Tag: United States
US Supreme Court Denies TikTok Appeal, US Ban Imminent
US Supreme Court Denies TikTok Appeal, US Ban ImminentIn a critical decision, the US Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from the owners of popular social media platform TikTok, paving the way for a...
Telehealth Consult Gone Wrong: A Comedy of Errors
Telehealth Chaos: A Westport Woman's MisadventureIn a bizarre turn of events, a routine telehealth consultation for a Westport woman, let's call her Alison, with the new service provider Ka Ora, ended up being a...
February Unemployment Rate Cut Likely as Unemployment Rises Slightly
Australia's Unemployment Rate Inches Up to 4.0% in December, Potential Interest Rate Cut on the HorizonAustralia's unemployment rate saw a slight increase in December, rising to 4.0 per cent, according to the latest data...
Ceasefire Deal for Gaza Confirmed by US President Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden has confirmed a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, bringing a temporary halt to the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip. The agreement, reached after intense negotiations in Qatar,...
Ban on Selling Lotto Tickets to Minors: Protecting Youth from Gambling
Proposal to Ban Lotto Sales to MinorsIn a move to protect young people from the potential harms of gambling, Lotto is embracing a proposal that will prohibit the sale of all Lotto products, both...
Sinner Embraces Crowd Support Despite Doping Controversy
Controversy Surrounds Jannik Sinner at Australian OpenIn the midst of an intense doping controversy, defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner faced uncertainty about how he would be received by the crowds at the prestigious...
Etiquette Guide: Asking About Someone’s Disability Respectfully
Etiquette Guide: How to Respectfully Ask About Someone's DisabilityWhen it comes to interacting with individuals with disabilities, there is often a fine line between curiosity and respect. Journalist Olivia Shivas, a wheelchair user and...
Donald Trump Sentenced in New York Courtroom for Hush Money Conviction
Donald Trump Sentenced in New York Courtroom for Hush Money ConvictionUS President-elect Donald Trump faced a pivotal moment in a New York courtroom on Friday morning, where Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan delivered a...
Weekend Heatwave Forecast: Vast Swath of Country to Sizzle
**Weekend Heatwave Forecast: Vast Swath of Country to Sizzle**As the weekend approaches, a vast swath of Australia is set to experience severe and intense heatwaves, with temperatures soaring into the mid-40s in many regions....
Avoid Costly Mistakes: Parents Face Massive Bills for Undeclared Partners
Parents Face Unexpected Tax Bills Due to Undeclared PartnersParents across the country are facing massive tax bills due to a simple oversight in filling out an IRD form. This mistake has left families with...
Charities urge Australian government to take action on Gaza crisis
Aussie Charities Putting Heat on Aussie Gov't Over Gaza WarSo, there's this group of Australian charities, right? They're all like, "Hey, Australian government, you...
