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How Asian immigrants to the U.S. resisted pressures to assimilate, creating a vibrant American suburbia

By Bianca Mabute-Louie

This article is adapted from UNASSIMILABLE: An Asian Diasporic Manifesto for the 21st Century by Bianca Mabute-Louie (HarperCollins, January 2025). I grew up in San Gabriel Valley also referred to as SGV or the 626. SGV...

What to do if your partner wants to speak to your baby in a language you don’t understand

By Una Cunningham

Finding out you and your partner are expecting a baby throws many discussions that might have once been hypothetical into stark relief. This certainly may be the case if your partner speaks another language beyond the one...

The heart is symbol of love – things weren’t always like that

By Michelle Spear

Valentines Day is all about the hearts: heart-shaped chocolates, cards, balloons and even pizza. But the heart hasnt always just been a symbol of romance. Across cultures and centuries, the heart has been revered as the...

How to cope with romantic rejection – a psychologist’s advice

By Veronica Lamarche

Has a romantic partner, or someone you had a crush on, ever hurt your feelings? Youre far from alone. Very few people can boast a 100% success rate when it comes to attracting love interests. And even for those who have...

Can the president really kill off the penny – and should he?

By Jay L. Zagorsky

In the middle of Super Bowl LIX, President Donald Trump posted on social media that he was getting rid of the penny. Since the lowly penny in 2024 cost about 3.7 cents to make meaning the government loses money on every...

Decentralised social media offers an alternative to big tech platforms like X and Meta. How does it work? Podcast

By Gemma Ware1

When Elon Musk acquired Twitter in 2022, many users looked for alternatives, fuelling a wave of online migration from the social media platform. Musk says hes using Twitter, now named X, to champion free speech and that...

USAID’s freeze has thrust the entire global aid system into uncertainty

By Borja Santos Porras

The Trump administrations decision to suspend USAID workers for 90 days and pause most of its international aid work has rocked the foundations of the global aid system. The move, which has sparked outrage in the...

Power to the people: a new book reveals the true story of how Australian democracy works

By Amanda Dunn

When I was a child, I lived in a very politically engaged household. My parents were always talking politics, and my dad in particular was often growling at the television when the face of someone he disagreed with...

Here’s why some people still evade public transport fares – even when they’re 50 cents

By Milad Haghani Et Al

Public transport in Queensland now costs just 50 cents. Yet in the first six months of the trial, its been revealed that thousands of commuters were fined for fare evasion. More than 3,000 people received fines of A$322...

Heads vs tails? A simple coin flip can be enough to change how we treat others

By Eliane Deschrijver Et Al

Imagine you are asked to give a small amount of money to a stranger. Its not your money, so it doesnt cost you anything. Youre just deciding how much they get. But first, a pair of coins is flipped one for you and one for...

Inflation is heating up again, putting pressure on Trump to cool it on tariffs

By Jason Reed

Inflation figures released on Feb. 12, 2025, will come as a disappointment to Americans who hoped President Donald Trump would be true to his word on bringing down prices on Day One. It will also put pressure on the new...

Why federal courts are unlikely to save democracy from Trump’s and Musk’s attacks

By Maya Sen

State governments, community groups, advocacy nonprofits and regular Americans have filed a large and growing number of federal lawsuits opposing President Donald Trumps barrage of executive orders and policy statements....

How Valentine’s Day was transformed by the Industrial Revolution and ‘manufactured intimacy’

By Christopher Ferguson

When we think of Valentines Day, chubby Cupids, hearts and roses generally come to mind, not industrial processes like mass production and the division of labor. Yet the latter were essential to the holidays history. As a...

Do parties win elections because of their leaders, or in spite of them? History shows it’s a bit of both

By Pandanus Petter Et Al

The upcoming federal election will see the incumbent Labor prime minister, Anthony Albanese, face off against Liberal opposition leader, Peter Dutton. Well likely see a strong focus on the personal qualities and...

The Paris AI summit marks a tipping point on the technology’s safety and sustainability

By Robert Diab

United States Vice President JD Vance made headlines this week by refusing to sign a declaration at a global summit in Paris on artificial intelligence. In his first appearance on the world stage, Vance made clear that the...

Why ‘low carbon’ roses are flown around the world

By Will de Freitas

As you read this, planes full of roses are heading from east Africa and South America to almost every corner of the world. If you buy someone a rose this Valentines Day, it may be in the air right now or perhaps in a...

