Keith Rankin Analysis – Reckless Complacency meaning the End of Nuclear Deterrence
Keith Rankin writes; Ever since the Soviet Union gained the 'atomic bomb' in 1949, the argument among geopoliticians has been that an edgy global 'peace' has been maintained by virtue of the principle of deterrence… That principle has broken down…

Caitlin Johnstone: De-normalise Israel
COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone Basically we’ve got two choices: we either aggressively denormalise Israel or we watch our society become more and more Israeli. We either collectively reject Israel, or we watch Western militaries fuse inseparably with the IDF. We either turn support for Israel into political campaign poison, or we watch politicians obliterate our

Fiji’s former chief prosecutor claims govt conspiracy to remove him
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific Fiji’s former chief prosecutor, Christopher Pryde, claims there was a racist, government-led conspiracy to get rid of him. The New Zealand lawyer, who is in Aotearoa, spoke to RNZ Pacific Waves after corruption charges against him in Fiji were dropped this week. Fiji’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) threw

Iranian Ambassador: Why the US blundered so badly – diplomacy and ways forward
INTERVIEW: By Eugene Doyle In this interview with Reza Nazar Ahari, the Iranian Ambassador to Wellington, we discussed the war, the state of diplomacy with the West, issues of sovereignty, defence and the internal politics of Iran. He provided some fascinating analysis into why the Western strategy on Iran has been so disastrously flawed. READ

A 1952 Pan Am plane crash transformed passenger safety procedures – a former airline pilot explains how
Remarkably, all 69 people on board survived when the plane ditched in the sea. What killed 52 of them happened afterwards.

What we’ve learned from Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister
A week is a very long time in British politics these days.

A sweary boss might make you work harder (or want to quit)
Bad language can be inspiring.

Force of Nature shows how extreme weather pushes wildlife to its limits
This new documentary series reveals how nature is fighting back against today’s extreme weather.

What repeated blows to the head in sport may mean for dementia risk
Research links repeated head impacts with poorer brain health in some former players, although the evidence cannot yet prove cause and effect.

The Piano: how the viral appeal of pianists in public spaces is not so different from 19th-century music salons
In the 19th century, musical reputations travelled through invitations, conversation, print and gossip.

The dog who waited for Odysseus: Argos reflects the deep human-animal bonds of ancient Greece
The bonds between humans and animals are richly represented in both literature and visual arts throughout ancient Greek culture.

Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives – often with little nutritional guidance
Caregivers often don’t recognize how much time, energy and effort is dedicated to their nutrition-related responsibilities, and many feel unprepared for them.

South Dakota’s abortion pill advertising ban runs into free speech roadblock
Although states have the power to regulate medical care, they cannot exercise that power by prohibiting speech on medical topics that the state disagrees with.

The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend
This is just one example of an online trend with real-world health consequences.

Pennsylvania roads are being coated in radioactive wastewater − here’s why
Wastewater from Pennsylvania’s oil and gas wells is salty and radioactive, and doesn’t suppress dust. Two researchers explain why it keeps ending up on rural roads.

How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?
A National Academy of Sciences report examined the latest advances in extreme event attribution science. As four of the authors explain, the type of disaster makes a difference.

Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US
After screwworm cases were reported in Texas and New Mexico, Colorado is taking preventive measures against the pest.

Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?
Legal scholars argue that when executive branch agencies impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny.

Should paper checks be abolished like the penny?
Many Americans still write checks, even if you no longer do.

Wildfires: what can the UK and other nations learn from Australia’s world-leading fire response systems?
Australia has a well-established national wildfire warning system, so how does this compare with the UK’s approach?

Bennelong in London is an inquisitive play that will make you rethink the past as you know it
The new play by award-winning playwright Jane Harrrison examines who has the authority to tell Aboriginal stories, and how they should be told.

The World Cup was meant to be carbon-neutral. FIFA hasn’t released the figures, so we built a computer model to check
The bid committee for the 2026 World Cup aimed for a carbon neutral event. Green groups predicted an environmental disaster. Who was right?

Does using a reusable cup make you less likely to protest climate change? We tracked 2,800 Australians to find out
Taking small, personal actions doesn’t seem to stop people from seeing the big picture on climate change.

Lim Tean: Iran’s Ghalibaf warns US war equation is clear – ‘either all or none’
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean “If we can’t sell oil, we will make sure you can’t too.” That is the message Iran’s parliamentary Speaker has just sent to the entire Gulf — and to US President Donald Trump. The Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, has delivered the starkest ultimatum of this war. Responding to Trump’s threat to

Is it worse to eat unhealthy food in the morning, or later in the day? And what if you skip breakfast?
Do you tend to sit down for breakfast? Or do you grab a muesli bar or bacon-and-egg roll on the way in to work? Here’s what to keep in mind.

Without a Royal Commission, we won’t know the scale of the corruption in Victoria’s Big Build
The $100 billion suite of infrastructure projects has been infiltrated by organised crime. It can’t keep being swept under the rug.

The Origin Energy breach has been unusual – but there are ways to better protect your data
With rapid advances in AI, scammers have access to more sophisticated tools, including fake documents and more personalised targeting.

A time-travelling king and visit from Nessie: inside the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
No huge stadium spectacle, no royal fanfare – yet Glasgow’s opening ceremony made a big statement.

Rejection hurts. How to help kids and teens bounce back when they’ve missed out
As a parent, it can be painful to witness our child’s struggles after rejection. But there are ways to help them process the setback.

‘Jimothy’ the raccoon has short spine syndrome – but this condition can affect dogs, too
The deformity is so severe it would be extremely challenging to try and correct it surgically.

Teachers and doctors are losing the ability to self-regulate. What are the risks?
New laws will give ministers control of previously independent regulatory bodies in education and health, potentially undermining their public advocacy roles.

Why you should think twice before rescuing a wild animal
Helping distressed wildlife without seeking advice may sometimes do more harm than good – as two experts explain.

Victoria paid for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games. It’s not the state’s only recent sporting debacle
The four highest profile sport franchise collapses of the past decade have occurred in Melbourne. Is the city no longer Australia’s sporting capital?

Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers
Surviving in the wild is no small feat for animals, especially ones like Jimothy, with rare conditions And yet he persevered to viral celebration, thanks to an adaptable brain and a caring mother.

Vanuatu govt blasts chiefs’ demand to replace first female MSG head with a man
RNZ Pacific reporters Vanuatu’s government has issued a stinging rebuke to the country’s customary leaders who have reportedly called for revoking the appointment of the first woman to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat. Dr Anna Naupa, a Pacific politics expert and ni-Vanuatu woman, was appointed MSG Secretariat Director-General last month, with Vanuatu Prime

Can we alter ocean chemistry to absorb carbon? Here are the pros and cons
Australian scientists are exploring ways to remove carbon from the atmosphere – using our oceans.

Why a face full of poo can be your baby’s best start in life
Researchers are getting to the bottom of how poo helps newborn babies. It might sound gross, but here’s the science.

How can Year 7 and 8 students make the most of their electives?
Younger teens typically experience a dip in school engagement. Electives can help them stay excited about learning.

Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too
Yes, strong laws already exist to protect job-seekers from discrimination. But AI has made things more complicated.

AI companies are trying to escape the screen. Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI shows how hard it will be
A tiny glowing keyboard may be a harbinger of a much bigger shift in how we interact with AI.

How retirees, beachcombers and communities help scientists track everything from threatened species to algal blooms
Scientists and authorities are increasingly calling for help from citizen scientists to track species and changes.

‘Like someone whacking a piñata’: orcas explode sunfish by ramming them at high speed
This never-before observed behaviour can tell us a lot about whale intelligence.

China has cracked down on AI companions. What can we learn from this?
Chatbots that relieve loneliness have a major downside, and we must safeguard against it.

OpenAI’s models autonomously hacked a tech startup. It signals a seismic shift in cybersecurity
OpenAI described the attack as “unprecedented”.

The US is issuing billions in tariff refunds. That won’t unwind the damage to the global trading system
Refunds on US$160 billion of tariffs are slowly flowing back to businesses. But they won’t restore lost customers or lost confidence in trading with the US.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Paul Kelly on why Albanese is ‘misunderstood’ and Taylor needs to stay
In more than 50 years of covering federal politics, The Australian’s editor-at-large says he has ‘never seen a crisis’ like the one facing the Liberal Party today.

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them
A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.

New ferry names: Winston calls it woke, but debating Cook’s legacy is nothing new
Christening the new interisland ferries Kupe and Cook is a reminder that what we name things matters, shaping our sense of ourselves over time.

The Commonwealth Games are here, with fewer sports, more nations and an uncertain future
The Commonwealth Games’ future will depend on affordable hosting, strong stories and benefits that remain after the podiums are packed away.

Nauru’s government announces plans for embassy in Israel
By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific Nauru’s government has announced plans to set up an embassy in Israel. The government said Cabinet had endorsed the deployment of a scoping mission to Israel, to assess the diplomatic, operational, and logistical requirements to establish the embassy. “A diplomatic presence in Israel will serve as an essential platform

80-million-year-old snake fossil sheds light on why lizards lost their limbs and started slithering
Snakes lost their limbs millions of years ago to become undulating, scaly tubes of muscles. Scientists are finally figuring out why.

How telehealth is fuelling a surge in ADHD scripts in a business model that benefits the rich
Yes, telehealth has improved access for people seeking ADHD treatment. But a new study suggests it’s also a money spinner.

Victorian teachers are striking again. Money alone won’t get them back to school
This is the latest escalation in a dispute with the state government that has been running since mid-2025.

As missiles fly, Iranians are turning to art, culture and memes to find community
Despite ongoing security concerns and threats against infrastructure, the Iranian public has maintained a noticeable presence in public and online.

‘A river is our life force’: why Indigenous cultural values must be visible in conservation
An animal, plant, landscape or waterway may be culturally vital even if not rare or threatened.

As the games begin, what does the Commonwealth mean and what purpose does it serve?
The British Empire has long since folded. But the Commonwealth of Nations remains a global collective of like-minded countries.

The brain rewires itself for motherhood. We now know more about how
A study in mice reveals how pregnancy hormones influence the brain’s reward system, helping explain why newborns become a mother’s priority.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s removal of two top defence officials highlights the role of morale in long wars
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov and Gen. Syrskyi amid military tensions. What does it mean for the country’s war effort?

Strange Health wins best health and wellbeing podcast award
Strange Health video podcast wins podcast award.

Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey reveals a darker, less triumphant heroism
Nolan’s Odysseus is a traumatised hero who survives but must live with the cost others have paid for his actions.

Microscopic plant remains reveal 25,000 years of GunaiKurnai rituals deep in a Victorian cave
A new study shows the cave was only used for very special purposes.

Three things Australia must do to end the tobacco wars
Right now, based on market share, organised crime effectively is Big Tobacco in Australia.

Media scrutiny can take many forms. Pauline Hanson’s past few weeks have shown how quickly it can backfire
Since her press club address, media coverage of the One Nation leader has shifted from fawning to more sober – and revealed some dubious ethics in the process.

Testosterone testing the military: how the manosphere shaped US government policy
Testosterone has been hijacked. It’s no longer just a hormone but a measure of US military might.

Fiji universities criticised for ‘great shame’ of ignoring coup impacts
By Anish Chand in Suva Fiji’s universities have been criticised for failing to study the long-term effects of the country’s repeated political upheavals on the public service and governance, with the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing that a major gap in research has left important national lessons undocumented. Academic Professor Vijay Naidu told the

Domestiques, sprinters and climbers: who’s who in the Tour de France peloton (and why it matters)
The Tour de France is not simply a battle of who can pedal fastest. It’s also a race made up of politics and priorities.

Australia just outlined more ‘AI safety’ priorities, but is the plan actually coherent?
These priorities are mostly old policy initiatives that have until now been de-prioritised for months or even years.

