colony of goose barnacles, attached to driftwood

Goose Barnacles: The Pricey, Peculiar Crustaceans Making Waves on Australia’s Shores

Australia’s beaches have seen an unexpected influx of strange marine life this week: clusters of goose barnacles, known scientifically as Lepas anatifera. With an alien-like appearance, goose barnacles look like little more than clusters of “udon noodles” with shells attached...
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Supreme Court Ruling Allows Provisional Votes in Pennsylvania for Erroneous Mail-In Ballots Missing Secrecy Envelopes

In a decision with potential implications for thousands of Pennsylvania voters, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that voters who forget to place their mail-in ballots in a required secrecy envelope will be able to cast a provisional vote...
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Trump Faces Backlash Over Violent Remarks Targeting Pro-Harris Republican Supporter as US Election Nears

As the United States inches closer to Election Day, former President Donald Trump finds himself embroiled in controversy following remarks that many are calling dangerously provocative. Trump’s comments targeted Liz Cheney, a prominent Republican and former House representative, who has...
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Fake Migrant Voting Video Part of Russian Propaganda Campaign, US Says

In a statement released on Friday, U.S. intelligence agencies announced that recent videos purporting to show election fraud and political corruption in the United States were fabricated by pro-Russian groups aiming to disrupt the 2024 presidential election. This disinformation campaign,...
People carry a rainbow flag

German Law Easing Legal Gender Changes Enters Force, Marking Major Milestone

In a landmark move, Germany has introduced the Gender Self-Determination Act, a new law that significantly simplifies the process for individuals to change their legal gender and name. As of November 1, the new legislation is being celebrated by many...
Australian Passport

Australian Passport Office Faces Intense Scrutiny as Investigation Uncovers Major Procurement Failures

Eighteen officials within the Australian Passport Office (APO) are now under investigation following a damning audit by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO). The audit report, released on Thursday, details severe lapses in ethical standards and contracting procedures within the...
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Burning Out: How Australia’s Bid to Cut Smoking Rates Exploded into Suburban Tobacco Wars

In a strip of just a dozen shops on a street in Melbourne’s western suburbs, three tobacconists stand clustered. These small businesses are part of a booming and increasingly dangerous tobacco trade that, over the past 18 months, has seen...
US, Malaysia Commence 24th CARAT Exercise

U.S. and Malaysian Armed Forces Launch Commence 24th CARAT Exercise, Celebrating 30 Years of Strategic Partnership

The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and the Malaysian Armed Forces launched the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise, marking the beginning of an eight-day maritime engagement aimed at enhancing military interoperability and fortifying security alliances between the two nations....
LCA Tejas, India

India’s Frustration with U.S. Defense Delays Casts Doubt on Bilateral Ties and Future Fighter Jet Deals

The long-heralded strengthening of India-U.S. defense ties has hit a rocky patch as India’s major deal with U.S.-based General Electric (GE) Aerospace for fighter jet engines fails to meet delivery deadlines. The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) modernization goals, centered around...
U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II

USMC Investigation Reveals Details of F-35B Fighter Jet Crash in South Carolina, Highlights Ongoing F-35 Program Challenges

On September 17, 2023, an F-35B Lightning II, the U.S. Marine Corps’ fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, made headlines after going missing in South Carolina. The pilot safely ejected over rural South Carolina, but the aircraft continued flying pilotless for over...
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