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In the outback, 7,000 beanies โ and one made of dog fur โ are stealing the show
An intricate hot air balloon beanie and a woolly hat made entirely from dog fur are among the almost 7,000 creations on display at this year's Alice Springs Beanie Festival.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:
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MAGA is split over Israel and Iran. Which way will Trump go?
Could a US strike against Iran threaten support for President Donald Trump?
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Putin explains belief that 'the whole of Ukraine is ours'
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that in his view the whole of Ukraine is "ours" and cautions that advancing Russian forces could take the Ukrainian city of Sumy as part of a bid to carve out a buffer zone.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:32 nations but only one man matters - Nato's summit is all about Trump
Higher defence spending will top the agenda when members of the Western alliance gather in The Hague.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Guest post: How solar panels and batteries can now run โclose to 24/365โ in some cities
A few years ago, solar power became the โcheapest electricity in historyโ, but it still... The post Guest post: How solar panels and batteries can now run โclose to 24/365โ in some cities appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:As Australia's deepest copper mine calls time, what happens to Mount Isa?
It's almost impossible to picture this outback mining city without its stacks, but that could be the future.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Iowa announces measles outbreak as U.S. tops 1,200 confirmed cases
There have been 1,214 confirmed measles cases this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Iowa announced the state's first outbreak Thursday and Georgia confirmed its second Wednesday.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:European leaders meet with Iran’s foreign minister as war with Israel rages on
It's now one full week since Israel launched a punishing campaign of airstrikes against Iran and its nuclear infrastructure. Iran has responded with its own missile strikes, but to far lesser effect. President Trump reiterated his desire to negotiate with Iran within a two-week window he set Thursday, as the U.S. marshals its forces in support of the Israeli operations. Geoff Bennett reports.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:How people inside Iran are reacting to the war
All week weโve been talking to experts on Iranโs nuclear program, its leadership and on U.S. foreign policy, as President Trump weighs entering the war. But speaking directly to people in Iran has been difficult. Nazanin Boniadi, an actress and human rights activist focused on Iran, where she was born and which her family fled after the 1979 revolution, joins Amna Nawaz with more from Los Angeles.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Judge orders release of Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention
In our news wrap Friday, a judge ordered Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil be freed from the immigration detention center where he's been held since March, Israel killed at least 37 Palestinians in Gaza including many who were trying to get food and a federal judge halted the Trump administration's efforts to block Harvard University from hosting international students.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Around 3,000 swimmers go nude for an 'energising' winter solstice dip in Hobart
Thousands of people celebrate the shortest day of the year by taking a nude plunge in the freezing waters of Hobart.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:U.S. Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard Contradicts Official Reports and Her Own Statements to Support Trump on Iran Nuclear Program
Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. Director of National Intelligence, not only contradicts official intelligence reports but also reverses her own previous statements to align with Trumpโs alarmist claims about Iranโs nuclear weapons, prioritizing political loyalty over truth. Related: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Denounces Israeli Aggression as War Crimes at UN Human Rights Council Tulsi Gabbard, the [โฆ]
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:As Global Climate and Refugee Crises Accelerate, a Call for Humanity
On World Refugee Day, climate change is still a leading cause of migration. Advocates and faith leaders push us to support immigrations despite hostility from the current US presidential administration.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Brutal heatwave blankets much of the U.S.
Friday is the summer solstice and much of the U.S. is going to be baking in serious heat starting this weekend with a heat dome expected to keep temperatures soaring. Stephanie Sy reports on what you need to know about the days ahead.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Brutal heat wave blankets much of the U.S.
Friday is the summer solstice and much of the U.S. is going to be baking in serious heat starting this weekend with a heat dome expected to keep temperatures soaring. Stephanie Sy reports on what you need to know about the days ahead.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Trump: 'Maybe Iโll have to change my mind' about firing Powell
President Trump on Friday floated the possibility of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as part of his latest round of intense criticism of the leader of the central bank over its decision not to lower interest rates. Trump, in a lengthy post on Truth Social, railed against Powell, labeling him a "numbskull," "a dumb...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:How to stay safe from the dangers of extreme heat
For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Spain's blackout shows 'we're not reacting fast enough' to changing grids
The extraordinary failure of Spain's entire electricity system in April sparked furious debate over the energy transition. But what caused the blackout?