27 missing, including 11 children, after two boats capsize off Papua New Guinea
RNZ Pacific reporters Concern is mounting for up to 27 people missing at sea in Papua New Guinea’s Islands region. Bad weather has hampered the search for the crew on at least two boats who were registered as missing on Saturday. The incident involved several staff of the East New Britain Provincial Health Authority and

New Zealand is cracking down on school attendance. Is it missing the bigger picture?
New attendance targets focus on getting children into class. But evidence suggests understanding why they are absent is the more important question.

The biggest atomic blast in Australia happened 70 years ago – mysteries about its impact linger
The bomb tested on WA’s Montebello Islands was at least four times as big as the Hiroshima blast. Yet key facts about this test remain shrouded in secrecy.

Trump’s new tariffs give Ontario and Québec the perfect excuse to sell their unsold American booze
Provincial alcohol bans have drawn presidential notice. Ontario and Québec should now sell their U.S. inventories as a goodwill gesture while continuing to ban imports.

‘Sanctuary people’ redefine what it means to protect immigrants in uncertain times
Many faith groups supporting immigrants root their mission in the idea of ‘accompaniment,’ which springs from Catholic social teaching.

AusAlert will deliver emergency warnings to all – but they must actually be accessible
AusAlert is a significant improvement to Australia’s emergency warnings, but the question isn’t just about whether it works.

Industry backlash threatens Australia’s gas supply fix. Leaders must step up
Gas companies have withdrawn support for the government’s gas reservation policy. But their main critique doesn’t stack up.

Swimming can alleviate low back pain – new study
If you’ve got low back pain, you’ve probably heard the advice to go for a swim. Now the evidence shows they were right.

Thinking of accelerating a Year 12 subject? Here’s what to consider
While there are many benefits to subject acceleration, not every student may be suited to it.

The long, global history of queer art in churches
Divine Playhouse, a queer arts venue in a deconsecrated church, was forced to close its doors in Sydney last week. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation
Each year, about 10–12% of global shipping trade passes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait – whose name means ‘Gate of Tears’.

Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?
For every generation over the last century, Australian women have been more religious than men. But these charts show gen Z is different.

I created an AI boyfriend. He was charming — and deeply troubling
The one-sidedness of human-AI relationships is a problem. There’s a lot we can receive from an AI companion; there is less we can give.

How wellness clinics bend the rules to supply unapproved peptides and anti-ageing injections
Wellness clinics are supplying peptides and anti-ageing injections that aren’t approved, meaning they haven’t been checked for safety or effectiveness.

To turn the Socceroos into World Cup contenders, we need to start with the junior game
Strong soccer countries invest heavily in elite player development, coach education and high performance infrastructure. Australia must do similar.

As its support in Lebanon wanes, Hezbollah faces a difficult decision about its future
Hezbollah faces an uncertain future as the Lebanese public becomes disillusioned with it. Here are four scenarios for what the group could do next.

Your dementia risk is higher if your spouse has it – but it’s more than shared lifestyle
A new study looked at almost one million married couples and found dementia clustered among couples. Shared lifestyle doesn’t explain everything.

Why people are ordering fake food and fashion deliveries on free ‘dopamine apps’
But even when an app is free, there are downsides to watch out for – including how your choices can help advertisers better target you in real life.

How Sam Neill’s Jurassic Park performance inspired a generation of paleontologists
As Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, Sam Neill portrayed a scientist who was authentic, normal and relatable. For some budding paleontologists, it was life changing.

Play, pause, rewind – where do these universal media symbols come from?
Generally speaking, the universal media symbols we have today emerged across a range of early products over several decades.

We attached cameras to whale sharks and captured krill chases never witnessed before
New video captures what whale sharks do when nobody is watching.

Keith Rankin Analysis – Can Andy Burnham overcome the War and Debt Bogeys?
Keith Rankin writes: Andy Burnham is popular because he's seen as a plausible, indeed charismatic, political leader with sound albeit moderate social-democratic credentials. Yet almost all the television coverage I have seen about him focuses on domestic socio-economic and regional governance policy; none of that coverage has focussed on fiscal policy…

More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man – aggression and strength drive T levels, not the other way around
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requiring service members to screen for low testosterone levels. Ironically, the military lifestyle itself is more likely to lower T levels.

Cutting community participation budgets isn’t needed to save the NDIS
The government wants to make these short-term cuts to shore up the budget bottom line. But there’s a fairer way to repair the NDIS.

Chinese companies are taking over the EV market. What’s behind their meteoric rise?
In response, Australia must strengthen standards around data security, vehicle safety and battery recycling.

Google wants to release 16 million sterile mozzies. Our Australian tests offer a valuable lesson
The results were striking: mosquito populations in towns where our mosquitoes were released declined.

New laws in Victoria target online trolls and harmful tech designs. How will they work?
The Victorian government says the new laws are ‘nation leading’. But there are several points of concern to address.

There are already 16,000 satellites in Earth’s orbit. How will we manage the next 100,000?
Unlike aircraft or cars, we can’t easily take satellites to a repair workshop.

Amid grinding war, protesting Ukrainians still want their voices and values heard at home
The defense minister’s firing was the catalyst, but polling suggests Ukrainians are rallying around a broader fight for freedoms and against corruption.

Trump has $1,000 baby accounts. In contrast, Australia delivers a lifetime of savings
Trump has pointed to the Australian retirement system as a model. But the $1,000 baby accounts are not designed to do the same job.

Is there really a global loneliness epidemic? Research reveals a more complex picture
Loneliness affects one in five people worldwide. But a new global study also finds it varies between countries, reflecting more than individual circumstances.

Declassified intelligence is not the same as proof
An international affairs professor with nearly 30 years of experience in the US intelligence community – including at the CIA and NSA – explains how to evaluate the newly released election documents

Arctic sea ice decline seemed to be slowing – until two record-breaking low-ice winters
New research shows Arctic winter sea ice loss has not stopped – it was temporarily hidden by natural variability.

The government wants to tap $4 trillion in super to address Australia’s challenges. It’s a risky strategy
Forcing funds to invest members’ savings in particular projects or sectors is problematic. There’s a better approach.

