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AI Blamed for Tech Layoffs — and Students Are Taking Notice

AI Blamed for Tech Layoffs — and Students Are Taking

Artificial intelligence is being cited as the primary driver behind thousands of job cuts in the technology sector, prompting a
Sydney Moves to Ban Black Roofs and Mandate Climate Resilience

Sydney Moves to Ban Black Roofs and Mandate Climate Resilience

New South Wales is preparing a significant overhaul of its planning laws that could spell the end of the black
Inside the Catalano Workplace: Cocaine, a “Boys’ Club,” and a Culture of Sexism

Inside the Catalano Workplace: Cocaine, a “Boys’ Club,” and a

In Australia, The Age published a damning investigation into the workplace culture overseen by media mogul Catalano, who has been
Victoria’s Mental Health System: Still “Broken” Seven Years After a Royal Commission

Victoria’s Mental Health System: Still “Broken” Seven Years After a

In another significant Australian story, The Age reported that Victoria's mental health system remains plagued by dangerous shortcomings — seven
A Historic First in European Basketball

A Historic First in European Basketball

In a story that broke through the grim news cycle, Greek outlet Ta Nea reported that Kalia Papadopoulou has become
Trump Threatens European Allies With “A Very Bad Future”

Trump Threatens European Allies With “A Very Bad Future”

Perhaps equally alarming is what the war is doing to the Western alliance. A growing rift has opened between U.S.
A Targeted Killing That Could Transform the Conflict

A Targeted Killing That Could Transform the Conflict

The Israeli military announced on March 17 that it had assassinated Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security
India: Activist Sonam Wangchuk Speaks Out After Detention

India: Activist Sonam Wangchuk Speaks Out After Detention

In India, climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk — widely known as the inspiration behind the film 3 Idiots —
In Brief: Audi Profits, French Ski Fines, and a Brazilian Football Fairy Tale

In Brief: Audi Profits, French Ski Fines, and a Brazilian

German automaker Audi reported a surprise increase in profits, buoyed by a strong fourth quarter and payments from parent company
Gold Surpasses $5,000 Amid Middle East Turmoil

Gold Surpasses $5,000 Amid Middle East Turmoil

Global markets are in a state of high anxiety. On January 26, 2026, gold surpassed $5,000 per ounce for the