Two Iranian Soccer Players Who Sought Asylum in Australia Granted Citizenship
The women thanked Australia for granting them citizenship and said they looked forward to building a new future in the country.
ABC Investigations Chief Resigns After Accuracy Issues in Flagship Program
Concerns were raised by the ABC’s Media Watch program about the veracity of sources in episodes of Four Corners.
Rare Tiny Possum Officially Found in Sanctuary Almost 30 Years After Last Sighting
The tiny possum species lives off nectar and pollen and has proven elusive to conservationists.
Group of Eight Universities Back Crackdown on Foreign Influence in the Sector
The move comes after it was revealed that more than 6,500 research papers had been produced with Chinese Communist Party-linked military institutions.
ABC Issues Apology Over Violent Skit Targeting Mining Executive Rinehart
Australia’s taxpayer-funded broadcaster has apologised to her and edited an episode of ‘Race Around the World’ following legal pressure over a violent segment.
Budget Airline Jetstar to Scrap 7-Kilogram Carry-On Weight Limit
Carry-on bags will be subject to a size limit of 40 x 30 x 20 centimetres. Passengers whose bags exceed the limit will have to pay extra fees.
Why HSBC Is Walking Away From Australian Retail Banking After 40 Years
HSBC’s withdrawal highlights the scale required to challenge Australia’s dominant banks, according to finance expert Shane Shmuel.
Trump Says US Has ‘Massive Amounts’ of Munitions, Dismisses Reports of Shortages
The president was responding to numerous media reports that supplies were dwindling.
Another Child Death in China Gene-Editing Trial Disclosed Nearly a Year Later
The Shanghai-based company waited nearly a year to disclose the boy’s death and changed the trial’s public status five days before the announcement.
Peaches: A Longevity Fruit That Benefits the Eyes and Skin
Peaches owe their golden-orange hue to carotenoids, natural plant pigments.
NASA Calls It the ‘Best Meteor Shower of the Year’—Here’s Where to Watch It
Dark Sky Park visitors across the country could witness the Perseids meteor shower peak display of 100 meteors per hour on Aug. 12 to Aug. 13.
Most Insomnia Is Linked to Stress—How to Relieve It
Good sleep comes from letting go of stress and nurturing your body with regular routines, warm baths, and gentle bedtime stretches.
From Tots to Teens: The American Founders, Virtue, and Raising Independent Children
Abigail Adams and other influential figures saw character as the cornerstone of education, emphasizing independence and self-discipline.
Dramatic Video Captures Moment Police Chase Man Through Brisbane Shopping Centre Carpark
A 30-year-old man was arrested on foot after police raced through a shopping centre carpark following a high-speed Mercedes pursuit.
Senator Pocock and One Nation Plan to Close Labor’s ‘Widow Tax’ Loophole Sooner
Independent Senator David Pocock is exploring ways to bring forward amendments to Labor’s tax reforms during the next sitting fortnight.
Hip Pocket, Not Climate, Now Driving Australians to Electric Cars
Around 45 percent of prospective buyers cited cheaper running and charging costs as a reason for their interest in an EV.
RFK Jr. Declares Public Health Emergency for Washington State Amid Wildfires
Kennedy said the emergency declaration would give hospitals and healthcare providers ‘the flexibility they need to respond.’
Republican Brent Taylor and Democrat Justin Pearson to Vie for Tennessee’s Newly Redrawn District in November
A new congressional district carved up the Democratic stronghold of Memphis and now favors Republicans.
TikTok Creator Sydney Towle Dies at Age 26 Following Public Battle With Rare Cancer
The popular influencer chronicled her battle with the rare bile duct cancer to more than 1 million followers.
5th Small Nuclear Reactor Type Since June Validated and Poised for Mass Production
Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor achieves criticality in a Texas plant where the company plans to build them to order and ‘at scale,’ perhaps by late 2026.
MLB 2026 Nine New Managerial Hires Struggle for Success
Five of the nine managers took the job with no previous experience.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Breaks Box Office Records With $355 Million Domestic Debut
The latest Spider-Man installment, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, reported $927 million globally in its opening weekend.
Cases of Potentially Deadly Fungus Detected in 27 States So Far This Year, CDC Says
Thousands of cases of Candida auris, or C. auris, have been reported in 2026.
The Farmer’s Carry Is an Underrated Full-Body Exercise, Here’s How to Do It
When the crops come in there’s a lot of work to do. These exercises use produce to produce gains.
A 5-day Diet That Mimics Fasting Shows Early Promise for Kidney Health
The approach allows small amounts of food while attempting to activate some of fasting’s metabolic effects.
1 of the Most Common Knee Surgeries May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
A Finnish clinical trial found that partial meniscectomy may accelerate osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older patients.
Three Homeowners Who Scored Lower Mortgage Rates—and How They Did It
In today’s market, doing the work to get a lower rate is one thing you can control.
He Refused to Pay $2,000—So He Built a Toilet Boat to Cross the Sea
A South Australian man has gone viral after crossing a 20 kilometre stretch of sea in a homemade raft to move some precious cargo.
Demand for Experiences Surges as Travelers Prioritize Activities Over Relaxation
It seems consumers are increasingly showing signs that they appreciate the experiential part of travel.
