Taiwan’s economy is rich, but its workers are not
The income gap, if left unaddressed, could hurt the ruling party at the 2028 presidential election.
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Australia to introduce legislation to crack down on hate, PM says
SYDNEY, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the government would seek to introduce new legislation to crack down on hate, after gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event in Sydney on Sunday, killing 15. (Reporting by Alasdair
A Taylor Swift Lyric Was One of the Most-Viewed on Genius. Guessing the Song Won’t Be… Hard
The star was the top artist on the platform in 2025
EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.
No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser
MANILA, Dec 17 (Reuters) - There is no evidence indicating that the two suspects involved in the Bondi Beach attack received any form of military training while in the Philippines, the Philippines' National Security Adviser said on Wednesday. In a statement, Eduardo Año said
Taiwan says US has initiated $14.3 billion arms sale procedure
The proposed arms sale covers eight items, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, anti-tank missiles and drones.
Taiwan says US has initiated $11.1 billion arms sale procedure
TAIPEI, Dec 18 - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday the U.S. government has initiated the congressional notification procedure for $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, in a show of support for Taipei which is under increasing military pressure from China.
Stories from traditional knowledge combined with archaeological work trace 2,300 km of Songlines
All over Australia, Songlines, or Dreaming tracks, connected First Nations people in one place with those in another through ritual, song and storytelling, which told of their shared beliefs.
Climate modeling for communities, with communities
Earth system models offer insight into how climate change will affect communities. But residents of those communities are rarely consulted on the design and deployment of these models, which can lead to the models being misused in local decision-making. To bridge this divide,
Watch live: Trump gives address to the nation
President Trump on Wednesday evening is expected to give an address to the nation from the White House. “I look forward to ‘seeing’ you then. It has been a great year for our Country, and THE BEST IS YET TO COME!” the president wrote Tuesday on Truth Social, giving few details.
As Pentagon escalates Kelly investigation, Senate GOP grows uneasy
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story As Pentagon escalates Kelly investigation, Senate GOP grows uneasy Senate Republicans are growing increasingly uneasy with the Pentagon’s
BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years
BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.
Democrats to introduce stock trading discharge petition next year
Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) said that House Democratic leadership will introduce a discharge petition in January to force action on a bill banning stock trading by members of Congress, the president, the vice president and their immediate families. The effort comes after some
Brown University shooting manhunt enters fifth day: What we know
More than five days have passed since a gunman killed two people and injured nine others at Brown University, with authorities still searching for the shooter. Authorities have released photos and video of a person of interest in Saturday’s shooting in Providence, R.I., and
Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director
The ex-podcaster announced he would leave the FBI after US President Donald Trump told reporters he "wants to go back to his show".
Brazilian lawmakers vote to reduce Bolsonaro’s prison time
The former president was convicted of attempting a coup. If the legislation survives an expected veto, he could be transferred to house arrest as early as 2028.
FTC probing Instacart’s AI pricing tool after being caught charging customers different prices: report
"We are disturbed by what we have read in the press about Instacart’s alleged pricing practices," the FTC said in a statement.
Senators hold Coast Guard admiral promotion over swastika, noose classification in policy manual
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) has placed a hold on the nomination of Adm. Kevin Lunday to serve as head of the Coast Guard after the service backtracked on keeping swastikas and nooses labeled as hate symbols, instead moving forward by listing the images as “potentially divisive.”
Met Office: 2026 will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels
Forecast is slightly cooler than the record 1.55C reached in 2024, but 2026 set to be among four hottest years since 1850 Next year will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels, meteorologists project, as fossil fuel pollution continues to bake the Earth and fuel
Nick Reiner Murder Case: Why Insanity Defenses Are Tough to Win
Nick Reiner has long been open about his struggles with drug abuse and mental health. But legal experts say it would still be very difficult for his defense lawyers to argue that he is not responsible for the deaths of his parents. Reiner, 32, has been charged with two counts
Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing.
In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry
The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.
Washington state flooding damage profound but unclear, governor warns
Record rains have forced hundreds of rescues, swamped communities and left rivers high, with more storms forecast The extent of the damage in Washington state is profound but unclear after more than a week of heavy rains and record flooding, according to the state’s governor,
Trump approval rating slips: Survey
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday found that President Trump's approval rating slipped to nearly its lowest point in his second term. The poll found that 39 percent of American respondents said they approve of Trump's handling of the presidency while 59 percent said they
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ Star Kim Seon-ho, ‘Sweet Home’ Actor Go Youn-jung’s Netflix Rom-Com ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ Unveils Teaser
Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for “Can This Love Be Translated?,” a Korean romantic comedy series starring Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung, set to premiere Jan. 16. The series marks the latest project from the Hong Sisters — Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran — the
‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ and ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ Among Game Audio Network Guild Nominees
“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” F1 25” and “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” are among the nominees for the 24th annual Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) awards. The awards span 26 categories, including music, sound design, dialogue, technology and interactive audio. Winners
The Feathery Dinosaurs That Couldn’t Fly
Close inspection of “exceptionally preserved” fossils suggests that some dinosaurs shed their ability to take off The post The Feathery Dinosaurs That Couldn’t Fly appeared first on Nautilus .
