How charitable are Australians? 3 charts show how much we give
For Australia’s charity sector, December is the critical frontline month of the year.Demand for social services reaches its ...
From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality
Under team owner Steve Ballmer, in the checkered shirt, the LA Clippers have cut their greenhouse gas emissions, but their carbon ...
Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges
Federal agents search for undocumented immigrants in Chicago on Nov. 6, 2025.Scott Olson/Getty ImagesIn federal courtrooms across ...
From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials
The development of new computing technologies drives the demand for improved materials. Yuichiro Chino/Moment via Getty ImagesGene...
2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth
Medication abortions are increasingly common in states with abortion bans. Anti-abortion forces are pushing the courts a…
Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it
Research shows that doulas improve birth experiences and outcomes.Antonio_Diaz/iStock via Getty Images PlusA growing sha…
Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows
Denver teens who experience violence start using tobacco and alcohol earlier than their peers.BSIP/Getty ImagesHigh leve…
New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option
It's easier than ever to repair or recycle electronic devices.Elisa Schu/picture alliance via Getty ImagesElectronic gif…
Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees echoes 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers
Refugees from Syria walk with their luggage to the refugee shelter in Hamburg.Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty I…
The Essential Role of Digital Marketing Agencies in Brisbane’s Business Growth
Companies that want to grow must reach the right audience, communicate clearly, and stand out online. This is why many…
The Essential Role of Digital Marketing Agencies in Brisbane’s Business Growth
Companies that want to grow must reach the right audience, communicate clearly, and stand out online. This is why many…
As the population ages, the RBA’s interest rate policy is no longer fit for purpose
Yan Krukov/PexelsAn extensive government review of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in 2023 made 51 specific recommen…
Through the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year was about much more than job losses
Ingolfson via Wikimedia CommonsFor Kinleith Mill, cycles of new owners, restructuring and retrenchment have been a fact …
Research finds Indigenous peoples face unique challenges at work – but also reveals what can help
SolStock/GettyFor some Indigenous peoples around the world, a day at work can mean experiencing repression, racism and r…
Newly discovered link between traumatic brain injury in children and epigenetic changes could help personalize treatment for recovering kids
The effects of traumatic brain injuries go beyond what meets the eye.Naeblys/iStock via Getty Images PlusA newly discove…
US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves
Expanding offshore drilling is one of President Donald Trump's key policy goals for his second term.Mario Tama/Getty Ima…
Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chappell Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul
Teddy Pendergrass was known for romantic R&B ballads like the 1978 hit "Close the Door."Michael Putland via Getty Im…
6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
Dusk in downtown Lumberton, county seat in Robeson County, N.C., the most diverse rural county in America. AP Photo/Davi…