Stop policing AI in the classroom, start teaching it
Universities’ crackdown on the use of AI misses the point. They should instead teach it as a vital productivity tool, undepinned by ethics.

Electric vehicles are built different. Australia needs better data to get the most out of the shift
Australia stopped keeping detailed data on its vehicle fleet after the domestic car industry ended. That’s becoming an issue.

Australians are more concerned about terrorism and cyberattacks than war: new research
A new survey reveals Australians’ growing sense of insecurity in the wake of the Bondi terror attack and global threats.

Fiji joins global Israel allies network, security plan slammed as ‘shameful’
Asia Pacific Report Fiji has become the 65th country to establish an “Israel Allies” parliamentary caucus, joining a global network of lawmakers aimed at strengthening political and diplomatic ties with Israel, reports FBC News. The announcement was made by Israel Allies Foundation president Josh Reinstein, who said the newly launched Fiji-Israel Allies Caucus marked another

A cheap 25-year-old piece of hardware broke Telstra. It’s a wake-up call for other businesses
Telstra is far from alone in its neglect of key pieces of equipment.

Many feared a US World Cup under Trump would be a disaster. Its legacy will prove otherwise
Several controversies before and during the World Cup won’t stop it being remembered fondly by most fans.

Building dams to protect Lismore from flooding would cost billions. Could nature do it better?
Nature-inspired responses like planting more trees and revegetating wetlands could reduce flooding in the northern rivers.

Newspoll has right-wing parties rebounding from a slump three weeks ago
After a post-Press Club address slump, One Nation has picked up again in the polls.

Spain completely dominates Argentina in one-sided World Cup final
The scoreline might suggest a tight struggle in the World Cup final but it was all one-way traffic as Spain prevailed.

Burnham’s Britain: what kind of country has the UK’s new prime minister inherited?
The ‘king of the North’ faces multiple challenges in a fragmented UK when he becomes the next prime minister.

‘It just got too hard’: how Year 12 subject cuts are affecting students’ access to uni
When public schools are unable to offer advanced subjects, students who had planned to go to uni give up hope.

How drug companies are playing hardball with Australia’s PBS
International drug companies are threatening to remove medicines from the market if Australia doesn’t offer them a better price. Here’s what’s at stake.

‘Narcissist’ bosses are more likely to oppose work from home, studies show. But are they right?
A mix of work-from-home flexibility, with two to three days in the office, appears to be the sweet spot for looking after both employers’ and employees’ needs.

New trial of AI-powered traffic lights will be a test for who gets priority on public roads
Australia’s first AI traffic-light trial could cut delays. It also raises hard questions about fairness, safety and who gets priority on public roads.

Why the latest blow to the HIV/AIDS response at the UN should have everyone sounding the alarm
If political agendas hijack the global HIV/AIDs response, it will devastate the 40 million people living with the disease worldwide, especially the most marginalized.

NZ parties want to make rooftop solar more affordable. We found cost isn’t everything
Both major parties want to boost household solar. But new research suggests wider uptake also depends on policy certainty, design and long-term returns.

Children’s cereals promise breakfast fun and nutrition, but are still high in sugar
Using government developed criteria for marketing to kids, none of the child-targeted cereals examined would be permitted to be advertised to children, and 96 per cent surpassed sugar thresholds.

Rapidly thawing permafrost is acidifying streams across North America
Researchers found that some bodies of water have become highly acidic within only a few years.

Canadians love outdoor play and land-based learning — but regulations get in the way
Reform needs to address liscencing regulation, curriculum frameworks, standards of practice for early childhood educators and post-secondary preparation.

‘They brought me here to kill me’ – NZ media slammed over ignoring plea
Asia Pacific Report “This is the last time you’ll see me… they brought me here to kill me.” These chilling words by detained and tortured Palestinian paediatrician Dr Hussam Abu Safiya were cited by an Amnesty International advocate today at a rally denouncing the failure of New Zealand media to highlight his plight. Dr Abu

Caitlin Johnstone: They’re launching a new COINTELPRO for the 21st century
COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone The Trump administration has announced a renewed crusade against “far-left terrorism,” which sounds okay if you don’t know that the word “terrorism” only ever means “behavior which goes against the agendas of the Western empire.” The United States has for example placed sanctions on UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese for calling

ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 18, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 18, 2026.

Saige England: A tale of power being taken from the people and handed to predator companies
COMMENTARY: By Saige England Last night I attended a packed meeting in Lyttleton against the takeover attempt by DP World of the Lyttleton Port. This is a local, regional, national, and international issue. The meeting was organised by New Zealanders for A Democratic Economy. It was chaired by John Minto, a long time campaigner for

Republicans control Congress, so why is Trump’s SAVE America Act stuck?
Republicans hold both chambers and publicly back the president’s signature bill that would curtail mail-in voting and enforce strict voter ID laws. Here, a public policy and politics scholar explains why it still isn’t law.

How Manchester created Manchesterism: from music and culture to political power
As Manchester reinvents itself as an internationally recognised cultural city, Burnham’s politics are evolving with it. The relationship has never been one-way.

Ukraine’s defence shake-up exposes rift in Zelensky’s inner circle
Mykhailo Fedorov’s removal is a distraction from a defence effort that had finally seemed to put Ukraine on the front foot.

Yes, Burnham’s Bee Network has transformed central Manchester. But that’s not the whole picture
The former mayor made a name for himself outside the city with his record on transport.

Geometry, football and the World Cup final
Spain’s passing triangles did more than create space: they forced France into making constant choices.

Why AI’s environmental footprint won’t disappear into orbit
Proposals to put data centres in space have many hidden costs.

Worried about booking a holiday abroad? Here’s how travel operators can provide reassurance
Travel professionals can provide certainty and support.

Why the Hillsborough Law has finally been passed, 37 years on
Now 37 years on from the disaster, a bill has passed forcing public authorities to take accountability.

Mapping the Odyssey – what you should watch, read and listen to this week
A Greek epic hits the screen, books about women’s bucking expectation stories and the queen of pop’s return.

