Murray River region floods cause tourism losses of about $130 million
A new survey finds the Murray River region has lost almost $130 million in revenue due to recent flooding.Key points:About 130 industry participants took part in a survey about…
California just slashed rooftop solar incentives. Now what?
California sharply reduced incentive payments for rooftop solar power Thursday, taking a sledgehammer to a program that helped 1.5 million homes and businesses put solar…
‘Almond and Seahorse’ review: Unmemorable Rebel Wilson drama
In “The Almond and the Seahorse,” Sarah (Rebel Wilson in a dramatic turn) calls the equivalent of 911 to report her husband missing, though not…
Ronnie O’Sullivan loses to Martin Gould in English Open last 32
Ronnie O'Sullivan's two wins this season have come in invitation eventsWorld number one Ronnie O'Sullivan was beaten 4-1 by fellow Englishman Martin Gould in the…
Civilians wounded as fighting erupts at Pakistan-Afghan border | Border Disputes News
At least 16 Pakistanis injured in the city of Chaman, medical official says, as border forces clash for the second time in a week. Islamabad,…
North Korea says it tested ‘high-thrust solid-fuel motor’ | Weapons News
Pyongyang has been working to build more solid-fuel missiles, which are more stable and can be launched with almost no warning. North Korea has tested…
Friday 16 December National Day in Bahrain
Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands. From the 1860s, Bahrain had been a British protectorate. Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa was made the first…
Pentagon $858 billion spending bill includes pay raises, Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON– The Senate Thursday night passed a nearly $858 billion defense spending bill that provides pay raises for troops, sends billions to help Ukraine repel Russian forces and addresses the…
‘I want to go outside’: First Nauru refugees finally find freedom | Refugees News
Auckland, New Zealand – After a nine-year ordeal in Australia’s immigration detention system, six refugees are preparing for a new life in New Zealand after…
My date said I was ‘too fat’ so I proudly showed off my ‘grandma bod’ in a bikini – compliments poured in
MODERN dating is difficult to say the least — and even more complex for older women. One TikTok user and grandma shared her dating nightmare…
GOP governor takes over NCAA at ‘pivotal’ time for players rights
“I really do believe that we are at a bit of a pivotal period for the NCAA,” said Baker, a former health care industry executive,…
Strictly's Hamza Yassin doesn't think he can dance despite being favourite to win show
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Hamza Yassin has admitted he thought he would leave the BBC show within the first week – but is now favourite…
National labor board to investigate complaint involving rights of USC athletes
LOS ANGELES — The National Labor Relations Board will investigate an unfair labor practice complaint involving the rights of USC football and basketball players. In February,…
Three US men sentenced for plan to kidnap Michigan governor | Courts News
Two ringleaders in the alleged kidnapping plot are also expected to receive sentences before the end of the month. Three men convicted of playing supporting…
Three U.S. citizens, one Canadian charged with raising money for ISIS
An image of the flag of the Islamic State retrieved by Justice Department officials from one of three U.S. citizens and one Canadian charged on…
Classified files on president’s assassination released
President Joe Biden on Thursday released a cache of once-classified documents expected to shed light on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy nearly 60…
Air pollution blights India’s capital | Climate
A smokey brown haze blankets India’s northern plains and the national capital, New Delhi, every year as winter sets in, affecting the health of millions…
What’s the TV schedule for the final Jan. 6 committee hearing?
The House Jan. 6 select committee announced Thursday that its final hearing will be Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. Pacific, when it will vote to…
I’m a country girl – I traded my usual farm clothes for a Mrs Claus dress and wore it to visit my chickens
A FESTIVE farmer got in the holiday spirit by putting on a Christmas-themed outfit before she stepped out to tend to her flock. The Mrs…
PDC World Championships: Peter Wright makes winning start
Peter Wright dressed as the Grinch for his return to Alexandra PalaceScotland's Peter Wright began his defence of the PDC World Championships title with a…