Corpus Christi Water Crisis Spurs Stampede on South Texas Aquifers Cities, towns, and industrial complexes aim to quickly pump tens of millions of gallons per day in a bid to avert disaster. Texas Observer · Apr 7
Why you should try laughter yoga: The fun workout that’s good for your mind and heart From lowering blood pressure and reducing inflammation to improving heart health and relieving stress, laughter has the power to trigger a number of positive chemical and physical benefits. Euronews · Dec 23, 2025
The surprising health benefits of a belly laugh – even if it’s forced Doctors recommend a good belly laugh at least two times per week The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025
AI the main suspect after radio stations wrongly identify reporter as alleged violent offender Southern Cross Austereo investigate how Adelaide Advertiser journalist was wrongly named. Plus: awkward timing for ABC crime podcast The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2025
News Corp Australia chair says outlets not part of climate crisis ‘denial machine’ Michael Miller tells Senate misinformation inquiry platforming climate deniers and net zero critics part of ‘great democracy and healthy debate’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025
'Grand Theft Australia': news chief's warning about AI As the AI age beckons, a media executive is warning of dire impacts to the creator industry, demanding governments rule out copyright law changes. AAP · Oct 8, 2025
News Corp Australia chair says social media platforms are ‘true monsters’ and ‘torment our children’ Michael Miller also says media must unite against second ‘big steal’ by tech companies seeking changes to copyright law to access content for free The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2025
Construction of Royal Navy's HMS Sheffield begins in Scotland WORK on the fifth of eight new frigates for the Royal Navy has started in Glasgow ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2024
Māori language ‘at risk’ as a result of government policies, commissioner says Prof Rawinia Higgins tells the Guardian that te reo Māori is under threat from the rightwing coalition despite long-running efforts to revive it The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2024
News Corp boss grilled over Hitler-Bandt headline as Seven admits failure over Lehrmann’s rent The Australian was just surfacing ‘differing opinions’ when it made comparison between Greens leader and Hitler, Michael Miller says. Plus: fourth-generation Murdoch logs on The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2024
Through connection to their land, Tarahumara runners are among Mexico's most beloved champions They were born to run The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
Even ‘magic’ and ‘miracles’ not beyond Rupert Murdoch as The Australian marks its 60th birthday The masthead goes all out to flatter its boss before his arrival, lauding ‘a paper like no other’. Plus: ABC breaches its standards on brumbies reporting The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2024
News Corp aren’t ‘obsessed’ with the ABC, executive chairman says Michael Miller, who is responsible for The Australian, Daily Telegraph, news.com.au and Sky News Australia, also blames social media for many of society’s ills The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2024
Afternoon Update: economic growth stalls; eSafety commissioner drops X case; and News Corp ‘not obsessed’ with ABC GDP growth falls to just 0.1% in the March quarter as high interest rates drag on economy The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2024
The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024 eSafety commissioner drops court effort to force Elon Musk to put international ban on stabbing video The eSafety Commissioner has abandoned the legal case to try to force X – formerly Twitter – to remove footage of the April stabbing attack on a Sydney bishop from the platform worldwide.
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules For years, social media companies have been accused of acting above regulation but a top media boss says they must play by the same rules as everyone else.
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2024 Ohio officials urge witnesses to come forward with information after shooting kills one and wounds 24 A 27-year-old man is dead following a mass shooting in Akron, Ohio that injured 24
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024 News Corp’s Rebekah Brooks joins Lachlan Murdoch in Sydney ahead of major Australian newspaper restructure Staff brace for significant cuts as media company prepares to make moves to counter decline of print and slow advertising market
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023 Takeaways from The AP's investigation into the Mormon church's handling of sex abuse cases A former Mormon bishop whom a top church official said committed “sexual transgression” with his own daughter was excommunicated after making a religious confession
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023 Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims A former Mormon bishop whom a top church official said committed “sexual transgression” with his own daughter was excommunicated after making a religious confession
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023 UK fashion stylists have formed a union – here’s what you need to know The Celebrity Stylist Union hopes to improve conditions for creatives. By Katie Wright.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023 News Corp using AI to produce 3,000 Australian local news stories a week The Data Local team uses AI technology to generate stories on weather, fuel prices and traffic reports for hyperlocal mastheads
The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2023 West Virginia state police face damning claims: ‘The more we dug, the worse it stunk’ An anonymous letter detailed abuses including hidden cameras, theft, kidnapping, druggings and rape – and their cover-up
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023 Major newspapers could face a $40m hit if governments follow Victoria in abandoning print advertising Data highlights total government spending on print as experts say Daniel Andrews’ move will be watched
ABC News · May 28, 2023 Nauo people back from near annihilation with hopes native title will deliver bright future A historic win allows the Indigenous nation to rise above the horrors of a dark colonial past on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.