PM Stands by House Price Growth Forecast Despite Falling Home Values
New analysis shows national home value fell by 0.4 percent in June, the largest month-on-month fall since December 2022.
Australia Considers Splitting Up ‘Big 4’ Consulting Firms, Citing ‘Unacceptable’ Behaviour
Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino confirmed the government is considering separating consulting services from audit functions and reduce the number of partners.
As Deepfake Scams Surge, Researchers Test Whether People Can be ‘Trained’ to Spot Fake Faces
The findings come as deepfake technology becomes more realistic and more widely used in scams, identity fraud, and misinformation campaigns.
Social Media Firms Failing, Refusing to Cooperate With Australian Anti-Semitism Probe
The counsel for the Royal Commission investigating the Bondi terror attack says its had limited cooperation from X, Telegram, Reddit, and Liberty Social.
Lost Knowledge: Amazing Inventions That Made the Ancient World Ahead of Its Time
Earthquake monitoring, steam engines, surgery, and advanced materials: A journey through ancient inventions that were ahead of their time—and did not survive.
Accounting Graduate Sacked, Charged After Allegedly Accessing PM’s Bank Account
The men were charged with unauthorised access of restricted data.
Bondi Attack Survivor Subjected to AI Fakes, Tells of ‘Tsunami of Jew Hatred’ Online
Arsen Ostrovsky, who was wounded in the shooting, was subject to online abuse and AI-manipulated fake images.
Iran Claims Only It Can Demine the Strait of Hormuz
A point of contention in talks between the United States and Iran is reopening the strait, through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil passes.
Trump Announces Details of First-Ever Midterm Republican Convention
The celebration will highlight successes of what the president calls ‘the Great American Comeback’ in his second term.
Colorado AG Phil Weiser Beats Sen. Michael Bennet to Win Democratic Nomination for Governor
The Republican primary, between All Things Possible Ministries founder Victor Marx and state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, is too close to call.
China Raises Health Insurance Costs for Late Enrollees as Funding Strains Deepen
Residents across several provinces face sharply higher premiums after June 30, while insiders say financial pressures are rippling through the health system.
Trump’s Washington Makeover: A Look at Every Statue, Memorial, and Fountain
Drawing on his decades in construction, the president is leading numerous projects to beautify the nation’s capital for America’s 250th birthday.
Lipedema: The Abnormal Fat Buildup Often Mistaken for Weight Gain–Here Are the Causes
It isn’t just stubborn fat, and regular diet and exercises may not be the most effective.
Tune in Today: ‘None Shall Sleep’ Before the World Cup
A piece of classical music becomes the anthemic song for millions of sports fans.
Labor, Greens Unite to Block Debate on Hanson’s ‘Biological Reality’ Bill in Parliament
Hanson was seeking to amend the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 to remove references to “gender identity” and define “man” and “woman” according to biological sex.
Coalition Support Hits Historic Low Amid One Nation Rise
The latest Newspoll showed support for the Coalition dropped to 17 percent, just four percentage points ahead of the Greens.
Minister Says Housing Market in ‘Correction’ Amid Weak Activity Post-Tax Overhaul
Auction clearance rates have fallen to pandemic-era lows across the country in recent weeks.
TikTok Settles Lawsuit Accusing Social Media Giants of Harming Florida Boy
The settlement means the ByteDance platform avoids jury scrutiny in the case, as other tech behemoths face trials over youth mental health claims.
HHS Cuts Funding to New York Medicaid Fraud Control Unit for Poor Performance
Despite a $60 million annual budget and 270 staff members, the unit produced fewer Medicaid fraud indictments in the last five years than peer states.
Director Carl Rinsch Sentenced to Over 2 Years in Prison in $11 Million Netflix Fraud Case
Before sentencing, actor Keanu Reeves wrote to the court seeking leniency for Rinsch, best known for directing the 2013 film ‘47 Ronin.’
US Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s Powerful AI Models Mythos, Fable
Anthropic said it will start restoring access to both models on July 1.
Seizing up the MLB Award Winners at the Midpoint of the Season
With half of the 2026 MLB season in the books, let’s crown the award winners for MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year
The Songstress Behind the ‘The Greatest Showman’s’ Powerful ‘Never Enough’ Shines in the Spotlight
In honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, ‘A Capitol Fourth’ expands to Mount Vernon, where Loren Allred will host and deliver a special patriotic performance.
NIH Unveils World’s Largest Integrated Health Database
The database has information from more than 747,000 people.
Why Bone and Muscle Loss Is More Than Just Aging
While osteoporosis and sarcopenia are among the most consequential aspects of aging, they are also the most preventable and reversible.
How to Turn Elderflowers Blossoms Into Pancakes and Syrup
Elderflower’s fragrant early-summer blossoms can be foraged, preserved, and transformed into traditional dishes enjoyed for generations.
New Drug Offers Potential Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B
Bepirovirsen may eliminate the need for lifelong treatment.
It’s the Little Ways We Save That Add Up
Let these tips get your creative juices flowing on how you can substitute, reuse, or repurpose what you already have.
The Little-Known Chapter in Alexander Hamilton’s Life
Despite their bitter parting, Hamilton and George Washington reconciled and became close allies, renewing one of the greatest alliances in American history.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Appreciating the Italian Renaissance
Think of the extraordinary “class of 1500” living during that exciting time.
