Small businesses are an innovation powerhouse. For many, it’s still too hard to raise the funds they need
The federal government wants to boost Australia’s productivity levels – as a matter of national priority. It’s i...

Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
Protesters parade through the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Don...
Israel’s attacks on Iran are already hurting global oil prices, and the impact is set to worsen
The weekend attacks on Iran’s oil facilities – widely seen as part of escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran &...

Forcible removal of US Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla of California is pushed out of the room after he interrupted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during...
What does Israel’s strike mean for US policy on Iran and prospects for a nuclear deal?
Smoke rises over Tehran, Iran, following an Israeli strike on June 13, 2025.SAN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty ImagesI…
Protecting the vulnerable, or automating harm? AI’s double-edged role in spotting abuse
AI can help maximize resources in strapped systems trying to protect vulnerable people – but it can also risk repl…
Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers
The charismatic front man of Sly and the Family Stone died on June 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Michael Ochs Archives/Gett…
Southern Baptists’ call for the US Supreme Court to overturn its same-sex marriage decision is part of a long history…
A worship session at the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting on June 10, 2025, in Dallas. AP Photo/Richard W…
Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill won’t solve the opioid epidemic, say the people most affected
The people most impacted by Colorado's fentanyl criminalization bill have divergent views on the role of the legal syste…
Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed
As part of the Trump administration’s efforts aimed at stopping diversity, equity and inclusion, the government ha…
Supreme Court ignores precedent instead of overruling it in allowing president to fire officials whom Congress tried to make independent
Can President Donald Trump -- or any president -- fire the heads of independent agencies created by Congress?Douglas Ris…
House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage
People who don't have health insurance coverage often delay or simply don't get the medical care they need.Jacob Wackerh…
RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices played a key role in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Frederic J. Brow…
Two-state solution in the Middle East has been a core US policy for 25 years – is the Trump administration…
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, holds a note given to him from President Donald Trump to be placed in the …
US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment…
A recruit participates in the Army's future soldier prep course at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., on Sept. 25, 2024. AP…
Workers need better tools and tech to boost productivity. Why aren’t companies stepping up to invest?
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers turn their attention to improving productivity growth acro…
Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds
Older adults generally have a good sense of their own financial abilities – unless they have dementia. shapecharge…
AI literacy: What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define
AI literacy is a lot more than simply knowing how to prompt an AI chatbot.DNY59/E+ via Getty ImagesIt is “the poli…