Dalio joins billionaires backing Trump accounts
Presented by the Bank Policy Institute — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY THE BANK POLICY INSTITUTE The Big Story Ray Dalio, wife to donate to 300,000 Trump accounts The hedge fund billionaire and his wife, Barbara, will contribute $250 each to
Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans
Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.
Thai victim of scalding case to sue South Korean husband
The man is is also facing criminal charges for the incident.
Climate research center faces 'break up'
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Vought: Science foundation to break up climate center The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget
November's inflation report is the first to be released after the shutdown. Here's what to expect
November's CPI report is expected to show the annual inflation rate at 3.1%, according to economists polled by Dow Jones.
Prehistoric elephant footprints documented for first time in Murcia's fossil dunes
An international team, involving researchers from the University of Seville, the Andalusian Institute of Earth Sciences in Granada and the University of Huelva, has identified the first fossilized vertebrate footprints from the Quaternary period in fossil dune deposits in
The first alien civilization we encounter will be extremely loud
For decades, science fiction writers have tried their best to prepare us for eventual contact with aliens. Their efforts are dominated by several recurrent tropes. There's the invasion by a warlike species, there's the highly-evolved species trying to communicate with our
California wildlife officials quietly shift on killing a high-profile predator
In a move that reverses nearly a decade of practice, California wildlife officials have quietly begun to allow killing mountain lions in order to protect another iconic native—bighorn sheep.
Five family Christmas games that reveal how we think, communicate and connect
For many families at Christmas, the one time of year when everyone finally ends up in the same room, suggesting a game is often the best strategic move for a fun evening. At its best, this sparks an hour of genuine connection. At its worst, it revives old rivalries faster than
House passes Marjorie Taylor Greene’s anti-trans bill
The House passed a bill Wednesday sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) that would criminalize gender-affirming procedures and medical care for minors. Greene had secured a deal with leadership to bring her bill to the floor in exchange for her support of a rule
ACA subsidies set to expire. Moderate Republicans rebel
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story ACA subsidies set to expire. Moderate Republicans rebel Congress is poised to leave town for the rest of the year without addressing the ObamaCare enhanced subsidies, letting them expire on Dec. 31. But
Adm. Bradley open to broader release of Sept. 2 boat strikes video
Navy Adm. Frank Bradley told lawmakers Wednesday he was open to the broader release of the video of the U.S. military’s early September lethal strikes against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, apparently bucking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said a day
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Should Recuse Herself From Warner Bros. Deal Review Due to ‘Potential Conflicts of Interest,’ Democratic Senators Say
Pam Bondi, Trump’s U.S. Attorney General, may have conflicts of interest in overseeing a review of a deal for Warner Bros. Discovery — and she should recuse herself from a review of any such transaction, two prominent Democratic senators said. Warner Bros. Discovery has entered
South Korea to ban free disposable plastic cups at cafes, restaurants
Under the plan, the use of disposable paper cups will first be phased out at large-scale restaurants.
Funeral for youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim, Matilda, to be held on Thursday
SYDNEY, Dec 18 - The funeral of 10-year-old Bondi Beach shooting victim Matilda will be held in Sydney on Thursday as her parents criticised the government for failing to respond to a rising tide of antisemitism.
Funeral for youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim, Matilda, to be held on Dec 18
Matilda was the youngest of 15 people killed.
Maryland commission to study reparations after veto override
Maryland lawmakers on Wednesday voted to create a commission to study slavery reparations, overriding a veto from Gov. Wes Moore (D) earlier this year. “This topic isn’t easy, but, again, without formal study, reparations risk being dismissed as symbolic or unconstitutional,
Holiday Gifting: Marc Jacobs, Rag & Bone, Valentino and More Celeb-Loved Bags Available for Under $300
Buying a bag for someone this holiday season doesn’t have to be a stress-inducing experience. While the search for the perfect holiday gift can often lead to mad scrambles at the mall (or worse, fruitless clicks online), we’re making it simple by rounding up ten designer bags
We’re getting down to the wire for gifts to be shipped in...
We’re getting down to the wire for gifts to be shipped in time for Xmas. Take a look at the 2025 Kottke Holiday Gift Guide if you still need to shop for your fam & friends.
House passes GOP health care bill without ObamaCare subsidy extension
House Republicans on Wednesday passed a partisan package of health care policies designed to provide a conservative alternative to extending the expiring ObamaCare subsidies. The legislation has little chance of passing through the Senate, however, and it does not address the