Why Trump’s move to gut the Endangered Species Act likely won’t hold up in court
If Congress didn’t believe habitat destruction and degradation constitute ‘harm’ under the statute, why would it require permits and plans to offset habitat loss?

Autistic children drown at alarming rates – swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives
Water activities provide a refreshing escape from the heat, but without proper safety precautions, they can be a source of danger for autistic kids.

Rubio’s international ‘antifa summit’ takes place after Trump’s national security policy has already sent left-wing US activists to prison for decades
Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing protesters has begun.

In hot water: what happens to marine life during heatwaves
The full picture of potential consequences of the UK’s marine heatwaves is only just starting to emerge.

What are Trump Accounts for? They are more likely to help newborns start building nest eggs than help pay for their college education
The government is kicking in $1,000 for babies born in calendar years 2025 through 2028.

Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientists explores why
Economic globalization was supposed to encourage democracy around the world. But sometimes the opposite happens.

Patients who suffer heart attack have more micro and nanoplastic in their blood – new study
Cigarettes may act as an efficient delivery system for microplastic particles.

Embryo personhood, once on the margins of abortion debates, is moving closer to the center
In vitro fertilization has become a bigger part of reproductive rights debates as a once-fringe movement to recognize embryos as people grows louder.

Bees of many species contain tiny magnetic particles – suggesting they may have an innate magnetic compass for navigation
Researchers were surprised to find how widespread this magnetic property was, not only across families of bees but also beetles, wasps and flies.

Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
Studies increasingly show that how kids are using screens is more important than the exact amount of time they’re spending on them – and parents and caregivers tend to know what’s best for their families.

Europe is cracking down on ‘sexualised’ broadcasting in women’s athletics. Australia must catch up
European broadcasters have been advised to avoid certain close-up shots and slow-motion replays. It’s an overdue change.

Warrior princesses of ancient Egypt? Skeletons show women used the weapons buried with them
Ancient Egyptian princesses were buried with bows, arrows and daggers – and new research shows they weren’t just for decoration.

The Odyssey is haunted by the mysterious ‘Sea Peoples’ – but who were they, really?
The Sea Peoples are widely blamed for the collapse of the interconnected world of the Bronze Age. But what’s the evidence say?

My kids and I are so fed up with each other as the holidays come to an end. How can we reset?
It can help to take stock at the end of a school holiday period and think about what went well, what didn’t work so well, and what was an unmitigated disaster.

‘Tactically complete’ Spain vs an inspired Messi-led Argentina. Who will win the World Cup final?
Spain is a complete team, coached by a manager at the peak of his powers. Argentina is also a great team – but a different type of great team.

Australia’s most diverse marsupial predators have been hiding their origins for millions of years
A handful of tiny fossil jaws fill a missing chapter in the evolutionary history of Australia’s most successful marsupial predators.

Hybrid work blurs the line between work and home – here’s how couples can set boundaries
Setting clear expectations about availability, both at work and at home, is essential for couples negotiating professional careers and hybrid work.

How to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples benefit from newborn DNA screening
Biological samples and data from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been misused in the past. So how would we make a new screening program safer?

Has the Pacific’s Ocean of Peace concept been hijacked?
ANALYSIS: By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific As geopolitical tensions increase in the Pacific region and numerous security alliances are rapidly forged, questions are being raised over whether the Ocean of Peace concept is being hijacked. The Ocean of Peace Declaration was made last year by members of the Pacific Islands Forum, recognising the role

Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – Retirement Age Labour in New Zealand
Keith Rankin writes: … when older people are (for purely economic reasons) added workers clinging onto jobs which they would rather retire from, then they are simply blocking the employment pipeline – gumming up the works – and contributing to the difficulties being faced in making young people productive.

World Cup VAR controversies show why human referees should decide where potential fouls begin
Two overturned World Cup goals, in Argentina-Egypt and Norway-England, show that replay can reveal a foul, but only a referee can decide how far back the review should go.

Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
When you breathe in wildfire smoke, harmful particles can travel deep into your body.

Despite claims smoking has made a comeback, just 5.6% of Australians now smoke daily
Smoking isn’t back. New data show Australia’s tobacco control laws are working.

Backed into a corner by Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, Trump may resort to even more reckless escalation
The reality is there is no military pathway to opening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump may attempt to find one anyway.

No evidence mobile phones cause brain cancer – new study
For one thing, there’d be a much higher rate of brain cancers in the decades since mobile phones were widely adopted.

As extreme heat pummels the Tour de France, can cycling keep riders safe?
In extreme heat, the tour can provide extra shade, hydration during racing and even alter or cancel a stage. But is this enough?

The data centre boom won’t mean higher power prices – if we unlock stalled renewable projects
Could we be thinking the wrong way about surging energy demand from data centres in Australia?

Aboriginal people harvested this native grass for millennia. Scientists have now found an odd trait in its DNA
Natural selection may not be the only force that has contributed to the evolution of channel millet’s unusual genetics.

How controlling (and tolling) a narrow waterway near ancient Troy changed history
Control of the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus strait was life and death for ancient Athens. Waterways are no less important – and contentious – today.

NZ’s complex problems require visionary solutions, not quick fixes. Here’s how we can govern for the future
Election campaigns focus on today’s pressures. But NZ’s biggest challenges span decades and may require new institutions.

Australian companies to face fines and criminal action if they fail to prevent modern slavery
The changes come just weeks after the US threatened new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries – including Australia – for inaction on slave labour.

Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next
The confirmation of the bird flu virus in a brown skua appears to be a single detection. Ongoing surveillance will be essential to detect any further cases.

This rare Australian wattle is on the brink of extinction: new research
Four experts explain how we can protect the rare – and increasingly at risk – spidery wattle.

How VAR is changing soccer – and its referees
If VAR catches a player offside by their toe, this is a correct decision. Whether this is what we want as fans is a philosophical debate.

It is rare to watch an Australian TV drama that feels as effortless as The F Ward
Now streaming on Stan, The F Ward is the latest Australian medical drama. And it’s a good one.

