The NSW government will no longer report individual cases of H5 bird flu as the deadly disease continues to spread…See More
Month: August 2026
Why it’s about to get so much harder to find an aged care bed in WA
It’s going to get much harder to find an available aged care bed in WA, a new report finds, with a “substantial and time-critical shortfall” […]
Malaysia has the AI tools. The harder question is whether its workforce can use them
Malaysia is intensifying a five-year drive to build a national AI ecosystem, placing talent development alongside digital infrastructure, governance and industry readiness as the plan’s […]
In South Korea’s most credentialed job market, SK hynix drops the degree
South Korean semiconductor giant SK hynix has removed academic qualification requirements from its recruitment process, signalling a significant shift towards skills-based hiring as competition for […]
“Political renewal doesn’t just happen in Westminster; it happens in rooms like this.”
In July I had the wonderful opportunity of attending Progress’ Political Weekend in Birmingham. Amidst a resounding political moment, it was wonderful to be among […]
Trump admin amps up pressure on Cuba
The Trump administration announced new sanctions against Cuba on Thursday, threatening to deepen an ongoing economic crisis in the island nation. The State and Treasury […]
Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino
The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to increase the likelihood of drought and excess heat across the region…See More
After Years of Waiting, Noel Tata Presides Unchallenged over India’s Biggest Business
By: John Elliot Noel Tata The unexpected announcement this week that Natarajan Chandrasekaran will not seek a third five-year term as executive chairman of Tata […]
Why PowerBall got easier to win in 2026, and the maths behind it
PowerBall’s odds shifted this year, and the actual numbers behind that change are more interesting than most players realise…See More
Government extends aged care program funding shopping and transport help
A government program that helps older people with shopping and transport has been extended until 2029 after ongoing uncertainty about its future. …See More
Australia ‘can be very selective’ about migration, says migrant rich lister
There are divergent views among business leaders, from migrant and non-migrant backgrounds, about the impact of planned immigration cuts and the types of migrants that […]
We Have To Unite In Our Message That These Mistakenly Elected Dangerous People Have To Go.
Every day has to be a call for impeachment or military removal of Trump and the Cabinet. We are passively giving our country away because […]
Sánchez has one year until Spain’s election deadline. The odds are against him.
We are now one year away from the latest possible date — Aug. 22, 2027 — that Spain can hold a general election. For embattled Socialist […]
There’ll be some ups and downs: The politics of theme parks
Welcome to Declassified, a weekly humor column. Welcome to a new occasional section of this column — Inappropriate Theme Park Ride of the Week! The […]
‘You are the problem’: GOP senator hammered after complaining about national debt
A GOP senator was hammered by critics on Thursday after he complained about the size of the national debt. This week, the national debt surpassed […]
Ex-Trump staffer sounds alarm over administration’s new ‘ruse’ to arrest critics
President Donald Trump’s “anti-fraud” project led by Vice President J.D. Vance is nothing more than a “ruse” for a pretext to lock up his political […]
Russian missile barrage across Ukraine’s capital kills at least 12 and wounds 33
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian missile barrage overnight Thursday killed at least 12 people in Kyiv as explosions echoed across Ukraine’s capital throughout the […]
Utz to go private in $2.9 billion Intersnack deal as shares surge
Intersnack is buying half of Utz Brands for $2.9B, taking the company private and boosting its presence in the US snack market…See More
Playing a Rigged Game
When the gears of the ballot box have been tampered with, it’s time for voters to write their own rules.
What Are the Chances: The Unlikely Mainstreaming of Prediction Markets
The prediction markets were nearly certain: Francesca Hong would win Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor on Aug. 11. Polymarket put the upstart’s chances at 96%; […]