Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Chinese Oil Refinery, 40 Vessels
The Chinese refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for the Iranian military, officials said.
3 US Aircraft Carriers Operating in Middle East for First Time in Over 2 Decades
The last time the United States deployed three aircraft carriers to the region was in 2003.
Acknowledgement of Country Booed as Australians Commemorate ANZAC Day
Police confirmed a 24-year-old man was arrested for ‘an alleged act of nuisance’ during the service and said several others were moved on.
ASIC Warns ‘Finfluencers’ Over Unlicensed Advice Targeting Young Australians
Four people have been alerted after the Australian Securities and Investment Commission found they were not licensed to provide financial advice.
eSafety Commissioner Defends Use of Informal Notices After Tribunal Finds Practice Unlawful
The office says the approach helps address online harm, after a case that cost more than $300,000 in legal fees.
How Labor’s Cut to the Aged Care Rebate Will Work and What the Response Has Been
Before those aged 65-69 currently receive a 28 percent rebate, while those aged 70 and over receive 32 percent.
Day in Photos: Georgia Wildfire, Mass Wedding, and Prisoners of War Released
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
South Korean Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Sentence for Former President Yoon for Alleged Drone Flights Over Pyongyang
Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team said he never ordered the alleged drone flights over Pyongyang, saying prosecutors have not backed their claims with evidence.
A Taste of American Legacy: 5 Days in Cowboy College
Most students aren’t aiming to become professional wranglers, but to steep themselves in a fading way of life in which character matters and the pay is low.
Media Await Trump’s First-Ever Appearance as President at Correspondents’ Dinner
The president promised an entertaining evening for the thousands in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday.
Chinese Man Faces 7.5 Years in Prison for Reposting Workers’ Wage Claims Online
Critics voice concerns over uneven sentencing and say the case shows how authorities use broad charges to curb online speech.
1 Minute of Familiar Nature Sounds Can Boost Your Mood
New research shows that listening to natural local birdsong can improve mood and reduce stress more effectively than recordings from distant places.

Lady Washington
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ focuses on First Lady Martha Washington, who sacrificed her longing for a private life to help shape a new nation.
NSW Lawmaker Condemns Push for All-Gender Toilets in Public Buildings
NSW Legislative Council Member Rachel Merton described the push for shared public toilets as an activist attempt to prioritise ‘radical gender ideology.’

United States Emerges as Major Fuel Supplier to Australia: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that Australia is shifting away from traditional import routes as the country seeks to boost energy security.

Albanese Secures 200 Million Litres of Diesel From Asian Suppliers as Fuel Crisis Bites
Over recent decades amid the wave of globalisation, Australia outsourced most of its petrol, jet fuel, and diesel refining overseas.

Mississippi Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
State lawmakers are waiting for the Supreme Court to decide a landmark voting rights case before they meet to redraw districts.

Jake Reiner, Son of Rob and Michele Reiner, Speaks Out Publicly Following Their Tragic Deaths
In an emotional essay, Jake described his parents’ murder and the events that followed as a ‘living nightmare.’

New Listings Tick Up 3 Percent as Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped to 6.23 percent, according to Freddie Mac.

Sabres Topple Bruins 3–1 in Game 3, Score Three Unanswered Goals in Third Period
Buffalo took the lead in Thursday’s 3–1 victory in Boston when Alex Tuch put the puck past Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman in the third period.

FDA Plans Quick Review of Psychedelic Drugs as Mental Health Treatments
Regulators did not identify the companies receiving vouchers.

The Hidden Power of Spring: How Simple Daily Habits Can Rebuild Your Energy and Immunity
TCM’s core spring dietary practices include three key principles: warming, circulating, and clearing.

Italian-Style Potato Salad With Resistant Starch for Better Blood Sugar
A simple cooking-and-cooling technique transforms an Italian-style potato salad into a blood-sugar-friendly dish.

A Single Workout Can Boost Your Memory—Scientists Now Know Why
Even light exercise appears to synchronize brain regions involved in memory, helping explain why thinking can feel clearer after a workout.

Poppy Seed Dressing
This quick, zippy poppy seed dressing is full of bright flavor and that signature poppy seed crunch—it perks up any salad.

Ask the Builder: Having Fun With Brick
Funny things can happen at a brick factory that might have an older kiln.

The Psychology of the Supercommunicators
Journalist Charles Duhigg set out on a journey to uncover the shared traits of people who are superb at communicating and connecting with others.

Unforgettable Destinations for Multi-Gen Trips, According to Travel Advisers
Here’s a look at unforgettable destinations for multigenerational trips, so you can cut straight to making memories as an extended family.



































































































