Kendrick Lamar’s big Super Bowl moment

By Christina L. Myers

In the September 2024 NFL ad announcing Kendrick Lamar as the halftime performer at Super Bowl 59, the 37-year-old rapper stands before a colossal American flag, feeding footballs into a machine that launches the balls to...

Trump’s push to shut down USAID shows how international development is all about strategic interests

By Nelson Duenas

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is on the verge of being shut down by United States President Donald Trumps administration. On Feb. 4, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the agency would be...

Current cultural citizens: the importance of creating spaces in art galleries for young people

By Naomi Zouwer Et Al

Galleries and art museums can be intimidating and alienating even for adults. Imagine it from a childs point of view. Stern security guards in uniforms stationed the doors, bags checked, snacks banned and people hushed....

Habitat restoration is a long-haul job. Here are 3 groups that have endured

By Nigel Tucker

TREAT volunteers planting trees TREAT Like ferns and the tides, community conservation groups come and go. Many achieve their goal. Volunteers restore a local wetland or protect a patch of urban bush and then hang up the...

The transformation of Jordan Mailata: from rugby league in Sydney to a second NFL Super Bowl

By Justin Keogh Et Al

Jordan Mailata is an Australian-born NFL star who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles as an offensive left tackle. This position favours very tall, heavy and strong athletes who also possess good footwork, agility and...

Do investment tax breaks work? A new study finds the evidence is ‘mixed at best’

By Kerrie Sadiq Et Al

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released a discussion paper this week on investment tax breaks. The study looks at whether tax incentives, such as instant asset write-offs for utes, boost business investment. Business...

A new school year can see friendships change – this is tough on kids, but parents can help

By Karyn Healy

The start of the school year means new classes, routines, after-school activities and sometimes even a new school. This can be a really exciting time for kids, but these changes can also disrupt existing friendships....

Trump’s Gaza and Ukraine plans come under the spotlight

By Jonathan Este

Steve Bannon may no longer be in Donald Trumps inner circle, but the newly reinstated US president appears to be adhering to a dictum the conservative disrupter-in-chief outlined back in 2018 as he reflected on his role in...

Fines for term-time holidays are at record levels – this will further erode trust between parents and schools

By Charlotte Haines Lyon

Recently released government statistics show a record number of fines were given to parents for their childrens absence from school in 2023-24 in England. Of the 487,344 fines issued, 91% were for unauthorised family...

Gaza: we analysed a year of satellite images to map the scale of agricultural destruction

By Lina Eklund Et Al

The ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hamas makes provisions for the passage of food and humanitarian aid into Gaza. This support is much needed given that Gazas agricultural system has been severely damaged over the...

The hidden truth about migrant deaths at the Canada-U.S. border

By Julie Young Et Al

The return of Donald Trump as United States president has sparked new security measures along the Canada-U.S. border. After Trump threatened to slap tariffs on Canadian imports if irregular migration and illegal drugs were...

Donald Trump’s tariff wallop demonstrates the brute power of an imperial presidency

By Daniel Drache Et Al

As promised, United States President Donald Trump has imposed punishing tariffs on all exports from Canada and Mexico, leading to retaliatory tariffs from Canada. Canadas closest ally has torn up the Canada-U.S.-Mexico...

Podcasts have helped sway many young American men to the right. The same may well happen in Australia

By Raffaele F Ciriello Et Al

The 2024 US presidential election saw a historic shift to the right, driven by the largest swing of young male voters in two decades. Analysts attribute this partly to podcasters like Joe Rogan, whose unfiltered,...

KiwiSaver shakeup: private asset investment has risks that could outweigh the rewards

By Aaron Gilbert

New Zealands superannuation is no longer enough to live on for the countrys retirees. Research has found people need hundreds of thousands in savings to live a comfortable life after work. But the KiwiSaver scheme,...

Online performance reviews: How technology has changed manners and etiquette

By George Kassar

As we settle into the new year, one meeting often weighs heavily on the minds of employees: the performance appraisal review. For some, its a time of validation and recognition, while for others, it brings a mix of...

How political polarization informed Mexico’s protests against femicide

By Arturo Tejeda Torres

Between 2015 and 2024, more than 8,000 women were killed in Mexico because of their gender. These crimes are referred to as femicides and, unlike homicides, are not the consequence of private or personal disputes. Instead,...

