Senate Leaves for Memorial Day Recess Without Passing ICE, Border Patrol Funding Bill
Republicans couldn’t secure passage before recess amid divisions over $1 billion in ballroom security funding and an ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund.
Elon Musk’s X to Pay $750,000 After Delayed Replies to eSafety Commissioner
Failure to fully comply on time with an eSafety Commissioner request has cost social media platform X Corp after a ruling in the Federal Court.
Island State to Cut Its Way Back to the Black
The Tasmanian government has released the full budget, and a new fiscal strategy, including $1.5 billion of “operational efficiencies” over four years.
2nd ‘ISIS Bride’ Group Leaves Syrian Refugee Camp for Australia
The group departed the Al-Roj camp in Syria on Thursday.
Australian Miner Advances Plans for Domestic Cobalt Supply Chain Outside of Africa and China
‘The global cobalt supply is heavily concentrated, with China controlling around 85 percent of refined capacity,’ said Heath Porteous of Cobalt Blue.
Trump Hints at Intervention in Cuba Following Indictment of Castro
The United States moved an aircraft carrier into the Caribbean this week after announcing an indictment against the former communist leader Raúl Castro.
Tennessee Supreme Court Weighs New Congressional Map Ahead of Midterms
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a new U.S. congressional map into law on May 7.
Cotton Used in Labubu Dolls Traced to Forced-Labor Region in China, Sparking Call for US Action
Cotton from Xinjiang, where Uyghur labor is exploited, has been identified in the clothing of many Labubu dolls sold in the U.S., advocacy groups say.
World Gymnastics Defends Decision to Lift All Restrictions on Russian and Belarusian Gymnasts
The sport’s governing body said it ‘firmly believes that sport and politics must remain separate’ as it ends requirement for athletes to compete as ‘neutral.’
Oil Market Could Hit ‘Red Zone’ in July and August, IEA Says
Summer travel could trigger a global energy crisis, according to the International Energy Agency.
Greenlandic Mothers in Denmark Fight to Get Children Back From Foster Care
A controversial test of parenting competency that put many Greenlanders’ kids in foster care was dropped in 2025. But parents and kids remain separated.
Taiwan’s President Says Peace Depends on Strength After Trump–Xi Talks
Lai delivered the address amid Beijing’s pressure, uncertainty over U.S. arms sales, and a narrowed defense-spending package.
Smoky Baked Beans: A No-Added-Sugar Recipe for Memorial Day
Swap ultra-processed sauces and sugar-loaded canned beans for baked beans made with simple, whole-food ingredients to serve alongside your BBQ this weekend.
These Honored Dead: New and Old Traditions Can Strengthen Memorial Day and America
Decorating graves, flags at half-staff, red poppies, virtual tours, and a moment of silence are ways to honor the fallen and to find our own way.
Northern Territory Rare Earth Project Set to Deliver 1,000 Jobs
The Nolans Rare Earths Project is expected to generate around 600 jobs during the construction phase and 350 ongoing, permanent jobs once operations commence.
CSIRO Cuts 92 Climate and Environment Jobs Despite Multi-Million-Dollar Budget Boost
The cuts come despite the federal government handing CSIRO an extra $387.4 million in the latest budget.
‘Structurally Sound’: Keating Backs Budget
Keating said the tax reforms were necessary to make housing more affordable, dismissing concerns it would hamper businesses in the process.
Permanent Daylight Saving Bill Advances to House Floor
President Donald Trump said he would ‘work very hard’ to have the Sunshine Protection Act signed into law.
Teachers’ Wages ‘Essentially Flat’ for 50 Years, Analysis Says
The largest teachers’ union spent $220.5 million on political activities last year, compared to $45.4 million on local collective bargaining-related matters.
Influencer, Father, and Ex-Boyfriend Charged in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot Targeting Singer
Former Why Don’t We member Jack Avery thanked law enforcement while saying his focus remains on ‘being the best father I can be.’
AvalonBay, Equity Residential to Merge to Create Multifamily Giant
The new entity would own more than 180,000 multifamily housing units.
New Raiders Coach Labels His Star Tight End a ‘Football Robot From Heaven’
Head coach Klint Kubiak has high praise for Brock Bowers: ‘He’s a Cadillac out there. We’ve got to get the most out of Brock.’
A Lifetime Mission for This Pearl Harbor Survivor
At this year’s National Memorial Day Concert, Chuck Kohler, 102, gets his biggest stage yet to be a voice for those who didn’t make it home.
CDC Warns Malaria Could Be Reintroduced in US
The United States eliminated the disease in the 1950s, the agency noted, but it imports cases when travelers return from countries with endemic malaria.
Hip to Be Square: 5 Hip Opening Exercises to Help Undo a Day of Sitting
Tight hips can be painful and rob you of both independence and quality of life. Let’s get those hips moving.
Stinging Nettles for Seasonal Allergies: How to Forage and Use Them
Transform stinging nettles into flavorful meals and smoothies that can also help relieve seasonal allergy symptoms.
New Noninvasive Imaging Could Cut Years Off Endometriosis Diagnosis
Oxford researchers tested an imaging agent that detects the most common, and hardest to diagnose form of a condition affecting millions of women.
Sustainable Sushi: Farm Grows Rare Wasabi Plants
Over 90 percent of the wasabi consumed in America is fake and these two wasabi farmers decided to do something about it.
Is Plaster or Drywall Better for New Room?
The biggest advantage of plaster is its superior hardness and strength. Drywall walls nick much more easily than plaster walls do.
Meet the Woman Behind the Italian Budget
Since childhood, Maria Rosaria Marino has been interested in economics, and graduated from La Sapienza, a renowned university in Rome, Italy.
10 Most Relaxing Beaches in the World: Only 2 Are in the US
Tropea Beach, which sits on Tyrrhenian Sea in the southern part of Italy’s Calabria region, is the world’s most relaxing beach.
