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Australia is one of the world’s major exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Yet, there are mounting concerns about whether gas from the east coast gas market will remain available and affordable for ordinary Australians. The federal government’s proposed Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme aims to address these concerns. It will require LNG exporters to supply gas to domestic customers, helping ensure households,…
Halloween is one of the few holidays centered around children. When else can students come to school dressed like astronauts, monsters and witches, or ring strangers’ doorbells to ask for candy? But of course there’s a darker side to the holiday. Horror’s bloody images lurk in the shadows – from ghouls leering over people’s lawns to skeletons hanging from trees – whether invited or not. Thoughtful adults might…
With a stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump has officially created the United States’ 64th national park. Chiricahua, in southeastern Arizona, was established as a national monument in April 1924 to protect its towering rhyolite hoodoos – tall spires of rock – and diversity of wildlife. The mountainous landscape is commonly known as a “wonderland of rocks.” An act of Congress, signed by Trump, has now designated…
We’re hearing a ton about the marvels of testosterone from influencers, celebrities, and even government officials. They say we should be thinking about our T levels, topping them off with extra if they’re too low. And we’re told that the benefits of testosterone are HUGE: that w
My guest today is Bill Gates, co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft and chairman of the Gates Foundation. You may have noticed Bill in the news more lately — he’s been on something of a tour for the past few months talking about AI risk, and how crucial it is that we start takin
Sarah Longwell has probably conducted more focus groups with Trump voters than anyone else in America — hundreds of them, starting in Trump’s first term. So she has a treasure trove of qualitative evidence of how voters have evolved in the Trump era and why many of the president’
During Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones' Girls Getaway, the co-hosts of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle told E! News how they prioritize self-care, even when they have only a few hours, or even minutes.
Danielle Fishel is spreading holiday cheer this season at QVC through her new role as Mrs. Claus, and she revealed exactly what's on her wishlist, what she's gifting and more.
Your neighbor saves a public parking spot with an orange cone. Do you move it?
Street parking is scarce after a snowstorm. Your neighbor spent an hour digging out the space in front of their home and now guards it with an orange cone, even though curb spaces legally belong to everyone. You arrive tired and the cone is blocking the only open spot.
You have outgrown a lonely friend. Do you keep inviting them anyway?
An old friend keeps asking to join your newer social circle. They have done nothing wrong, but you no longer enjoy spending time together and suspect they have few other close relationships.