Students cheating with generative AI reflects a revenue-driven post-secondary sector

By Salmaan Khan

The higher education sector continues to grapple with the advent of generative artificial intelligence (genAI), with much of the concern focused on ethical issues around student misconduct. GenAI models such as ChatGPT...

Lake beds are rich environmental records — studying them reveals much about a place’s history

By Hamid Ghanbari Et Al

Canada has more lakes than any other country in the world, with a huge diversity of lake sizes, depths, shapes, water chemistries, underlying geologies and hydrologies (the waters that flow in and out of them). Sediments...

Syrian regime change: How rebel victories often lead to unstable, non-inclusive governments

By Sally Sharif

Syrias rebel leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has defended his decision to fill his cabinet with wartime loyalists and delay constitutional and electoral processes, describing these moves as pragmatic necessities for the countrys...

Sudan war: ethnic divisions are being used to cover up army failures – peace scholar

By Jan Pospisil

Sudans civil war has devastated the country and strained relations with neighbouring South Sudan. Events in January 2025 have stirred up xenophobic feelings in Sudan and outrage in its southern neighbour, heightening the...

Education in Zimbabwe has lost its value: study asks young people how they feel about that

By Kristina Pikovskaia

Education, especially higher education, is a step towards adulthood and a foundation for the future. But what happens when education loses its value as a way to climb the social ladder? What if a degree is no guarantee of...

Burkina Faso’s nature reserves are worth protecting – but people have to be part of the plan

By Razak Kiribou

Burkina Faso is a west African dryland country known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannas, forests and wetlands. Large herbivores like elephant, giraffe and hippopotamus, and predators like lions, leopards and...

Albanese will pitch to blue collar men with heavy warnings on Dutton’s workplace policies

By Michelle Grattan

Anthony Albanese has outlined his pitch to improve his and his governments standing among men, as he insists he can hold onto majority government at the election to be held in April or May. In a wide-ranging interview on...

Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico amp up the risk of a broader trade war

By Markus Wagner

Its official. On February 1, US President Donald Trump will introduce a sweeping set of new 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. China will also face new tariffs of 10%. During the presidential campaign, Trump...

Can aching joints really predict the weather? Exploring the science behind the stormy debate

By Michelle Spear

For centuries, people have claimed that their aching joints can predict changes in the weather, often reporting increased discomfort before rain or cold fronts. Given the scale and duration, there is a sense of legitimacy...

DeepSeek claims to have cured AI’s environmental headache. The Jevons paradox suggests it might make things worse

By Peter Howson

AI burns through a lot of resources. And thanks to a paradox first identified way back in the 1860s, even a more energy-efficient AI is likely to simply mean more energy is used in the long run. For most users, large...

Leonardo da Vinci’s incredible studies of human anatomy still don’t get the recognition they deserve

By Michael Carroll

Wikimedia, CC BY-SA The mere mention of Leonardo da Vinci evokes genius. We know him as a polymath whose interests spanned astronomy, geology, hydrology, engineering and physics. As a painter, his Mona Lisa and Last Supper...

What happened in the German parliament and why is the far right hailing it as a ‘historic’ moment?

By Ed Turner

A vote in Germanys national parliament (Bundestag) has led to fears that the firewall supposedly separating mainstream political parties and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has been blown apart. Until now,...

AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code

By Leo Porter Et Al

What do you think there are more of: professional computer programmers or computer users who do a little programming? Its the second group. There are millions of so-called end-user programmers. Theyre not going into a...

One of the largest searches for alien life started 30 years ago. Its legacy lives on today

By Phil Edwards

In February 1995, a small research organisation known as the SETI Institute launched what was then the most comprehensive search for an answer to a centuries-old question: are we alone in the universe? This Sunday marks...

5 years after COVID began, outstanding fines mean marginalised Australians are still paying the highest price

By Shelley J. Walker Et Al

January 25 marked five years since the first COVID case was recorded in Australia. Many of us have tried to move on quickly from the pandemic, putting lockdowns and restrictions far behind us. But for some Australians,...

From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture

By Joycelyn Wilson

Producers Fast Eddie and Joe Smooth mix at DJ International Studios in Chicago in 1990. Innovation was at the forefront of house and hip-hop. Raymond Boyd/Getty Images There was a time when artists representing two of...

Watch shows together, talk about them and have dance parties: how to rebalance screen use after the holidays

By Jennifer Stokes

As January lingers on, families may find themselves struggling with what a friend of mine has labelled the electronic nanny. Children have been out of their normal routines for weeks during the holidays. Some are still yet...

