Politics & Society
Australia Joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing: What Mythos Means
3 June 2026: Anthropic expanded Project Glasswing to 150 organisations across 15 countries, including Australia. The Mythos AI rollout has cyber, jobs and child-safety stakes.
Politics & SocietyAUKUS Submarine Deal: $368B for Three Pre-Owned U.S. Subs
Defence Minister Richard Marles announced on 30 May 2026 that Australia will take three pre-owned Virginia-class submarines from the U.S. Navy in lieu of the planned new-build boat. The A$268B-$368B lifetime cost and a Labor revolt led by Ed Husic are reshaping AUKUS politics.
Politics & SocietyYellow Oleander Hidden in Weight Loss Supplements: The FDA's Ongoing Alert on Tejocote Root and Brazil Seed Products Sold on Amazon
The FDA has confirmed 29 Amazon weight loss products labeled as tejocote root or Brazil seed contain toxic yellow oleander, including a documented pediatric hospitalization.
Politics & SocietyAF From Age 55: The 30-Second Test That Could Save Indigenous Lives
A new MJA review recommends dropping the atrial fibrillation screening age for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults from 65 to 55, after finding AF arrives almost 16 years earlier in this population.
Politics & SocietyThe Greenland Crisis: Why Trump Wants Greenland and How NATO Responded
When Trump threatened Greenland in 2025, NATO's European members mounted an unprecedented response. Here's how the alliance held—and what it reveals about Arctic security.
Politics & SocietyIs Out-of-Control Tipping Culture Actually Spreading to the Rest of the World?
American tipping culture is spreading to countries like Japan and Australia through payment apps—but nations with living wages are pushing back. Here's why.
Politics & SocietyNicotine Pouches Are Everywhere — But Are They Actually Safer Than Vaping?
Global sales of nicotine pouches grew 69-fold in five years. With Zyn dominating a market built largely in the US, scientists are asking whether the shift from cigarettes represents genuine harm reduction or a new way to get addicted.
Politics & SocietyYour Body Runs on a Clock. Here's Why That Matters at the Dinner Table.
Chrononutrition reveals that when you eat may matter more than what you eat. Aligning your meals with your body clock could transform your metabolism, weight, and overall health.
Politics & SocietyHow Coffee Reshapes Your Gut and Mood — Even Without Caffeine
New research reveals that coffee — caffeinated or decaf — reshapes your gut bacteria in ways that measurably improve mood. The caffeine is not the driver. Your morning cup is doing something far more interesting.
Politics & SocietyThe New START Treaty Expired — Here's What That Actually Means for Nuclear Risk
When the New START Treaty expired in February 2026, it ended the last bilateral cap on US and Russian nuclear arsenals — and the inspections that verified them. Here's what that actually means for nuclear risk.
Politics & SocietyMariska Hargitay's 16-Year Fight to End the Rape Kit Backlog in All 50 States
After 16 years, Mariska Hargitay's End the Backlog campaign achieved rape kit reform in all 50 US states. But 100,000 kits remain untested. Inside the movement and what comes next.
Politics & SocietyThe Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid: What to Eat to Fight Chronic Inflammation in 2026
Fight chronic inflammation with the anti-inflammatory food pyramid—built on berries, leafy greens, fatty fish, and healing spices like turmeric and ginger.