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ABC News
3 days ago
- General
- ABC News
BTN Newsbreak 30/05/2025
TARIFF UPDATE US president Donald Trump's tariffs are making headlines again today after hitting a bit of a road bump. It's been a back and forth battle in the world of US Tariffs. A tariff is a tax, or an extra cost, that governments put on products that come from another country. The idea is to encourage companies make their products locally. So how did we get here? At the start of April President Trump announced he'd be using his power as president to put tariffs on all imports to the US from around the world. But just yesterday the U.S. Court of International Trade said nope, because the president wasn't allowed to do that without approval from congress. The next day, the president's team appealed the court decision and won, which means for now the tariffs are still tariffing at least for now. The new court decision just puts a pause on the old court decision, so things could change again. COVID STRAIN Experts are worried about a new strain of COVID-19 that's spreading across the country. The NB.1.8.1 variant was first identified in January and health authorities think it could spread faster and more easily. So, they're urging Aussies to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine. STATE OF ORIGIN The State of Origin women's series has ended on a bit of a sour note for New South Wales. Despite winning the series after dominating in the first two games, Queensland came up trumps in game 3 last night to deny the Blues a clean sweep. DINO SCHOOL Now to rural Queensland, where a school found out that a rock sitting in its foyer is 200 million years old and covered in dinosaur footprints. About twenty years ago, this school in Biloela was given a slab of rock from a nearby mine. Then it just kind of sat in the foyer. But then one day, the school's head teacher decided to take a closer look and called in an expert. Dr Romilio then chucked some silicon on it to make a copy so he could study it and discovered it's covered in real dinosaur footprints. He reckons it was probably a shallow river-bed that a small two legged dinosaur, called an Ornithischian, used like a road, or more like a highway because there's so many footprints! 66 of them across 13 different tracks, making this two-hundred-million year old rock a very rare piece our country's dinosaur past. FAKE SAUSAGE ROLL First up, to a real sausage roll. A real fake one. Yes, this is a very realistic wax model, painstakingly created by the team at Madame Tussauds. After making a mould of the clay sculpture, they cast a copy using wax, and spent a long time painting it to get it looking just right. It'll go on display in London ahead of their national sausage roll day on the 5th of June. REPLICA SHIP Now, staying in London, where another real replica is on display. This is a copy of the ship on which famous explorer Christopher Columbus sailed when he reached the Americas back in the 15th century. Arguably one of the most famous ships in all of history, this replica is kitted out with period-accurate cannons and journals. It's open to the public to explore before it sets off again next month. CROCODILE CLASS At a crocodile park in Morocco, young people are learning the important role reptiles – including crocs – play in the wild. It's part of a special program run by the park, which says it's really important to teach the next generation all about the environment.
ABC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Janel Shorthouse
Although known to be capable swimmers, a potential one-kilometre ocean swim by an echidna has landed it in hospital. 3h ago 3 hours ago Sat 24 May 2025 at 8:48am Flu infections across the state are already 36 per cent higher than this time last year and health authorities are warning of a tough winter ahead. Thu 22 May Thu 22 May Thu 22 May 2025 at 9:51am Researchers believe experiences of awe — often triggered by hearing whales rather than just seeing them — can inspire intentions to recycle more, reduce waste and support ocean conservation efforts. Thu 15 May Thu 15 May Thu 15 May 2025 at 1:11am The world's best bodysurfers flocked to the Sunshine Coast to push the limits of the sport. Among them was Australian Olympic legend Susie O'Neill. Fri 9 May Fri 9 May Fri 9 May 2025 at 5:35am A community environment group has found wildlife on an isolated section of land cut off from Bribie Island and fears coastal erosion will destroy its habitat. Wed 30 Apr Wed 30 Apr Wed 30 Apr 2025 at 3:55am Former Australian Test cricketer and television host Michael Slater has been sentenced to four years in prison yet has walked free after already serving more than a year in custody. Tue 22 Apr Tue 22 Apr Tue 22 Apr 2025 at 8:44am Tewantin man Bradley Donald Towle, 41, allegedly behind Monday's fatal crash and a string of carjackings, has been charged with 15 offences. He will appear in court on Wednesday. Tue 22 Apr Tue 22 Apr Tue 22 Apr 2025 at 4:32am The LNP repeatedly promised to have trains running directly to Maroochydore by the 2032 Olympics but the rail line will now end about 13 kilometres away. Tue 25 Mar Tue 25 Mar Tue 25 Mar 2025 at 8:16pm With Cyclone Alfred approaching, the Mooloolaba Triathlon has been cancelled after the council revoked its permit. Tue 4 Mar Tue 4 Mar Tue 4 Mar 2025 at 4:31am Despite raising over $100,000 per bus, some communities are still waiting for Sleepbuses to become operational, leading to fears about the project's future. Wed 27 Nov Wed 27 Nov Wed 27 Nov 2024 at 9:57pm The Freeman siblings escaped the blaze with just the clothes they were wearing after feeling the heat and smelling smoke from the cabin next door. Tue 12 Nov Tue 12 Nov Tue 12 Nov 2024 at 5:51am In 2020, Labor turned two long-held blue seats red in the state's