Canada’s electric vehicle industry is facing existential threats — here’s how it can still flourish

By Charles Conteh Et Al

The electric vehicle (EV) industry has been one of the most defining technological trends of the past decade, transforming the automotive sector while fuelling advancements in manufacturing. Yet after billions of taxpayer...

Argentine President Javier Milei Faces Impeachment Threat Over Crypto Scandal

Argentine President Javier Milei may face an impeachment trial after endorsing a cryptocurrency that crashed shortly after his promotion. On Friday night, Milei posted on X recommending the little-known crypto coin $LIBRE,...

Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Employees Amid Protests

07:57 AM| Politics Governance

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has signed a law banning collective bargaining for public employees, including teachers, police officers, and firefighters, despite two weeks of protests at the state capitol in Salt Lake City....

Elon Musk Announces Grok 3 AI Chatbot Launch with Live Demo

07:57 AM| Technology Business

Billionaire Elon Musk revealed that his AI startup xAI will launch its latest AI chatbot, Grok 3, with a live demo at 8 p.m. Pacific time on Monday (0400 GMT Tuesday). Grok 3 is positioned as a direct competitor to OpenAIs...

Amazon Workers in North Carolina Reject Union in Key Vote

07:57 AM| Business Law

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) workers at a North Carolina warehouse voted against unionization, delivering a significant victory for the retail giant known for opposing organized labor. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)...

Australia to Ban Foreign Investors from Buying Existing Homes to Boost Housing Supply

07:58 AM| Business Real Estate Governance

Australia will prohibit foreign investors from purchasing existing homes for two years starting April 1, 2025, aiming to ease the countrys strained housing supply, the government announced on Sunday. Treasurer Jim Chalmers...

Intel Faces Potential Breakup as Broadcom and TSMC Eye Key Units

07:58 AM| Technology Business

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is at the center of potential acquisition talks, with Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) exploring deals that could split the U.S. chip giant, according to the Wall...

US, Russia to Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia Over Ukraine War

07:58 AM| Politics

U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia soon to discuss ending Russias nearly three-year war in Ukraine, according to U.S. Representative Michael McCaul and a source familiar with the plans. Ukrainian...

Apple to Integrate AI Features into Vision Pro Headset

07:59 AM| Technology Business

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) plans to introduce Apple Intelligence to its Vision Pro headset, adding AI-driven features like Writing Tools, Genmojis, and the Image Playground app. According to Bloomberg News, the update could...

Top Stories

How psychologists kick-started AI by studying the human mind

By Chris Ludlow Et Al - 10:55 AM| Insights & Views Technology

Many people think of psychology as being primarily about mental health, but its story goes far beyond that. As the science of the mind, psychology has played a pivotal role in shaping artificial intelligence, offering...

Canada-U.S. tariff war: How it will impact different products and industries

By Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor Et Al - 10:59 AM| Insights & Views Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods. A senior governmental official said they are expected to come into effect on Feb. 4. This tariff will have significant economic...

The far-right is rising at a crucial time in Germany, boosted by Elon Musk

By Matt Fitzpatrick - 11:00 AM| Insights & Views Politics

With only a few weeks until Germanys election, Elon Musk has unambiguously thrown his support behind the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. In a video address to a party rally last week, he appeared to urge...

DeepSeek: what you need to know about the Chinese firm disrupting the AI landscape

By Stuart Mills Et Al - 11:01 AM| Insights & Views Technology

Before January 27 2025, its fair to say that Chinese tech company DeepSeek was flying under the radar. And then it came dramatically into view. Suddenly, everyone was talking about it not least the shareholders and...

Bogus scientific papers are enriching fraudsters and slowing lifesaving medical research

By Frederik Joelving Et Al - 11:02 AM| Insights & Views Law

Over the past decade, furtive commercial entities around the world have industrialized the production, sale and dissemination of bogus scholarly research. These paper mills are profiting by undermining the literature that...

Property and sovereignty in space − as countries and companies take to the stars, they could run into disputes

By Wayne N White Jr - 11:02 AM| Insights & Views Politics Governance

Private citizens and companies may one day begin to permanently settle outer space and celestial bodies. But if we dont enact governing laws in the meantime, space settlers may face legal chaos. Many wars on Earth start...

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China’s Central Bank Highlights Stable Yuan and Pro-Consumption Policies for 2025

Chinas central bank governor, Pan Gongsheng, emphasized the importance of a stable yuan for global financial stability, reaffirming Beijings commitment to allowing market forces to determine the exchange rate. Speaking at...