Gen Z is pushing back against AI – a reminder to all of us that the future isn’t written
Many baby boomers see AI as a revolutionary tool, while young people see it as taking away their agency.

Jeremy Rose: New Zealand joins the arms race to climate calamity
COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose Late last year, the British government suppressed a report that contained warnings from its intelligence agencies that climate change could drive mass migration and trigger a nuclear war in Asia. A copy of the report, obtained by The Times, warned of collapsing ecosystems potentially triggering acts of eco-terrorism, and the possibility

How to stay safe from the triple threat of wildfires, smoke and extreme heat
As climate-related hazards become more frequent and severe, protecting our health will require moving beyond warnings toward prevention.

England out World Cup, but this team may have helped redefine a nation
It could be time for a new idea of what Englishness really means – and footballers are helping to shape it.

It’s the ABC’s job to be accurate and fair, not to chase the dangerous fallacy of ‘balance’
The antisemitism envoy has criticised the ABC’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict. But presenting all sides equally can distort the truth.

Should I let my kids play footy? How to weigh the benefits with the risk of injury
The benefits of sport are undeniable for kids. But how much risk is acceptable?

Australia has brought in sweeping new laws to combat money laundering – but will they work?
Australia now requires lawyers, accountants and real estate agents to report suspicious customers, at huge cost – but will this help fight crime?

A volcano in the Philippines erupted two weeks ago. Here’s why scientists are still watching it closely
This year alone, the Philippines’ volcano monitoring agency has recorded 18 eruptive events at Taal Volcano – but they haven’t been the kind you might expect.

The Odyssey is set in a fantasy world – but the ancient Greeks mapped it onto what they knew
The Greeks didn’t locate their deep past in far-off fantasy lands. These stories happened in places all around them.

NZ’s overhaul of nature protection laws is a chance to move away from ‘fortress conservation’
New Zealand’s conservation management currently prioritises full protection of pristine landscapes. Other models are based on reciprocity between people and nature.

Ukraine war: Belarus’s highwire act teeters under Russian pressure
With Russia pressuring Belarus to play a more active role in the war, Ukraine is strengthening the hand of the exiled Belarusian opposition.

Confessions II: a euphoric return to form that reveals a more vulnerable Madonna
Confessions II might be a spiritual sequel to Confessions on a Dancefloor, but the new album is both sonically different and much more confessional.

Taxi Driver at 50: how Martin Scorsese’s film foreshadowed the manosphere
The movie chimed with the dark 1970s zeitgeist, but it also prefigured the 21st-century America of Maga.

Ann Widdecombe killing: why police have told the public – including Nigel Farage – not to speculate
A trial would not be fair if a jury’s decision about a defendant’s guilt or innocence was influenced by material they saw online.

How we are engineering bacteria to eat cancer
Researchers are working to engineer bacteria that can kill cancerous tumours while reducing harm to healthy cells and tissue.

‘Balcony solar’ and plug-in systems could help cut your energy costs. But only if rules change
New technologies could make the switch to solar more affordable for renters and apartment dwellers.

Water pollution has long been a threat to the Great Barrier Reef – plans to fix it aren’t up to the task
There’s one big threat facing the Great Barrier Reef which Australian authorities can solve. But will they?

Penalty shootouts are soccer’s most brutal tests. What are the best strategies for attackers, goalkeepers and coaches?
Penalty shootouts are decided by two questions. Most teams can’t answer either, but maybe science can.

From the Falklands War to Maradona: why Argentina vs England is soccer’s fiercest rivalry
The history of Argentina and England transforms every match into something more than a game – a World Cup semi-final raises the stakes even further.

Workers are changing jobs less often. Here’s why that matters for the economy
Young workers, in particular, are affected, losing out on opportunities to advance their careers.

Nato Ankara Summit: why only a federal, unified EU can mount its own credible military defence
Europe’s defence efforts are faced with a choice – bend to Trump’s will, or push for greater autonomy

NZ’s floated social media ban for under-16s could unite two groups that rarely agree
Support for banning social media among under-16s is growing. But a closer look reveals complex questions over privacy and digital inclusion.

From smartphones to clinics: What Indonesia can learn from Thailand’s disease tracking
Thailand has built a connected healthcare system to track people’s health even in rural villages.

First Nations people face racism in hospitals. They told us one thing makes a difference
When First Nations people get the right support in the health system, their physical and mental health improves.

Does sniffing chocolate really help ‘leg day’ at the gym?
A study suggests sniffing chocolate helps boost your gym workout. No, we’re not kidding.

NZ’s Pacific Islands Forum budget could face a $10m squeeze, OIA reveals
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Cash set aside to host the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in New Zealand next year may fall short of what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) expected it to cost. RNZ Pacific has received a document from MFAT under the Official Information Act (OIA) that puts potential

Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved
Unlike all other mammals, seals can hear both in the air and underwater. How do they do this?

How Tehran turned Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral into a media event
Pacific Media Watch Once again, the Strait of Hormuz is at the centre of the latest escalation in the war between Iran, the United States and their allies, reports Al Jazeera’s media watchdog The Listening Post. The ceasefire collapsed just days after millions of Iranians took to the streets last week to pay homage to

Nurses will soon be able to prescribe PBS drugs. Here’s what that means for you
From October 1, specially qualified nurses will be able to prescribe medications and renew scripts at the subsidised price.

Here’s what’s at stake as BHP workers prepare for a historic strike
Mining workers are among the highest paid workers in Australia. But this strike is about far more than pay.

Will NZ’s education system overhaul leave vulnerable learners even further behind?
Countries pursuing major education reforms have often seen demand for alternative learning grow. Can NZ avoid repeating that pattern?

20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain
China’s rise to EV dominance may seem sudden – but it’s the result of more than 20 years of state investment.

How Lindsey Graham’s keen ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades
Sen. Graham repeatedly moved in the direction South Carolina and Republican politics were headed rather than where they had been.

