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Do you believe in life after death? These scientists study it

New York Times: 'Good scientists are after the truth: they don’t just want to be right.'

Home Improvement star charged with domestic violence

The star has had a massive fall from grace since his 90s heyday.

Bluestone Home Loans sold to ASX-listed Challenger for $597m

Challenger told Bluestone clients with direct debits that nothing would change for them.

Why mysterious drones over Europe are raising alarm bells

NY Times: Russia and other states are becoming brazen in adopting 'grey zone' attacks.

How Shen Yun tapped religious fervour to make $445m

NY Times: Dance group has accumulated enormous wealth – this is how.

‘What comes next breaks my heart’: Final photo of toddler moments before tragedy

'Hug your babies,' the grieving mum advised.

Elon Musk’s global influence campaign: What it means for politics

The X owner and tech billionaire has boosted far-right figures in UK, Germany and Canada.

Washington Post cartoonist resigns over rejected Trump cartoon

Ann Telnaes resigns after Post nixes Bezos-Trump cartoon.

Calls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcement

New Zealand researchers say there is a need to tackle alcohol-related health problems.

Two dead after plane crashes into building in California

A small plane crashed into a commercial building, 40km southeast of Los Angeles.

Donald Trump’s ‘Maganomics’ will damage growth, economists tell FT polls

Financial Times: Most surveyed claim a protectionist shift will overshadow other policies.

NZ artisan meat rub shines at world’s biggest barbecue competition

The US market now beckons a fast-growing exporter founded in a home kitchen.

Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD

The firm is out to boost its overseas presence but still sells 90% of its cars in China.

Game, set, (love) match: Why being married to coach is working for Madison Keys

The ASB Classic is their first tournament as a married couple and the signs are good.

Main suspect in Vegas Cybertruck blast was US Special Forces member

Matthew Alan Livelsberger was on leave from active duty at the time of the incident.

New Orleans killer acted alone, professed loyalty to jihadist group, says FBI

Man 'originally planned to harm his family and friends'.

'This is wild': Kiwis shocked after Americans reveal eye-opening work norm

'I literally don’t understand... how do you not absolutely lose your mind?'

Prince Harry sharing surfing passion with son Archie

The pair joined pro surfer Raimana van Bastolaer at Kelly Slater's school in California.