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Geelong Coach Blasts SCG Turf
Chalmers says Treasury modelling shows Australia's inflation could reach 5%
Trump's failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows pressure is losing its effect
Australian Lawyer Apologizes for AI-Generated Errors
Cyclone Narelle: 'compact', dangerous and unusually predictable
The United States was informed about plans for an Israeli strike on Iran’s massive offshore South Pars natural gas field Wednesday but did not take part in it, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Victoria recorded its highest number of fatal drug overdoses in a decade last year, with people aged 35 to 54 most at risk, new data reveals. Figures released by the Coroners Court of Victoria show 584 people died from overdoses in 2024 - up from 547 in 2023. Illegal drugs were the leading contributor.
The federal government has appointed Anthea Harris, former chief executive of the Australian Energy Regulator and of the Energy Security Board, as Coordinator of a new Fuel Supply Taskforce. The new taskforce will be established in Anthony Albanese's own Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
VERONA, Italy (AP) – The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena, roughly mid-distance between the far-flung mountain, valley and city venues that made these the most spread-out Winter Games in Olympic history.
MILAN (AP) – The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed.
LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) – By taking chances, Eileen Gu is building a sport. She’s winning medals. Yet on a sunny Sunday at the Olympics where she defended her title on the halfpipe, maybe the best prize of all was knowing her grandma would be proud.
Federal Reserve could signal no interest rate cuts this year in wake of Iran war
Nation's largest retail group forecasts 4.4% gain in retail sales for this year
First lease sale in Alaska petroleum reserve in years draws strong interest
Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights.
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected in February, driven partly by a sharp increase in food costs. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index – which measures inflation before it hits consumers – rose 0.7% from January, and 3.4% from February 2025. The year-over-year increase was the most since February 2025.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The national debt surpassed a record $39 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone that comes just weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. The unprecedented figure highlights competing administration priorities, from passing a massive tax law and boosting defense spending and immigration enforcement to chipping away at the debt itself.
NEW YORK (AP) – Macy’s reported stronger-than-expected profits in the crucial fourth-quarter and comparable sales rose again. The department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and improved customer service led to more spending by shoppers.
The United States was informed about plans for an Israeli strike on Iran’s massive offshore South Pars natural gas field Wednesday but did not take part in it, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The national debt surpassed a record $39 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone that comes just weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. The unprecedented figure highlights competing administration priorities, from passing a massive tax law and boosting defense spending and immigration enforcement to chipping away at the debt itself.
PARIS (AP) – We’ve long had your back, now it’s our turn. That is how the famously transactional U.S. President Donald Trump is framing his demands that allies help him with the Iran war. He wants to call in IOUs for decades of U.S. security guarantees.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – More than three decades after Lindsey Graham first arrived in Washington, he has everything he could ever want. The senator has President Donald Trump’s ear, a war in Iran and a well-funded path to reelection in his home state of South Carolina.
No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires
NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program to reduce flight gaps
Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs impact industry
The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk
Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured
Ancient coupling happened more between human females and Neanderthal males
Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster
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US, Britain Impose New Sanctions Against Hamas Operatives
French bulldog frenzy may be cooling in US, but dachshunds ride high
The advantage of buying a used luxury car rather than a new non-luxury car
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Feta-brined spatchcock chicken is cooked in this Egyptian recipe
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Prince Harry and Meghan slam author of book for 'deranged conspiracy'
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