Unhoused people and wildlife are increasingly coming into contact. Here’s what can be done to protect them
Unhoused people face the risk of contracting disease from wild animals, while animals can be displaced by human presence.

What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy
Sold for a record price of more than $50 million, ‘Gus’ was described by Sotheby’s as more than 60% complete.

The MSO and Lattouf rulings are seemingly at odds. Where does this leave free speech at work?
The court has found the cancellation of Jason Gillham’s concert by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was not prohibited by Australian workplace laws.

Can you be a World Cup ‘winner’ without winning the World Cup?
Only one team lifts the World Cup trophy. But the rewards, including prize money, mean many countries walk away satisfied.

What is mobile domestic roaming? Here’s why Australia needs this policy
Domestic roaming could reduce the disruption – including to Triple Zero services – caused by a major outage on one mobile network.

What’s a ‘sleep debt’? Can I ever pay it back? An expert explains
Never seem to get enough sleep? Why chasing ‘enough sleep’ to repay your ‘sleep debt’ might not be helping.

Major platforms have the tools to stop sexual extortion, but they’re not using them – new report
Sextortion is arguably the most predictable serious crime on the internet. It follows a script – and it can be stopped.

NZ’s retirement debate: Will tinkering today spell more trouble tomorrow?
Retirement depends on NZ Super, KiwiSaver and housing. Treating each in isolation risks shifting problems rather than solving them.

Dilapidated infrastructure blamed for fatal PNG prison escape attempt
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific The Papua New Guinea Correctional Service (PNGCS) has confirmed three prisoners have been killed in the Western Highlands Province while attempting an escape. The inmates, who scaled the fence at Baisu Prison, were shot dead, while five others were critically injured on Sunday afternoon. Two other escapees remain at

Women on ancient Roman farms were in charge of making wine, oil – and profits. Historians dismissed them as ‘housekeepers’
Many historians assumed ancient Roman farm women were housekeepers. A closer look suggests female managers oversaw wine production and other profitable processes.

What is no-till farming, and is it actually better for the environment?
A soil expert unpacks what this unconventional farming method is and how it works.

Mixed bag for One Nation in latest polls as voters show wariness around some policies
New polls from DemosAU and Resolve suggest Hanson has unpopular policies, which Labor will attack closer to the election.

Lim Tean: The Hormuz ‘guardian’ turns pirate – 20% for tribute
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean The United States went to war to stop Iran charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. It has now imposed a toll 15 times larger. Where is the “international waterway” chorus now? For five months, we were treated to a sermon. Foreign ministries from Brussels to Tokyo to the Gulf capitals

Why many young Australians face a more winding pathway to home ownership
Research over a generation found almost half of young people moved repeatedly between renting, home ownership and even back to the family home.

More than 50% of Australian university assignments used AI. How should unis respond?
A big challenge for universities is distinguishing whether students are using AI to help or as a substitute for learning.

An AI lab says chatbots have what may be a key feature of consciousness. Are they right? And what now?
Anthropic says there is something lurking inside Claude that looks a lot like the ‘global workspace’ one influential theory of consciousness depends on.

There’s one reason why so many cold and flu tablets don’t actually work
The most common active ingredient in cold and flu tablets has been shown to have almost no effect. So why do some people feel these tablets help?

Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services
It can be easier for international private equity interests to buy a chain of local clinics or community labs than it is to purchase a single residential home.

The GLP-1 disclosure dilemma: Should you tell a date you’re using Ozempic for weight loss?
GLP-1 disclosure in dating is fraught and inconsistent largely due to the stigma around losing weight the “right way.”

Climate disclosure gives Canadian companies an edge with European investors, new research shows
New research suggests Canadian companies that disclose their climate risks are winning over European investors.

What Ghana’s World Cup ‘juju man’ tells us about sport and spirituality in Africa
Although it may seem strange to westerners, soccer and esoteric rituals go hand in hand in Africa.

Can beetroot juice boost your sports performance? Here’s what the latest study shows
Beetroot juice might be able to boost sprint speed, power and endurance, and could even help people with COPD.

Why is everything an app now? Stores must step up to tackle this spread
The proliferation of apps might seem innocuous. But it comes with several hidden problems.

Antisemitism envoy Segal slams ABC, SBS ‘Israel bias’, wants to vet media
Australian Special Envoy Jillian Segal has slammed public broadcasters ABC and SBS at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism for “anti-Israel bias” and called for a media monitor to vet coverage. Michael West Media reports. By Stephanie Tran in Sydney Giving evidence to the Royal Commission last week, Australian Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal lamented that reporting

‘You are a G. Not a gangster – you are a gift’: how art is supporting First Nations women in prison
Since 2019, a number of workshops have been held in the Darwin Correctional Precinct, as part of an ongoing prison education project.

NZ’s regional air routes are under pressure. Is more government intervention the answer?
Fuel prices have exposed a deeper problem in NZ’s regional air network. Struggling routes may need public support if smaller communities are to stay connected.

Tiny waves in the deep ocean can affect the climate thousands of kilometres away
What happens in the deep ocean might seem far removed from your everyday life. A new study shows otherwise.

Samoa opposition leader says treason inquiry delayed over lack of evidence
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific Samoa’s opposition leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi claims government plans to investigate him and two senior members of Parliament for treason and defamation have stalled due to a lack of evidence. The ruling Faatuatua i le Atu Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) Party has appointed a parliamentary committee to scrutinise the

VAR was supposed to take the messy human element out of refereeing. How did it go so wrong?
Controversy over the World Cup’s high-tech refereeing system shows sport is still more an art than a science.

One Nation says photo ID will help stop Medicare ‘rorts’. Here’s why that’s wrong
One Nation thinks adding photo ID to your Medicare card will stop fraud up to $3 billion a year. Here’s why this doesn’t stack up.

Indigenous child protection is often a political football. Here’s what would actually help
The real test is not whether governments can remove children faster. It’s whether they can invest enough that fewer children need to be removed at all.

Four ways to help your teen (and yourself) spend more time away from devices
When phone use starts to affect our mood or interfere with relationships, it’s a sign our habits have crossed the line from healthy to unhealthy.

