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.
Democratic Rep. Adam Gray to Face Off Against Republican Kevin Lincoln in California Swing District
The race is among a handful of closely-watched battleground districts in the state.
5 Countries Elected to Rotating Seats on UN Security Council
The Security Council is the only U.N. body that can make legally-binding decisions, such as authorizing the use of force or imposing sanctions.
China’s Expanding Nuclear Arsenal and Military Reach Gravely Threaten Indo-Pacific Stability: Analysts
The regime’s stockpile is estimated to have reached 600 nuclear warheads, putting it on track for the world’s fastest expansion in recent years.
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.
China Uses Fear and Coercion for Transnational Repression, Congressional Report Says
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China examines China’s overseas influence and repression in a June 4 report and hearing.
Why Antidepressants Work for Some—but Fail for Others
Depression may not be a single disorder with a one-size-fits all treatment protocol.
Patchouli Oil Can Ward Off Mosquito Bites: Study
Researchers say the lotion blocked mosquito bites for up to three hours in controlled laboratory testing.
The Great American Poetry Competition: A Celebration of Values
Calling all poets, high school-aged and up: Share your ‘well-versed’ patriotic-themed stanzas for America’s 250th anniversary.
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.
New York Democrats Advance Plan to Redraw House Maps Before 2028
Democrats pushed the amendment through both chambers on party lines, 38–22 and 91–47. It must pass again next year and win voter approval to take effect.
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.
SpaceX IPO Targets $1.77 Trillion Valuation
One justification for the trillion-dollar valuation is the new industries that will merge, the company said in its SEC filing.
The Cosmos, Pelé, and the Road to the World Cup Final in New Jersey
The New York Cosmos signed Pelé out of retirement in 1975 to play in the NASL, with a three-year, $4.75 million contract.
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.
High-Dose Vitamin D Lowers Diabetes Risk in Some People
A specific variation in the vitamin D receptor gene may determine whether high-dose supplementation lowers diabetes risk in prediabetic people.
Major Review Casts Doubt on a Generation of Alzheimer’s Drugs
A Cochrane review found that anti-amyloid drugs offer minimal cognitive benefit while raising risks of brain swelling and bleeding.
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.
How to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Whether evacuating or sheltering at home, families will benefit from smart preparation strategies that cover everything from pets to prescriptions.
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
‘Harry Potter’ Soars Under the Cosm Spell With Fantastical, Theme-Park-Like Effects
Cosm’s curved screen brings a sense of dimension, and even at times movement, to the film.
