Australias Social Media Ban Is A Flawed Approach to Protecting Children

Body found in floodwaters and troops injured in Australia storm

At least one man has died in floodwaters and military personnel have been injured in the wild weather.

BBC News - 3d

Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia

One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.

The New York Times - 3d

Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.

BBC News - 3d

Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.

The New York Times - 1d

In ‘Long Bright River,’ Amanda Seyfried Serves and Protects

The actress’s role as a Philadelphia beat cop in this Peacock series seems like an odd fit, but that’s the point. “I just wanted to prove to myself that nothing can feel too foreign,” she said.

The New York Times - 19h

Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.

BBC News - 15h

Trump wants to go after criminal networks. A new approach to sanctions is needed.

President Trump has designated international drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and a National Security Presidential Memorandum has been issued to intensify sanctions against Iran, ...

The Hill - 1d

US energy groups call on Trump to take steadier approach on policy

Executives seek more predictable long-term rules after executive order whirlwind on climate, LNG, drilling and wind

Financial Times - 1d

House to vote on government funding bill as shutdown deadline approaches

The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, days before Friday's shutdown deadline.

CBS News - 18h

Paige Bueckers and UConn are healthy and rolling as her final March Madness approaches

Paige Bueckers is in a class by herself in the Big East, becoming the first player to win the most outstanding player of the conference tournament three times.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Police launch new search for fugitive father and children missing in New Zealand wilderness for three years

Over the next few days police will be ‘present’ in the remote Marokopa area where Tom Phillips and his three children are believed to be hiding. New Zealand police are launching a fresh operation ...

The Guardian - 6h

2025 Shriners Children's 500 odds, Phoenix NASCAR picks: Expert who hit 17 winners picking 100-1 longshot

SportsLine's Steven Taranto reveals his picks for NASCAR Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway, where Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and William Byron are favorites

CBS Sports - 2d

Ex-Social Security official describes ‘significant’ risk of sensitive data going to wrong hands under DOGE

Tiffany Flick, a former Social Security official, detailed what she sees as a “significant” risk of sensitive government data heading into the wrong hands under Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

The Hill - 1d

Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

A group of labor unions asked a federal court for an emergency order to stop DOGE from accessing sensitive Social Security data.

NBC News - 3d

Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know

Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.

CNBC - 1d

A social worker who tried to mediate during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong is convicted of rioting

A social worker who tried to mediate during the peak of Hong Kong's mass anti-government protests in 2019 has been convicted of rioting at a retrial

ABC News - 23h

Mo Vaughn admits to using HGH, years after being named in Mitchell Report: 'Trying to do everything I could'

At the time of Vaughn's use, HGH was not banned by MLB

CBS Sports - 1d

Million-dollar wage earners have already stopped paying into Social Security for 2025

In 2025, Social Security payroll taxes apply to wages up to $176,100. Workers with $1 million in annual wages have already stopped paying those taxes for the year.

CNBC - 4d

Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know.

If you receive more Social Security benefits than you are owed, you may face a 100% default withholding rate from your monthly checks once a new policy goes into effect.

NBC News - 1d

‘If you don’t get early years right, children are unlikely to catch up’: why South Africa is trying to reboot its school system

With 80% of 10-year-olds unable to read for meaning, the government is prioritising literacy and numeracy among pre-school pupils as it tackles its education problems. When she noticed children ...

The Guardian - 1d

Flights briefly disrupted in oil-rich Kuwait, local media say

Flights to the small, oil-rich country of Kuwait were briefly disrupted under unclear circumstances

ABC News - 4d

Brad Marchand has arrived in South Florida, will speak to media Monday

The newest Florida Panther is set to make his first appearance with the team.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How right wing media amplifies Trump’s war on truth

Americans and people around the world are now experiencing the disastrous consequences of our becoming a “post-truth” society.

The Hill - 1d

Armed Teen Is Stopped From Boarding a Flight in Australia, the Police Say

Passengers and crew held down the 17 year old, who had a shotgun and also claimed to have bombs, until the police arrived, the authorities said.

The New York Times - 4d

Trade tariffs are the new normal – and that’s unlikely to be positive for Australia | Sally Auld

US policy changes won’t have a large direct effect on the Australian economy but a global trade war can only be a drag on growth. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - 2d

Australia cops say apparent antisemitic terror wave was a "criminal con"

Australian police say a wave of seemingly antisemitic attacks and threats was really a "fabricated terrorist plot, essentially a criminal con job."

CBS News - 1d

Ham, mozzarella and … orange?! Australia invents a new topping to enrage the pizza purists

Remember when a few chunks of pineapple were enough to cause outrage? This latest offering puts even chicken tikka masala or pumpkin and hummus pizza in the shade. Name: Orange pizza.. Age: ...

The Guardian - 1d

Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum are unjustified, but his government will not retaliate with its own tariffs

ABC News - 3h

White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks

The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...

The Hill - 17h

Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story

New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.

Wired - 5d

"Buena Vista Social Club" serenades Broadway

In 1996, a group of elderly, mostly forgotten Cuban musicians recorded an album that became a critical and commercial phenomenon worldwide. Now, the Grammy Award-winning album has inspired a ...

CBS News - 2d

Mississippi Passes Bill Banning Lab-Grown Meat

Three states have now passed legislation making it illegal to manufacture, sell, or distribute cultivated meat.

Wired - 1d

Panthers defenseman Ekblad banned 20 games

Panthers top defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA performance enhancing substances program.

ESPN - 1d

Romania’s top court upholds election ban on Georgescu

Far-right presidential candidate backed by Russia cannot run in May vote

Financial Times - 14h

TikTok extension expiring soon: Will the app be banned?

It's been seven weeks since Donald Trump assumed the presidency, a role in which he promised to "save TikTok." Will it happen in time?

The Hill - 9h

What is wrong with Arsenal finishing second? Maybe the answer is: nothing | Barney Ronay

No new striker, too many injuries, too intense – the supposed fatal flaws in Mikel Arteta’s team ignore their consistent success. One of the problems with sport, imported from heartwarming mid-90s ...

The Guardian - 3d