With an El Niño looming, Australia has new laws to stop water market manipulation
Despite their flaws, well-designed and regulated water markets remain one of our best tools for managing drought.

Unfair fees and low competition: why the pharmacy sector needs a shake up
No other Australian health industry group gets to negotiate its own funding behind closed doors, with no public evidence to justify the decisions.

Big bees have the most to lose as global CO₂ levels rise: new research
Human-made carbon dioxide emissions threaten the very survival of our larger pollinators.

Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ – it is saving lives
Several health conditions affect Māori and Pacific people disproportionately. Culturally competent healthcare addresses these ethnic discrepancies.

World Cup 2026: how are posts on diversity and inclusion being received on social media?
A study of over 6,000 posts by European football associations demonstrates that communities react very differently, depending on the type of diversity up for debate.

How Canada’s vaccine infrastructure has helped guard against infectious disease during the FIFA World Cup
The World Cup brought many visitors to Canada, which put public health authorities on alert for contagious illnesses. It’s crucial that Canada remain committed to infectious disease preparedness.

Canada was already a soccer nation: Its historic World Cup run proved it
Soccer is already Canada’s most-played sport, but its fans have historically lagged behind its players. A recent record-breaking World Cup run may help close that gap.

The U.S. narrowly upheld birthright citizenship. What about Canada?
Birthright citizenship has become a point of debate as some governments adopt more restrictive policies aimed at limiting access to citizenship for some migrants.

Beavers are emerging sooner in spring amid warmer weather
As our climate warms, beavers are appearing sooner and moving northward. This could have implications for the environment and human infrastructure.

Experiential and ‘work-integrated’ learning aren’t the same — and it matters for higher education
For experiential learning to remain vital, it must engage communities to improve social outcomes.

What ceasefire? People still being killed and Gaza still under siege
As Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal denied the undeniable at the Bondi Royal Commission this week, not much is changing in Gaza, and Trump’s Board of Peace stands by idly. Michael West Media with the latest. COMMENTARY: By Cathy Peters In a move that’s been largely unreported in Australia and New Zealand,

How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat
The majority of endangered species listings over the years have involved habitat loss, from Chinook salmon to island foxes and many birds.

A rare bipartisan housing bill just became law – but Americans will still struggle with affordability
The legislation is the first major housing bill to pass in decades.

Retrial for UK student charged with ‘terrorism’ over speech condemning genocide
COMMENTARY: By Andy Worthington On October 9, 2023, just after the State of Israel began its ongoing genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, Sarah Cotte, a French-Ethiopian student at SOAS (the School of Oriental and African Studies) in London gave a speech at a rally organised by the SOAS Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! Society. Her

ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 11, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 11, 2026.

Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach elected New Caledonia Congress president
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach has been elected as the new New Caledonia Congress President (Speaker) under a “governance” coalition struck on Thursday between the pro-France bloc and “kingmakers” Eveil Océanien party. During a vote that followed New Caledonia’s provincial elections held on June 28, Ruffenach secured 28 of the 54

Former coup leader re-enters Fiji political debate with challenge to immunity and national identity
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific George Speight — a former coup frontman in Fiji — is calling on the perpetrators of the country’s past political upheavals to confess. The ex-convict also described the idea of a common identity for the country’s citizens as “flawed” and said iTaukei (Indigenous) views must not be ignored. Speight

The U.S. just approved a giant space mirror to test ‘sunlight on demand.’ Low Earth orbit is getting weird
From space hotels and artificial meteor showers, to a new giant mirror that reflects sunlight to Earth — low-Earth orbit is getting weird.

The ball is round – and contrary to some keepers’ views, in this World Cup it has performed just fine
Is the Trionda ball being used at the tournament traveling too fast or flying unpredictably? We asked a physicist who tested the ball.

This is what Andy Burnham’s devolution plans need to consider – expert panel
Our experts explain how devolution in the UK has worked in practice – and what needs to change.

Brazil’s highland forest has been shaped by climate change and Indigenous people for 6,000 years
Prehistoric pollen records show that forest dynamics were driven by more than just broad-scale climatic changes.

Why an EU ruling about a traffic app could have major implications for big tech companies
Big tech platforms argue they simply store and display information created by others, so should not be seen as legally responsible for it.

Can we map The Odyssey? How ancient geographers and modern researchers have traced Odysseus’s travels
Attempts to transpose the locations of The Odyssey accurately to modern maps have proved difficult.

The US can’t win with force in the Strait of Hormuz – Iran must be offered a realistic incentive to settle
Realists in the Islamic Republic know that sanctions relief and access to global markets are what Iran needs now.

UK politicians don’t want to talk about sportswashing
Politics and sport have a complex relationship.

Why Iran broke the ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz and what might happen next – expert Q&A
A MIddle East expert addresses some of the key questions about the renewed conflict.

Teachers are worried about students cheating with AI, but my survey suggests the deeper issue is learning
As schools consider AI guidelines, educators are also thinking about how they can adjust their assignments to accurately measure what students are actually learning.

Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive
Regardless of whether Americans think socialism is bad or good, or how they define it, most of them embrace socialist policies and programs – as long as no one calls them that.

Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
Amid growing political pushback against data center development, more evidence is emerging of their impact on local economies.

Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?
Two communication scholars explain how what Americans eat became shorthand for who they are.

Long COVID patients are told symptoms are in their head – here’s how to change the narrative
Long COVID shows why patients need assessment, respect and careful support that includes the brain-body connection.

David Blunkett: police leadership needs radical reform to give people the protection they deserve
A third of police forces across England and Wales are judged by the inspectorate as “inadequate” or “requiring improvement”.

Ten fathers took extended leave to care for their babies – how their family life changed
Fathers became more involved in the often invisible domestic work needed to keep family life running smoothly.

Why you are seeing bees struggling to survive this summer
Bumblebees are being affected by heat and other factors this summer.

Does it matter what children read, as long as they are reading?
Reading rarely starts with abstract arguments about its value – it often begins with subjects that already matter.