation to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The same bill was passed by the Senate in 2022, but failed to win House approval at the time.
‘Supergirl’ Faces Massive Revenue Decline at Box Office, Raising Future Profitability Concerns
The latest DC superhero film saw a 58.6 percent drop in ticket sales in its third weekend since its release.
70 Percent of Major US Metros Are Buyer’s Markets in June: Redfin
Sellers outnumbered buyers nearly two to one in Miami, Nashville, and large portions of Texas.
2026 Open Championship Preview: Course, Field, Favorites, Stats for 154th British Open
The 2026 British Open begins on Thursday from Royal Birkdale Golf Club in England, with Scottie Scheffler the defending champion.
Grammy-Nominated Welsh Singer-Songwriter Bonnie Tyler Dies at Age 75
Tyler emerged from a medically induced coma last month, after being hospitalized in Portugal from intestinal surgery complications.
CDC Issues Health Alert Over Diarrhea-Causing Parasite
Doctors and other health professionals should be aware of the jump in infections caused by a parasite called Cyclospora, officials say.
Want Stronger Bones? These Key Nutrients and 6 Simple Exercises Can Help
Bone density increases gradually through proper nutrition and exercise during the bone remodeling process.
The Blood Sugar Benefits of Slow-Dried Pasta
From the type of flour to the way it’s dried, several factors influence how pasta is digested–and what that means for your health.
Craving a Cigarette? Exercise Could Help You Quit
A systematic review has found that short bursts of exercise can reduce cravings for up to 30 minutes and improve quit rates.
Homemade Ice Packs, Cold Packs and Other Summer Wins
Here are a few simple summer solutions that cost very little, work beautifully, and have saved me more than once.
How an Officer Turned Personal Crisis Into a Lifeline for Others
After surviving a suicidal crisis, former officer Adam Davis now helps first responders strengthen faith, family, and resilience.
Hiking Spain’s Wild Coast in Galicia
Anyone who is adventurous, loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 7- to 10-mile hikes should seriously consider doing this one.
