DOJ Not Moving Forward With $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund: Blanche
The fund, now tied up in the courts, was included in Trump’s settlement of a lawsuit with the IRS.
Footpaths Built Over Veterans’ Graves, Hundreds of Commemorations ‘Destroyed’: Inquiry
A lack of coordination between states and territories and the federal Office of War Graves means veterans’s graves are being overlooked.
Classified Evidence Delays Roberts-Smith War Crimes Case
The case against him is mired in delays stretching to September due to national security issues.
Australia, New Zealand Imposes New Sanctions Over Israeli Settler Violence
Travel bans and financial restrictions have been imposed on three individuals and four entities linked to settler violence in the West Bank.
Australia Raises Minimum Wage to Over $1,000 Per Week
The lowest wage rate in the modern award system will be $1,004.90 per week or $26.44 per hour.
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.
Trump Signs Order Seeking Voluntary Review of Top AI Models: What to Know
Critics have called on Congress to make the government review process mandatory instead of voluntary.
Former Navy Pilot to Challenge Rep. Kean in New Jersey Battleground District
Rep. Kean has been absent from Congress for months with an unspecific health condition.
US Forces Disable Botswana-Flagged Tanker Approaching Iranian Island
The U.S. military reported the crew of the tanker M/T Lexie ignored repeated warnings over 24 hours before U.S. forces launched a missile at its engine room.
Rubio Says US Going to Reengage With Global Vaccine Alliance Amid Ebola Outbreak
‘We need to drive this to an outcome,’ the secretary of state said.
Iran Has Showed Willingness to Negotiate Aspects of Nuclear Program: Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington and Tehran are close to a deal, but he warned that progress is slowed by fractures in Iran’s leadership.
GOP Control of House Could Hinge on Race in California’s Little Saigon
The fall of Saigon and the American Dream loom large in the primary battle for California’s 45th District, where Vietnamese American voters could tip the scales
Lactate Is the New Ketone: How It Fuels the Brain
New research suggests lactate, long dismissed as a workout waste product, may serve as an alternative brain fuel.
Herakles and the Apples of the Hesperides: The Search for Immortality
The 11th of Herakles’s Labors shifts from a test of physical strength to a metaphysical quest for wisdom and eternity.
Historic James Boag’s 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.
Victoria to Expand Anti-Corruption Watchdog’s Powers to Investigate Public Spending
The proposed changes would enable the IBAC to investigate how public funds move through subcontracting networks and labour-hire firms.
New Consumer Protection Laws Will Increase Airfares, Airlines Tell Inquiry
The airline sector cited examples from the EU and Canada where airfares increased following the introduction of consumer protection schemes.
Make the SAT, ACT Required Again, STEM Professors Urge University of California Leaders
An open letter says many UC Berkeley students aren’t prepared for calculus, while some University of San Diego students can’t even do middle school math.
‘Twin Peaks’ Actor Owain Rhys Davies Dies at 44; Family Seeks Answers Surrounding Circumstances
In a statement over the weekend, his family said while they have questions, the actor ‘passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully.’
‘Green’ Bank Co-Founder Gets 14 Years for Defrauding Lenders, Investors in $250 Million Scam
Joe Sanberg invested in the Blue Apron delivery service and helped establish the California Earned Income Tax Credit before the fraud scheme.
Blockbuster Trade Sends 2-Time DPOY Myles Garrett to Rams
The Rams sent their 2027 first-rounder, 2028 second, 2029 third, and edge Jared Verse to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the former first overall pick.
Austrian Man Who Planned Attack on Taylor Swift Concert Sentenced to 15 Years
The 21-year-old pleaded guilty last month to a range of terrorist-related offences, with the Austrian court told he wanted to kill ‘as many people as possible.’
71,603 Pounds of Frozen Pork and Crab Products Recalled
The recall was designated with a ‘High-Class I’ classification, the most severe of USDA designations.
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.
A Vegetable That Beats Milk in Calcium Bioavailability
Understanding the bioavailability of foods helps you maximize the nutritional value you receive.
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.
This Fresh, Flavorful Steak Salad Is a Satisfying Meal
As the weather gets warmer, I’m turning my attention to steak salad, filled with the season’s bounty.
Notes From Owl Hill: The Return of a New Flock
A modern homestead brings sheep back to land that hasn’t seen a flock in perhaps a century, reconnecting New Hampshire with its wool heritage.
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
