US State Department Expresses Concerns Over Papua New Guinea’s Closure of Taiwan Office
‘This is yet another example of Beijing’s intimidation campaign against Taiwan,’ a State Department spokesperson said.
1,000 Raids and the Girl Who Didn’t Exist: Inside 1 Man’s Fight Against Sex Trafficking
‘We have been successful enough to claim the freedom of 2,500 [victims] in 2026—that’s on average over 13 a day,’ says Chris Lawley.
$500,000 Earners Borrow Twice as Much as Average Households: Inquiry
Investment banking firm Barrenjoey found that higher interest rates and house prices have caused borrowing to become increasingly skewed towards the rich.
Former PM Says Bid to Rename Electorate After Aboriginal Leader ‘Change by Stealth’
The Liberals and Labor oppose the proposed change to rename the Tasmanian electorate to ‘Tongerlongeter.’
Justin Bieber’s ‘Hallelujah’ World Cup Show Comes as More Young Men Turn to Religion
The faith-oriented song expresses gratitude and praise for the blessings in life.
Mother Accused of Raising Children With ISIS Propaganda Granted Bail
‘In my view, the risk of reoffending is relatively low,’ the magistrate said
How Breaking Through China’s Firewall Changed One Activist’s View of Falun Gong
Guo Zhijun said uncensored history and meetings with Falun Gong practitioners dismantled beliefs formed under Beijing’s demonizing information campaign.
Telstra Warned of Server Issue in 2022 Before July 8 Nationwide Outage: Senate Inquiry
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady said the July 8 outage was caused by design change on a server that was not properly documented.
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.
Germany, France Agree to Deepen Defense Cooperation
Berlin and Paris will develop plans focusing on long-range weapon systems and missile defense capabilities with nuclear deterrence.
Trump Establishes Tariff Break for Firms Building America’s Primary Aluminum Capacity
The new Section 232 program allows approved companies import primary aluminum at half the regular rate while they work to expand domestic smelting.
How a Neurologist Uses Precision Lifestyle Medicine to Reverse Early Alzheimer’s
The belief that Alzheimer’s is an inevitable consequence of bad genes or aging is outdated.
Trump’s Taking On ‘Right to Repair’: What Does It Mean?
Massachusetts and Maine are the only two states that currently have comprehensive right-to-repair laws for car owners.
12 Resistance Band Moves to Build Lower-Body Strength
Using resistance bands for hip exercises can greatly increase muscle strength and improve hip joint stability.
The Butler Solves It: Clare Mackintosh’s ‘The Butler’
The real crime here isn’t what you expect.
Telstra Took 44 Minutes to Report Triple Zero Outage to Regulator, Inquiry Hears
Forty-four minutes elapsed between the network failure and the required notification, a Senate inquiry has heard.
One Nation Defends 5 Percent Government-Backed Mortgage Plan
One economist says the cost of the plan could balloon 10-50 times.
Developers Say More Federal, State Lawmaking Needed to Sustain US ‘Nuclear Renaissance’
Industry cheers Trump administration deregulation in spurring first new reactor validations since 1973 while lobbying for faster licensing, state reciprocity.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Paramount, Warner Bros. Merger Amid States’ Antitrust Challenge
The companies are prevented from finalizing the transaction for at least 14 days.
2026 NBA Summer League Standouts: Who Impressed the Most in Las Vegas?
NBA rookies and a couple of veterans made the most of their opportunities at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League.
‘My Left Foot’ Oscar-Winning Actress Brenda Fricker Dies at Age 81
Fricker died on July 16 in Dublin following a period of ill health, her agent announced.
Most Adults Can Safely Drink up to 5 Cups of Coffee a Day: American Heart Association
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.
How to Make Water Kefir for Better Gut Health
Make a refreshing probiotic drink at home with simple ingredients and three easy phases.
Just 4 Minutes of Daily Exercise Improved Function in Older Adults
Most guidelines call for 150 minutes of exercise per week, however, significant strides in physical health could be only four minutes away.
Refreshing Chilled Soup for Hot Summer Days
A vibrant no-cook coup blends avocado, cucumber, fresh mint, and arugula into a silky chilled soup in just 10 minutes.
Build a Board and Batten Fence
Surrounding a home, this type of fence also creates privacy from neighbors along a property line or as a patio barrier in close quarters.
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.
