Biden says opposing Ukraine funding plays into ‘Putin’s hands’
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Tuesday called for House Republicans to urgently bring a $95.3-billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote, warning…
Tech giants pledge to fight deepfakes ahead of elections – POLITICO
The text — which is a draft and could still change — is planned to be presented when political and security leaders gather at the…
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced an early election — so how did we get here?
The Tasmanian Liberals were triumphant on election night in May 2021, promising to deliver "certainty and stability" as they embarked on an unprecedented third term…
Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race to succeed George Santos in Congress
Democrat Tom Suozzi has won a special election in New York for the U.S. House seat that was left vacant when Republican George Santos was…
Police in Tennessee arrest suspect wanted in shooting of 2 deputies, 1 of whom died
Suspect Kenneth Wayne DeHart, 42, was found in Knoxville on Tuesday afternoon after being wanted on multiple charges in the Thursday shooting of two sheriff’s…
Russia can sustain war effort for ‘two or three years,’ finds defense study – POLITICO
Global defense spending increased by 9 percent in 2023 to exceed $2.2 trillion; NATO countries spent over half of that amount, with the U.S. leading…
Romance on Valentine’s Day? The Old Boys say some do, some don’t but respect is key
Jeff and Agnus Lawler have been married for 68 years and don't celebrate Valentine's Day, while John Bay married his sweetheart 42 years ago and…
GOP-led House impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — The House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its…
In worst 1-day loss in nearly a year, Dow tumbles 525 points on new inflation data
Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wall Street in New York City. On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
With Trump looming, NATO defense chiefs gather to talk Ukraine – POLITICO
Russia, of course, remains the biggest problem for most NATO countries. Not only is Ukraine in need of more Western ammunition to sustain an existential…
Blue gum research focuses on engineered timber, fast-tracking plantations to bolster construction shortfall
In short: Demand for pine in the construction industry could see Australia run out of homegrown timber in the next 10 years.The WA government has earmarked…
Why replacing Biden with Newsom, another Democrat in 2024 is unlikely
Anyone hoping California Gov. Gavin Newsom or some other Democrat will take Joe Biden’s place on the 2024 presidential ballot is likely to be disappointed.…
Police in Kansas arrest man in theft, destruction of Jackie Robinson statue
Police say they have made an arrest in connection to the theft of a statue of Jackie Robinson, which was stolen from a Wichita, Kan.,…
Russia gearing up for decade-long duel with West, Estonia warns – POLITICO
The report notes a significant rise in military production in Russia, including of artillery and armored vehicles, that is enhancing Moscow’s ability to continue fighting.…
Victorian power outage live: Bushfire and storm clean-up reveals extensive damage
Last night, Premier Jacinta Allan said "a number of homes may have been lost to fire" in the state's west. Crews are aiming to get…
Policymakers try to catch up with rise of AI in healthcare
Lawmakers and regulators in Washington are starting to puzzle over how to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare — and the AI industry thinks there’s a…
Israeli attacks kill dozens in Rafah as two captives are rescued | Gaza
NewsFeedAt least 63 people were reported killed in Israeli air attacks that its military said were providing cover for an operation to rescue two captives…
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EU says Apple iMessage, 3 Microsoft services are not digital ‘gatekeepers’
The European Commission said four platforms under Apple and Microsoft were no longer considered so-called "gatekeepers" under the Digital Markets Act. File Photo by John…
Half of Americans say California in decline, poll say
WASHINGTON — California’s national reputation as a place of dreams and prosperity is in jeopardy, battered by Republicans who dislike almost all aspects of the state…