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Georgia Power Gets Green Light to Dramatically Grow Grid to Draw Data Centers
State’s public service commission unanimously approves hotly-contested plan after assurances developers, not ratepayers, to foot bill. Opponents not convinced.
Bondi Hero Receives $2.5 Million in Donations, Explains Why He Put His Life on the Line
More than 43,000 people across the globe have raised $2.5 million to thank Ahmed Al Ahmed, who wrestled a gun from one of the gunmen during the mass shooting.
Australian PM to Launch Largest Gun Buyback Scheme in 30 Years after Bondi Terror Attack
The move comes as the Labor government faces pressure over its response to the Bondi terror attack that claimed 15 lives.
Surfers Converge on Bondi to Remember Shooting Victims
Meanwhile, more than $5 million has been donated across various fundraisers to support the victims, including $2.5 million for the Bondi hero Ahmed.
Australian Population Up 1.5 Percent, Overseas Migrants Account for Two-Thirds Net Growth
Several states and territories recorded net losses of residents due to interstate migration.
Opposition Calls for Parliament Recall, Pushes to Strip Citizenship From Terrorists, Hate Preachers
The Coalition’s push includes cutting funding to institutions that support producing anti-Semitic content.
Known at 17, an Alleged Terrorist at 24: Did Australian Authorities Look Away Too Soon?
The younger shooter, Naveed Akram, was interviewed by authorities in 2019 but wasn’t deemed a threat at the time.
Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Driven by ISIS Ideology: Australian Police
Federal and state police confirmed the two suspects possessed extremist material and IEDs as the counter-terror probe deepens.
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Trump Reveals 50 State Tour to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
The all-American event includes a Freedom Village, live productions, and a road-trip style vlog by the tour’s mascot, Liberty the Beagle.
Half a Million People Signed This Petition—What’s It About?
A petition aims to bring an end to a human rights abuse, one signature at a time.
Zelenskyy Weighs Elections in Ukraine, but Wartime Obstacles Remain
Zelenskyy’s five-year term as president was due to end in May 2024, but elections have been suspended since martial law was declared.
TikTok Signs Deal With US Investors to Form Data Security Joint Venture
The agreement would place U.S. user data and content oversight under a new American-controlled entity as ByteDance retains algorithm ownership.
Day in Photos: Floods in UAE, Kennedy Center Renaming, and Crowds Rallying in Bangladesh
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
US Drops Uganda Deportation Bid for Man Who Filmed China’s Uyghur Prison Camps
Guan Heng fled to the United States after documenting China’s detention camps targeting Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang.
▶$11 Billion: US Approves Largest Ever Arms Sale for Taiwan
The United States is moving forward with its largest ever arms sale to Taiwan—$11.1 billion—aimed at countering Beijing’s growing military threats.
How Foot Massage Can Help Reduce Pain and Alleviate Symptoms
In traditional Chinese medicine, the feet reflect the whole body, serving as more than just a foundation for movement.
Health Officials Move to Cut Funding for Transgender-Related Procedures for Children
The steps include a declaration from the health secretary that says the procedures are neither safe nor effective for children with gender dysphoria.
As New Flu Variant Spreads in US, Researchers Unsure If More Severe Than Usual
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