Trump Quietly Dishes Out More Tax Breaks to Rich Investors While Slashing Food Aid for Millions
Jake Johnson, Senior Editor - Common Dreams
_Stephan: While American children are facing food shortages, elderly and low income Americans are losing healthcare, and on and on, “king” Trump is giving further tax cuts to his oligarch supporters. It is just another step in the trend that is converting America from a dominantly middle-c … ⌘ Read more
Genetically Engineered Babies Are Banned. Tech Titans Are Trying to Make One Anyway.
Emily Glazer Follow , Katherine Long Follow and Amy Dockser Marcus , Reporters - The Wall Street Journal
_Stephan: In 2017, after studying the emerging CRISPR technology, I published a research paper, “The Oncoming Challenge of Homo Superior.” (See SR archive) I wrote it because I could see that, as CRISPR advanced, the rich would try to breed their childr … ⌘ Read more
Tradie escapes shark attack off WA beach
A Margaret River tradie has punched and wrestled with a great white shark that launched at him as he wing surfed off south-west Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
WA’s energy retailers overcharged hundreds of customers
All of Western Australia’s energy retailers have been found to have overcharged hundreds of customers in the past two years. ⌘ Read more
New deployable structures could help astronauts maintain muscle mass in space
From muscle atrophy to bone loss, astronauts face a number of health risks while in space. ⌘ Read more
Non-harmonic two-color femtosecond lasers achieve 1,000-fold enhancement of white-light output in water
Scientists at Japan’s Institute for Molecular Science have achieved a 1,000-fold enhancement in white-light generation inside water by using non-harmonic two-color femtosecond laser excitation. This previously unexplored approach in liquids unlocks new nonlinear optical pathways, enabling a dramatic boost in supercontinuum generation. The breakthrough lays a foundation for next-generation b … ⌘ Read more
New study shows AI enhances teacher development
Research from the Manchester Institute of Education offers vital early insights into how AI tools can be responsibly and effectively embedded into teacher training. The preliminary findings from year 1 of the three-year longitudinal pioneering research project explore the integration of generative AI in primary teacher education, centered on the use of TeachMateAI (TMAI) within the University of Manchester’s Primary PGCE program. ⌘ Read more
Cancerous tumors less common in rapidly-evolving animals, study finds
Species that evolved rapidly in body size—such as the greater kudu and bighorn sheep—have fewer cancerous tumors, but the same is not true for non-cancerous tumors, according to new research. ⌘ Read more
This new robot has a clever spin on lunar mining
Work continues on designs for robots that can help assist the first human explorers on the moon in over half a century. One of the most important aspects of that future trip will be utilizing the resources available on the moon’s surface, known as in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). This would give the explorers access to materials like water, structural metals, and propellant, but only if they can recover it from the rock and regolith that make up the moon’s surfa … ⌘ Read more
UK Secondary Schools Pivoting From Narrowly Focused CS Curriculum To AI Literacy
Longtime Slashdot reader theodp writes: The UK Department for Education is “replacing its narrowly focused computer science GCSE with a broader, future-facing computing GCSE [General Certificate of Secondary Education] and exploring a new qualification in data science and AI for 16-18-year-olds.” The move aims to … ⌘ Read more
When Skippy met Lawsie
And mum met Gough. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine strikes oil refinery in Russia’s Saratov Oblast, oil terminal, warehouse in occupied territories, General Staff confirms ⌘ Read more
iOS 26.2 Available Next Month With These 8 New Features
Apple released the first iOS 26.2 beta last week. The upcoming update includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, including a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen’s clock, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and more.
In a recent [press release](https://www.apple.com/ie/newsroom/20 … ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after van pursuit in Melbourne
A man has been arrested after police pursued a minivan in Truganina, Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds ⌘ Read more
Urteil des Europäischen Gerichtshofs: EuGH kippt zentrale Vorgaben der EU-Mindestlohnrichtlinie
Die Richter:innen geben einer Klage Dänemarks gegen die Richtlinie teilweise statt. Diese sollte Arbeitnehmer:innen vor Armut schützen. mehr… ⌘ Read more
ASIC investigation alleges lack of audits and checks in parts of car finance sector
A review of Australia’s car finance sector has alleged a lack of regular audits and checks by some lenders. ⌘ Read more
Kreislaufwirtschaft: Deutschland verschläft Phosphor-Recycling
Der Stoff steckt etwa in Dünger und wird oft importiert – zunehmend aus Russland. Die Kläranlagen sollen ihn zurückgewinnen. Das läuft aber kaum an. mehr… ⌘ Read more
Wahlen im Irak: Wasser auf die Mühlen der Regierung al-Sudani
Der Irak hat mit der Türkei ein Wasserabkommen geschlossen. Regierungschef al-Sudani kann diesen Erfolg vor der Wahl gut gebrauchen. mehr… ⌘ Read more
Parlamentswahlen im Irak: Was wählt der Irak?