south east. Caloundra and Nicklin are again setting the scene for another knife-edge battle, which could determine who will hold government. Thu 24 Oct Thu 24 Oct Thu 24 Oct 2024 at 4:42am Girls as young as 14 are considering diets and cosmetic procedures after bouts of cyberbullying, researchers say. Sun 29 Sep Sun 29 Sep Sun 29 Sep 2024 at 1:37am Rangers say dingoes were loitering near a large family group fishing off the beach moments before a girl was attacked by a male dog on K'gari. Sat 17 Aug Sat 17 Aug Sat 17 Aug 2024 at 9:47pm In preparation for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, organisers of the Sunshine Coast Marathon at Mooloolaba are aiming to double the number of entrants to 25,000, in a move that would see the course shift location. Fri 16 Aug Fri 16 Aug Fri 16 Aug 2024 at 10:43pm A Queensland charity has overcome a major setback after its trailer was stolen along with thousands of dollars' worth of clothing and sleeping bags, just hours before they were due to be donated to homeless people. Mon 29 Jul Mon 29 Jul Mon 29 Jul 2024 at 6:49am Renowned for its multi-million-dollar wedding industry, Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland hopes to add stargazing to its tourism drawcard. Sun 9 Jun Sun 9 Jun Sun 9 Jun 2024 at 5:29am The owners of a pet cat shot with an air rifle urge others to speak up about animal cruelty so perpetrators can be brought to justice. Wed 29 May Wed 29 May Wed 29 May 2024 at 7:39am The Federal Court grants an extension so the airline can try and avoid liquidation, meaning employees will remain stood down without pay and unable to accept other work for a further two months. Mon 27 May Mon 27 May Mon 27 May 2024 at 1:55am A drone with beefed up surveillance that can fly higher, further and faster than previous models is deployed to help protect the reef from outlaw anglers. Mon 15 Apr Mon 15 Apr Mon 15 Apr 2024 at 11:52pm The use and sale of a popular style of yabby net that a conservationist says regularly traps other wildlife could be banned, which would bring Queensland into line with other states. Fri 5 Apr Fri 5 Apr Fri 5 Apr 2024 at 1:07am Campers across south-east Queensland are not letting the threat of sodden days dampen their spirits ahead of the Easter long weekend. Thu 28 Mar Thu 28 Mar Thu 28 Mar 2024 at 12:22am Peter Lang, who was a prominent radio host on the Sunshine Coast, has been found guilty of charges including carnal knowledge of a girl under 16. Wed 13 Mar Wed 13 Mar Wed 13 Mar 2024 at 6:28am The iconic Noosa hinterland mountain race has been axed following a dispute between the organisers and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Sun 10 Mar Sun 10 Mar Sun 10 Mar 2024 at 3:21am A marine scientist says her experience on an old research vessel with women from around the world has brought home the need for greater focus on conservation and female leadership. Wed 6 Mar Wed 6 Mar Wed 6 Mar 2024 at 1:40am
CBC
17-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Israel announces new Gaza offensive after launching deadly airstrikes
Israel is launching a new offensive in Gaza called Operation Gideon's Chariots. The move comes after its airstrikes killed more than 140 Palestinians on the third day of a bombing campaign, according to Palestinian health authorities.
South China Morning Post
08-05-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
How does Hong Kong plan to make private hospital fees more transparent?
Hong Kong's health authorities proposed a raft of measures to improve price transparency among private hospitals and clinics earlier this week, in a bid to attract more people to use their services and relieve pressure on the public sector. Advertisement The Post looks into why the government is taking a bolder approach to the local private healthcare sector. 1. What are the concerns about price transparency? The Consumer Council earlier criticised private hospitals for their lack of transparency when it came to pricing information and charging mechanisms, and published a study in March that looked into the problems faced by patients. The consumer watchdog also said that not all day procedure centres disclosed their prices online, and the information they did share was often not very comprehensive. The information provided by the private hospitals could also be difficult for ordinary consumers to understand, according to the council. Advertisement There were also discrepancies in prices for the same type of treatment in different private hospitals. For example, the bill for surgery for removing haemorrhoids varied from HK$33,881 (US$4,370) to HK$85,387.
New York Times
07-05-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Flu Killed 25 Children in New York This Season, the Most in Many Years
Amid dropping vaccination rates, 25 children in New York State died from influenza during the 2024-25 flu season — more than in any recent flu season, state health authorities said on Wednesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that more than 47 million people nationwide caught the flu between fall and spring and that more than 600,000 have been hospitalized. The hospitalization rate for flu is the highest it has been in 15 years. A number of factors have probably contributed to influenza's heavy toll. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, more people have chosen not to be vaccinated against the seasonal flu. And some researchers believe that the mix of strains circulating this year tend to be associated with more intense flu seasons. The C.D.C. has attributed 216 pediatric deaths nationwide to the flu this season, a number that is expected to climb before the end of the season, which is receding. More than 10 percent of those deaths occurred in New York State, which is home to less than 6 percent of the nation's children.