Gold Hits Record $2,900 Amid Trade War Concerns

Gold prices surged past $2,900 per ounce for the first time this week, driven by escalating trade tensions after President Donald Trump hinted at a 25% tariff on all US steel and aluminum imports. Despite this...

S&P 500 Nears Record as Consumer Weakness, Inflation Concerns Weigh Markets

The SP 500 closed at 6,111.75, just shy of its record 6,118.71, slipping 0.1% on Friday as weak retail sales and inflation concerns curbed gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 166 points (-0.4%), while the...

Taiwan Pledges Stronger U.S. Ties Amid Trump’s Chip Industry Concerns

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed to address former U.S. President Donald Trumps concerns over the semiconductor industry, emphasizing collaboration with the U.S. to strengthen supply chains and boost investment....

USD Stabilizes as Trump Holds Off Immediate Tariffs

The U.S. dollar steadied near a three-week low on Friday, buoyed by hopes of delayed trade tensions after President Donald Trump refrained from immediate reciprocal tariffs. Trump ordered his team to draft plans for...

Politics

Mauritius' Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth Arrested on Money Laundering Charges

Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been arrested on money laundering charges, according to the state-run Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). FCC spokesperson Ibrahim Rossaye confirmed Jugnauths arrest...

Israel Receives MK-84 Bomb Shipment from U.S. After Trump Lifts Ban

Israel has received a shipment of MK-84 bombs from the United States after President Donald Trump lifted an export block imposed by the Biden administration. The MK-84, a 2,000-pound unguided bomb, is capable of...

Russia, U.S. Officials to Hold Ukraine Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia

Russias Finance Minister Anton Siluanov visited Saudi Arabia ahead of scheduled talks between Russian and U.S. officials aimed at ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine. The high-level discussions will take place in...

Putin and Trump Discuss Peace in Key Phone Call, Says Kremlin

The Kremlin announced on Sunday that a recent phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump marked a significant shift toward peace-focused dialogue between Russia and the...

US, Russia Discuss Ukraine, Diplomacy, and Sanctions Relief

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the Ukraine conflict and the removal of U.S. sanctions in a call on Saturday, according to Moscow. The call, initiated by the U.S.,...

Science

South African telescope discovers a giant galaxy that’s 32 times bigger than Earth’s

Inkathazos glowing plasma jets are shown in red and yellow. The starlight from other surrounding galaxies can be seen in the background. K.K.L Charlton (UCT), MeerKAT, HSC, CARTA, IDIA, CC BY You may not know it, but right...

It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia

Picture this. Its a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland. The next day is forecast to be hot and windy. A lightning strike tonight could spark a fire that...

Earth is bombarded with rocks from space – but who gets to keep these ultimate antiques?

Every day, about 48.5 tonnes of space rock hurtle towards Earth. Meteorites that fall into the ocean are never recovered. But the ones that crash on land can spark debates about legal ownership. Globally, meteorite hunting...

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In...

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why

The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environments in the solar...

Technology

Tencent Integrates DeepSeek AI into Weixin for Enhanced Search

Tencent announced that its Weixin messaging app, Chinas largest, is testing DeepSeeks AI model for search functionality in a beta program. This integration, confirmed by Tencent via Reuters, signifies a major step as tech...

Royal Society to Discuss Elon Musk's Fellowship Amid Controversy

The Royal Society, the worlds oldest national scientific academy founded in 1660, will hold a meeting on March 3 to discuss principles related to the public conduct of its fellows. This comes after more than 2,000...

OpenAI Rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 Billion Bid Amid Legal Battle

OpenAI has turned down a $97.4 billion acquisition offer from a consortium led by Elon Musk, stating it is not for sale. The bid, backed by Musks AI startup xAI, aimed to prevent OpenAI from transitioning into a for-profit...

Shell Report Highlights AI's Role in Global Energy Transition and Carbon Reduction

Artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly reshape global energy demand and boost carbon reduction efforts, according to a new report from Shell Plc (LON:SHEL), initially covered by Bloomberg. The report highlights...

Intel-TSMC Deal Faces Hurdles Amid U.S. Concerns

The Trump administration may oppose Taiwans TSMC controlling Intels (NASDAQ:INTC) U.S. chip factories, a White House official told Reuters. The comment followed a Bloomberg report that TSMC was considering a controlling...
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