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Websites break California privacy law at ‘industrial scale,’ survey finds – The Markup
Most Australian teens admit the social media ban isn’t working as they try to sidestep age verification blocks with face masks and their parents’ IDs
Inside the $600 billion “sleep tourism” industry
Sleep can feel like a precious commodity in my household. My wife has had her fair share of insomnia. Across the hall, our one-and-a-half-year-old is…well, a one-and-a-half-year-ol…
Drug-sniffing pooch helps foil heroin smuggling plot at major airport
Three men traveling from Thailand were arrested at Sydney Airport with a “substantial” quantity of illicit drugs.…
USTR to hold public hearings this week on foreign practices tied to excess capacity
WASHINGTON — The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said Monday that it will hold public hearings this week concerning its trade investigations into South Korea, China,…
Organto Foods Inc. (OGOFF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Organto Foods Inc. (OGOFF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call May 4, 2026 12:00 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsSteven Bromley - Chairman, CEO & PresidentConference Call...…
Dow Jones, Nasdaq And S&P 500 Intraday Outlook - Stock Markets Stumble From Renewed Iran Tensions
US stock indexes are holding near recent highs, but investors are getting worried about renewed Middle East tensions. As the morning session concludes, sentiment is progressively s…
Mehek Cooke Warns Ideological Decisions Are Hurting American Consumers
Mehek Cooke, senior national security and legal analyst at The Daily Signal, warned that the shutdown of Spirit Airlines exposes a broader failure by the Biden administration and D…
Dow tumbles 500 points, oil spikes 5% as Iran tensions stoke fear on Wall Street
The action was stronger in the oil market, where the price for a barrel of Brent crude leaped 5.7% to $114.28.…
USGA shares Tiger Woods status update with US Open fast approaching
Tiger Woods is not expected to play in the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, with USGA CEO Mike Whan saying he'd be "super surprised" if he did.…
Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations
They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.…
DOJ sues to block Minnesota climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies
The Department of Justice filed a complaint against Minnesota over the state’s efforts to hold energy companies liable for allegedly misleading the public about the harmful effects…
Austria expels 3 Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna - AP News
Austria expels 3 Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna AP News…
Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying - Reuters
Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying Reuters…
One in four humanities students in Australia to take more than 25 years to pay off student loans, treasury finds
Job ready graduates program will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students with debts exceeding $50,000 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily …
Austria expels three Russian embassy staff after ‘forest of antennae’ discovered
Austrian foreign minister says Russian diplomatic mission in Vienna was being used for illicit collection of data Austria has expelled three Russian embassy staff on suspicion of s…
Australia’s property investor borrowing rises at fastest rate in a decade - despite interest rate rises
Owner-occupier mortgage growth slowed under growing costs while investor loans grew by $42bn in the year to March, a 9.6% increase Get our breaking news email , free app or daily n…
Albanese won’t bring in a gas export tax next week – but he’ll struggle to hold off pressure forever
The PM is clearly not prepared to risk backlash from Asian energy trading partners during a fuel crisis – but his government will face domestic challenges if it doesn’t move eventu…
Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals
The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide range of areas, including energy security, defense and critical minerals, as the Iran war threaten…
The Audio Industry Is Grappling with the Rise of ‘Podslop’ | Over the past nine days, 39% of new podcasts were likely AI-generated, according to the Podcast Index
Reform government could cause Truss-style chaos, says renewables industry
Lobbyist Tara Singh says stripping projects of subsidy contracts would undermine investor confidence in UK Britain could be beset by levels of economic chaos last seen under Liz Tr…
Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan sleeping in separate rooms as marriage ‘tension’ brews: report
Kaplan was recently accused of berating and threatening the staff of the couple's production company.…
Post Malone, Meghan Trainor come down with serious cases of ‘Blue Dot Fever’ and its spreading to other touring artists
Sources say Malone has come down with a condition that's going around the industry right now: "Blue Dot Fever."…
Spirit Airlines built a model the industry copied. Then it collapsed - AP News
Spirit Airlines built a model the industry copied. Then it collapsed AP News…
Labor extends EV tax break to encourage cheaper vehicles amid soaring fuel prices
As the cost of the scheme blows out, the government has announced the full discount will be retained for another year, after which it will only apply to EVs costing less than $75,0…
"He wants action": Trump's frustration with Iran stalemate sparked Hormuz gambit
President Trump was fed up with the "no deal, no war" stalemate in Iran . The operation he ordered to change that dynamic could ultimately lead back to war. "The president wants ac…
Jim Chalmers rules out fuel excise extension and downplays hopes for tax relief in ‘most responsible’ budget yet
The treasurer also says May federal budget will play ‘helpful, not harmful, role in fight against inflation’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
Japan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions
Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi has called for discussions to revise the constitution, saying it should ‘reflect the demands of the times’ Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, ha…
‘Wake-up call’: methane emissions from Australian coalmines more than double official estimates, report finds
International Energy Agency findings show government must commit to rapid cuts in emissions of greenhouse gas, climate experts say Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam M…
