New York Bribery Probe Reaches Governor’s Office
Federal prosecutors are investigating whether New York City councilmember Farah Louis, a Brooklyn Democrat, and her sister Debbie Louis — an aide to Governor Kathy Hochul — accepted bribes or…
Cyclone Devastates Western Australia’s Exmouth
Evacuation buses began departing the cyclone-ravaged town of Exmouth in Western Australia, as emergency services worked to move residents and tourists out of the devastated coastal community. The…
Australia’s RBA Bans Card Surcharges — Saving Consumers $1.6 Billion
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced a sweeping ban on credit and debit card surcharges, a move expected to save Australian consumers approximately A$1.6 billion per year in unnecessary fees….
Walter MurrowRenoir, Cézanne, and Matisse Stolen From Italian Museum
In one of the most significant art thefts in recent memory, three paintings by French masters Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse were stolen from a museum in northern Italy….
Michigan Synagogue Attack Linked to Hezbollah
In a disturbing domestic development potentially connected to the broader Middle Eastern conflict, U.S. officials said a recent attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, was…
US-Iran War Escalates With Threats, Missiles, and Soaring Fuel Prices
The conflict between the United States and Iran took a dangerous turn over the weekend, with President Trump threatening to “obliterate” Kharg Island — Iran’s primary oil export terminal — if a deal…
The Bigger Picture
Taken together, the day’s news paints a portrait of a country buffeted by forces both foreign and domestic. A distant war is pushing up the price of fuel at home. Terminally ill patients are fighting…
Melbourne Goes Pedestrian-First
In lighter but symbolically significant news, Melbourne’s Flinders Lane is set to become “pedestrian first” in a trial that will bar cars from the city’s iconic little streets. The City of Melbourne…
Housing Crunch Deepens Across Australia
The Australian property market is sending mixed but mostly grim signals. In Sydney, Lord Mayor Clover Moore is pointing the finger at state-owned land, arguing the government must “do more” and…
Protecting Children Online: A Major Privacy Overhaul Targets Big Tech
Platforms including Roblox and YouTube are caught up in a major proposed overhaul of children’s digital privacy protections. A new draft code would give children the right to demand the deletion of…