Firefighters work on the zone of a forest fire in the hills in Quilpue comune, Valparaiso region, Chile on February 3, 2024. Javier Torres | Afp | Getty Images A quiet revolution is underway to address a widely underestimated climate challenge: extreme heat. Local authorities have appointed several chief heat officers (CHOs) in cities worldwide … Read more
Some Crocs Jibbitz sold at City Beach Stores across Australia were urgently recalled on Tuesday after the shoe accessories were found to contain button batteries, which consumers may not be aware of. The six different battery operated products, which all light up, can cause fatal injuries within hours if swallowed. “Consumers may be unaware that … Read more
WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange leaves Westminster Magistrates Court in London, Britain. Henry Nicholls | Reuters WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday was granted permission by a U.K. court to appeal his extradition to the U.S., where he is wanted on spying charges. Assange will therefore not be extradited immediately, the court said. The ruling from … Read more
The team from the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) took samples of natural hydrogen gas found in One Pute Jaya Village, Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, 23 October 2023. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images A global gold rush is underway for a long-overlooked resource that advocates say … Read more
Several popular grocery items struck by “shrinkflation” have been identified, showing where customers already feeling the pinch at the checkout are now getting even less value for their money. Shrinkflation is a term used to describe items that have been reduced in size or weight, with the price remaining the same. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: … Read more
As the cost of living continues to climb, so too does the price of a comfortable retirement with the savings needed to retire hitting “a new record high,” according to the latest Retirement Standard released by The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). To live “comfortably” — that is, above the standard that an … Read more
About 5 million Australians receiving Centrelink benefits are set to receive more money in their accounts when payments are indexed from Wednesday. Fortnightly boosts of between $14 and $30 will be available to customers depending on their personal situation and payments. Australians receiving rent assistance, JobSeeker, single parenting, and ABSTUDY payments, as well as people … Read more
Penny Wong married Sophie Allouache in Adelaide Sydney: Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong, the country’s first openly gay female parliamentarian, has married her partner Sophie Allouache, Wong said on Sunday. “We are delighted that so many of our family and friends could share this special day with us,” Wong said on social media platform Instagram, … Read more
CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images LONDON — McDonald’s suffered a system failure Friday that left customers in some parts of the world unable to order food. “We are aware of a technology outage, which impacted our restaurants; the issue is now being resolved,” a McDonald’s spokesperson said. “We thank customers for their patience … Read more
The Big Macs are on hold with McDonald’s eateries across the country struck down by an IT glitch. Friday takeaway plans have been thrown into chaos for customers, with some stores closed completely and others only taking orders made with cash. The meltdown is understood to have started at 4.30pm (AEST), with issues with the … Read more