Wikipedia founder brands Australia’s social media ban an ‘unmitigated disaster’ and an ‘embarrassment’
Jimmy Wales remembers a toxic internet even before social media and says AI is ‘not a disaster’ for the free – and freely edited - online encyclopaedia Follow our Australia news li…
News live: Lidia Thorpe urges Albanese to condemn Israel for interception of Gaza flotilla; Australia and Japan commit to ‘support the flow’ of energy
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Jim Chalmers says next Tuesday’s budget will not extend the 26 cent fuel tax cut beyond June. …
Duffy and Bessent Say Spirit Airlines Didn't Fall Off a Cliff — It Was Pushed by the Usual Suspects
Low-budget passenger carrier Spirit Airlines was known for being a no-frills affair that charged excessive fees for virtually everything, and was thus the butt of countless jokes. …
Australian police officers can be tracked due to a security flaw in tasers and body-worn cameras
Australia and Japan sign agreements on energy and critical minerals - Reuters
Australia and Japan sign agreements on energy and critical minerals Reuters…
Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism - Reuters
Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism Reuters…
National Australia Bank posts first-half profit miss, warns of Middle East conflict risks - Reuters
National Australia Bank posts first-half profit miss, warns of Middle East conflict risks Reuters…
Strong Earnings And AI CapEx Keep Me Fully Invested
I feel more comfortable with the setup for the broader markets after Wednesday's hyperscaler earnings. Click here for a detailed analysis.…
European markets open mostly positive as Trump threatens new auto tariffs
European markets began the new trading week in largely positive territory, as investors watched Middle East developments.…
Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific
Sanae Takaichi makes comments during a visit to Australia, where she signs agreements on energy supplies.…
Spirit Airlines’ death is entirely on the Biden administration — and specifically faux-populism
Saturday’s Spirit Airlines shutdown is entirely on the Biden administration — and more specifically, on the faux-populism of its Federal Trade Commission chief, Lina Khan. On top o…
‘Increasingly unsafe’: Australia’s in-home childcare program under threat from rising costs, advocate warns
The little-known publicly funded scheme is used by about 800 families with children who cannot access mainstream care Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast R…
Spirit Airlines says it has nearly finished refunding customers after shuttering
Budget airline left thousands stranded on Saturday after ceasing operations amid financial troubles Spirit Airlines shutdown: how to get home and get refunds Political blame game b…
Supermodel slams GLP-1 trend, says weight loss shots are a 'smack in the face' to body positivity movement
Ashley Graham calls the rise of GLP-1 weight loss shots disheartening as she vows to continue advocating for plus-size women and body acceptance.…
Egypt raises natural gas prices for industries amid volatile energy prices - Reuters
Egypt raises natural gas prices for industries amid volatile energy prices Reuters…
Bessent Says US Is ‘Suffocating’ Iran With Oil Industry Creaking - Bloomberg.com
Bessent Says US Is ‘Suffocating’ Iran With Oil Industry Creaking Bloomberg.com…
AI music is flooding streaming services — but who wants it?
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how AI is changing music and the music industry, follow Terrence O'Brie…
LI tenants say they’re forced to wear masks in own homes thanks to mold, mutant ‘X-men’ bugs: ‘Welcome to Hell’
The building suffers massive amounts of visible black mold taking over apartments, regularly occurring pipe leaks, giant roaches and other bugs described as mutant “X-Men,” no heat…
Big Weekend for 'Devil Wears Prada 2' as 'Michael' Crosses $400M
This weekend marked the official start of Hollywood's summer movie season, a crucial 18-week corridor that runs through Labor Day.…
I couldn’t sell my newly built house — so now I rent it to film studios by the hour for $10K a month
“People come for a few hours, and then they’re done; and 90% of the time, they leave the home in the condition it was in before they arrive. The guests have been great.”…
Tillis says ’86’ has roots in restaurant industry after Comey indicted for alleged Trump post
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said on Sunday that he believes posting “86 47” is not a crime in light of the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, arguing that the term “86…
The ‘Oscars for political nerds’ or a threat to democracy? Grab a ticket, it’s Canberra’s budget fundraiser season
As major parties once again spruik budget night events at thousands of dollars a ticket, some MPs say they resent the ritzy social galas Get our breaking news email , free app or d…
Why the RBA is predicted to deliver a third straight interest rate hike this week
While interest rate rises can’t affect the surging price of oil caused by Middle East turmoil, they are still the Reserve Bank’s best – and only – tool to fight inflation Follow ou…
Spirit pilot gets ‘overwhelming’ send-off from Southwest after his final flight is cancelled
Jon Jackson was scheduled to fly his last flight on Saturday when Spirit ceased operations – Southwest staff stepped in A Spirit Airlines pilot was given an emotional send-off into…
Brooks Nader flaunts plunging swimsuit during steamy beach date with actor Taron Egerton in Australia
Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader and actor Taron Egerton hit Bondi Beach for a PDA-filled outing, fueling romance rumors amid her single era.…
Austrian police detain suspect in case of rat poison found in baby food jars on supermarket shelves
The Oscars Just Banned AI from Winning Acting and Writing Awards
Hollywood gets a little firmer in its stance on generative AI by keeping it away from two of the biggest Oscars categories.…
The clients you didn't know you lost
You Need to Be Human to Win an Oscar, Says Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its rules for the upcoming year, prohibiting AI-generated performances or screenplays from winning awards.…
Australian government rewrote social media law two days before lodging legal defence against Reddit's lawsuit
AI-generated actors and scripts are now ineligible for Oscars
Bad news for Tilly Norwood.…