Vom Gefühl eines demokratischen Aufbruchs nach den Massenprotesten 2019 ist nicht viel geblieben. Am Dienstag wählt der Irak ein neues Parlament. mehr… ⌘ Read more
Desperately needed leadership goes waiting
Readers discuss the Albanese government’s cautious path compared to the sweeping changes of the Whitlam government. ⌘ Read more
NT childcare staff facing charges over toddler’s death
Staff at a Northern Territory childcare centre are facing charges over the accidental hanging death of a toddler. ⌘ Read more
Police say they were powerless to stop a neo-Nazi rally. Experts suggest otherwise
NSW Police sought prohibition orders to ban marches across the Harbour Bridge and at the Opera House. At Parliament House on Saturday, it said it could not act. ⌘ Read more
This top Sydney uni has a $500 million surplus. Now there’s talk of job cuts
The report had a disquieting note for staff that said it was “possible we will find adjustments to our staffing levels will be required”. ⌘ Read more
Scathing report labels SA and federal governments ‘ill-equipped’ for algae crisis
A scathing report into South Australia’s toxic algal bloom crisis has drawn criticism of both the state and federal governments as “ill-prepared” and “asleep at the wheel”. ⌘ Read more
Hospital calls dozens of patients after medical imaging bungle
Dozens of Caboolture Hospital patients have been called back for follow-up treatment following a major medical imaging bungle. ⌘ Read more
Südsudanesen in den USA: Ab nach Hause!
Die US-Regierung kassiert den Schutzstatus für Geflüchtete aus dem Südsudan. Sie haben nun 60 Tage Zeit, um das Land zu verlassen. mehr… ⌘ Read more
Princess Anne has wrapped up her Australian tour in Brisbane
Princess Anne has wrapped up her Australian tour in Brisbane, paying tribute to fallen servicemen and women at a Remembrance Day service. ⌘ Read more
Tributes flow for radio presenter
Adelaide radio presenter Leon Byner has died at the age of 77. ⌘ Read more
What a serious face grandpa has ⌘ Read more
Eröffnung der UN-Klimakonferenz: Noch ist gute Stimmung
Der UN-Klimagipfel begann versöhnlich. Aber Ankündigungen Deutschlands und der ärmsten Staaten deuten an, wo die Streitpunkte liegen werden. mehr… ⌘ Read more
Two arrested over alleged firebomb attack on Adelaide supermarket
Two more people have been arrested over an alleged firebombing attack on an Adelaide supermarket. ⌘ Read more
Debatte um Wehrpflicht: Union besteht nicht auf Losverfahren
Wie sollen junge Männer künftig für den Wehrdienst ausgewählt werden? Vor dem Koalitionsausschuss am Donnerstag gibt es ungelöste Fragen. mehr… ⌘ Read more
Wiggles company admits ‘likely’ law breach over Emma headband
The company behind The Wiggles has admitted it likely breached consumer law by selling Emma Bow headbands without the mandatory safety warnings required for products containing button batteries. ⌘ Read more
Legends weigh in on Ashes dilemmas
Ian Botham and Greg Chappell look ahead to the Ashes series as well as the 150th anniversary Test match in 2027. ⌘ Read more
Caves carved by water on Mars may hold signs of past life
Eight possible cave openings found on the Martian surface look to have once had ancient streams flowing into them, suggesting they are promising places to look for evidence of life ⌘ Read more
In pictures: CCIWA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards gala night
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA’s second annual Diversity and Inclusion Awards gala recognised the businesses that go above and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne’s largest sobering-up centre barely used, data reveals
Melbourne’s largest sobering-up centre has been labelled a waste of money with figures obtained by 9News revealing the Collingwood facility is barely being used. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government unveils new protest laws
Victoria Police officers will have the power to ask dangerous protesters to remove face masks under new laws. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Two people arrested after closing down Kwinana Freeway; Police release vision of Mandurah firebomb attack
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
ASIC investigation alleges lack of audits and checks in parts of car finance sector
A review of Australia’s car finance sector has alleged a lack of regular audits and checks by some lenders. ⌘ Read more
Australians take a moment of silence nationwide on Remembrance Day
People across the country have stopped to remember and honour those who fought and died for Australia. ⌘ Read more
Rest in Peace Telon, my beautiful girl ⌘ Read more
‘Hardest-working royal’ wraps up Australian visit in Brisbane
Princess Anne marked Remembrance Day at Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera, while more than 1500 people turned out for the main service in the CBD. ⌘ Read more
Fifty years since the dismissal of PM Gough Whitlam
The dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by the governor-general left an indelible scar on the nation. ⌘ Read more
Three family members killed, fourth injured in horror collision with truck
Three members of a Geelong family, including a toddler, are dead after a truck and a car collided in regional Victoria this morning. ⌘ Read more
Alleged gunman charged in ‘mistaken identity’ murder of Sydney plumber
Detectives have charged the alleged gunman in the murder of Sydney plumber John Versace in May in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Fifty years since The Dismissal, Keating, Gunston, Howard reflect
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world. ⌘ Read more