Australia: Northern Territory Returns Jailing Age to 10
The new Country Liberal Party government of Australia's Northern Territory (NT), which was elected in August, has lowered the minimum jailing age back to 10....
Politics
Independent US Govt. Panel Calls for Secret Service Overhaul
A group of former top law enforcement and government officials, appointed by Secretary of the Department of Homeland and Security (DHS) Alejandro Mayorkas, has recommended replacing US Secret Service (USSS) leadership over the attempted assassination of former Pres. Donald Trump....
Science & technology
Report: China, Myanmar Place Last in Internet Freedom Rankings
According to the latest Freedom House internet freedom report, global online freedom has worsened for the 14th year in a row, with 27 out of 72 countries analyzed declining in freedom and China and Myanmar coming tied in last place....
Environment & Energy
Report: Water Crisis Threatening World Food Production
According to a report from the Global Commission on the Economics of Water, the global water crisis will threaten more than half of the world's food production by 2050....
Health
GSK to Pay $2.2B to Settle Zantac Cancer Lawsuits
British pharmaceutical giant GSK has agreed to pay up to $2.2B to settle most pending US state court lawsuits that claim its now-discontinued heartburn drug Zantac causes cancer....
Money
Harris Campaign Releases Economic Plan for Black Men
The 2024 presidential campaign of US Vice Pres. Kamala Harris announced its 'Opportunity Agenda for Black Men,' proposing 1M $20K forgivable loans 'to Black entrepreneurs and others to start businesses.'...
Crime & justice
Australia: Northern Territory Returns Jailing Age to 10
The new Country Liberal Party government of Australia's Northern Territory (NT), which was elected in August, has lowered the minimum jailing age back to 10....
Culture
New Pandas Arrive at DC National Zoo From China
A new pair of giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, ending an 11-month panda absence at the Smithsonian National Zoo....
Sports
Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis
In a video statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday, Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis, stating that the Davis Cup in November will be his final tournament....