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Senators Receive Classified Briefing on Iran Strike
However, they appeared to remain divided on just how long it will take Iran to recover its nuclear progress.
Queensland Passes Law Allowing Olympics Projects to Bypass 15 Planning Laws
The Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (pdf) passed the state parliament on June 26.
ABC’s Unlawful Dismissal Case Could Cost Taxpayers $2 Million
ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks has defended the broadcaster’s handling of the lawsuit while saying it was a ‘great learning exercise.’
Woman Jailed for Illegally Importing 62,000 Kilograms of Black Market Produce
A woman has been sentenced to 2 years’ jail for illegally importing a massive amount of produce from Thailand, including frogs and prawns.
New Zealand’s ‘Largest’ Chinese Media Firm Goes Bust, Again
Best News Entertainment runs three radio stations, a news outlet and TV stations.
Queensland’s LNP Scraps Net Zero Targets, Imposes Stricter Rules for New Renewables Projects
Queensland is changing its rules about energy projects, with a key move to scrap net zero targets.
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Trump Touts Tax Cuts, Immigration Measures in Megabill as Senate GOP Races to Advance Package
‘We will deliver no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on Social Security for our great seniors,’ the president says.
Michelle Obama Says ‘I’m Not Going Away’—But She’s Done With Politics
The former first lady ruled out future campaigning and political speeches, saying she’s focused on personal projects and defining ambition on her own terms.
Day in Photos: Military Exercise in France, Navy Induction Day, and Saint Bernard Museum
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Former NY Governor Aide in Chinese Agent Case Faces New Charges of COVID-19 Supplies Scheme
Linda Sun is accused of steering lucrative state contracts to businesses linked to her family in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several Children Killed as Car Hits Crowd Near School in Beijing, Witnesses Say
The police didn’t release the number of victims or confirm whether there were fatalities. A witness said at least six children were killed.
China’s Economic Crisis Deepens, Social Risks Grow Amid Mass Layoffs, Bankruptcies
‘We’re likely on the path to a full-blown depression,’ an expert says.
Insider Reveals Beijing’s Anxiety Over Sudden Regional Shift After US Strikes on Iran
U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites prompt Chinese leaders to urgently revise military plans and foreign messaging.
Caring for Kids or Seniors? Strengthen Their Facial Muscles With a Useful Acupoint
A simple TCM acupressure technique that gently supports facial muscles and improves mouth control.
COVID-19 Vaccine Labels Updated With Expanded Warnings About Risk of Heart Inflammation
The Food and Drug Administration directed manufacturers to update the labels.
Food Independence Summit Teaches a Return to Self-Sufficient Roots
The event, which drew 5,000 people from all over the country, just wrapped up its 4th year in Ohio’s Amish Country, where homesteading is a way of life.
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