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Carla Hayden on her time as a pioneering librarian of Congress and getting fired by Trump
Dr. Carla Hayden, a trailblazing librarian of Congress, was fired by President Trump in May. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with her about being blindsided by the decision, the administrationโs ongoing efforts to reshape key institutions and why she intends to keep speaking out. Itโs for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy, as part of our CANVAS coverage.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Australian business considering bid for embattled Darwin Port
The founder of two major new marine infrastructure projects in Western Australia is weighing up a bid for the Darwin Port.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump’s stance on Iran and the rise in political violence
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor for the National Review, join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including attacks on elected state officials, President Trump's consideration of U.S. military involvement in Iran and the debate among Republicans about entering the conflict.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Iranโs Araghchi says US used nuclear negotiations to cover up Israeli attack
Iranโs Araghchi says US used nuclear negotiations to cover up Israeli attack Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that the US might have used the nuclear talks to cover up as Israel planned its attack against his country. "They had perhaps this plan in their mind, and they just needed negotiations perhaps to cover it up," Araghchi told NBC. The US and Iran were scheduled to hold a sixth round of...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Federal agents are denied access to Dodger Stadium in latest immigration clash
One of LA's most prized civic institutions - the Los Angeles Dodgers -- is now caught up in the debate over high-profile immigration raids taking place across the region after the Dodgers said ICE agents requested access to their stadium parking lots, a request the organization says they denied. Amna Nawaz speaks with Dylan Hernandez, sports writer for the Los Angeles Times, to learn more.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Vaccine advisers set to review ingredient in influenza shot
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Vaccine advisers to review ingredient RFK Jr wants banned Coming next week: The first meeting of RFK Jr.โs handpicked vaccine advisory panel. Photo credit Itโs the first meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Israel raids village in occupied West Bank six times in one day: Wafa
Israel raids village in occupied West Bank six times in one day: Wafa The Israeli army raided on Friday the village of al-Lubban Asharqiya, near Nablus in the north of the occupied West Bank six times, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. Israeli forces detained a number of young Palestinian men, while Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition and stun grenades, Wafa said quoting local sources.. Palestinians in...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:When Erika burns for the solstice these locals party like Vikings
Cape Clear is nowhere near the ocean, but it has a lighthouse and a "Viking longship" that residents plan to set alight for the winter solstice.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:HHS investigating Michigan health care system over alleged conscience rights violation
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is investigating whether an employee at a Michigan hospital system was fired for refusing to use a patient's preferred pronouns and assisting in โsex trait modificationโ procedures, the agencyโs Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Friday. The health care worker allegedly requested religious accommodations from certain...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Judge says itโs too late to order recovery of Trump officialsโ Signal messages
A federal judge said Friday itโs too late to order the recovery of already-deleted Signal messages from key members of President Trump's Cabinet, largely rejecting a request from an oversight group to get involved. But U.S. District Judge James Boasberg did order acting National Archivist and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ask Attorney...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:6 things to know about lenacapavir, what experts call a ‘wonder drug’ for preventing HIV
The Food and Drug Administration approved the preventative use of lenacapavir, made by Gilead Sciences, on Wednesday. Experts say lenacapavir is easier to administer, and each dose lasts longer compared to other medications.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Iran unsure it can trust US after Israeli strikes: Top official
Iranโs foreign minister told NBC News on Friday that Tehran was not sure it could trust the United States in the wake of numerous Israeli attacks on Iran. The airstrikes from Israel, which have targeted Iranian military and nuclear facilities, came just days before American officials were scheduled to hold nuclear talks mediated by Oman....
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Shasti Conrad wins open DNC vice chair position after Hogg fallout
Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad won the Democratic National Committeeโs (DNC) second open vice chair position Friday after members voted to redo the election amid significant inner turmoil over David Hoggโs role within the party. Conrad won the spot with almost 56 percent of the vote over DNC member Kalyn Free in a...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:'A little disappointed': Auckland concedes 16 goals in two games
Auckland City go down 6-0 to Benfica after a weather delay, leaving them with no wins, no goals and 16 conceded in two games at the Club World Cup.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Judge halts Trump's attempt to keep international students from Harvard
A federal judge on Friday blocked theTrumpadministrationโs efforts to keepHarvardUniversityfrom hosting international students, delivering the Ivy League school another victory as it challenges multiple government sanctions amid a battle with the White House.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Lions fall to 54-year first ahead of Australia tour
The British and Irish Lions showed glimpses of class but ultimately not enough as Argentina recorded a thrilling 28-24 victory in Dublin ahead of the nine-match tour of Australia.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Where troops in Middle East are most vulnerable to Iran strikes
Tens of thousands of U.S. troops are within Iranโs striking distance should President Trump decide to wade into Israelโs conflict with Tehran and directly attack the country. More than 40,000 American service members and civilians โ as well as billions of dollars in military equipment โ are in the Middle East, spread out across bases...
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