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White House Says US Planning to Keep Seized Venezuelan Tanker’s Oil
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says that a ‘legal process will be followed.’
NSW E-Bike Riders Could Require Licence Plates Under Opposition Plan
Premier Chris Minns is also looking to reduce e-bike power and speed.
Australia’s Social Media Ban Begins, but Culture Shift ‘Could Take a Generation’
Apps are locking out under-16s as Australia’s new social media ban rolls out nationwide.
Over 60,000 Jobs at Risk: Senator Questions Labor’s Signing of Climate Change Declaration
The declaration is non-binding but does signal a country’s support for implementing policies to limit global warming.
Could You Out-Read a Victorian-Era Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)
Britain’s working class once read Milton underground. We, meanwhile, have TikTok.
PM Rejects Calls for Minister to Resign Over Travel Expenses Controversy
Family travels and a $100,000 US trip triggered scrutiny as Opposition demands tougher rules.
The Ordinary Weed With Surprising Anti-Cancer Potential
Why this everyday weed is doing better in clinical studies than some supplements.
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Starts Dec. 10: How Will It Work?
The move has been applauded and criticised with concerns about children’s mental health to issues of privacy.
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Education Dept Says It Prevented $1 Billion in Student Aid Fraud After Reinstating Safeguards
Education officials said the pause of anti-fraud measures during the COVID-era created opportunities for scammers.
Machado Plans Venezuela Return, Says Trump’s Pressure Has Weakened Maduro Regime
Maria Corina Machado said she would return to Venezuela even if Maduro remains in power.
Judge Orders ICE to Release Kilmar Abrego Garcia From Custody
The judge said the administration lacked a lawful order to effectuate a third-country removal for Abrego Garcia.
Mexico Approves Tariffs of up to 50 Percent on China, Others
The new tariffs will take effect next year and apply to countries that don’t have a free-trade agreement with Mexico.
Tech Companies Should Curb ‘Sycophantic and Delusional’ AI Outputs, Attorneys General Say
The attorneys general also highlighted ‘increasingly disturbing reports’ of AI’s interactions with children.
FBI Says Seized Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Was Supporting Terrorist Groups
Iran’s embassy in Caracas condemned the move as a ‘grave violation of international laws and norms.’
White House Defends Plans to Send Nvidia AI Chips to China
Trump’s announcement drew criticism from lawmakers as AI competition heats up between the United States and China.
Why China’s Big Arms Makers Are Shrinking While Global Weapons Sales Surge
Global demand for weapons is booming, but China’s big defense companies are losing revenue as purges, budget strains, and weak exports hit key programs.
FDA Proposes Allowing Sunscreen Ingredient Used in Other Countries
If regulators conclude that bemotrizinol is generally safe and effective, they will promulgate a new, final order.
Infant Botulism Outbreak Expands With More Than 50 Babies Affected
Cases of the illness have been recorded in 19 states.
Stanford Study Pinpoints Cause of Vaccine-Linked Myocarditis and a Possible Fix
New research uncovers the immune reactions behind rare heart inflammation cases following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination.
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