Australia Backs New Zealand after China Sanctions Four MPs Over Taiwan Visit
China has banned four New Zealand MPs from entering China and its territories for a year after they travelled to Taiwan.
Labor’s Tax Overhaul Clears Lower House Amid Flurry of Proposed Amendments
The Coalition, Teals and independent MPs moved several amendments to try change the bill.
Meta Warns Labor’s New Media Tax Could Trigger US Trade Action
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, argues news outlets are being protected from real market pressures.
44,000 Older Australians Could Lose Private Health Cover Under Budget Change: Inquiry
Health officials said the new policy could affect 3.1 million people, while the government defended it as a fair budget measure.
Greens Push Labor on Whether New $1,000 per Week Minimum Wage Is Enough
Greens Senator Barbara Pocock argues the 4.75 percent rise isn’t enough as Labor’s Murray Watt acknowledges ongoing inflation issues.
US Military Strikes Alleged Drug-Smuggling Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing 2
No American service members were injured in the operation, U.S. Southern Command said.
Key Takeaways From Primaries in California, Iowa, Other States
In California, votes are still being counted in the tight primary race for governor.
Israel Will Continue Operations in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire, Defense Minister Says
The Israeli military also advised against residents of southern Lebanon returning to their homes as they continue to target Hezbollah in the region.
Five Eyes Warn China Is Using Fake Recruiters to Target Sensitive Information
The bulletin said recruiters typically start with casual discussions before seeking information about government contacts or military activities.
Israel, Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire
A U.S.-guided agreement requires a Hezbollah pullout from the south.
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.
US Lawmakers Propose to Change Chinese Embassy Address to Honor Tiananmen Massacre Victims
The CCP has ’shown no remorse for this horrific event’ and ‘continues to commit severe human rights violations to this day,’ said Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.).
When the Mind Breaks, So Can the Heart
Large study finds mental and heart Health are closely linked.
New Drug Extends Survival for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers say the findings mark one of the most promising advances in pancreatic cancer treatment in decades.
Fried Chicken You Can Feel Good About: Almond Flour-Crusted Lemon, Garlic, and Herb Chicken
Marinated chicken is coated in a nutty almond flour crust and pan-fried until golden brown for a healthier version of the classic comfort food.
Court Rebukes Man Who Booed Indigenous Welcome to Country at Anzac Day
Judge Grogin repeatedly pressed Toby on whether he was apologetic for disrupting the ceremony.
Canberra’s Bulk-Billing Rate Lags Well Behind National Average
ACT’s bulk-billing rate sits just above 50 percent, well below the national average of more than 70 percent.
Historic Tasmanian Brewery to Close After 145 Years
Beverage giant Lion cited the ’significant cost inflation' along with the long-term decline in the national beer market as reasons for the decision.
Trump Admin Appeals Court Order to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs
Trump said the Supreme Court should have provided more guidance on how companies are to be reimbursed for the tariffs.
FCC Rethinks School Internet Subsidies Over Screen Time Concerns
The agency has been subsidizing connectivity to and within schools for almost 30 years, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said.
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.
Lawsuits Over Disabilities Act Hobble California’s Small Businesses, Owners and Advocates Say
Lawyers suing over wheelchair ramps and restroom doors want a settlement, not compliance, say business owners: ‘It’s about how they can make a quick dollar.’
Knicks Star Karl-Anthony Towns on Challenging Victor Wembanyama
New York Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns rose to the challenge of facing San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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.’
American Ebola Patients Could be Moved to US, Officials Say
No patients or Americans exposed to Ebola have been transported to the United States during the current outbreak.
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.
This Bright Soup Tastes Like Pure Summertime
This bright soup tastes like pure summertime with its fresh just-picked corn, golden yellow sweet peppers, and yellow cherry tomatoes.
Buckle Down and Save Up for Home Improvements
Reduce your big home improvement challenge to manageable “slices.”
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
Voyage to the Strange but Beautiful Galápagos
The luxury yacht reached remote islands, revealing a realm of natural wonder with otherworldly creatures that exist nowhere else.
