Senate Moves Ahead With Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
The vote kicks off an amendment process called a vote-a-rama.
New Solomons PM Orders Review After Gaining Access to Secret China Security Deal
Matthew Wale hopes to turn around ties with Australia and to eventually sign a ‘comprehensive security’ deal.
1 Migrant Every 59 Seconds: Australian Population Reaches 28 Million
Despite reaching the 28 million milestone, population growth is expected to moderate in the coming years.
Council Offers $2,000 Reward on Vandals Who Damaged 108-Year-Old Memorial
Around May 8 someone severely damaged the 1918 World War I statue, removing its head, rifle, and arm.
ABC Host Says Network’s Hiring of Grace Tame Is ‘Problematic’
The former Australian of the Year recipient will host a podcast by the ABC called ‘Autistic AF with Grace Tame.’
Nearly 200 Character-Based Visa Cancellations Overturned by Tribunal: Inquiry
Questions have been raised about whether Australia’s character assessment process is fit for purpose.
Wiener, Chan to Face Off in November for Pelosi’s House Seat
Two San Francisco Democrats will compete in the district’s first U.S. House election without an incumbent in nearly four decades.
Rubio Says US Not Withholding $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package
The secretary of state told lawmakers that U.S. policy on Taiwan has not changed and that a pending arms package remains under review.
US Inspectors General Start Iran War Oversight, Saying Hostilities Have Passed 60 Days
The 1973 War Powers Resolution prohibits a president from keeping troops in active hostilities for more than 60 days without congressional approval.
California Man Arrested for Allegedly Supplying Technology for Iran’s Nuclear Program
Federal authorities have started the process of seizing Jamshid Ghomi’s assets, including his $35 million coastal mansion.
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.
Taiwan President Backs Student Warnings Over TikTok, Little Red Book Influence
President Lai said students should be trained through historical reasoning and debate to distinguish right from wrong and protect them from CCP narratives.
Scientists Map Smell for the First Time
Scientists have created the first detailed maps of odor receptors in the nose and brain, revealing an unexpected order behind one of the body’s most mysterious
How Parental Favoritism Affects Both Children’s Mental Health
A study of 632 twin pairs found that different parental treatment is linked to anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral problems in children.
Fried Chicken You Can Feel Good About: Almond Flour-Crusted Lemon, Garlic, and Herb Chicken
Marinated chicken is coated in a nutty almond flour crust and pan-fried until golden brown for a healthier version of the classic comfort food.
Bank Records Show Australians’ AI Subscriptions Up Nearly 13-Fold
The number of Westpac’s customers with AI subscriptions has grown from around 11,000 a month to more than 150,000 a month between 2023 and 2026.
Coalition Backs Tax Cuts, Opposes Labor’s Property Tax Changes
Angus Taylor moves amendments to remove capital gains tax and negative gearing changes while retaining Labor’s income tax relief measures.
Australia’s Winter Crop Output Forecast to Fall 21 Percent Amid Middle East Conflict
Wheat production is predicted to drop 26 percent, while chickpea output is expected to slump 51 percent.
Democrats May Block Surveillance Law Renewal Over Trump’s Intelligence Pick
Democrats wanted a warrant requirement added before a surveillance law expires June 12, and Trump’s pick to lead intelligence hardened their resolve.
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.
Samsung Heads South, Leaves New Jersey for Texas
More than 300 companies moved to Texas in the past decade, taking advantage of its location and transit networks, not to mention no state income tax.
FIFA World Cup Mania Resonating With Americans; 11 US Sites to Host Matches
The 2026 Cup final match is scheduled for June 19 at the New York New Jersey stadium.
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.’
Company Expands Recall of Moringa Supplements Linked to Salmonella Outbreak: FDA
Several products containing the ’superfood' and which are sold in major outlets have been recalled in recent months.
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.
The Secret to Juicy Grilled Chicken Without the Char
A simple Mediterranean marinade to transform your grilled chicken barbecue into a moist, flavor-forward summer meal.
Tums Antacid Recalled Due to Possible Contamination, Notice Says
CVS Pharmacy announced the recall of two lots of Tums Ultra tablets due to the possibility of metal fragment contamination.
Bridge the Seasons With a Bowl of Pasta
Green sweet peas and delicate pea shoots weave through this simple bowl of orecchiette.
Notes From Owl Hill: A Watched Sheep Never Pops
After weeks of anxious waiting and nonstop ‘Sheep TV,’ Peach finally delivers two healthy lambs the moment no one is watching.
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
Voyage to the Strange but Beautiful Galápagos
The luxury yacht reached remote islands, revealing a realm of natural wonder with otherworldly creatures that exist nowhere else.
