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A Queensland man enjoyed soaring profits from a crypto trading app. Then his money started disappearing
A 29-year-old Queensland man lost more than A$166,000 after investing through a seemingly legitimate cryptocurrency trading app whose displayed profits encouraged him to deposit more money. Unauthorised transfers later drained his crypto wallet, and he discovered that the platform’s customer service was only a basic chatbot, revealing it as an AI-built investment scam. Experts warn…
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FDA assigns highest-risk Class I status for recall of nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs
A Class I recall indicates “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death,” according to the FDA.
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We learned 5 important things about the economy this week
From inflation, to credit card debt, to who’s actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in economic news.
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Cuban ties put powerful US union under microscope over alleged communist influence push
Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, is investigating reports that a US union representing about 600,000 members may be helping advance the Cuban government’s interests. The inquiry matters because it raises concerns about possible foreign influence within a major American labour organisation and whether US groups are acting…
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The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls — and boys as well
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They’ve had a devastating impact on girls’ education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.
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Reform by-election candidate criticised for advertising weight loss drugs on social media
The Facebook post is dated back to 2025.
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The Mecca agreement’s message to Washington
A potential nuclear arms race in the volatile Middle East should be a major concern for Washington.
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Vance urges DOJ investigation into hospitals over billing for transgender care
The Trump administration accused dozens of hospitals, clinics and providers on Thursday of fraudulent billing for transgender health procedures and referred them to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential prosecution. The effort, led by Vice President Vance, combines two of the Trump administration’s top priorities: cracking down on alleged fraud and restricting gender-affirming care….
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French tax authority admits data heist after crook touts 2M records
France’s tax authority, DGFiP, has confirmed that an intruder accessed its systems in late June and extracted data, after a cybercriminal using the alias ZeroBytes advertised an alleged database of two million taxpayers. The authority says the access was cut off during an audit at the end of June and disputes the attacker’s claim of…
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Burnham warns ‘Britain is a tinderbox’ as he scrambles to respond to wildfires gripping the country
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that Britain is a “tinderbox” as wildfires damage homes and stretch emergency services, announcing a temporary ban on disposable barbecues and urging people not to light open fires. He said the crisis underlines the need to adapt to a changing climate, while promising support for affected residents and fire…