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.
AI An Existential Challenge for News, Reuters Chief Warns
Artificial intelligence has cannibalised online content but news organisations are being warned they must take a leading role in shaping it.
Armaguard Rails Against Takeover Powers Aimed at Shoring up Dwindling Cash Use
A new bill forbids Armaguard from unilaterally cutting routes to remote or regional towns to save money.
Labor Defends $4.2 Million Fiji Resort Bill for Climate Meeting
Pacific Affairs Minister Pat Conroy said much of the cost would be reimbursed by other nations attending a pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji from Oct. 5 to 8.
Robinson Accuses Australian Media Outlet of Double Standards After Dropping Stefanovic
‘They spoke to Ghislaine Maxwell, they spoke to people after convictions of child abuse,’ Robinson said.
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.
Trump Has First Phone Call With UK’s New Prime Minister
The US President said that NATO, Iran, and North Sea oil were among the topics discussed, with the prime minister offering to show Trump around Manchester.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Advisor Navarro’s Appeal of Jan. 6 Contempt Conviction
DC Circuit upholds Navarro’s conviction, finding Trump never formally invoked executive privilege.
After a $1.48 Trillion Selloff, China’s ‘National Team’ Steps In to Steady Stocks
State-backed funds spent about $8.9 billion buying shares—even as China’s economy posted its weakest growth in more than three years.
AI Insiders Warn of Hyperscaling Risks
‘AI’s utility is being fluffed up to justify its progression,’ a policy and safety expert said.
The Healing Power of Sound and Music
An idea once dismissed as new-age relaxation is now being used to treat a variety of conditions–from anxiety to chronic pain.
Tune in Today: Schumann’s ‘Dichterliebe’ Expresses Love Through Memories
Enter Schumann’s wildly creative year with this tragic song-story about a poet’s unrequited love.
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.
Labor Commits Nearly $42 Million to Protect Muslim Institutions in Anti-Islamophobia Campaign
‘There is simply no place in Australia, or anywhere in the world, for Islamophobia and racial hatred,’ said Anthony Albanese.
One Nation Defends 5 Percent Government-Backed Mortgage Plan
One economist says the cost of the plan could balloon 10-50 times.
US Household Income Needed to Buy Starter Homes Nearly Doubles Since 2019: Realtor
Although there are still 300,000 fewer homes priced under $350,000 on the market than in 2019, the gap has narrowed by 220,000 homes since 2022.
Senate Committee Advances Jay Clayton’s Nomination for Intel Chief
Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence will face a floor vote in the Senate following the Senate Intelligence Committee’s vote.
‘Godzilla’ Actress Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18 Following Maryland Car Crash
Hottle died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in single-vehicle collision in Ijamsville, Maryland.
Summer ‘Drama Kings’ Hold Sports World Hostage by Changing Teams
LeBron, Donald, and Giannis are among the top athletes drawing attention with critical decisions.
Autopsy Report Offers New Details on Fatal Stabbing of Actor James Handy
The veteran actor likely experienced neck compression before being stabbed, leaving him unable to defend himself, the medical examiner said.
American Heart Association Issues New Coffee Guidelines
Higher amounts of caffeine may cause problems such as high blood pressure, the organization said.
11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power
With the right approach, you don’t 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.
Speaking Other Languages Linked to Having a Brain 13 Years Younger
The secret to a younger brain might be a second—or third, or fourth—language.
Gravity and Creativity Prolong Products’ Useful Life
Food seems to last longer when stored upside-down in a container with a tightly fitting lid.
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.
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.
